Category: Health

Fungus-fighting protein could help overcome severe...

A protein in the immune system programmed to protect the body from fungal infections is also responsible for exacerbating the seve...

Proven Tips for Boosting Your Energy Levels

Introduction Feeling sluggish and low on energy as you trudge through your day? You’re not alone. Maintaining consistent energy le...

California woman with painful fat deposit disorder...

Lipedema, a common but often overlooked disease, causes abnormal fat to accumulate in the lower body. A California woman shared he...

Fasting could reduce signs of Alzheimer's disease,...

Participating in intermittent (time-restricted) fasting could lead to a reduced risk of cognitive deterioration, recent studies su...

Alzheimer’s blood test could hit the market in ear...

A simple blood test could detect Alzheimer’s disease with 100% accuracy, according to research from Resonant, a Utah biotech compa...

Researchers redesign future mRNA therapeutics to p...

Researchers have discovered that misreading of therapeutic mRNAs by the cell's decoding machinery can cause an unintended immune r...

New protein linked to early-onset dementia identif...

Scientists have identified abnormal aggregates of a protein called TAF15 in the brains of individuals with early-onset dementia, k...

Blood hormone levels key to identifying which post...

has found that hormone levels, measured through blood tests, are an important indicator of whether women will benefit from recentl...

New findings reveal important insights into age-re...

Aging is associated with chronic, nonresolving inflammation, or 'inflammaging,' that can lead to tissue dysfunction. New findings ...

Repeated blast exposures may harm the brain health...

The brains of special warfare community personnel repeatedly exposed to blasts show increased inflammation and structural changes ...

White Vaginal Discharge: Home Remedies & Herbal Cu...

Introduction Navigating through the world of women’s health can sometimes feel like journeying through a labyrinth. Among the many...

Healthy Habits for a Happier Life

Introduction Happiness seems elusive for many – often associated with grand, far-reaching dreams or life-changing achievements. Ho...

This is how protein aggregates can trigger neurode...

Neurodegenerative diseases are characterized by the deposition of clumped proteins in the brain and progressive neuronal cell deat...

Stimulating nerves connected to the pancreas regen...

Decreasing pancreatic beta cell numbers -- the only cells that produce insulin -- is a leading cause of diabetes. In a promising d...

Needle-free ultrasound vaccine delivery

Researchers are investigating the potential of a painless, needle-free vaccine delivery by ultrasound. The method uses cavitation,...

Breakthroughs in nanosized contrast agents and dru...

Self-folding polymers containing gadolinium forming nanosized complexes could be the key to enhanced magnetic resonance imaging an...

Survey finds Americans struggle to maintain health...

The holiday season is a time for joy and celebration but many Americans admit the endless flurry of activities make it difficult t...

Happiness Habits to Practice Daily for Improved Me...

Introduction Mental wellness is not a luxury; it’s a necessity. Just as we take care of our bodies to stay fit and healthy, we als...

Home for the holidays? Here's how to avoid stress ...

Heading into the holiday season, a licensed medical family therapist and other experts share tips on how to reduce family-related ...

Free COVID tests coming to US schools, says federa...

The federal government will distribute free COVID-19 tests to schools across the U.S., according to an announcement posted on the ...

As physical therapist practices in America face st...

Outpatient physical therapist practices are experiencing severe staff shortages, according to a recent report by the American Phys...

Gratitude practices can improve both physical and ...

Gratitude has been scientifically linked to improved physical and mental health. Dr. Anne-Katherin Eiselt of Teladoc Health shares...

10 functional health predictions for 2024, accordi...

Shilpa P. Saxena, MD, chief medical officer of Forum Health in Tampa, Florida, shares the 10 functional health trends that she for...

Scientists work to bring tissue regeneration to re...

Scientists are testing a novel technology to treat endodontic diseases more effectively through tissue regeneration instead of roo...

A patch of protection against Zika virus

A simple-to-apply, needle-free vaccine patch is being developed to protect people from the potentially deadly mosquito-borne Zika ...

