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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A study from Sweden’s Uppsala University discovered a link between microplastics and multiple sclerosis (MS). The research, published in the journal Environmental International, discovered that exposure to two common environmental contaminants, PFAS and PCBs, could increase the risk of the autoimmune disease. …

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Sitting next to a window may help people with type 2 diabetes control their insulin levels, according to new research. The study, published in Cell Metabolism, found that exposure to natural light — even indoors next to a window — changes how …

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! For most people, heartburn is an occasional annoyance and source of temporary discomfort. But for some, chronic heartburn can lead to more dangerous conditions — potentially even pre-cancerous ones. About 10% of people with chronic gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) will develop Barrett’s …

RFK Jr. touts whole milk as healthier than alternatives Fox News medical contributor Dr. Nicole Saphier joins ‘Fox & Friends Weekend’ reacting to HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s promotion of high-fat, high-protein foods and warning that replacing fat with sugar has fueled America’s obesity crisis. NEWYou can now listen …

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Some experts believe that anyone could benefit from GLP-1 medications, as the popular drugs have become more widespread and accessible. Others, however, warn that the decision to take the diabetes and weight-loss drugs should be based on health history and potential risks. …

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Long before the Black Death killed millions across Europe in the Middle Ages, an earlier, more elusive version of the plague spread across much of Eurasia. For years, scientists were unsure how the ancient disease managed to spread so widely during the …

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Fatigue can stem from a variety of illnesses and life stressors, but when that exhaustion lasts for months — often following an infection — it may indicate a condition called chronic fatigue syndrome. Approximately 3.3 million people in the United States currently …

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! When Stephanie got pregnant with her first child at age 32, she channeled her limited energy and finances towards things like preparing space in her home and gathering supplies. The task, and cost, of securing and taking prenatal vitamins fell by the …

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! POST-DOSE PATTERN — New research reveals why the COVID vaccine can trigger heart issues, especially in one group PREVENTION PAYOFF — Simple lifestyle changes could slash heart attack risk for millions A new study has identified why mRNA COVID-19 vaccines could trigger …

Millions of Americans are bracing for higher health costs in 2026, as subsidies that help them pay for health insurance under the Affordable Care Act are set to expire on December 31. Experts warn that a failure in Congress to extend the tax credits could be financially devastating for individual policyholders, …