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Childhood trauma linked to higher risk of endometriosis in adult women
1 of 2 | Endometriosis affects one in 10 women in the United States and can cause chronic and frequently severe pelvic pain. A new study has found that…
Who should be taking weight-loss drugs? Doctors share best candidates
Weight-loss drugs continue to grow in popularity, with market researchers predicting that global demand for the medications could reach $150 billion by 2035. GLP-1 agonists — including semaglutides like Ozempic and Wegovy and…
TikTok beauty advice can lead to skin damage in teens
Popular TikTok videos featuring teens' personal skin care routine frequently feature products that carry a high risk of skin irritation and allergy, researchers…
Former MLB pitcher finds liver donor in high-school classmate he hadn’t seen in 20 years
A man's Facebook plea for a liver donor attracted the attention of a high-school acquaintance he hadn't spoken to in 20 years. In April 2024, after experiencing appetite loss and losing 15 pounds in a month, Steven Register, 42, was…
CPAP or Zepbound? Patients, doctors debate sleep apnea treatment
Doctors favor treatment with continuous positive airway pressure, or CPAP, machines, researchers are slated to report this week at a meeting of the American Academy…
Do you need a magnesium supplement? Experts share symptoms of deficiency
Magnesium is said to be a natural remedy for a variety of ailments — but is it really necessary to supplement, and if so, how much do you need? Fox News Digital spoke to multiple health experts about the multipurpose mineral, which…
Pregnant woman’s weight may influence child’s infection risk
Children born to women who are obese have a higher risk of landing in a hospital with a severe infection, a new study says. Photo by Adobe Stock/HealthDay News…
What to know before visiting a chiropractor: Experts discuss benefits and risks
Nearly 62 million adults saw a chiropractor in the last five years and around 35.5 million did so in the last 12 months, a Gallup survey showed. While chiropractic treatment has been shown to have many benefits, experts also urge…
ESPN’s Jay Harris diagnosed with prostate cancer
ESPN host Jay Harris explained that his father had prostate cancer, and as a Black man, he knows the disease carries a higher risk. Photo courtesy of ESPN…
Psychedelics as potential mental health treatment are explored by Trump administration
The Trump administration has expressed interest in exploring psychedelics for their potential in treating PTSD and other debilitating mental health issues, various officials have shared. "The Department shares the goal of ensuring that…
Eggs recalled in salmonella outbreak after 79 people fall ill
1 of 5 | A California egg producer is recalling around 1.7 million eggs sold in retail stores in nine states because of salmonella concerns, the U.S.…
Can you hold a plank longer than others your age? Fox hosts test their core strength
How long can you hold a plank — and how does it stack up to others in your age group? That’s the question that was posed on "Fox & Friends" Thursday morning, when co-hosts Brian Kilmeade and Lawrence Jones competed in a plank…
Long-lasting HIV prevention shot heads toward approval
1 of 2 | If approved, the shot -- lenacapavir -- would be given twice a year and could be a big step forward in the fight against HIV. Adobe…
Woman dies of brain-eating amoeba after using tap water in nasal rinse device
A woman in Texas has died after contracting a fatal brain amoeba from contaminated water. The patient, 71, had used a nasal irrigation device filled with unboiled tap water from an RV’s water faucet, according to an alert from the U.S.…
USDA: Organic ground beef sold at Whole Foods may be contaminated with E. coli
Ground beef subject to the public health alert was sold at Whole Foods Market locations nationwide and also sent to distributors in Connecticut, Georgia, Illinois and…
How to choose the best sleeping position for you, according to the experts
A key part of the nightly bedtime routine is getting comfortable in a certain sleeping position — but how do you know which one is best? A majority of American adults (69%) sleep on their side, according to a recent poll. That is…
Naps associated with increased risk of death, report says
The findings call into question the whole concept of the "power nap." People with certain types of napping…
TV host discovers he has skin cancer during live on-air broadcast
A Fox TV news anchor discovered this week that he had skin cancer during a live TV segment. Mike Jerrick, co-host of "Good Day Philadelphia" on FOX29, was broadcasting a skin care segment with Dr. Joanna Walker, a dermatologist with…
Low-calorie diets might increase risk of depression
People on low-calorie diets scored higher for symptoms of depression, compared with those not dieting, researchers reported. Photo by Adobe Stock/HealthDay News…
Carbohydrates and fiber linked to healthier aging in some groups, study finds
Carbohydrates may have gotten a bad rap, but a new study from Tufts University finds that some are better than others — and that older women in particular could reap the benefits. The research, which was recently published in the…