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Common test responsible for 103K new US cases of cancer annually

A new study by the Institute of Cancer Research suggests this routine scan is responsible for as many cancer cases as alcohol.

Struggling with back pain? Try these 2 free, easy tricks supported by science

A new study suggests two unlikely treatments are effective at easing lower back pain and reducing opioid use.

This 'game changer' tampon had a 3,000-person waitlist — here's why

Period care brand Viv saw thousands sign up last summer for its BPA-free, organic cotton tampons — founder Katie Diasti told The Post what makes them so special.

I'm a cardiologist — this overprescribed drug taken by millions of people is toxic for your heart

Dr. Evan Levine tackles a drug that is often prescribed to help children perform better — a phenomenon he calls "borderline child abuse." "The FDA didn't do their job," he...

Scary disease that can cause limb loss is more common than we thought

A shocking new study reveals that a condition that can lead to limb amputation is far more prevalent and deadly than previously believed.

Getting this shot lowered seniors' dementia risk by 20%

A new study out of Stanford has presented the strongest evidence to date that a common vaccine could significantly reduce the risk of dementia.

Deadly cholesterol that doesn't show up on routine tests is slashed by 94% with single dose of new drug

“This is a major source of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. We have never been able to treat lipoprotein(a) until now.”

Inside Switzerland's medical 'palace' where wealthy Americans spend at least $10K a week to make over their health

Visitors to Chenot Palace Weggis get a customized plan that includes a strict diet, hydrotherapy, massages — and whatever extras they’d like to add on.

You're brushing your teeth wrong — 5 mistakes that can lead to damage, decay and bad breath

Dentist Dr. Arash Ravanbakhsh shares five common mistakes people make while brushing their teeth — they lead to weakened enamel, gum damage, and bad breath.

​Bizarre illusion could trick your brain into feeling less pain, study finds

A new study published in the journal Pain Reports has unveiled an effective but unusual illusion that has exciting implications for pain management.

I had a heart attack at 46 — the sneaky warning signs I dismissed, even a doctor sent me away

Nikki had a heart attack at only 46. In a candid video, she shared some of the symptoms that she wrote off as indigestion and perimenopause.

Children with autism are showing 'dramatic improvement' with this cheap drug — and doc behind research says it may one day prevent it

Dr. Richard Frye spoke to The Post about his groundbreaking research and what it means for both kids and adults.

This 'triangle test' caught early signs of Alzheimer's 12 years before people were diagnosed

Research shows those who later developed dementia performed significantly worse at the "triangle test" than those who remained in good cognitive health.

You may soon be able to grow your own Ozempic at home

Thanks to an enterprising group of Canadian college students, you may soon be able to grow your own GLP-1 drugs.

A popular hair loss remedy may hold a cure for Alzheimer's — lab mice were 'virtually back to normal'

A new study has found that a compound that's often used in hair loss products has a promising effect on reversing Alzheimer's dementia.

Army vet, 26, says his genitals shrank, changed shape after taking popular hair loss drug

Former US Army Sgt. Mark Millich's sex drive plummeted — and his genitals shrank and changed shape after taking popular hair-loss drug finasteride.

This butt-themed clothing is helping people pay for colonoscopies: 'A-- is our brand and our passion'

Brooks Bell and Sarah Beran were diagnosed with colorectal cancer in their 30s. Now their brand lets "colonoscopy enthusiasts" wear their pride on their sleeve — while donating to help...

How overcharged patients are enlisting AI to fight against high medical bills: ‘This is theft’

Fed-up patients facing astronomical medical bills are fighting back against hospitals and insurance companies by enlisting artificial intelligence to join the battle. 

New weight loss drugs aim to promote muscle growth

About a dozen drugmakers are developing new weight-loss treatments aimed at preserving muscle, and industry analysts, clinical trial experts and doctors say they may also need to demonstrate additional health...

I had a one-in-a-million tumor eating my bones — the signs that made me beg doctors to see me

Ashley Christine, 37, knew something was seriously wrong, but she was met with a lack of urgency as she tried to schedule an MRI, and later, an appointment with an...