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Korean scientists say they developed oral drug against COVID-19
An illustration is intended to show how CP-COV03, or Xafty, works against COVID-19 in the body. Image courtesy of Hyundai Bioscience…
Needle-free vaccine method delivers antibodies through dental floss in early study
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…
High Noon recalls vodka seltzer cans mislabeled as energy drinks
U.S. Food and Drug Administration High Noon is recalling some of its vodka seltzer packs after finding that a few cans were incorrectly…
Common sweetener could hold untapped potential to fight aggressive cancer, study finds
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…
Fatal risks from ‘laughing gas’ use climb among youth
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…
Your daily sandwich could be making you sad and anxious, health experts warn
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…
Could a single shot at birth shield kids from HIV for years?
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…
Popular weight-loss medication could relieve painful arthritis symptoms, doctors report
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…
Vaccination rates of U.S. kindergartners down, measles cases up
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…
Rare tick-borne virus causing neurological symptoms diagnosed in Northeastern 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…
Walking for health? A faster pace improves benefits
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 think — and the number could predict disease risk
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…
Larger statin dosages urged for many with cholesterol, heart risks
Dr. Charles Hennekens believes many patients are undertreated by starting their regimens at low or moderate dosages.…
Hidden sleep danger could increase risk of 172 diseases, major study reveals
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…
Firefighters at higher risk for many cancers, new study finds
A newly published study "supports the growing body of research linking occupation as a firefighter to cancer risk," health researchers say. File Photo (2023) by Bill…
Doctors share bladder cancer warning signs after Deion Sanders reveals diagnosis and recovery
After Hall of Fame athlete Deion Sanders’ announcement that he battled bladder cancer, doctors are sharing warning signs to monitor. Sanders, who is currently head football coach at the University of Colorado Boulder, spoke about his…
Most liver cancers are preventable, study says
Risk factors for liver cancer include viral hepatitis infection, alcohol misuse or a dangerous, obesity-linked buildup of fat in the liver, a new study concludes.…
Weight-loss patients taking Zepbound forced to switch to Wegovy after drop in coverage
Some patients taking GLP-1 drugs for weight loss have been forced to switch to a different medication due to a change in insurance coverage — and they’re not happy about it. As of July 1, CVS Caremark — one of the biggest pharmacy…
FDA closes investigation into deadly listeria outbreak
The Food and Drug Administration has closed an investigation into a listeria outbreak. It was responsible one death and at least 10 people being sickened. File Photo…
World’s most premature baby defies all medical odds to reach 1st birthday
An Iowa family recently celebrated a major milestone for a very special baby. Mollie and Randall Keen welcomed their son, Nash Keen, on July 5, 2024. He was born 133 days early, at just 21 weeks gestation.Guinness World Records has…