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Wed, 16 Apr 2025 16:53:54 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.5 163456144 https://nypost.com/2025/04/14/health/gwyneth-paltrows-health-advisers-5-favorite-sleep-supplements/#respond Mon, 14 Apr 2025 08:00:00 -0400 2025-04-16T12:53:54-04:00 https://nypost.com/2025/04/14/health/gwyneth-paltrows-health-advisers-5-favorite-sleep-supplements/ Tracy Swartz https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=35511323 0 35511323 Gwyneth Paltrow relaxes on Westin Hotels & Resortsâ Heavenly Bed as her goop lifestyle brand and Westin launch video series âSleep Training for Grown-Upsâ, designed to help travelers sleep better. *MANDATORY BYLINE - MUST CREDIT: Marriott International/Mega Dr. Will Cole (pictured here), who has advised Gwyneth Paltrow, Sophia Bush, Cameron Diaz and other celebrities, shares his top five supplements for better sleep. Saffron (pictured here), known as "red gold," can improve sleep quality and duration. Magnesium supplement bottles for sale on a grocery store shelf. Valerian root (pictured here) enhances GABA activity, easing nervous system tension and anxiety that can disrupt sleep. Passionflower (pictured here) is believed to increase GABA levels in the brain or amplify its activity. https://nypost.com/2025/04/12/health/pig-kidney-removed-from-alabama-woman-towana-looney-after-record-130-days/#respond Sat, 12 Apr 2025 11:07:22 -0400 2025-04-12T11:07:41-04:00 https://nypost.com/2025/04/12/health/pig-kidney-removed-from-alabama-woman-towana-looney-after-record-130-days/ Associated Press https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=35596359 0 35596359 Towana Looney, a pig kidney transplant recipient, gets a morning check-up with Dr. Jeffrey Stern at NYU Langone Health in New York, Friday, Jan. 24, 2025. Her body began rejecting the pig kidney after a record 130 days. Towana Looney sits with transplant surgeon Dr. Jayme Locke on Dec. 10, 2024, at NYU Langone Health in New York. https://nypost.com/2025/04/03/health/ozempic-weight-loss-drugs-cause-hair-loss-new-study-reveals/#respond Thu, 03 Apr 2025 11:05:15 -0400 2025-04-03T14:34:15-04:00 https://nypost.com/2025/04/03/health/ozempic-weight-loss-drugs-cause-hair-loss-new-study-reveals/ Fox News https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=35498305 0 35498305 Hand holding an Ozempic semaglutide injection pen, a medication for obesity, in Montreal on 25 November 2023 Distressed young woman resembling Josephine Skriver holding a hairbrush, upset over hair loss "Future studies are required to ascertain the association between semaglutide and hair loss," the researchers wrote. https://nypost.com/2025/04/03/health/immortality-herb-may-be-more-beneficial-than-green-tea/#respond Thu, 03 Apr 2025 06:00:00 -0400 2025-04-03T14:16:24-04:00 https://nypost.com/2025/04/03/health/immortality-herb-may-be-more-beneficial-than-green-tea/ Tracy Swartz https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=35416193 0 35416193 'Immortality herb' Jiaogulan, which grows in the mountainous and forested areas of Asia, is known officially as Gynostemma pentaphyllum and unofficially as "southern ginseng" or "miracle grass." The leaves are pictured here. Jiaogulan is primarily found in herbal tea (pictured here) and dietary supplements. Dr. Michael Aziz (pictured here), an NYC-based, board-certified internist and regenerative medicine specialist, consumes 900 milligrams of jiaogulan every day. Jiaogulan shares some similarities with ginseng (pictured here). Nausea and dizziness are two reported side effects of jiaogulan. This is a blurry illustration of nausea. https://nypost.com/2025/03/24/health/these-pills-can-cut-heart-attack-stroke-risk-new-study/#respond Mon, 24 Mar 2025 06:00:00 -0400 2025-03-24T12:47:59-04:00 https://nypost.com/2025/03/24/health/these-pills-can-cut-heart-attack-stroke-risk-new-study/ Tracy Swartz https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=35356875 0 35356875 One-two punch Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the US, killing around 700,000 Americans each year. Here, a man clutches his chest. High cholesterol is a major risk factor for heart attack and stroke. Statins (shown here) reduce the liver's production of cholesterol. Ezetimibe (brand name: Zetia) blocks the small intestine from absorbing cholesterol. A bottle of Zetia is shown here. https://nypost.com/2025/03/21/health/benadryl-bottles-recalled-due-to-child-poisoning-risk/#respond Fri, 21 Mar 2025 09:28:39 -0400 2025-03-21T09:28:47-04:00 https://nypost.com/2025/03/21/health/benadryl-bottles-recalled-due-to-child-poisoning-risk/ McKenzie Beard https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=35353277 0 35353277 Blurry interior of a grocery store aisle behind large red recall text. Image of the bottle and box of recalled Benadryl Liquid Elixir. A young girl lies in bed, as a person holds out a spoonful of medicine. https://nypost.com/2025/03/19/health/kids-with-autism-show-dramatic-improvement-with-cheap-drug/#respond Wed, 19 Mar 2025 06:00:00 -0400 2025-03-19T09:00:29-04:00 https://nypost.com/2025/03/19/health/kids-with-autism-show-dramatic-improvement-with-cheap-drug/ McKenzie Beard https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=35279059 0 35279059 Headshot of Dr. Richard Frye. A mother plays with her autistic son. Mason Connor eats his first birthday cake. A mother and father walk with their son, who has Down syndrome. A mother helps her autistic son identify shapes. https://nypost.com/2025/03/18/health/you-may-soon-be-able-to-grow-your-own-ozempic-at-home/#respond Tue, 18 Mar 2025 14:06:44 -0400 2025-03-18T15:59:59-04:00 https://nypost.com/2025/03/18/health/you-may-soon-be-able-to-grow-your-own-ozempic-at-home/ Diana Bruk https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=35316193 0 35316193 Biopharming project Phytogene Ozempic University of Ottawa Phytogene team https://nypost.com/2025/03/17/health/doctors-spring-allergy-tool-kit-can-minimize-symptoms/#respond Mon, 17 Mar 2025 06:00:00 -0400 2025-03-17T06:00:13-04:00 https://nypost.com/2025/03/17/health/doctors-spring-allergy-tool-kit-can-minimize-symptoms/ Dr. Kanwaljit (Rupam) Brar https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=35099132 0 35099132 17n.nyu_online (2) In NYC, spring kicks off tree pollen season, followed by grass pollen in the summer and weed pollen in the late summer and fall. Here, a little girl sneezes into a tissue. Dr. Kanwaljit (Rupam) Brar (pictured here) is a pediatric allergy specialist at Hassenfeld Children’s Hospital at NYU Langone and an allergy sufferer. She reveals what's inside her seasonal allergy tool kit. https://nypost.com/2025/03/13/health/army-vet-says-genitals-shrank-changed-shape-after-taking-finasteride-hair-loss-drug/#respond Thu, 13 Mar 2025 20:28:50 -0400 2025-03-14T16:05:13-04:00 https://nypost.com/2025/03/13/health/army-vet-says-genitals-shrank-changed-shape-after-taking-finasteride-hair-loss-drug/ Diana Bruk https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=35270784 0 35270784 Mark Millich Mark Millich pills from Hims https://nypost.com/2025/03/11/health/microplastics-may-be-creating-antibiotic-resistance-superbugs/#respond Tue, 11 Mar 2025 09:00:00 -0400 2025-03-20T11:47:24-04:00 https://nypost.com/2025/03/11/health/microplastics-may-be-creating-antibiotic-resistance-superbugs/ Tracy Swartz https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=35224911 0 35224911 Mikroplastik winzige Plastik Kunststoff Partikel auf Finger Microplastics, like the ones pictured here, have been linked to several health concerns. Researchers from Boston University identified another downside to microplastics — bacteria exposed to them can become resistant to several types of antibiotics. Researchers are particularly concerned about places where plastic litter piles up, like this temporary camp at Al-Bureij refugee camp in the central Gaza Strip. Misuse and overuse of antibiotics, like the colorful pills shown here, can lead to antimicrobial resistance. It's unclear exactly why bacteria have such a strong hold on microplastics, like the ones shown here. https://nypost.com/2025/03/10/health/nycs-extension-health-longevity-clinic-to-launch-250k-membership/#respond Mon, 10 Mar 2025 06:00:00 -0400 2025-03-18T14:59:57-04:00 https://nypost.com/2025/03/10/health/nycs-extension-health-longevity-clinic-to-launch-250k-membership/ Tracy Swartz https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=35047210 0 35047210 Extension Health Dr. Jonathann Kuo (pictured here) runs