Health

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A potentially deadly “flesh-eating” bacteria has killed five people in Louisiana this year, a sharp rise from the state’s typical death toll. Health officials are warning beachgoers to take extra precautions before heading into the water. Vibrio vulnificus is part of a …

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has begun the decertification of Network for Hope, the federally designated organ procurement organization serving Kentucky and parts of Indiana, Ohio and West Virginia, following federal reviews that uncovered serious patient safety failures. The …

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A recent scientific review challenged the idea that consuming more protein necessarily leads to better health, suggesting that the optimal amount depends on factors such as age, activity level and overall health. After reviewing more than 350 studies, researchers at the University …

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The FDA has approved the nation’s first flu vaccine made with mRNA technology, the manufacturer, Moderna, announced on Thursday. The vaccine, which is based on the same messenger RNA platform used in COVID-19 shots, has been fully approved for adults ages 50-64 …

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Bananas are a smoothie staple, but a viral social media video has raised questions about whether they could reduce the nutritional benefits of other ingredients, such as blueberries. In a July appearance on the “Mel Robbins Podcast,” Dr. Rhonda Patrick, a biomedical …

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) expanded its investigation of the cyclospora outbreak on Wednesday, announcing that there are thousands of confirmed cases across more than a dozen states. The intestinal illness was first reported in July among people who developed severe …

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Viagra could do more than give men a boost in the bedroom, as new research suggests it may have benefits for cancer patients. The prescription medication, which is manufactured and distributed by Viatris, is commonly used to treat erectile dysfunction by increasing …

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Cutting off family members is becoming more and more common, leading experts to consider the drivers of the division. A 2025 YouGov survey found that 38% of U.S. adults are estranged from at least one family member, including siblings, parents, children or …

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Health officials on Long Island are warning residents about a rare but potentially serious tick-borne illness. Three probable cases of tularemia — also known as “rabbit fever” — have been confirmed by the Suffolk County Department of Health Services (SCDHS). “SCDHS currently …

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! GLP-1 medications have transformed diabetes and obesity treatment, but emerging research suggests their benefits could extend far beyond those purposes — potentially even aiding in cancer prevention and survival. Dr. Loren Rourke, a Texas-based board-certified breast cancer surgeon, author and speaker, said …