Drugs that combat obesity are under consideration for the first time for the World Health Organization’s “essential medicines list,” used to guide government purchasing decisions in low- and middle-income countries,...
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This man claims Parkinson’s disease symptoms disappeared with exercise: Here’s why
Welcome to the Fox News Health Newsletter. If this newsletter is not already delivered to your email, please subscribe here. ‘USE IT OR LOSE IT’ – Exercise has been shown...
Read MoreParkinson’s disease symptoms disappeared with exercise, man claims: ‘Use it or lose it’
Parkinson’s disease has no cure, but multiple studies have shown that exercise can alleviate symptoms and slow progression. A recent review published in Cochrane Library — led by Dr. Elke...
Read MoreLife-changing cold therapy helps Pennsylvania mom with awful back pain: ‘Could pick up my daughter’ again
Ice baths have been all the rage on social media lately, as people across the country — including celebrities like Harry Styles, Lady Gaga and Kim Kardashian — take the...
Read MoreBe well: Take a walk outside to boost your mental health
Studies have shown that breathing in fresh air and soaking up vitamin D improve many aspects of physical health — but spending time outdoors also benefits the brain. Next time...
Read MoreBoosting caffeine intake could reduce diabetes risk, study finds
Welcome to the Fox News Health Newsletter. If this newsletter is not already delivered to your email, please subscribe here. WONDER DRUG? – Caffeine’s benefits could outweigh the risks for...
Read MoreFentanyl is even deadlier when mixed with xylazine (or ‘tranq’): What you must know now
Most people have heard of fentanyl, the synthetic opioid that’s 50 times stronger than heroin and is largely responsible for more than 150 overdose deaths each day, per the Centers...
Read MoreFDA approves lab-grown ‘GOOD Meat’ chicken product, second such authorization in US
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a “no questions” response to GOOD Meat, marking the company’s lab-grown chicken product safe to eat. “We have no questions at this...
Read MoreBe well: Spring-clean your medicine cabinet to remove expired drugs
Spring is the prime season to declutter closets, kitchens and garages — but don’t forget to add an annual medicine overhaul to your cleaning list. “Medications have expiration dates, just...
Read MoreVaccine-derived poliovirus detected in Burundi, Congo
JOHANNESBURG/LONDON – Health officials in Burundi and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have detected cases of vaccine-derived poliovirus, the World Health Organization and Global Polio Eradication Initiative said. The...
Read MoreCOVID-19 could cause face blindness, study suggests
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Read MoreMaternal death rate is on the rise in the US, the CDC reports
Pregnancy and childbirth are supposed to mark new beginnings and new life — but an increasing share of pregnant or recently pregnant women are facing untimely deaths. The Centers for...
Read MoreCOVID and kids’ mental health: Financial hardship took a big toll
It’s well-known that COVID-19 protocols caused financial hardship — particularly among lower- and middle-class families — and now a new study highlights the toll those struggles took on children’s mental...
Read More‘Silent pandemic’ warning from WHO: Bacteria killing too many people due to antimicrobial resistance
The World Health Organization (WHO) is warning of a “silent pandemic” of antimicrobial resistance from infections caused by deadly pathogens that doctors are not able to cure because of a...
Read MoreBreakthrough bone cancer drug slows tumor growth, extends survival in early studies
For those suffering from primary bone cancer — which is cancer that originates in the bones — a promising new medication may be on the horizon. The drug, called CADD522,...
Read MoreAdderall and Ozempic are in the spotlight amid widespread drug shortages in US
Across the nation, pharmacists are struggling to fill prescriptions for vital medicines on which patients have long relied. From long-time essentials such as albuterol for asthma and Adderall for ADHD,...
Read MoreMaryland State Police medical director resigns after ties to felon-run erectile dysfunction clinic exposed
The Maryland State Police’s medical director resigned last week after a state board charged that he was involved with an unlicensed, felon-run erectile dysfunction clinic accused of causing at least...
Read MoreMillennials are racking up more chronic health conditions compared to other generations: study
Millennials are seeking more professional help for health issues than ever, a new study revealed. Conducted by United Healthcare and Health Action Council, the study explored factors and claims data...
Read MoreA quarter of parents lied about kids’ health to ‘exercise freedoms’
Welcome to the Fox News Health Newsletter. If this newsletter is not already delivered to your email, please subscribe here. COVID-19 SHOCKER – Parents lied to “exercise personal freedoms.” Continue...
