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Fri, 24 Jan 2025 16:11:09 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.5 163456144 Man who only ate cheese, beef and sticks of butter for 8 months suffers shocking side effect https://nypost.com/2025/01/24/health/bizarre-side-effect-of-extreme-carnivore-diet-leaves-mans-hands-covered-in-yellow-nodes/#respond Fri, 24 Jan 2025 10:28:57 -0500 2025-01-24T10:34:06-05:00 https://nypost.com/2025/01/24/health/bizarre-side-effect-of-extreme-carnivore-diet-leaves-mans-hands-covered-in-yellow-nodes/ Reda Wigle https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=34684339 0 34684339 Young Salesman Eating Cheese In Store Man's hands covered in yellow nodes from "carnivore diet" Variety of raw meats including chicken, beef, and turkey, along with butter, cheese, and eggs displayed on a dark background, top view Cheese and butter on a cheese board with a knife Can a nasal spray cure loneliness? Effects of hormone spritz lasted for months in study https://nypost.com/2025/01/24/health/this-nasal-spray-might-be-the-cure-to-loneliness/#respond Fri, 24 Jan 2025 09:34:46 -0500 2025-01-24T11:11:09-05:00 https://nypost.com/2025/01/24/health/this-nasal-spray-might-be-the-cure-to-loneliness/ McKenzie Beard https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=34684299 0 34684299 A Woman of Caucasian Ethnicity is Using Nasal Spray Due to the Problems with Nose and Breathing in the Public Park. Young Woman is Having Sinusitis Problems Outside in Nature. A woman administers a nasal spray. A happy couple holds hands as they walk through the woods. A close up of particles leaving a nasal spray bottle. Groundbreaking robotic surgery aims to preserve erections — how it works https://nypost.com/2025/01/24/health/groundbreaking-robotic-surgery-aims-to-preserve-erections/#respond Fri, 24 Jan 2025 06:00:00 -0500 2025-01-24T06:00:26-05:00 https://nypost.com/2025/01/24/health/groundbreaking-robotic-surgery-aims-to-preserve-erections/ Tracy Swartz https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=34585663 0 34585663 Groundbreaking prostate removal About 13% of US men will get prostate cancer — it's the most common cancer for male Americans besides skin cancer. Here, a doctor talks to a patient about prostate cancer. Levita's MARS system (pictured here) uses magnetic forces for precise tissue retraction and manipulation of internal organs. The da Vinci single port system (pictured here) allows for fewer incisions because the surgical instruments are centralized in one place. Memory loss isn’t always Alzheimer’s: Experts warn of common but little-known dementia https://nypost.com/2025/01/24/health/memory-loss-isnt-always-alzheimers-experts-warn-of-common-but-little-known-dementia/#respond Fri, 24 Jan 2025 04:02:03 -0500 2025-01-24T04:02:04-05:00 https://nypost.com/2025/01/24/health/memory-loss-isnt-always-alzheimers-experts-warn-of-common-but-little-known-dementia/ Fox News https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=34681599 0 34681599 A fragment of an image of an elderly person's brain scan on magnetic resonance imaging MRI film for neurological medical diagnosis of brain diseases. As Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia — affecting an estimated 6.7 million Americans — it’s not surprising that people who experience memory loss may suspect AD. A senior neurologist examining an MRI scan of a human head in a clinic Doctor reveals little-known reason you might be tired and moody https://nypost.com/2025/01/23/health/doctor-reveals-little-known-reason-youre-tired-all-the-time/#respond Thu, 23 Jan 2025 18:24:12 -0500 2025-01-23T18:24:14-05:00 https://nypost.com/2025/01/23/health/doctor-reveals-little-known-reason-youre-tired-all-the-time/ News.com.au https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=34673066 0 34673066 Tired man in a red shirt taking a rest on city road after intense cardio workout, symbolizing dehydration's link to fatigue Young woman drinking fresh water from a glass in a home office kitchen Tired woman wiping her forehead with a napkin and