Tarragon is a herb generally used for culinary purposes but can also be used in herbal remedies. There are several potential health benefits that could come from incorporating tarragon into your diet, such as aiding digestion and balancing the immune system, Jenna Volpe, a Texas-based registered dietitian and herbalist, told Fox News Digital in a […]
Rucking, a fitness activity that’s growing in popularity, is much simpler than it might sound. Inspired by a military training exercise, it involves walking while carrying a heavy load — usually in a backpack — to reap a number of health benefits. As the weather cools down, adding weight to your fall walk or hike […]
The Florida Department of Health issued a warning to residents and visitors to avoid floodwaters as cases of flesh-eating bacteria continue to rise in the wake of back-to-back hurricanes that ravished the Gulf Coast. In a press release, officials said there is an increased risk of Vibrio bacterial infections like Vibrio vulnificus, which can be […]
Breast cancer patients and survivors are speaking out on how the treatment landscape is setting them up to not just survive, but thrive. A recent report from the American Cancer Society (ACS) shows that although cases are still rising — particularly among younger women and groups such as Asian-Americans and Pacific Islanders — mortality rates […]
While cannabis has historically been more popular with younger groups, a growing number of older adults are turning to the drug for a variety of reasons — but are the potential benefits worth the risk? A recent poll by the University of Michigan National Poll on Healthy Aging found that among people 50 years of […]
For some people, sleepless nights can be caused by racing thoughts, reactions to caffeine or overstimulation from using devices too close to bedtime. But for those affected by restless legs syndrome (RLS), getting quality rest can seem impossible. RLS is a nervous system condition that causes an irresistible urge to move the legs, often accompanied […]
The tragic loss of pop singer Liam Payne has caused a wave of grief among his fanbase. Payne, 31, one of five members of the British boy band One Direction, died on Wednesday after falling from his hotel balcony in Buenos Aires, Argentina. His death was a shock for fans, who shared countless messages of […]
New details have emerged about how Alzheimer’s disease affects the brain. Researchers led by the Allen Institute for Brain Science in Seattle and University of Washington Medicine have identified cellular changes in the brains of people with the disease — and a timeline of when they occur. “Instead of looking at AD just through the […]
A family in Queensland, Australia, is faced with selling their dream home to raise money for their daughter’s life-saving therapy. Tallulah Moon, 5, has been diagnosed with SPG56, a degenerative brain disease that is caused by a rare gene mutation. Tallulah was a healthy, happy baby until shortly after her first birthday, when she suddenly […]
An Atlanta woman was taking her daily vitamins on vacation when she accidentally swallowed her diamond wedding ring. Dannah McMichael, 39, and her husband, Randy McMichael, were on vacation in Phuket, Thailand, when the unthinkable happened. “We went out for dinner and drinks and when I got back, I wanted to shower,” she told SWNS. […]
Concerns about bird flu — officially known as avian influenza A (H5) — continue to mount, particularly in California. As of Oct. 14, the state has had six confirmed and five possible human cases of bird flu, according to the California Department of Public Health (CDPH). All of the affected individuals reportedly had direct contact […]
Jojoba oil can contribute to several health benefits by topical applications to the skin and hair. Many of the benefits jojoba oil could present are cosmetic ones, such as moisturizing dry, damaged skin and healing wounds, an expert told Fox News Digital. Jojoba oil is created through the extraction of oil from the seeds of […]