Health

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Cases of gout are rising in younger individuals, according to a global study. The condition, which is a type of inflammatory arthritis, steadily increased in people aged 15 to 39 between 1990 and 2021, researchers in China announced. Although rates vary largely …

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A new study suggests that annual mammograms may not be the only effective approach for preventing breast cancer. The research, published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), tested a risk-based breast cancer screening approach against standard annual mammography. The …

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! An inexpensive mix of two everyday supplements helped to fight the deadliest brain cancers without a single reported side effect, according to a new study — but researchers say the approach is still experimental. Scientists at the Advanced Center for Treatment, Research …

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Medical victim Chloe Cole was at the center of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Thursday announcement of proposed regulatory actions to end “sex-rejecting procedures” on minors. The proposed regulatory actions by the HHS are part of President Donald Trump‘s …

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! There is growing evidence that gum disease (periodontal disease) and heart disease may be connected, especially when it comes to plaque building up in arteries and the risk of major cardiovascular events. The American Heart Association (AHA) published a scientific statement this …

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Those at risk of type 2 diabetes may be able to prevent heart problems later. A new study published in The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology discovered that lowering the blood sugar of those with prediabetes could reduce the risk of heart attack …

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! One of the most widely known risks linked to the COVID-19 vaccine is myocarditis, especially in young males — and now a new Stanford study has shed some light on why this rare effect can occur. Myocarditis, which is inflammation of the …

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Cannabis has been linked to some significant medical benefits, but recent research calls those into question. A major new analysis published in JAMA examined more than 2,500 scientific papers from the last 15 years, including other reviews, clinical trials and guidelines focused …

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The holidays are known to be a source of stress, between traveling, preparing for family gatherings and indulging in lots of food and drinks. The uptick of activity can actually put a strain on the heart, a phenomenon known as “holiday heart …

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Flu season is among us, and a new strain has emerged as a major threat. Influenza A H3N2, or the subclade K variant, has been detected as the culprit in rising global cases, including in the U.S. In an interview with Fox …