holding a cold water bottle in a summer park Close-up view of dried and chapped female lips indicating dehydration Where to shop the best sex toys online in 2025: Our 17 favorite brands https://nypost.com/article/best-sex-toy-stores-for-men-women-couples/#respond Thu, 23 Jan 2025 16:36:00 -0500 2025-01-23T16:36:08-05:00 https://nypost.com/article/best-sex-toy-stores-for-men-women-couples/ Kendall Cornish https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=21337978 0 21337978 sextoyslead A purple and gold massager A plastic egg carton with a yellow label A white device with a blue cord, known as a wand Black underwear and wallet A box and a container Pink plastic cup with a handle A pink toy rabbit making a hand gesture A purple device next to a cell phone A cell phone with a pink clip attached to it Generating... Silver object with a round element Blue and purple toy named 'Hueman' A pink toy with a spiral coming out of it A black object with a round hole A pair of hands holding toys Gold necklace with a long cylindrical pendant on a chain Everything’s ‘toxic’ now, even being happy — are you guilty of this personality trait once considered to be a plus? https://nypost.com/2025/01/23/lifestyle/being-too-optimistic-is-bad-experts-say-see-if-youre-guilty/#respond Thu, 23 Jan 2025 15:58:37 -0500 2025-01-23T15:58:47-05:00 https://nypost.com/2025/01/23/lifestyle/being-too-optimistic-is-bad-experts-say-see-if-youre-guilty/ Ben Cost https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=34669390 0 34669390 A positive guy. A smiling woman. Flossing your teeth can put toxic chemicals in your body — what’s your risk and 3 brands that are safest https://nypost.com/2025/01/23/health/flossing-teeth-can-expose-you-to-toxic-chemicals-3-safe-brands/#respond Thu, 23 Jan 2025 15:47:45 -0500 2025-01-24T09:05:04-05:00 https://nypost.com/2025/01/23/health/flossing-teeth-can-expose-you-to-toxic-chemicals-3-safe-brands/ Tracy Swartz https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=34665878 0 34665878 Pretty young black woman cleaning her teeth with dental floss in front of mirror at home. Oral hygiene and wellness One analysis found evidence of harmful chemicals in 13 of 39 dental floss brands. Here, a home dental kit that includes flossing tools is shown. Nudge Clean Sustainable Silk Floss is pictured here. Radius Natural Biodegradable Silk Floss is pictured here. TreeBird Pure Silk Eco Floss is pictured here. Face moisturizer sold at Sephora, Amazon recalled over concerns it may cause ‘adverse health consequences’ https://nypost.com/2025/01/23/health/face-moisturizer-sold-at-sephora-amazon-recalled/#respond Thu, 23 Jan 2025 15:32:26 -0500 2025-01-24T10:22:05-05:00 https://nypost.com/2025/01/23/health/face-moisturizer-sold-at-sephora-amazon-recalled/ McKenzie Beard https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=34670707 0 34670707 Woman applying face cream The Food and Drug Administration issued a recall for First Aid Beauty's Ultra Repair Cream. Here, a photo of the jar of First Aid Beauty's Ultra Repair Cream. Woman is applying cream on her face. Why do hiccups hurt your chest? Doctors pinpoint 4 reasons https://nypost.com/2025/01/23/health/why-do-hiccups-hurt-my-chest-4-reasons-for-chest-pain/#respond Thu, 23 Jan 2025 15:11:27 -0500 2025-01-23T15:46:37-05:00 https://nypost.com/2025/01/23/health/why-do-hiccups-hurt-my-chest-4-reasons-for-chest-pain/ McKenzie Beard https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=34666548 0 34666548 Young woman suffering from heart attack at home A woman grasps her chest while experiencing painful hiccups. A diagram shows the diaphragms function in breathing. A diagram shows the anatomy of the esophagus. I tried 20+ meal delivery kits and services to find the 14 best of 2025 https://nypost.com/article/the-best-meal-delivery-kits/#respond Thu, 23 Jan 2025 13:57:00 -0500 2025-01-23T13:57:40-05:00 https://nypost.com/article/the-best-meal-delivery-kits/ Sophie Cannon https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=13357645 0 13357645 best-meal-delivery-kits Image of a fort