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Second measles death reported in West Texas
An MMR vaccine information packet is seen at the City of Lubbock Health Department in Lubbock, Texas, on March 1, 2025. File Photo by Annie Rice/EPA-EFE…
Women may hear better than men, new study suggests
The old adage is that moms have eyes in the back of their heads, but a new study shows that women in general may also have more sensitive hearing. The study, recently published in the journal Scientific Reports, sought to examine the…
Lifestyle changes boost longevity for cancer survivors, study suggests
Non-smoking survivors of obesity-related cancers had an overall lower risk of death if they adopted the American Cancer Society lifestyle recommendations after their…
Dementia risk could dip with common vaccine, study suggests
The link between the zoster vaccine and a lower dementia risk has been strengthened in new research. A study by Stanford Medicine, published in the journal Nature on April 2, found that the vaccine — which is used to prevent shingles…
RFK Jr. to conduct celebratory ‘Make America Healthy Again’ tour next week
1 of 3 | HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will embark next week on a Make American Healthy Again tour. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo…
After Val Kilmer’s pneumonia death, what to know about the respiratory virus
Val Kilmer’s death on Tuesday has sparked reminders of the risks of pneumonia. The actor, best known for his role as Iceman in "Top Gun" — along with "Batman Forever," "The Doors" and many other movies — was 65 when he succumbed to…
Stroke risk from neck artery tears reported to be growing
Hospitalizations for strokes from artery tears have increased nearly fivefold during the past 15 years, according to findings published Wednesday in the journal…
Ozempic, other semaglutides linked to hair loss: Here’s what to know
Semaglutide medications like Ozempic and Wegovy have exploded in popularity in recent years due to their effectiveness in diabetes control and weight loss. Research has revealed additional benefits beyond those primary uses —…
‘Weekend Warriors’ get health benefits similar to steady exercisers
"Weekend warriors" who cram their week's exercise into one or two days appear to gain as much benefit as people who are physically active throughout the week,…
Death probe of ex-Yankee’s son triggers carbon monoxide warnings from experts
Experts are speaking out about the potential dangers attached to carbon monoxide, as authorities continue to probe the death of teen Miller Gardner, son of former New York Yankees player Brett Gardner. While the cause of Miller…
Low ‘bad’ cholesterol might protect against dementia, Alzheimer’s disease
People who use statins to achieve low LDL levels had a 13% lower risk of dementia and 12% lower risk of Alzheimer's compared to people with low levels who weren't…
Experimental women’s cancer drug boosts survival rates in notable study
A new drug is showing promise in tackling treatment-resistant ovarian cancer. Relacorilant, the drug tested in a phase 3 ROSELLA trial with Corcept Therapeutics in California, was found to improve overall survival and progression of…
Fasting every other day outperforms calorie cutting, clinical trial indicates
People who undertook 4:3 intermittent fasting lost just under 8% of their body weight within a year, compared to a 5% loss among people who cut their daily calories…
Crunches by age: Here’s how many you should be able to do
How many crunches can you do — and how does that stack up with others your age? That was the question posed by "FOX & Friends" on Monday, when fitness expert Joseph David challenged hosts Brian Kilmeade and Lawrence Jones to…
Costly GLP-1 drug use for weight loss has soared, study reports
The number of people without diabetes taking a GLP-1 drug more than tripled between 2018 and 2022 in the United States, researchers reported Monday in the Annals of…
‘The White Lotus’ characters taking lorazepam: What is it and why are they in danger by…
Those watching HBO’s "The White Lotus" may be familiar with matriarch Victoria’s long southern drawl, sweeping silk robes — and her affinity for lorazepam. Searches for the anti-anxiety drug spiked, according to Google Trends,…
Obesity more likely among children of obese mothers, study says
A child is three to four times more likely to become an obese adult if their mom was obese, researchers reported Wednesday in PLOS One. Adobe stock/HealthDay…
Woman, 66 years old, gives birth to her 10th child: People ‘should have more children’
A 66-year-old woman in Germany has given birth to her 10th child. Alexandra Hildebrandt, owner of the Wall Museum at Checkpoint Charlie in Berlin, welcomed her new son, Philipp, on March 19, according to today.com and other…
Kansas confirms 23 measles cases, Ohio has 10
Confirmed measles cases among mostly unvaccinated individuals in Kansas and Ohio raises to 18 the number of states with confirmed measles cases. Photo by Airman 1st…
America’s seniors are vulnerable to these digital threats, experts warn
As digital technology continues to advance, seniors are at a particularly high risk of being targeted by scammers, experts say. It's important for older individuals to find a balance between enjoying the advantages of the internet…