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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.”
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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...
NewYork-Presbyterian opens massive new spine center inside $3.7B Hudson Yards skyscraper
Och Spine at NewYork-Presbyterian/The Spiral occupies the entire second floor of The Spiral, which opened last year.
Botox has a new use — a surprising treatment to this gross faux pas
If over-the-counter options, prescription medications and lifestyle tweaks don’t solve the burping issues, patients can turn to Botox for a potential remedy, medical experts say.
NY coalition proposes first-in-the-nation cap on hospital clinic bills
A broad coalition is backing state legislation that would impose a first-in-the-nation cap on medical bills -- aimed at New York's hospitals that own or house outpatient clinics and charge...
NYU Langone Health tops list of nation's best academic medical centers
"Recognitions like this further validate the quality that NYU Langone consistently delivers to everyone in our care," Dr. Robert I. Grossman, CEO of NYU Langone Health and dean of the...
I used to be a swimsuit model — then I had a near-fatal allergic reaction that burned my skin
"My entire body was burning and sore. There are no words strong enough to describe how it felt," recalled Sasinan Chuenlosang, 31.
You could be twice as likely to get a dementia diagnosis if you live here
"Even within a group of people who are all 80, depending on where you live, you might be twice as likely to actually get a diagnosis," said lead study author...
AI model 98% accurate in detecting diseases — just by looking at your tongue
This technology could be aah-mazing!
FDA approves blood-based cancer test in medical breakthrough
Guardant Health said its blood test to detect a cancer that starts in the colon or rectum got an approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, sending the company's...
4 NY hospitals top list of nation's best: 'An amazing patient experience'
All four facilities also earned a spot on the honor roll last year for their patient survival rates and quality of nursing care, among other measures.