Health

As more homeowners embrace the trend of "Let It Bloom June" — a natural successor to the popular "No Mow May" movement — there is growing momentum on social media in support of wild lawns.While these campaigns were launched to support pollinators and biodiversity, some experts claim that skipping the mower could actually be good for your health.Mowing, raking, digging and lifting might seem like harmless weekend chores, but according […]

Snuggling with your partner could be a win-win for your health.Cuddling at night promotes more secure attachment between partners and lowers stress levels, according to a new study published in the Journal of Social and Personal Relationships.Researchers from Auburn University examined data from 143 heterosexual "bed-sharing" couples, analyzing associations between physical closeness at sleep onset, perceived stress, attachment insecurity and sleep disturbance.MOST SLEEP-DEPRIVED CITIES IN US REVEALED IN REPORT: WHERE […]

Nearly 62 million adults saw a chiropractor in the last five years and around 35.5 million did so in the last 12 months, a Gallup survey showed.While chiropractic treatment has been shown to have many benefits, experts also urge caution about potential risks.Fox News Digital gathered experts' input on when to see a chiropractor and when to consult a spine specialist.'I’M A SPINAL SURGEON – HERE’S HOW YOUR POSTURE IS […]

A man's Facebook plea for a liver donor attracted the attention of a high-school acquaintance he hadn't spoken to in 20 years.In April 2024, after experiencing appetite loss and losing 15 pounds in a month, Steven Register, 42, was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer, according to news agency SWNS.Doctors told the former MLB pitcher — who played for the Colorado Rockies in 2008 and the Philadelphia Phillies in 2009 […]

A drug intended to treat menopause symptoms could double as breast cancer prevention.New research from Northwestern University in Illinois found that Duavee, a Pfizer-made drug, "significantly reduced" breast tissue cell growth, which is a major indicator of cancer progression.A phase 2 clinical trial included 141 post-menopausal women who had been diagnosed with ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS), also known as stage 0 breast cancer, according to a press release from […]

A woman in Texas has died after contracting a fatal brain amoeba from contaminated water.The patient, 71, had used a nasal irrigation device filled with unboiled tap water from an RV’s water faucet, according to an alert from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).The "previously healthy" woman was staying at a local campground at the time, the agency stated.DANGEROUS FUNGUS COULD SPREAD TO PARTS OF US, RESEARCHERS […]

While Ozempic and other weight-loss drugs have been shown to have myriad benefits, they can also present some unwelcome effects, primarily nausea, vomiting and other gastrointestinal symptoms.Some are also reporting changes in their sense of smell — sometimes referred to as "Ozempic smell" — as one of the lesser-known side effects of GLP-1 medications.Anecdotal evidence suggests that people taking these drugs could be suddenly drawn to sugary perfumes and scents, […]

How long can you hold a plank — and how does it stack up to others in your age group?That’s the question that was posed on "Fox & Friends" Thursday morning, when co-hosts Brian Kilmeade and Lawrence Jones competed in a plank challenge.A plank is an isometric move where the person holds a push-up position for a set period of time.ARMY UNVEILS NEW FITNESS TEST WITH TOUGHER STANDARDS — COULD […]

A key part of the nightly bedtime routine is getting comfortable in a certain sleeping position — but how do you know which one is best?A majority of American adults (69%) sleep on their side, according to a recent poll. That is followed by those who sleep on their backs (19%) and their stomachs (12%).Sleep expert Wendy Troxel, PhD – a RAND Corporation senior behavioral specialist and licensed clinical psychologist […]