Can preeclampsia be prevented?

Preeclampsia is a mysterious condition that occurs in about one of 10 pregnancies without any early warning signs. After 20 weeks ...

Pathogens use force to breach immune defenses, stu...

New research has revealed a previously unknown process through which pathogens are able to defeat a cell's defense mechanisms with...

Human behavior guided by fast changes in dopamine ...

A new study shows that dopamine release in the human brain plays a crucial role in encoding both reward and punishment prediction ...

How Bleaching Cream Contribute Can Contribute To S...

Introduction In our quest for flawless symmetry and endless perfection, we’re often encouraged to turn a blind eye to the inherent...

How To Effectively Use Pregnancy Test Strips At Ho...

Introduction Pregnancy embodies a beautiful journey of transformation and anticipation as you prepare to bring a new life into thi...

Cancer risk could increase with consumption of cer...

Consuming certain foods and drinks could put people at a higher risk of developing colorectal cancer (CRC), according to a new stu...

Innovative design achieves tenfold better resoluti...

Hospital MRI scanners, using 3 Tesla magnets, provide poor spatial resolution in brain imaging. More recent 7T MRIs are better but...

Genes influence whether infants prefer to look at ...

Whether infants at five months of age look mostly at faces or non-social objects such as cars or mobile phones is largely determin...

Mixing heat with hair styling products may be bad ...

Hair products often contain ingredients that easily evaporate, so users may inhale some of these chemicals, potentially posing hea...

Child care centers aren't a likely source of COVID...

Parents who send their children to child care can breathe a little easier. New research shows that children in daycare were not si...

Spike in premature births caused by COVID, halted ...

COVID-19 caused an alarming surge in premature births, but vaccines were key to returning the early birth rate to pre-pandemic lev...

Proven Ways to Boost Your Immune System Backed by ...

Introduction Our immune system acts as a protective shield against various diseases and infections. Its service is vital in safegu...

When measuring heart attack risk, one important re...

Dr. Seth Baum, a cardiologist and chief scientific officer at Flourish Reseach in Florida, told Fox News Digital about the importa...

10 natural treatments that doctors recommend for t...

Fox News Digital spoke to several doctors to see what they advise people to do when they come down with cold or flu symptoms. Here...

Here's how to prevent cold and flu from spreading ...

Fox News medical contributor Dr. Marc Siegel and Cedars-Sinai pediatrician Santhosh Nadipuram shared advice on how to prevent the ...

10 healthy habits to practice every day that take ...

As we enter cold and flu season, Jamie Winn, a South Carolina pharmacist and medical director at Universal Drugstore, shared 10 th...

For cold and flu treatments, do you need a prescri...

There are many options to alleviate cold and flu symptoms, including over-the-counter (OTC) and prescription medications — and it’...

Lowering a form of brain cholesterol reduces Alzhe...

Researchers have found that a form of cholesterol known as cholesteryl esters builds up in the brains of mice with Alzheimer's-lik...

AI recognizes the tempo and stages of embryonic de...

How can we reliably and objectively characterize the speed and various stages of embryonic development? With the help of artificia...

Particulate pollution from coal associated with do...

Exposure to fine particulate air pollutants from coal-fired power plants (coal PM2.5) is associated with a risk of mortality more ...

Decoding cell fate: Key mechanism in stem cell swi...

Stem cells can differentiate to replace dead and damaged cells. But how do stem cells decide which type of cell to become in a giv...

Salmonella outbreak linked to cantaloupes has kill...

A total of 99 illnesses have now been reported due to a salmonella outbreak linked to recalled cantaloupes, according to a Centers...

After Thanksgiving, these are the worst leftovers ...

Wondering if it's safe to share Thanksgiving leftovers with your dog? The American Kennel Club and veterinarians share which foods...

These holiday decorations and treats could pose a ...

