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An urgent advisory warning people against eating foraged mushrooms was issued by the California Department of Public Health on Friday due to recent amatoxin poisonings. As of Friday, there were 21 poisonings confirmed by the California Poison Control System linked to eating wild, foraged mushrooms, such as death caps, the …

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A large-scale international study found that creative activities such as music, dance, painting and even certain video games may help keep the brain biologically “younger.” Researchers from 13 countries — including teams at Trinity College Dublin in Ireland and SWPS University in …

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Chronic pain can be debilitating and frustrating, especially among aging adults. While physical remedies and treatments can provide some relief, experts have found that shifting one’s mindset — or the way the brain approaches pain — can actually ease the discomfort. Dr. …

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Simon Cowell is opening up about the unconventional wellness procedure that he claims is helping him age backwards — one that “rinses” and “filters” his blood before returning it to his body. Although the music mogul, 66, didn’t specify which particular procedure …

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! WAISTLINE WARNING — Men with “beer bellies” may face serious heart damage, study finds SLIM PICKINGS — Weight-loss drugs could become unavailable for millions in coming years, experts warn People with “beer bellies” may have an increased risk of heart damage, raising …

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The first study to evaluate the link between Alzheimer’s disease and body weight found a significant association. Researchers at Washington University Medicine in St. Louis, Missouri, discovered that Alzheimer’s blood biomarkers increased 95% faster in people with obesity than in non-obese individuals. …

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A consistent bedtime may play a meaningful role in lowering blood pressure, according to new research examining how sleep timing affects cardiovascular health. While most people think primarily about getting enough hours of sleep, experts say when you sleep also has an …

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! “Wellness” isn’t just a checklist of healthy habits — it’s a balance of nourishing body and mind, involving fitness, self-care and nutritious eating, as experts repeatedly note. The just-announced 2026 Color of the Year from Pantone — a shade of white called …

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A lack of socializing may be a major risk factor for neurological disorders in older adults. New research from the University of New South Wales (UNSW) in Sydney, Australia, has considered how “social frailty” can be a predictor of dementia. The study, …

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced its official guidance on the use of GLP-1 drugs for treating obesity. GLP-1 drugs are medications that mimic the natural hormone glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1), which are most commonly used for type 2 diabetes and medical …