The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has moved to strip thousands of federal health agency employees of their collective bargaining rights, according to a union that called the effort illegal. HHS officials confirmed Friday that the department is ending its recognition of unions for a number of employees,…

Nearly 70% of US adults ages 65 and over are living with hypertension — a significant risk factor for heart disease, the country’s No. 1 killer. For those with high blood pressure, experts suggest exercising regularly, maintaining a healthy weight, quitting smoking, and consuming a nourishing diet. And to make the most…

Here’s something to chew over. Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of conditions — a large waistline, high triglycerides, high blood pressure, high fasting blood sugar and little “good” cholesterol — that significantly increase the risk of heart disease, stroke and Type 2 diabetes. You need three out of five of…

Build up the box, ladies. As we age — and particularly before, during and after menopause — estrogen production is compromised and our below-the-belt bits take a hit. “The vaginal wall collapses, it’s so real. Nobody’s talking about it. I think because it’s embarrassing,” Leslie Kenny, founder of Oxford Health Span and…

Ripped, lean — and at risk? A shocking new study is raising concerns about a possible link between an extreme form of exercise and colorectal cancer, after researchers found an unusually high number of precancerous growths in the colons of young, super-fit endurance athletes. “If we can identify these cancers…

Chew on this. An anesthesiologist has revealed a surprising hack to make things run a bit smoother after surgery — and by things, we mean your bowels. “Any surgery in your abdomen stops your bowels from working, basically puts them to sleep. That means nausea, bloating, constipation,” said Dr. Myro…

The future is uncertain — but your kid’s waistline as an adult might not be. Scientists have developed a groundbreaking test that can identify children as young as five who are at increased risk of becoming severely obese later in life. The tool could one day help parents and doctors…

New York Post may receive revenue from affiliate and advertising partnerships for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. Weight gain and bloating are pretty standard PMS symptoms, but that doesn’t mean you should have to live with them. I’d been riding that rollercoaster for nearly a decade,…

Forget muffin tops and thunder thighs — weight gain starts somewhere you wouldn’t expect. “When you have too many calories and you overflow your fuel tank, the first fat that grows is inside your body, you can’t see it,” Dr. William Li, a physician and food scientist, said on a…

Tiny studs, big trouble? Parents itching to pierce their kids’ ears might want to put down the needle — a growing body of research suggests the popular practice could cost more than just a few tears. “Delay ear piercings in young girls,” Dr. Niha Qamar (@doctor._.q), a board-certified allergist and…