Christmas trees, lights and other holiday decorations can also pose a risk to your pets, according to the American Veterinary Medi...

Over half the people who get COVID have lingering ...

For more than half the people who recover from COVID-19, some symptoms linger for as long as three years, according to a new study...

Taking selfies is now considered a 'public health ...

A new review has classified selfie-taking as a "public health problem" based on selfie-related incidents in the U.S. and Australia...

Drones enabled the use of defibrillators before am...

Researchers have evaluated the possibility of alerting drones equipped with automated external defibrillators (AED) to patients wi...

A new diagnostic tool to identify and treat pathol...

Hikikomori is a pathology characterized by social withdrawal for a period exceeding six months. While first defined in Japan, the ...

Anti-rheumatic drugs could prevent thyroid disease

Anti-rheumatic drugs used for rheumatoid arthritis might prevent the development of autoimmune thyroid disease, according to a new...

Herbal Roots For Curing Infections

Introduction Overview of the Importance of Natural Remedies and Herbal Medicine for Treating Infections Amid increasingly complex ...

Causes of White Discharge From The Virgina

Understanding the Causes of White Discharge from the Vagina Introduction There’s a certain beauty in understanding your body, espe...

The truth about why you feel more aches and pains ...

Doctors detail why so many people experience more aches and pains during the colder weather — and how to stay healthy and ward off...

Alabama woman's miracle pregnancy, belly fat-demen...

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Illinois virus outbreak linked to dollar burrito e...

The Evanston Health and Human Services Department is investigating the spread of the norovirus linked to a $1-burrito event for No...

Colorado cardiac nurse, after three heart attacks,...

After surviving three heart attacks, Colorado nurse Jennifer Harlan met with the EMS crew who saved her life. She shared her exper...

Experimental weight loss drug could help treat fat...

The experimental weight loss drug retatrutide could also help to improve liver health, a new study suggests. The findings came fro...

High temperatures may have caused over 70,000 exce...

The burden of heat-related mortality during the summer of 2022 in Europe may have exceeded 70,000 deaths according to a new study....

New clues into the head-scratching mystery of itch

Scientists show for the first time that bacteria can cause itch by activating nerve cells in the skin. The findings can inform new...

Chemists use oxygen, copper 'scissors' to make che...

Researchers have devised a way to produce chemicals used in medicine and agriculture for a fraction of the usual cost. Using oxyge...

From the first bite, our sense of taste helps pace...

When you eagerly dig into a long-awaited dinner, signals from your stomach to your brain keep you from eating so much you'll regre...

Perfecting the performance of nerve implants

Researchers are extending their understanding of the effectiveness of electrical fields that are increasingly being used in implan...

Through Vocal Cord Crisis, CHM Offered Hope

Singer Brooklyn Blair performs and travels all over the country, and when she faced vocal cord surgery, they knew that her singing...

Sleep problems worsen during the winter, US adults...

Half of Americans would trade a year of internet access in exchange for better sleep, according to a survey of 2,000 U.S. adults, ...

Alabama woman with two uteruses is pregnant with t...

Kelsey Hatcher, 32, has the rare condition of a double uterus. Now, the Alabama mother is pregnant with twins — one in each uterus...

Coffee and COVID: Could drinking 1 or 2 cups a day...

Drinking coffee daily could provide protection against COVID, suggests a new study from China Medical University. Fox News Digital...

COVID is not a concern for Americans heading into ...

A new study from KFF revealed that most Americans aren’t worried about COVID-19 spread or prevention during the holidays. Dr. Nico...

New approaches in the fight against drug resistanc...

Malaria is one of the most widespread and deadly infectious diseases worldwide. New compounds are continuously required due to the...

Why do some people get headaches from drinking red...

Researchers think that a flavanol found naturally in red wines can interfere with the proper metabolism of alcohol and can lead to...

Proof of concept of new material for long lasting ...

A novel aqueous lubricant technology designed to help people who suffer from a dry mouth is between four and five times more effec...