Extension Health, a Manhattan clinic designed to extend your life. Extension Health is located at 160 7th Ave S. There are separate spaces for diagnostics and treatment. This is the waiting room. The recovery lounge is pictured here. The idea was to make this space more inviting than typical doctor's offices. An employee of Extension Health demonstrates the VO2 max test by running on a treadmill while wearing an oxygen mask. The DEXA scan, which reveals body composition and bone density, is shown here. The 3D postural alignment scan is a 30-second scan to identify imbalances. This treatment room contains equipment for plasma exchange therapy (left) and ozone therapy (right). Hyperbaric oxygen therapy occurs in a pressurized chamber (shown here). The increased oxygen is supposed to accelerate tissue repair and reduce inflammation. Kuo performs a neuro reset on a patient on Feb. 21, 2025. Kuo performs a neuro reset on a patient on Feb. 21, 2025. The 10-minute neuro reset is meant to relieve anxiety, stress and PTSD. Kuo (pictured here in a comfy chair) got very into biohacking six years ago after re-evaluating his personal health. https://nypost.com/2025/03/05/health/popular-otc-drug-can-slow-spread-of-breast-bowel-and-prostate-cancers/#respond Wed, 05 Mar 2025 11:00:00 -0500 2025-03-05T11:12:53-05:00 https://nypost.com/2025/03/05/health/popular-otc-drug-can-slow-spread-of-breast-bowel-and-prostate-cancers/ Diana Bruk https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=35163831 0 35163831 CHIMIOTHERAPIE AMBULATOIRE Cancer patient Holding pills in hand Doctor providing pills https://nypost.com/2025/03/04/health/poop-pill-could-be-breakthrough-for-cancer-with-only-10-survival-rate/#respond Tue, 04 Mar 2025 13:56:59 -0500 2025-03-04T14:08:16-05:00 https://nypost.com/2025/03/04/health/poop-pill-could-be-breakthrough-for-cancer-with-only-10-survival-rate/ Tracy Swartz https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=35158051 0 35158051 world-first-clinical-trial-study-99752034 Saman Maleki, a scientist at the London Health Sciences Centre Research Institute, uses a microscope to investigate the interaction between tumor cells and immune cells. This is a 3D illustration of pancreatic cancer. About 67,400 Americans will be diagnosed with pancreatic cancer this year and nearly 52,000 will die from the disease, the American Cancer Society projected. Dr. Michael Silverman of the Lawson Research Institute holds a bottle of LND101 pills and discusses research with Liesl De Silva from Lawson. https://nypost.com/2025/02/28/health/common-otc-drug-in-pregnancy-linked-to-adhd-in-kids-study/#respond Fri, 28 Feb 2025 12:04:11 -0500 2025-02-28T12:54:35-05:00 https://nypost.com/2025/02/28/health/common-otc-drug-in-pregnancy-linked-to-adhd-in-kids-study/ Diana Bruk https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=35112407 0 35112407 Pregnant woman in pharmacy Happy mom with cute kid smiling at camera https://nypost.com/2025/02/27/health/4-common-medications-that-can-increase-skin-cancer-risk/#respond Thu, 27 Feb 2025 06:00:00 -0500 2025-02-27T08:29:18-05:00 https://nypost.com/2025/02/27/health/4-common-medications-that-can-increase-skin-cancer-risk/ Tracy Swartz https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=35085379 0 35085379 Young woman relaxing and sunbathing on chaise longue at poolside in tropical climate in Asia. People tranquillity zen attitude concept Before you enjoy the spring-like weather, check your medicine cabinet. A dermatology specialist warns that certain meds can increase the skin's sensitivity to sunlight and raise the risk of skin cancer. Here, a woman lays in the sun. Dr. Emily Alfonsi (pictured here), medical director of Shade Skin in Australia, sheds light on four types of medications that can cause photosensitivity and shares four tips to protect yourself if you're on these drugs. Alfonsi said she's seen patients develop second-degree sunburns with blistering, unexplained rashes or dark patches of skin, even in indirect sunlight. Here, a woman checks out her dark spots in a mirror. The body absorbs UV radiation, chemically changing medicine in the skin and potentially leading to skin issues. Here, a person holds a white pill in their hand. Researchers suggest long-term