Medicine

1 of 2 | Consumption of french fries, but not potatoes prepared in other ways, was linked to increased levels of type 2 diabetes in a Harvard study…

A New Jersey woman has been given a second chance at life, thanks to a new cancer therapy. Pamela Goldberger, 65, found out in 2023 that she had glioblastoma — a devastating diagnosis with an average survival of just 14 to 16 months,…

1 of 3 | An effort is underway in southern China's Guangdong Province to eradicate the mosquito-borne chikungunya virus. File Photo UPI/Stephen Shaver |…

A little-known opioid that’s deadlier than fentanyl has led to a growing number of overdose deaths in recent years. Nitazenes, a class of synthetic opioids, were originally developed as pain relievers in the 1950s, but were never…

New research from Canada's University of British Columbia found patients diagnosed with multiple sclerosis started to experience new health issues up to 15 years…

The brain has a hidden "sugar code" that could lead to better treatments for neurological diseases like Alzheimer’s, according to new research. A study recently published in the journal Nature Metabolism found that breaking down…

An illustration is intended to show how CP-COV03, or Xafty, works against COVID-19 in the body. Image courtesy of Hyundai Bioscience…

Dental floss could eventually do much more than improve oral hygiene. A new study led by Texas Tech University and the University of North Carolina suggests that the thin filament could eventually double as a vaccine mechanism.In…

U.S. Food and Drug Administration High Noon is recalling some of its vodka seltzer packs after finding that a few cans were incorrectly…

A household sweetener could hold the potential to create an anti-cancer treatment. New research from Hiroshima University in Japan revealed that stevia leaf extract could help fight pancreatic cancer cells.The leaves of the stevia…

Children and teenagers in the U.S. are increasingly inhaling nitrous oxide, or laughing gas, to get high -- and deaths linked to use of the legal inhalant have…

When it comes to declining mental health, the focus is usually on therapy, medication or lifestyle changes like exercise and mindfulness – but could the culprit be on your plate? Experts spoke to Fox News Digital to shed light on the…

There's potentially exciting news from a trial conducted in monkeys: A single shot of gene therapy given to newborn monkeys appears to shield them…

The positive effects of GLP-1 medications extend beyond just diabetes control and weight loss. GLP-1s, also known as GLP-1 agonists, are a type of drug that mimics a natural hormone called glucagon-like peptide-1 that helps to regulate…

A MMR vaccine information packet is seen at City of Lubbock Health Department in Lubbock, Texas, in March. According to an update from the Texas Department of State…

As tick season continues to pick up steam across the U.S., a Maine resident has been diagnosed with a potentially serious tick-borne illness. The adult, who lives in Hancock County, was hospitalized with Powassan virus after developing…

While it's known that regular walking is healthy, the new study from Vanderbilt University suggests maintaining a peppy pace is key. Photo by Adobe stock/HealthDay…

Your heart may be older than you are, according to new research. A study from Northwestern Medicine found that most American adults have a "heart age" that is several years older than their chronological age.The gap is wider among men…

Dr. Charles Hennekens believes many patients are undertreated by starting their regimens at low or moderate dosages.…

Experts agree that seven to nine hours of sleep is ideal for most adults — but when it comes to your health, the total number of hours might not be the most important factor. In a major new study led by teams from Peking University and…