Health

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 …

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Cold, flu and COVID may get the most attention, but a lesser-known, highly contagious virus is taking the West Coast by storm. Wastewater SCAN data show that human metapneumovirus, or HMPV, is rampant in Northern California — specifically San Francisco, Marin, Vallejo, …

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Top stories → Origin of deadly cancer affecting young adults revealed in alarming report → Scientists make startling discovery when examining prostate cancer tissue → Seniors over 80 who eat specific diet may be less likely to reach 100 Colorectal cancer rates …

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Surviving cancer as a child or young adult may have a lasting impact on aging, new research suggests. Researchers at the University of Rochester Medical Center looked at whether life-saving treatments, like chemotherapy and radiation, could speed up biological aging. They also …