Exclusive | Toxic, cancer-causing chemicals are lurking in popular hair products — inside the battle for ‘beauty justice’There’s a groundswell of entrepreneurs trying to create safer products — but no real set of standards to speak of. May 26 26May 26, 2026Article at nypost.com
Mystery of NJ neighborhood with ‘crazy high percentage’ of people with cancer — including 28 on one streetWhen one former resident started keeping tabs of all the cancer diagnoses on and around his childhood street, the numbers were “freaking snowballing.” Apr 20 26April 20, 2026Article at nypost.com
The sneaky saboteur that may be raising your blood pressure — especially if you live in a coastal areaHypertension is already of urgent concern in the US, where, in 2023, it contributed to an estimated 664,470 deaths. Apr 17 26April 17, 2026Article at nypost.com
Tragic caffeine death of college student, 21, fuels parents' battle for energy drink reformAdvocates say stricter regulations on energy drinks might have saved one college student’s life in 2022. Mar 25 26March 25, 2026Article at nypost.com
Python blood could help make the next big weight loss drug — without GLP-1 side effectsIndiana Jones’ greatest fear may be obesity’s biggest enemy. Mar 24 26March 24, 2026Article at nypost.com
Scientists discover food that can help you poop out microplasticsThough tiny plastic fragments have been known to accumulate in the brain, liver and placenta, they are especially disruptive to the delicate microbial balance in the gut. Mar 23 26March 23, 2026Article at nypost.com
Could UK's deadly meningitis outbreak spread to the US? Here's what experts sayThe outbreak has been tied to attendees of a nightclub, Club Chemistry, in the Kent town of Canterbury. Mar 20 26March 20, 2026Article at nypost.com
I'd never been to a gym — then I got hit by a truck and became a powerlifting champion in my 60sVisit the post for more. Mar 20 26March 20, 2026Article at nypost.com
Doctors dismissed my cancer symptoms as stress and gas — so I built an AI that can catch it sooner and personalize treatment“Everything I’m on was prescribed by doctors, but the AI coached me on how to talk about it,” Steve Brown said. Mar 19 26March 19, 2026Article at nypost.com
Are 'butter runs' the next big thing? Couple sparks trend by churning their own while exercisingIntroducing: the “churn and burn,” a viral challenge that gives all new meaning to the phrase “grocery run.” Mar 12 26March 12, 2026Article at nypost.com
Young women are shunning birth control because of the 'nocebo effect'In the case of birth control, it’s especially hard to tell fact from fiction or legitimate medical concern from TikTok hot air. Mar 09 26March 09, 2026Article at nypost.com
Women actually lose part of their brain during pregnancy — but there's a bright sideA study about the brain during pregnancy reveals vital clues about maternal mental health. Mar 05 26March 05, 2026Article at nypost.com
What is mitochondrial dysfunction? Health issue Surgeon General nom Dr. Casey Means says is at the root of chronic illnessDr. Casey Means, a graduate of Stanford School of Medicine and lapsed functional medicine practitioner, began her Senate confirmation hearing on Wednesday to become “America’s doctor.” Feb 25 26February 25, 2026Article at nypost.com
What to know about bipolar disorder, the illness that 'got the best' of Robert Carradine“Lizzie McGuire” and “Revenge of the Nerds” star Robert Carradine has died at the age of 71, with his family confirming that he took his own life amid a battle with bipolar … Feb 24 26February 24, 2026Article at nypost.com
Trump plans for more weedkiller despite MAHA's anti-pesticide campaign — how dangerous is it really?MAHA advocates have long praised Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for standing up to Monsanto, the maker of Roundup, and holding the billion-dollar corporation accountable for its production … Feb 19 26February 19, 2026Article at nypost.com
Popular beauty accessory found to have dozens of toxic chemicals linked to cancer, hormone issuesAround 70% of Black women report using this beauty product at least once a year, yet disclosures around its toxicity have been mysteriously lacking. Feb 11 26February 11, 2026Article at nypost.com
How rectal cancer can lead to a pulmonary embolism — as Catherine O'Hara's cause of death is revealedThis week, details from Catherine O’Hara’s death certificate were revealed by TMZ, which confirmed pulmonary embolism as the cause of death. It also showed she’d been receiving treatment for rectal… Feb 10 26February 10, 2026Article at nypost.com
Sharing breast milk has become 'increasingly common' — but is it safe?Milk from a trusted source, especially pasteurized or frozen, is a good bet. But a baby’s best bet will always be fresh milk from its own mother. Feb 05 26February 05, 2026Article at nypost.com