A woman holding a box of food Orange EveryPlate box A yellow box of food Home Chef Meals A box on a counter Unidentified image named IMG_6681 A box of Green Chef and two green pots and pans on a stove A box filled with food featuring a purple carrot A box of food on a table An array of Trifecta meal kit meals Food in plastic bags next to a box A group of brown bags next to a green box A box of food and groceries A group of plastic containers filled with food A group of food in containers First Aid Beauty recalls Ultra Repair Cream: 5 alternatives to use https://nypost.com/2025/01/23/shopping/fda-recalls-first-aid-beauty-ultra-repair-cream-shop-others-here/#respond Thu, 23 Jan 2025 13:46:24 -0500 2025-01-24T08:30:39-05:00 https://nypost.com/2025/01/23/shopping/fda-recalls-first-aid-beauty-ultra-repair-cream-shop-others-here/ Victoria Giardina https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=34664314 0 34664314 fab2 Alpyn Beauty Super Peptides & Ghostberry Barrier Repair Cream Drunk Elephant Bora Barrier Repair Cream belif The True Cream Moisturizing Bomb Olay Regenerist Shea Butter + Peptide 24 Rich Cream La Roche-Posay Toleriane Double Repair Face Moisturizer The normal number of times you should be getting up to pee at night if you’re younger or older than 55 https://nypost.com/2025/01/23/health/how-many-times-a-night-is-normal-to-get-up-to-pee-according-to-a-doctor/#respond Thu, 23 Jan 2025 13:22:18 -0500 2025-01-23T13:32:32-05:00 https://nypost.com/2025/01/23/health/how-many-times-a-night-is-normal-to-get-up-to-pee-according-to-a-doctor/ Reda Wigle https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=34663316 0 34663316 Dr. Rena Malik, a board-certified urologist, on Mel Robbins' podcast Man in pajamas and slippers peeing Man in slippers walking into a bathroom Price of routine health care in Australia stuns American traveler https://nypost.com/2025/01/23/health/price-of-routine-healthcare-in-australia-stuns-american-traveler/#respond Thu, 23 Jan 2025 12:55:56 -0500 2025-01-23T13:05:35-05:00 https://nypost.com/2025/01/23/health/price-of-routine-healthcare-in-australia-stuns-american-traveler/ News.com.au https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=34664671 0 34664671 Coleman Geiger. Coleman Geiger. Coleman Geiger. Coleman Geiger. Coleman Geiger. Coleman Geiger. These 4 factors can predict if you’ll get diabetes within 10 years — most have nothing to do with weight https://nypost.com/2025/01/23/health/weight-isnt-the-only-factor-driving-diabetes-risk-3-other-drivers/#respond Thu, 23 Jan 2025 11:22:41 -0500 2025-01-23T12:19:44-05:00 https://nypost.com/2025/01/23/health/weight-isnt-the-only-factor-driving-diabetes-risk-3-other-drivers/ McKenzie Beard https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=34664526 0 34664526 Hands, caliper and arm for body fat with people, help and weight loss with check at wellness clinic. Doctor, patient and inspection for progress, bmi and physiotherapy for muscle growth at hospital Child with a continuous glucose monitoring system on their arm, using a mobile phone to measure blood sugar levels for type 1 diabetes Man measures his stomach with a measuring tape. Closeup Shot of Blood Glucose Diabetes Test. Doctor checks patient for progress of muscle growth. ‘Insane X-ray’ shows body filled with tapeworm larvae — ER doc reveals patient’s big mistake https://nypost.com/2025/01/23/health/x-ray-shows-body-filled-with-tapeworm-the-scary-way-he-got-it/#respond Thu, 23 Jan 2025 10:39:56 -0500 2025-01-23T10:59:47-05:00 https://nypost.com/2025/01/23/health/x-ray-shows-body-filled-with-tapeworm-the-scary-way-he-got-it/ Reda Wigle https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=34664007 0 34664007 Uncooked Streaky pork or Pork belly, a boneless cut of fatty meat from the belly of a pig, immensely popular in Chinese, Korean and Philippine cuisine X-ray of a human body revealing complications from eating undercooked pig 3D rendering of a detailed view of the pork rapeworm, Taenia solium, under a microscope Man eating BBQ pork rib Can an at-home vagus nerve stimulator