Health

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Aging is often depicted as a steady decline, but new research suggests that many older adults actually improve over time. Using more than a decade of data from a large, representative study of older Americans, Yale University researchers found that nearly half …

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Scientists and physicians agree that there’s been a general decline in male fertility — but they aren’t sure why. Social media buzz has pointed to a few environmental exposures as potential factors, including cellphones and electric vehicles. But the reality is “more …

Study finds link between obesity and vascular dementia Fox News senior medical analyst Dr. Marc Siegel joins ‘America’s Newsroom’ to discuss an increase in colon cancer in people under 50 despite an overall lowering cancer deaths and a new study linking obesity to vascular dementia. NEWYou can now listen to …

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! For women over 60, muscle strength plays a critical role in longevity, a new study confirms. Researchers at the University at Buffalo, New York, followed more than 5,000 women between the ages of 63 and 99, finding that those with greater muscle …

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Compounds found in cannabis could provide a new roadmap for treating the world’s most common chronic liver disorder, according to a study released by the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. The research, published in the British Journal of Pharmacology, found that cannabidiol (CBD) …

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! America’s first responders put their lives on the line to protect their communities — and it shaves off approximately 10 years of their life expectancy. Despite the inevitable risk, practicing healthy lifestyle habits can help to protect longevity, experts say. Mike Morlan, …

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Valerian, an herbal supplement long used for sleep and relaxation, has been referred to as “nature’s Valium” — but experts are divided on whether it truly compares to the prescription sedative. The herb, which is sold as a dietary supplement in the …

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Parents are being warned of a new trend among kids, involving alcohol and an open flame. The “fire-breathing” challenge has led to reports of severe burns, according to local news outlets. Kids and teens are reportedly holding alcohol in their mouths and …

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! GLP-1 medications such as Ozempic and Wegovy have transformed treatment for type 2 diabetes and obesity — but new research suggests doctors may need to pay closer attention to bone health, especially in older patients taking the drugs. Older adults with type …

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A viral wellness trend asks a simple question — is warm or cold water healthier? — but the science behind it is more nuanced. Previous research shows that food and beverage temperature has a measurable effect on things like anxiety and gut …