– A major health system in Florida delivered 67 babies during Hurricane Milton – Nutritionist warns the presidential election could trigger emotional eating – Whooping cough cases have increased more than 340% since last year DODGING CANCER – Dr. Nicole Saphier shares her top tips for preventing breast cancer. Continue reading… SOBER OCTOBER – Here […]
As the population continues to get older, more adults are becoming solo agers during their golden years. “Solo agers have been shown to be as healthy and happy as other older adults and live just as long,” Sara Zeff Geber, Ph.D., an aging expert and author of “Essential Retirement Planning for Solo Agers,” told Fox News […]
New hope could be on the horizon for ALS patients in the form of a “breakthrough” drug, researchers say. Neuvivo, a California biopharmaceutical company that develops therapies for neurodegenerative diseases, is seeking approval for a new medication for ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis). ALS is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that gradually impairs muscle function, eventually robbing […]
Sixty-two percent of adults in the United States say they drink alcohol, according to a July 2023 Gallup survey. This widely outnumbers those who say they completely abstain — which came out to 38% of Americans. Many month-long challenges have been advertised as a way to persuade people to spend 30 days without alcohol. “Dry […]
As Hurricane Milton made landfall and swept across Florida, one of the state’s major hospital systems welcomed 67 babies into the world. AdventHealth for Women, which offers women’s health care services at locations across Central Florida, staffed hundreds of team members, including nurses, physicians and specialists, during the height of the hurricane. The staff worked […]
The impending presidential election could lead to a lot of unwanted – and sometimes unhealthy – snacking. Emotional eating can be a byproduct of stressful periods, including political events, sports games and other happenings, according to various studies. Recent research published in the journal Nutrients stated that emotional eating is considered a “critical risk factor […]
A rescue mission after Hurricane Helene brought four small puppies out of harm’s way. Volunteers with the nonprofit Paws of War arrived to assist at some of the harder-hit sites in North Carolina after the hurricane swept through. Niki Dawson, director of animal welfare and logistics for Paws of War, was one of the volunteers […]
As prices for Ozempic have risen in recent months, many people may be seeking cheaper alternatives for managing diabetes or weight loss. Some doctors, along with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), are warning of the potential risks of using “knock-off brands” of semaglutides, which belong to the GLP-1 class of medications. Dr. Brett […]
Breast cancer affects one in eight American women, with the number of diagnoses rising every year, statistics show. Fox News medical contributor Dr. Nicole Saphier appeared on “Fox & Friends” on Sunday to discuss the rising risk — and specific foods that can help reduce it. “The biggest risk factors for breast cancer are being […]
A 7-year-old boy in West Africa who was going blind can now see again, thanks to life-changing eye surgery provided by the Mercy Ships charity. Mamadou, whose last name was not provided, was born with bilateral cataracts, a condition where cataracts develop in both eyes before or soon after birth. When left untreated, the condition […]
Diagnoses of ADHD (attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder) are on the rise among adults in the U.S. Approximately 15.5 million adults had an ADHD diagnosis in 2023, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). That’s equivalent to around 6% of adults in the country, or one in 16. Around half of […]
Acne affects millions of Americans every year, sometimes causing stubborn scarring that can be difficult to clear. Certain vitamins, including vitamin A, can help clear acne scars, an expert told Fox News Digital. Fifty million Americans deal with acne annually, according to the American Academy of Dermatology’s website. Acne is the most common of any […]