Nostalgia and memories after ten years of social m...

As possibilities have changed and technology has advanced, memories and nostalgia are now a significant part of our use of social ...

Poor work performance among Japanese employees str...

This study examined the association between work performance and lifestyle habits among Japanese employees. The results revealed t...

Cancer deaths among kids and teens fell 24% over p...

Deaths among youth cancer patients are on the decline, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Deat...

Sportscaster Erin Andrews talks motherhood, fertil...

NFL sideline reporter Erin Andrews welcomed her new son this summer after a decade-long infertility battle. She shared with Fox Ne...

Nanoplastics promote conditions for Parkinson's ac...

Nanoplastics interact with a particular protein that is naturally found in the brain, creating changes linked to Parkinson's disea...

Potential glaucoma treatment strategy to guide ste...

Scientists have developed a novel approach that allows stem cells to be turned into retinal ganglion cells that are capable of mig...

Sleep deprivation could relieve depression but onl...

Pulling an all-nighter might leave you exhausted, but it could also be a temporary mood-booster, according to a study published in...

Rural hospitals struggle to maintain operations af...

Many rural hospitals were at risk of closing before the pandemic, and stayed open with the help of COVID-19 funds.

As eye drop recalls continue, here’s what you need...

This year has seen a wave of eye drop recalls, with the FDA announcing a voluntary recall of 27 products. The president of the Ame...

When should older drivers have to stop driving?

Fox News Digital spoke to Tina Paff, president of Bick's Driving School in Ohio, about how to ensure safety on the road for aging ...

Salmonella-infected cantaloupes leave dozens sick ...

Cantaloupes carrying salmonella have infected more than 40 people across 15 states, including 17 who were hospitalized, U.S. healt...

In the fight against malaria-carrying mosquitoes, ...

Lung cancer cells' 'memories' suggest new strategy...

Research shows that some lung cancer cells retain a 'memory' of the healthy cell where they came from -- one that might be exploit...

Alzheimer's and Parkinson's: Scientists produce hu...

Researchers have identified a protein key to the development of a type of brain cell believed to play a role in disorders like Alz...

Cheap medicines prevented migraine as well as expe...

A new study sheds light on what works best to prevent migraine attacks, and surprisingly, cheaper medicines worked as well as the ...

New study reveals the genetics of human head shape

Researchers have discovered a suite of genes that influence head shape in humans. These findings help explain the diversity of hum...

Kids’ sleep problems could be inherited, new resea...

For the 30% of children who have problems falling or staying asleep, their genes may be to blame, according to a 15-year study pub...

Reducing salt intake by just 1 teaspoon a day has ...

A new study in the Journal of the American Medical Association suggests that cutting just 1 teaspoon of salt per day could have th...

Should you get the COVID and flu vaccines at the s...

Getting the COVID and flu vaccines simultaneously could be safe and even beneficial, according to new study findings — but some do...

COVID and flu vaccine rates are declining for US h...

Fewer U.S. health care workers are keeping up to date on their COVID-19 and flu vaccinations, according to two separate reports th...

Genomic tug of war could boost cancer therapy

Researchers have discovered a 'genomic tug of war' in animal studies that could influence how well certain patients -- or certain ...

How cell identity is preserved when cells divide

A new theoretical model helps explain how epigenetic memories, encoded in chemical modifications of chromatin, are passed from gen...

Division of cells in cell cultures and cancer

If cells in cell cultures grow while being treated with division-suppressing agents, their growth becomes excessive and they perma...

Researchers identify brain center responsible for ...

The boiling frog parable seems to have inspired new research, which identified a brain pathway responsible for rapid-threat detect...

Study proposes new framework to identify keystone ...

Microbial communities are thought to contain keystone species, which can disproportionately affect the stability of the communitie...

Mom loses limbs to flu, study shows risks of sitti...

The Fox News Health Newsletter brings you trending and important stories about health warnings, drug shortages, mental health issu...