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Poor sleep endangers health of two-thirds of people in U.S.
people not getting the right amount of sleep -- seven to nine hours a night -- had a 29% increased risk of premature death from any cause, researchers reported in…
‘I vaped for one year and almost died’
A Pennsylvania woman, 26, says she only vaped for one year before her lungs collapsed. Petrea Mckeithen was 21 when she took up the habit, she told Fox News Digital during an on-camera interview. (See the at the top of this…
CDC: Bad flu season has peaked in the United States
The flu season, one of the worst in years, has reached its peak and is improving, officials with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Friday.…
Measles cases continue to spread in multiple states following child’s death
New measles cases have been reported since the first death in West Texas amid the ongoing outbreak. The pediatric patient, who lived in Gaines County, died in Lubbock, Texas, on Tuesday, per a statement from health officials.The child…
Measles cases in western Texas rise to 146, possibly spreading to other areas
The earliest measles symptoms are a cough, a runny nose and conjunctivitis, or red, watery eyes, followed by sore spots in the mouth and a high fever of 103-104…
Heart disease could be prevented with this one simple test
Heart disease is the world’s leading cause of mortality, comprising 32% of all deaths. But that doesn’t mean people are powerless against the condition — there are some steps they can take to help reduce the risk.In addition to…
Measles outbreak in Ontario grows to more than 140 cases
A measles outbreak in Canada's Ontario province continues to grow, with health officials reporting more than 140 cases on Thursday, making it the most severe outbreak in…
Ditching alcohol and going ‘California sober’ — here’s what you need to know
Demi Lovato, Post Malone, Chris Stapleton, Billy Strings and Willie Nelson have all sung about being "California sober." What does that mean — and is it any healthier than drinking alcohol?You don’t have to be from California to…
Unvaccinated afflicted with measles in New Jersey, Kentucky
Several states have reported measles outbreaks largely among unvaccinated people in Kentucky, New Jersey, Texas and New Mexico. Photo by Airman 1st Class Matthew…
Just one night of poor sleep could have these surprising health effects
New evidence is highlighting just how important sleep is for overall health. Emerging research published in The Journal of Immunology found a link between sleep deprivation and the immune system, and the potential to develop obesity,…
Rapid gene test can aid brain cancer surgery, researchers say
The test can measure the level of cancer cells in a tissue sample within 15 minutes, quick enough to give surgeons feedback while the patient's still in the operating…
Dementia risk could increase with low levels of essential vitamin
"Normal" levels of vitamin B12 may not be enough to ward off dementia, new research finds. Researchers at University of California San Francisco studied 231 healthy older adults (averaging 71 years of age) who did not have dementia or…
Texas measles outbreak grows to 124 cases
A Texas measles outbreak grows to 124 cases, health officials said Tuesday. File Photo by Airman 1st Class Matthew Lotz/U.S. Air Force A Texas measles…
Drugs that reduce dementia risk — and others that increase it
Some medications could have the unintended benefit of reducing dementia risk. That’s according to a recent study by the universities of Cambridge and Exeter, where researchers evaluated several existing drugs to see if they could do…
Warning to moms-to-be: Common medications could hamper fetal brain development
University of Nebraska Medical Center researchers Károly Mirnics (L) and Zeljka Korade say their newly published review of suspected connections between commonly…
5 years after COVID, Americans are split on whether it’s still a threat
This winter marks five years since the onset of COVID-19, the infectious disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus that led to a global pandemic and more than 1.2 million deaths in the U.S. To mark the milestone, Pew Research Center…
Kansas lawmakers override veto of ban on gender-affirming care for kids
Kansas lawmakers on Tuesday overrode a veto of the Help Not Harm Act that bans gender-affirming care for minors. Photo Courtesy of the Kansas State Capitol Visitor…
New bat coronavirus discovered in China sparks pandemic concerns
The discovery of a new bat coronavirus in China has sparked concerns about another pandemic. The virus, named HKU5-CoV-2, is similar to SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, in that it targets the same human receptor,…
Women of color receive slower response to abnormal mammograms, study finds
Minority women are less likely than white women to receive a same-day advanced imaging or biopsy after an abnormal mammogram, even though they have similar access to…
Knowing your sleep chronotype can lead to better rest and health
If you feel more sluggish during certain times of the day, it could be due to your sleep chronotype. The chronotype affects the body’s natural tendency to be asleep or awake, according to the Sleep Foundation. Knowing and…