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Inside look I went to the world’s largest biohacking conference, where science fiction meets MAHA — what’s next in anti-aging

More than 5,000 people paid thousands of dollars to catch a glimpse at the latest biohacking technologies and treatments promising to boost health, performance and longevity.

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Long nightmare The real horrors of the ‘scromiting’ weed disorder plaguing ERs — from dramatic weight loss to ‘nonstop puking’

Not even a month in the hospital on a feeding tube was enough to make Sydni Collins quit pot. She and another patient with cannabis hyperemesis syndrome spoke to The Post about what it’s really like.

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Zen on the run Stressed Gen Z is carrying around ‘anxiety bags’ with tools to calm their nerves

Known as the “anxious generation,” Gen Z is experiencing record levels of mental stress. A 2023 Gallup survey found that nearly half of those ages 12 to 26 say they often or always feel anxious.

This ‘Japanese sauna’ can improve sleep and burn calories — we put it to the test with a health tracker

It’s basically the dream — you lay down in a magic pod for a half hour and come out younger, lighter and a lot more relaxed. That’s the promise behind the Iyashi Dôme, a “Japanese sauna” with a host of benefits The Post recently tested.

The binge-eating mystery affecting millions of women may finally be solved: study

June 17, 2026 | 3:04pm

Researchers identify a medical connection tied to binge eating in women, shedding light on cravings and eating pattern behaviors.

The white performance powder we’re watching for at the World Cup — after it caused buzz at NBA Finals

June 17, 2026 | 12:53pm

Fans speculated that the Knicks' Josh Hart used the substance before Game 3 of the NBA Finals.

Lethal injection: The cosmetic filler complication that killed Estée Lauder VP

June 17, 2026 | 11:44am

A senior Estée Lauder executive died suddenly in February after cosmetic filler triggered a pulmonary embolism. Doctors say this could be caused by an accidental injection into the bloodstream.

Weight loss jabs could reduce violent crime, says new research

June 17, 2026 | 7:41am

GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Mounjaro could be helping people make better choices, and not just with their food. A new study suggests the medications make people less likely to...

CA Dems could stick families with higher insurance costs — and new tax on software downloads in late-night budget deal

June 16, 2026 | 5:28pm

California Democrats agreed this week to tax-related proposals that could raise health insurance premiums and slap a new tax on software downloads — as critics blast the deal for piling...

Taking laxatives can help with memory and attention span problems: study

June 16, 2026 | 3:24pm

A new study out Monday may have found a way to flush the brain fog and attention issues that accompany depression down the toilet.

Antidepressant taken by millions recalled over possible contamination with cancer-causing chemical

June 16, 2026 | 12:51pm

A common antidepressant medication taken by millions has been voluntarily recalled by the distributor after high levels of a potentially cancer-causing chemical were detected.

Common vitamin may influence brain aging in ways scientists didn’t expect

June 16, 2026 | 12:21pm

Higher levels of vitamin C were linked to healthier brain structure in older adults, suggesting a potential role for nutrition in brain aging.

Red Cross says deadly Congo Ebola epidemic yet to peak, may last a year

June 16, 2026 | 11:44am

Over 800 cases of the rare Bundibugyo strain, for which there is no ​proven treatment or vaccine, have been reported in Congo, 192 ​of them fatal. The disease, transmitted through...

Teen ‘fighting for his life’ after contracting flesh-eating bacteria from swimming in park

June 16, 2026 | 10:25am

After swimming at a park, 17-year-old Joziah Thompson initially had just a minor scratch on his leg, but it turned into a medical nightmare.

Woman with ‘completely normal’ life woke up with aches — and was left paralyzed

June 16, 2026 | 9:51am

After multiple tests and scans and a three-week stay in hospital, Charlie Wilson was finally diagnosed with a rare condition.

Up to 14M Medicare patients could be eligible for GLP-1s for just $50 a month — here’s who qualifies

June 16, 2026 | 5:30am

The drugs were previously available through Medicare for conditions like diabetes, but will now be available for weight loss.