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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Kim Kardashian is opening up about a new health diagnosis that hits close to home. In a new trailer for “The Kardashians,” the reality star, 45, revealed that she has esophagitis, which is inflammation of the esophagus. The diagnosis held a particular …

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! When it comes to getting a facelift, timing may be everything. Going under the knife too soon could mean having surgery before it’s necessary — but waiting too long can also backfire, according to celebrity plastic surgeon Dr. Terry Dubrow. During an …

Worry about sleep causes more sleep disruption, expert warns Fox News Senior Medical Analyst Dr. Marc Siegel emphasizes not obsessing about sleep, noting studies suggest 6-7 hours is typically ideal. He highlights deep sleep’s vital function in brain detoxification, where microglia clean out metabolic waste and bad proteins. This restorative …

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A popular global fitness competition is changing its rules after an explosive incident at a Sept. 12 competition. Australian professional athlete Joanna Wietrzyk won the race at HYROX Beijing — but the victory did not come without struggle. During the race, Wietrzyk …

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Commonly used osteoporosis drugs were linked to a lower risk of Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia in a large study of older adults. Among a group of 121,492 adults age 60 or older, the use of nitrogen-containing bisphosphonates (NBP) was …

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A cluster of rare cancer diagnoses has sparked concern and prompted environmental testing in Ladera Ranch, California, although state health officials say no specific cause has been identified. At least six children in the area have been diagnosed with Ewing sarcoma, according …

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A commonly used drug has been linked to a higher risk of death in a new study. The antibiotic, cefepime, which is used to treat bacterial infections like pneumonia, UTIs and skin infections, is typically administered via injection by healthcare providers in …

Study reveals dramatic rise in chronic kidney disease Fox News senior medical analyst Dr. Marc Siegel joins ‘America’s Newsroom’ to discuss the rise in chronic kidney disease happening across the world, how to avoid it,and how weight loss drugs could benefit those who have it. NEWYou can now listen to …

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A new study from Tulane University is raising fresh concerns about sleeping with a light on, linking nighttime light exposure to a higher risk of cardiovascular disease. Researchers found that exposure to more than 3 lux of light — roughly the brightness …

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Health officials ordered the immediate remediation of 10 rooftop cooling towers in the South Bronx after preliminary testing detected Legionella bacteria amid a growing Legionnaires’ disease cluster that has sickened nine people and left one dead. The New York City Department of …