Health

Red Cross declares national emergency over critically low US blood supply The American Red Cross declares a critical national blood shortage crisis as supply levels hit dangerously low levels across the United States. Dr. Baia Lasky, medical director for the organization, joins ‘Fox & Friends First’ to explain the severe …

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Shark sightings are common each summer from coast to coast — and though attacks are rare, they do happen. In August, shark activity begins to ramp up as they migrate and feed along the way, often bringing different species close to shore, …

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! When hiker Joanna Ruth Shields, 37, was found dead near Sykes Hot Springs in California’s Ventana Wilderness, initial speculation pointed to foul play, according to a press release from the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office. However, official coroner’s reports revealed her cause of …

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Older adults who take five or more prescription medications face a significantly higher risk of death compared to those taking fewer drugs, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society. The research highlights the growing concern over …

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Eating within a shorter daily window could help support brain health as people age, according to new research. Preliminary findings presented at NUTRITION 2026 — the American Society for Nutrition’s annual meeting in Maryland — suggests that older women who ate within …

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! While shark encounters are exceedingly rare, an unexpected bite can pose an immediate, life-threatening emergency. In the critical first five minutes following an attack, swift action is the single biggest factor in survival. Dr. Kenneth J. Perry, an emergency medicine physician based …

Cyclosporiasis outbreak surges across 41 states Dr. Marc Siegel discusses the alarming cyclosporiasis outbreak, with over 4,000 cases in 41 states linked to contaminated produce. He emphasizes the need for caution as the parasitic infection isn’t fully controlled, despite FDA tracing efforts. Siegel also critiques the FDA panel’s recommendation to …

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Singer Carly Simon has revealed that her Parkinson’s disease was initially mistaken for arthritis, highlighting how the two conditions can share similar symptoms, particularly in the early stages. “My health issues began with arthritis in both knees and one hip. I had …

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! An FDA advisory committee has voted by a majority to recommend broader access to certain peptides. Peptides are short chains of amino acids that help regulate functions such as metabolism, growth and tissue repair, according to Cleveland Clinic. Some peptides are used …

Glucose-monitoring AI ring makes historic debut Fox News senior medical analyst Dr. Marc Siegel explains ACTXA’s Core Smart Ring, an AI-powered wearable offering non-invasive glucose monitoring. This new technology senses blood flow and pulse, using machine learning to detect elevated blood sugar. Siegel notes its importance given the nearly quadrupled …