Health

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Colorectal cancer is now officially the leading cause of cancer-related death among men and women 50 and younger, a significant increase from the 1990s, when it was the fifth deadliest. That’s according to research from the American Cancer Society, published on Thursday …

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Sleep apnea sufferers may soon have a new path to a good night’s sleep. A Massachusetts biotech startup is preparing to file for FDA approval of a once-nightly pill that could become the first medication approved to treat obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). …

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A common vitamin found in everyday foods may play a role in how often people go to the bathroom, according to a large new study. Researchers found evidence that vitamin B1, also known as thiamine, is linked to gut motility, which is …

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! 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). Bunnie XO, the wife of country singer Jelly Roll, is discussing how a weight-loss medication …

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Some surveys have shown that nearly 30% of people believe getting a flu shot can actually cause influenza. This belief is likely due to common side effects linked to the vaccine, including headache, fever, nausea, headache and muscle aches, according to the …

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is launching a study on whether radiation from cellphones could harm Americans’ health. “The FDA removed web pages with old conclusions about cellphone radiation while HHS undertakes a study on electromagnetic radiation and health …

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A potentially deadly fungus has been spreading throughout Tennessee, health officials have warned. Over 35 cases of histoplasmosis, a lung infection caused by exposure to the fungus Histoplasma capsulatum, have been confirmed in a three-month period in the Maury and Williamson County …

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A few small changes to your daily routine could add years to your life. Combined shifts in sleep, exercise and diet may significantly extend lifespan and years spent in good health, according to a new study published in The Lancet. Researchers at …

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Flight passengers may want to think twice before ordering drinks or washing their hands on the plane, a new analysis suggests. The Center for Food as Medicine and Longevity, based in New York City, recently reviewed airline water systems over a three-year …

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A substance the body makes from vitamin A can make the immune system less effective at fighting cancer, a new study reveals. Vitamin A itself is an essential nutrient, but one of its byproducts can accidentally “turn off” parts of the immune …