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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Paper straws have been marketed as a more environmentally friendly alternative to plastic, but a new South Korean assessment suggests they may carry a greater pollution-related health burden. South Korea’s Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment commissioned the assessment from the Korean …

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! As some women are reportedly spending up to $20,000 to achieve sculpted “trophy arms,” a New York City fitness trainer says a targeted at-home routine and proper nutrition can offer a more affordable alternative. Marfred Suazo, better known as Fonz the Trainer, …

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Three children are in intensive care with E. coli infections as health officials investigate a possible link to a California pumpkin patch that closed just days before Halloween. Five cases of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli infection have been confirmed, potentially originating from …

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Older adults diagnosed with autism face a significantly higher risk of developing Parkinson’s disease-related movement disorders compared to the general population, according to a large new study published in the journal Autism. Researchers analyzed Medicare and Medicaid claims data covering nearly 57 …

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Turning the clocks back at the end of daylight saving time has been linked to trouble falling and staying asleep, while ongoing sleep loss can take a toll on health. While some research has suggested that the fall time change could have …

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! There may be a promising new treatment on the horizon for advanced breast cancer patients, according to developing research. Researchers are studying the cancer-killing drug trastuzumab rezetecan for those with ERBB2-low metastatic breast cancer, whose tumors have low levels of HER2, a …

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Amid a growing trend of parent-child estrangement, experts say recognizing the early warning signs may help families address problems before they escalate into a no-contact situation. Nearly four in 10 Americans are currently estranged from at least one close family member, according …

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! An investigation into an alleged gang rape at a Cornell University fraternity has thrust the illicit use of ketamine into the spotlight, calling attention to the powerful anesthetic’s use on college campuses as a date-rape drug. The former Cornell student testified before …

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! An experimental obesity drug significantly reduced breathing interruptions and other symptoms of obstructive sleep disorder in two clinical trials, according to new research published in The New England Journal of Medicine. Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) affects more than 50 million Americans, and …

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Holding a wall squat for a few minutes might not feel like an intense workout, but a growing body of evidence suggests it could be one of the most effective ways to lower your blood pressure. A trial published in BMJ Open …