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Mothers might know best, but it’s not always easy to separate fact from fiction when it comes to health advice. A new report from University of California San Francisco (UCSF) Health has broken down several common wellness myths that children often hear while growing up. Fox News Digital spoke with experts who revealed the truth […]
Approximately one-third of U.S. adults report taking multivitamins, data shows — but a new study suggests that the daily practice won’t extend longevity. Researchers from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) analyzed more than 20 years’ worth of data from 400,000 healthy U.S. adults, concluding that taking multivitamins did not reduce mortality risk. “The analysis […]
A new solution may be on the horizon for the 30 million people in the U.S. who suffer from sleep apnea. In a Finland study, a new breathing device showed promising results in reducing symptoms of the disorder, according to researchers. The device, called WellO2, uses resistance training to strengthen throat muscles and steam breathing […]
FAITHFUL COMPANION – Channing Seideman’s service dog, Bishop, brings her peace of mind and safety amid the uncertainty of daily epileptic seizures. The Ohio woman shares the heartwarming partnership with Fox News Digital. Continue reading… ‘BIG STEP FORWARD’ – A new drug has shown promise in slowing or preventing the progression of disease in patients […]
Kidney transplants are not uncommon — the kidney is actually the most frequently transplanted organ in the U.S. — but a Chicago man recently received his in a highly unusual way. John Nicholas, 28, was awake during the entire procedure, which was performed on May 24 at Northwestern Medicine Hospital. He was discharged the very […]
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued a fresh warning about an increased risk of dengue virus infections as a “record-breaking number” of cases are being reported in the Americas. From January 1 to June 24 of this year, more than 9.7 million dengue cases were recorded among countries in the Americas, which […]
A California doctor wants people to know that, in his view and experience, the medical community doesn’t always tell patients the truth. Dr. Robert Lufkin, a physician and father of two young children, has been diagnosed with four chronic diseases — the same ones that claimed his father’s life. Inspired by his own medical struggles, […]
Since the age of 13, Joseph Kowalsky has harbored a fascination with life after death, pondering ways to extend his existence indefinitely. Today, Kowalsky, now 59, is among some 2,000 individuals who have signed up with the Cryonics Institute in Clinton Township, Michigan, betting on a future where death is not the end. Cryonics, the […]
A new drug is being tested to relieve Parkinson’s disease (PD) symptoms – and it’s reportedly showing promise. The drug is designed to slow or halt the progression of the disease in patients by targeting toxic proteins that build up in the brain, according to the study published in the journal Nature Medicine on June […]
The United States surgeon general is declaring gun violence a national public health crisis. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy issued an advisory on Tuesday stating that firearm-related violence and its immediate psychological ramifications on victims and bystanders has severely compromised public health. “Today, for the first time in the history of our office, I am issuing […]