reduce stress? New tech could improve sleep, focus and anxiety https://nypost.com/2025/01/23/health/can-an-at-home-vagus-nerve-stimulator-reduce-stress-inside-the-new-tech/#respond Thu, 23 Jan 2025 06:00:00 -0500 2025-01-23T06:00:43-05:00 https://nypost.com/2025/01/23/health/can-an-at-home-vagus-nerve-stimulator-reduce-stress-inside-the-new-tech/ Tracy Swartz https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=34529604 0 34529604 TruvagaVagal nerve stimulation device The vagus nerve, shown here in a diagram of the neck, is a crucial component of the parasympathetic nervous system, primarily responsible for the body's relaxation response and control of involuntary actions like breathing, heart rate and digestion. Jolting the vagus nerve (pictured here in a graphic) can help regulate brain activity, reduce inflammation and calm the nervous system. Truvaga Plus (pictured here) allows for unlimited two-minute stimulation sessions. It retails for $499. Pulsetto (pictured here) is priced at $269. A premium subscription package, which includes personalized programs, is sold separately. The vagus nerve is the longest cranial nerve in the body. This diagram shows how the nerve connects to the rest of the body. Hochul administration pitches woke alternative way to refer to drug abusers instead of ‘addicts’ https://nypost.com/2025/01/22/us-news/hochul-administration-pitches-woke-alternative-way-to-refer-to-drug-abusers-instead-of-addicts/#respond Wed, 22 Jan 2025 18:45:59 -0500 2025-01-22T18:46:10-05:00 https://nypost.com/2025/01/22/us-news/hochul-administration-pitches-woke-alternative-way-to-refer-to-drug-abusers-instead-of-addicts/ Carl Campanile https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=34650468 0 34650468 New York State Governor Kathy Hochul in a red suit announcing new cost of living laws to take effect in 2025 Medicines and pills in blisters scattered on a table addressing the opioid epidemic New York State Governor Kathy Hochul in a red suit announcing new cost of living laws at a podium in New York City, 2025 Governor Kathy Hochul speaking at a podium on Grand Street, discussing new tax breaks for families 12 best multivitamins for men to take daily in 2025, recommended by experts https://nypost.com/shopping/best-multivitamins-for-men-per-experts/#respond Wed, 22 Jan 2025 16:32:00 -0500 2025-01-22T16:32:07-05:00 https://nypost.com/shopping/best-multivitamins-for-men-per-experts/ Nic Dobija-Nootens https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=29838866 0 29838866 men4 A bottle of pills with a white lid Men's multivitamins Men's multivitamins Men's multivitamins Men's multivitamins Men's multivitamins Men's multivitamins Men's multivitamins Men's multivitamins Men's multivitamins Men's multivitamins Men's multivitamins Men's multivitamins on shelves Vitamin safety How your parents’ divorce could impact your health decades later https://nypost.com/2025/01/22/health/how-your-parents-divorce-could-impact-your-health-decades-later/#respond Wed, 22 Jan 2025 14:00:00 -0500 2025-01-22T14:35:23-05:00 https://nypost.com/2025/01/22/health/how-your-parents-divorce-could-impact-your-health-decades-later/ Tracy Swartz https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=34572556 0 34572556 Parents, fighting and sad girl in living room with teddy bear for support or comfort. Family, divorce and husband in argument with wife and scared kid sitting in fear, stress or depression on carpet Children of divorce have 60% higher odds of experiencing a stroke at some point in their lives than those who didn't go through that ordeal as a kid, a new study found. Here, a teen girl covers her ears as her parents argue. Stroke happens when blood flow to the brain is blocked or a ruptured blood vessel leaks blood into the brain. Stroke is one of the top causes of death in the US, accounting for 162,600 deaths in 2023. Here, an elderly woman appears to have suffered a stroke. Children of divorce are more susceptible to colds as adults, research from 2017 suggested. Here, a woman blows her nose in bed while fighting a cold.