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Over-60s who took these supplements had better memory than their twins

A new study found that taking a daily prebiotic supplement can improve scores in memory tests used to detect early signs of Alzheimer's disease. And to really control for genetic...

Cervical cancer rates are rising in women in their 30s and 40s — why, and what you can do about it

Cervical cancer rates are on the rise among younger women, owing in part to a lack of screening and prevention.

Are full-body MRI scans worth the hefty price tag? Doctors dish on all you need to know

With celebrities singing the praises of full-body MRI scans, a growing number of people are coughing up the cash for the preventive measure, but is the peace of mind worth the...

Biohacker used penis Botox and shockwave therapy to 'improve nighttime erections by 34%'

If we consider the boner to be a vital sign, Bryan Johnson's johnson is doing just fine.

Drinking soda changes the way your body absorbs sugar — including from other food

A new study suggests drinking soda may be even worse for the body than previously thought.

Dangerous fungus spreading in US hospitals has ‘rapidly increased'

Candida auris poses 'urgent threat' to sick people, says CDC.

This Harvard-backed diet makes you more than twice as likely to be healthy at 75

A new study may have finally answered the question "Which is the healthiest diet?" — at least when it comes to longevity.

When needing to nap more is a sign you're more likely to develop dementia

For some, persistent daytime drowsiness can be more than just a function of getting older – it could be a warning sign of dementia.

Your heavy period could be a sign of this blood disorder — it's underdiagnosed in women

Sherri Ozawa, MSN, RN, told The Post that serious blood loss during menstruation could be a symptom of a blood disorder that compromises the body's ability to form blood clots.

Tennis pro says doctor dismissed symptom that turned out to be breast cancer

The Olympian shared the life-threatening cancer symptom a doctor initially dismissed.

Doc's 2-ingredient gut health hack can help battle stomach problem that gets more common with age

Celebrity nutritionist Dr. Daryl Gioffre shares an easy gut health hack that helps with the type of tummy trouble we tend to have as we get older.

This app has the ultimate incentive to get your steps in — but Gen Z may have a hard time

The founder told The Post that it "isn't just an app, but a movement that's teaching us how to break free from doom scrolling, and take back our time."

Here's the biggest diet mistake Americans make, celebrity chef reveals

Celebrity chef Robert Irvine believes in and supports the Make America Healthy Again movement.

This habit during pregnancy is more likely to make your kids obese as adults

A new study out of the UK suggests your likelihood of being obese might have to do with something completely out of your control.

Strokes may be more devastating to smart people — here's how

A new study found that highly educated people may suffer steeper cognitive decline after a stroke compared to those with less schooling.

Meet the Scottish woman who can smell Parkinson's — people send her T-shirts hoping for a diagnosis

A Scottish woman can smell Parkinson's disease years before symptoms appear. With her help, scientists are on the brink of developing a test that could make early diagnosis a reality.

I was diagnosed with Stage 3 colon cancer at 33 — this was the symptom I initially dismissed

"I just want to spread awareness," Bryce Ramsey said, "to get people involved, to get a screening and to listen to their bodies, because if something doesn't seem right, more...

Ancient microplant used in sewage treatment could be 'the next big superfood'

It's been dubbed "the new spirulina" — after another blue-green algae that's been hailed as a superfood by the wellness community.

Caffeinated 'workout queen' dies from heart attack at 28 as heartbroken mom warns 'keep your kids away from this stuff'

Katie Donnell, 28, was a "workout queen" who was "the epitome of health" until she died of a shocking heart attack — and her mother believes energy drinks are to...

I had a full-body MRI for fun — I found out I had a 1 in 3 chance of dying and needed an organ removed

Sarah Blackburn got a full-body MRI for fun, only to discover a life-threatening condition that required her to have an organ removed.