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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Frequent daytime napping among older adults has been linked to a higher risk of developing dementia, according to a study published in The Journal of Gerontology: Medical Sciences. Researchers from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health tracked nearly 1,000 adults …

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A growing number of American parents are using cannabis, prompting questions about potential child exposure and safety, according to a new study. Cannabis use increased substantially among parents between 2012 and 2024, with researchers estimating that at least 5.9 million U.S. children …

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Supplements are a daily wellness habit for many Americans — but experts warn more isn’t always better. Some common nutritional supplements include zinc for immune function, ashwagandha for stress relief, fish oil for improving heart health and magnesium for better sleep, among …

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! People diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) face a roughly 71% higher overall risk of early death compared to those without the condition, according to a new review published in JAMA Network Open. However, taking prescription ADHD medication may offer a protective benefit, …

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Kyle Kennedy, the granddaughter of Robert F. Kennedy and Ethel Kennedy, has died at the age of 42. Kennedy, the daughter of Michael Kennedy and Victoria Gifford Kennedy, died Sept. 21 at her Massachusetts home, according to an obituary published by Burke …

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A powerful new synthetic opioid said to be more potent than fentanyl has been linked to dozens of recent deaths in the U.S., prompting warnings from health officials. Tennessee was an early hotspot, with the state’s health department announcing in March that …

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Cancer can strike at any age, often without symptoms. For many cancers, routine screening remains the best way to detect the disease early and reduce the risk of death. For lung cancer, screening guidelines can vary, as the disease doesn’t always show …

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Amid a reported surge in parent-child estrangements, some have questioned whether therapy could play a role in the family fracture trend. Nearly four in 10 Americans are currently estranged from at least one close family member, according to a 2025 YouGov poll …

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A recent study conducted by Canadian researchers found a correlation between high consumption of ultra-processed foods and an increased risk of stroke and future memory problems in healthy adults. Using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans to examine the brains of about 9,000 …

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Susie Wiles, the White House chief of staff, recently shared that she is cancer-free after a diagnosis of an aggressive form of breast cancer. Wiles, 69, who became the first woman to hold the chief of staff role in January 2025, was …