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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! South Carolina health officials are warning of “irreversible” neurological damage in children as measles-related hospitalizations climb in the state. Of the 876 confirmed cases in the state’s upstate outbreak, at least 19 patients have been admitted with serious complications. “Some of these …

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Cancer survivors consuming high amounts of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) may face a significantly higher risk of death, even if the cause is unrelated to the disease itself. A new study from the American Association for Cancer Research linked increased consumption of these …

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Nearly half of cancers could be avoided by cutting out three major risk factors, a new study has revealed. Research published this week in Nature Medicine identified that nearly 40% of global cancer cases are linked to tobacco (15% of new cases), …

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Surgeons at Northwestern Medicine in Chicago were able to keep a critically ill patient alive for 48 hours after removing both of his lungs, the hospital reported last week. The patient, a 33-year-old Missouri resident whose name was not shared, was originally …

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A newborn baby in New Mexico died from a Listeria infection likely tied to the mother drinking raw milk while pregnant, according to state health officials. The New Mexico Department of Health issued a warning Tuesday urging people to avoid consuming raw …

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A 9-year-old boy is recovering after a popular toy caused second-degree burns to his face and hands. Caleb Chabolla, a fourth-grader in Illinois, was injured after heating up a NeeDoh in the microwave late last month. The NeeDoh, a sensory toy similar …

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! As marijuana’s potential health benefits are under debate, new research has found that THC could have a powerful and positive effect on the brain. Researchers at the University of Texas (UT) at San Antonio, Long School of Medicine, recently discovered that THC …

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Puzzling cancer and Alzheimer’s link explored in new study: ‘SHORT QUOTE’ A new study may help clarify a long-observed link between cancer history and reduced Alzheimer’s risk. The research, published in the journal Cell, used mouse models to explore how the biological …

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Humans are already living longer than in past generations, according to global statistics. In the U.S., life expectancy rose to 79 years in 2024, marking an all-time high, according to CDC data, with 2025 lifespan numbers expected to improve further. This is …

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Puzzling cancer and Alzheimer’s link explored in new study: ‘SHORT QUOTE’ A new study may help clarify a long-observed link between cancer history and reduced Alzheimer’s risk. The research, published in the journal Cell, used mouse models to explore how the biological …