Health

Memorial Day is for remembering those who have made the ultimate sacrifice. As Americans honor the day in their own ways, people across the country will be participating in a tough fitness challenge honoring fallen Navy SEAL Lt. Michael Murphy. The challenge, known as “the Murph,” consists of a variety …

JAY EM, Wyo. – While Memorial Day is a time for remembrance, it can also be a difficult period for many veterans, particularly those struggling with mental health. A program in Wyoming is helping to address those challenges by pairing veterans with wild mustangs in a unique approach to healing. …

If your job has you feeling tense, your dog might be feeling it too. A new study published in Scientific Reports finds that stress from work can affect your dog at home. The research, led by Tanya Mitropoulos and Allison Andrukonis, shows that when dog owners dwell on work problems …

Following his diagnosis with a brain condition, singer Billy Joel has canceled all scheduled concerts. The five-time Grammy winner, 76, announced on Friday that he has normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH), which occurs when cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) builds up inside or around the brain. “This condition has been exacerbated by recent …

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has detected multiple cases of the new COVID-19 variant NB.1.8.1, which has been linked to a spike in cases in China. A CDC spokesperson confirmed the findings to Fox News Digital, but said there had been too few cases for the strain to …

A young Pennsylvania man recently took his own life, months after he underwent corrective laser eye surgery.  His parents blame their son’s suicide on the “debilitating” side effects he experienced, but vision experts claim that the procedure is generally “safe and effective.” Ryan Kingerski, 26, a young officer with the …

Two common allergy medications could cause a severe reaction in some people who stop using it. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued an alert related to cetirizine (Zyrtec) or levocetirizine (Xyzal), warning that patients who stop taking it after long-term use may experience “rare but severe itching,” a …

Chronic diseases have long been plaguing Americans, which HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has called an “epidemic.” The MAHA Commission, which Kennedy chairs, released a report on Thursday assessing chronic diseases, particularly pertaining to children. An estimated 133 million Americans suffer from at least one chronic illness, according to …

“Army Strong” is more than just a tagline — for soldiers, it’s a requirement for duty. The U.S. Army requires that all active-duty soldiers prove their physical prowess by passing a rigorous fitness test. There have been multiple versions of the test over the years — and the Army recently …

Cold sores may play a role in the development of Alzheimer’s disease, according to a new study published in BMJ Open. Researchers examined 344,628 “case-control pairs.” The pairs were matched in age, sex, geographical region and number of healthcare visits — but one had Alzheimer’s disease and one did not. …