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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Everyday habits — from what you eat for breakfast to how much you sleep — can have a significant impact on blood sugar levels, according to a metabolic health expert. Maintaining healthy blood sugar levels is essential for energy, organ function and …

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A new diagnostic test could improve the prostate cancer experience for millions of men. Researchers at University College London (UCL) analyzed a tissue-based molecular test called Decipher to determine which men with high-risk prostate cancer were most likely to benefit from stronger …

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! National Geographic researchers believe they may have discovered a new “blue zone.” A blue zone is a geographic region where residents show unusually high rates of longevity and survival into old age. The newest blue zone candidate is a small village called …

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! When Selena Gomez revealed to her millions of followers that heavy nicotine vaping had noticeably altered her voice, calling the habit “stupid,” her confession highlighted a larger issue with the practice. For the singer and actress, the physical toll manifested in her …

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Brain games, crosswords and math puzzles are often promoted as ways to sharpen memory, but neurologists warn that generic exercises may not address the specific cause of mental fog. Dr. Rhonda Voskuhl, a professor of neurology at UCLA and co-founder of Cleopatra …

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A historic shift in American drinking habits shows Catholic alcohol consumption reaching record lows, though scientific experts caution against attributing the drop strictly to religious or cultural changes. The share of Catholic adults in the United States who report drinking alcohol has …

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts’ diagnosis of blood clots in both lungs has put blood thinners in the spotlight. Hurts is receiving treatment with the medication and is expected to miss the remainder of the 2026 season, according to the NFL. Even …

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Christina Applegate’s recent revelation that she was misdiagnosed with multiple sclerosis is raising questions about how the disease can be confused with other conditions — even after years of treatment. The actress, 54, shared the news during an Oct. 20 episode of …

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A non-surgical procedure that temporarily blocks extra blood vessels in the knee is offering lasting pain relief for people with knee osteoarthritis. In a clinical study of 194 patients, 80% of them reported significant reductions in knee pain that lasted for at …

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Taking melatonin or Ambien (zolpidem) before surgery may be associated with less pain and a smoother recovery afterward, according to new research. Research presented at the ANESTHESIOLOGY 2026 annual meeting in San Diego on Oct. 18 found that improving sleep before surgery …