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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Those who take oral glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) medications, such as Wegovy tablets, are advised not to take the medication with morning coffee or tea. According to FDA prescribing information, Wegovy tablets should be taken on an empty stomach with up to 4 …

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Consuming a sugary drink a day may significantly raise the risk of developing stomach cancer, according to new research from Mass General Brigham. After accounting for other risk factors, the researchers found that one or more sugary drinks per day was linked …

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! People who fly for a living could face a higher risk of certain types of cancers, a new Harvard study suggests. Flight attendants and pilots in the U.S. face the highest risk of radiation-related cancer deaths out of a list of more …

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Bud Leavell, 72, suffered from severe tremors for years after his Parkinson’s diagnosis, making it impossible for him to enjoy his favorite pastime of repairing radios in his garage. But within minutes of receiving a newly approved ultrasound treatment, his tremor was …

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Wait times between a cancer diagnosis and the start of treatment grew by nearly two weeks over the past decade in the U.S., according to a recent study published in JAMA Surgery. Researchers from the University of California, Los Angeles and Massachusetts …

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! After seven years of sobriety, Brad Pitt has revealed that he resumed drinking alcohol in moderation — an approach that has raised concerns among some addiction experts. In an Esquire interview published on Aug. 10, the actor said, “I was sober for …

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A person’s waist size may reveal more about their heart health than the number on the scale, according to new research. A study found that waist measurements can identify potential cardiovascular risks that may be missed when doctors rely on body mass …

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A study of over 135,000 adults found that a surprising number of individuals feel lonely often — and that some of the loneliest people live in urban areas, shocking the researchers. Not only that — but the COVID pandemic made it worse.  …

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Physical intimacy isn’t a regular occurrence for every married couple in America, research suggests. Recent data from the General Social Survey, conducted by NORC at the University of Chicago, shows that 32.5% of married adult respondents said they have not had sex …

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A simple daily habit may be linked to a dramatically lower risk of premature death, particularly from heart disease — no gym membership required. People who climbed stairs had a 39% lower risk of dying from cardiovascular disease and a 24% lower …