use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs like ibuprofen (pictured here) can cause sun sensitivity. https://nypost.com/2025/02/19/health/controversial-supplements-can-get-rid-of-zombie-cells-that-speed-up-aging/#respond Wed, 19 Feb 2025 17:46:42 -0500 2025-02-19T17:46:51-05:00 https://nypost.com/2025/02/19/health/controversial-supplements-can-get-rid-of-zombie-cells-that-speed-up-aging/ Diana Bruk https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=35002723 0 35002723 Woman walking towards shelf searching for cold and flu medication for sick husband. Searching in drugstore pharmacy Woman checks for eye wrinkle in mirror Research has found that the supplements are much more successful in people with high levels of senescent cells. Here, a woman examines her dark eye circles. Don't go out and buy medicine just because it's popular on social media, experts say. Here, a woman considers her choices in a pharmacy. https://nypost.com/2025/02/13/health/birth-control-methods-that-raise-heart-attack-stroke-risk-revealed/#respond Thu, 13 Feb 2025 14:17:28 -0500 2025-02-13T14:59:09-05:00 https://nypost.com/2025/02/13/health/birth-control-methods-that-raise-heart-attack-stroke-risk-revealed/ Tracy Swartz https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=34927236 0 34927236 What's the right contraceptive method? Scientists in Denmark examined the heart attack and stroke risks associated with vaginal rings, skin patches, IUDs, implants inserted under the skin, injections, estrogen-progestin pills and progestin-only pills. Here, a woman looks stressed as she touches her heart. Researchers linked the estrogen-progestin pill (pictured here) — known colloquially as the birth control pill — to twice the risk of ischemic stroke and heart attack. The vaginal ring (seen here) increased ischemic stroke risk 2.4-fold and heart attack risk 3.8-fold, while the patch raised stroke risk 3.4-fold. The progestin-only IUD (seen here) was the only contraceptive not linked to a higher risk. https://nypost.com/2025/02/12/health/surprising-way-scientists-say-smokers-can-ease-nicotine-withdrawal/#respond Wed, 12 Feb 2025 13:59:05 -0500 2025-02-12T14:23:23-05:00 https://nypost.com/2025/02/12/health/surprising-way-scientists-say-smokers-can-ease-nicotine-withdrawal/ Tracy Swartz https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=34913433 0 34913433 man smoking Over 22% of the world's population uses tobacco, according to the World Health Organization, with more than 8 million people dying from it annually. Here, a man takes a drag of a cigarette. Roughly half of US adult smokers try to quit each year but usually less than 10% succeed — mostly due to troubles managing intense cravings and withdrawal symptoms. A new treatment may help. Here, a woman breaks a cigarette in half. Nearly 1 million Americans have Parkinson's disease — a number that is expected to grow to 1.2 million by 2030, according to the Parkinson's Foundation. Here, an older man holds a cane while sitting on a couch. This graphic shows the effect procyclidine has on physical symptoms of nicotine withdrawal, such as tremors and body shakes. Researchers will see if procyclidine complements Chantix (pictured here), allowing smokers to quit once and for all. https://nypost.com/2025/02/07/health/new-hair-loss-treatment-being-tested-with-paid-volunteers/#respond Fri, 07 Feb 2025 06:00:00 -0500 2025-02-07T10:44:03-05:00 https://nypost.com/2025/02/07/health/new-hair-loss-treatment-being-tested-with-paid-volunteers/ Tracy Swartz https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=34848205 0 34848205 Hair loss man looking in bathroom mirror putting wax touching his hair styling or checking for hair loss problem. Male problem of losing hairs. Dr. Neil Sadick's Manhattan office, Sadick Dermatology, is one of 44 US sites participating in the Phase 2/3 clinical trial of VDPHL01. Sadick is pictured here. VDPHL01 is a non-hormonal pill that shows promise in restoring hair without the hassle of topical treatments and the potentially serious side effects of hormonal medication. Here, a balding man checks out his hair in the mirror. Rogaine 5% Minoxidil Foam VDPHL01 is also being studied in women, with a Phase 3 clinical trial expected to start later this year. Here, a woman examines her hair loss.