Read MoreBe well: Quit smoking (or encourage someone else to kick the habit)
If you’re still lighting up, you’re likely cutting your life short. People who quit smoking can increase their life expectancy by up to 10 years, a surgeon general report from...
Read MoreUS CDC concludes contaminated Indian cough syrup likely caused the deaths of 66 children in Gambia
Contaminated cough and paracetamol syrups imported into Gambia almost certainly caused the deaths of 66 children due to acute kidney injury, according to an investigation led by the United States...
Read MoreMore than half the world’s population will be obese or overweight by 2035, says new report
A startling new report may be putting a lot of people on notice. Without significant action to change this trajectory, more than half the world’s population will be overweight or...
Read MoreDrive-thru diet: Nashville grandpa plans to eat McDonald’s for 100 days in weight-loss attempt
A 57-year-old man from Nashville, Tennessee, is eating nothing but McDonald’s for 100 days in an unconventional attempt to shed some pounds. Kevin Maginnis is documenting his journey on his...
Read MoreEye drop scare, plus safety issues: What you must know
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Read MoreEye drops and safety issues: Here’s what you need to know now
In light of recent news that a brand of over-the-counter eye drops may have caused bacterial infections that led to vision loss and even death, consumers may be wary of...
Read MoreColorectal cancer is showing up in younger people and at more advanced stages: study
Advanced stage colorectal cancer (CRC) cases are on the rise and the disease is being discovered among younger patients more frequently, according to Colorectal Cancer Statistics 2023, a new report...
Read More2 die from cholera in Syria after a devastating earthquake damages health, water infrastructure
Two people have died of cholera in Syria’s opposition-held northwest in the aftermath of a devastating earthquake that hit the area, a source from the rescue force that operates there...
Read MoreNC again delays tailored plan for Medicaid enrollees with mental health, developmental disabilities
North Carolina health officials have again delayed the start of a managed care program for Medicaid enrollees specifically who also receive services for behavioral health needs or intellectual or development...
Read MoreBe well: Add an egg (or 3) to your daily diet for heart health
Eggs used to get a bad rap because of their high cholesterol content. Yet a new study shows they may actually be good for heart health. The study, which was...
Read MoreAs emergency rooms see more of America’s mentally ill kids, new study pinpoints issues
This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, please contact the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 or 1-800-273-TALK (8255). A growing number...
Read MoreDiabetes increases risk of severe COVID illness, hospitalization by up to 40%, study says
People who have diabetes along with elevated blood sugar levels face a significantly higher risk of being hospitalized with severe illness from COVID-19, according to a review by the International...
Read MoreAttacked in head: Man stabbed in skull with knife, almost loses left eye
A man in India was involved in a fight — and suffered serious injuries to his skull. An unidentified 32-year-old man was involved in a knife fight in Raipur, Chhattisgarh...
Read MoreAre you an intermittent faster? If so, binge eating could be in your future, new study suggests
Intermittent fasting (IF) has become a popular weight-loss strategy over the past decade. Yet a new study from Texas A&M University published in the journal Appetite suggests that it could raise...
Read MoreBritain’s health care system overwhelmed due to aging population, stagnant investment, COVID-19
In April 2021, Garry Cogan felt a slow, burning pain move steadily higher through his right arm. It was the start of a major heart attack that doctors warned could...
Read MoreFentanyl vaccine poised to be ‘game changer’ in fight against addiction
The end to the fentanyl crisis may be in sight, thanks to a team of researchers in Texas who claim they have successfully developed a vaccine that could be a...
Read MoreIs there a chicken coop in your future as egg costs rise? Know the health risks first
The soaring cost of eggs may be inspiring some people to add a chicken coop or two to their backyard or property. The feathery pets, however, come with serious health...
Read MoreEuropean Union drug regulator determines antibiotic shortage not a ‘major event’
Europe’s drug regulator has decided not to label the antibiotic shortage on the continent a “major event”, given existing measures to tackle the shortfall were working in the short term,...
Read MoreSpain to lift mandatory mask rule on public transport on Feb. 7
Spain, one of the last countries in Europe to still require people to wear masks on public transport to prevent the spread of COVID-19, will likely lift the obligation on...
Read MoreMalawi death toll caused by cholera outbreak passes 1,000
The death toll from a cholera outbreak in Malawi has passed 1,000 while cases have risen to 30,621, the highest on record in the country, Health Minister Khumbize Chiponda said...
Read MorePutin says Russia is facing a shortage of medicine due to war with Ukraine
President Vladimir Putin said on Tuesday that there were shortages of some medicines in Russia, despite the country producing more of its own drugs, and suggested building up stocks of...
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