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Man develops fatal bacterial infection after taking 'widely used' probiotic
"While probiotics are routinely prescribed among ill patients with various gastrointestinal symptoms and conditions, rare yet severe adverse events may occur," the case study authors wrote.
I'm a psychiatrist — here's how to quickly break a panic attack
"The first thing is the most important thing," said Dr. Daniel Amen, a double board-certified psychiatrist and brain-imaging researcher in California.
I'm an ER doctor — this is the best, painless way to remove a splinter
Don't let a splinter get out of hand.
COVID-19 no longer a top cause of US death — here's what's replaced it
Just over 3 million deaths were reported to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's National Center for Health Statistics last year.
Popular sugar substitute linked to increased risk of heart attack, stroke
They've soured on this artificial sweetener.
Watching just 8 minutes of TikTok can have 'immediate negative consequences': study
TikTok boasts more than a billion monthly active users worldwide.
I'm a stomach doctor — these 7 foods can reduce bloating
"One way to improve your gut health is to eat more high-fiber foods with vitamin C," Florida gastroenterologist Joseph Salhab said.
I'm a weight loss coach — here's how I lost 100 pounds and kept it off
Tameika Gentles is keeping it 100 by revealing the sacrifices she made to drop 100 pounds — and keep it off for 17 years.
Want to live a long, healthy life? NJ enclave may hold anti-aging secret
"The open space, less densely developed area is a great asset to quality of life and less stress," County Commissioner Director Jeff Kuhl crowed to The Post.
How a keto diet can harm your health: 'May not suit everyone'
The low-carb, high-fat eating plan is popular among athletes, bodybuilders and some celebrities.
Dangerous Ozempic scams on the rise — how you can become very sick, lose money
US poison centers fielded nearly 3,000 semaglutide calls from January to November 2023 — 15 times the amount in 2019.
What is Type 1.5 diabetes? All about Lance Bass' autoimmune disease
"I recently discovered I was misdiagnosed," Bass, 45, shared on Instagram last week.
Want to lower your risk for colorectal cancer? This household staple may help
The 107,000 participants were followed for more than three decades, with researchers documenting about 2,500 cases of colorectal cancer.
Here's who may benefit from taking fish oil supplements
The study, published on Thursday in JAMA Network Open, followed 102 adults who were at least 75 years old and dementia-free.
Gen X, millennials at higher risk for 17 cancers: 'critical' report
Here's another reason for a midlife crisis.
14 risk factors you need to cut out right now to avoid dementia: report
The number of people living with dementia around the world is expected to increase from 57 million in 2019 to 153 million by 2050.
Many chocolate products contain toxic heavy metals, study warns
This is a bitter pill to swallow.
I'm a doctor — here are 4 ways to avoid getting sick from germs
These hacks have gone viral.
Ozempic could also help you quit smoking — here's how
Ozempic can flatten butts and maybe extinguish them, too!
Here's what you need to eliminate from your diet to lower your biological age: study
Biological age reflects the age of our cells and tissues. It's influenced by genetics and lifestyle habits such as diet and exercise.