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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Students at the University of Kent in the U.K. are calling for a shutdown in light of an active meningitis outbreak. The demands follow multiple alerts from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) about the outbreak. As of March 18, the agency …

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The practice of combining cold exposure and breathwork — known as the Wim Hof Method — has gained popularity as a wellness practice, with some research suggesting benefits for stress, energy and mental clarity, though evidence for treating chronic disease remains limited. …

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! With millions of people using injectable GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, Wegovy or Zepbound, many may wonder what happens if they stop. Previous clinical trials suggested a discouraging “rebound” effect, where patients regained a significant portion of their lost weight almost immediately after …

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A Los Angeles mother of three says she’s lucky to be alive after an uncommon procedure left her cancer-free. Amy Piccioli, a busy CPA, was just 39 when she visited the ER last year for what she thought was dehydration due to …

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Adults are seeking ADHD treatment at record rates.  A new Canadian study reveals that stimulant prescriptions have more than doubled since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, a trend that mirrors similar surges in the U.S., Australia, the U.K. and Finland. Many …

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Getting a certain amount of sleep could help ward off diabetes, a new study suggests. A team of Chinese researchers studied how sleep duration on weekdays is associated with insulin resistance, a key risk factor for type 2 diabetes. The long-term observational …

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The first case of severe mpox (formerly monkeypox) has been identified in New York City, according to an advisory issued by the NYC Health Department. One resident has tested positive for mpox clade I, one of the two main genetic groups (clades) …

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A woman seeking emergency care for severe abdominal pain recently shared her frustration on social media with the long wait times at a Canadian hospital. Amanda Gushue, 37, first visited her primary care physician — who sent her to the emergency department …

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Vitamin D supplements may offer researchers a new clue about lingering COVID symptoms that persist after infection, according to a new study. Researchers at Mass General Brigham examined whether high doses of vitamin D could influence COVID-19 outcomes, including the risk of …

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! For many people, sagging jowls — loose skin that develops along the lower cheeks and jawline — are one of the first unexpected signs of aging. Dr. Shereene Idriss, a board-certified dermatologist and founder of Idriss Dermatology in New York City, spoke …