Health

Recent studies have found that some beers brewed in the US have high levels of "forever chemicals" and are considered above the allowed EPA limit.A team from the ACS’ Environmental Science & Technology conducted a study to find out how polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) or "forever chemicals" get into beers and how much they contain."As an occasional beer drinker myself, I wondered whether PFAS in water supplies was making its way into our pints. I […]

Vitamin D might be doing more than just supporting bone health — it could also help the body age slower, according to a new study led by researchers at Mass General Brigham (MGB) and the Medical College of Georgia.The study, published this month in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, reveals that taking vitamin D supplements may protect against biological aging by slowing the shortening of telomeres, the tiny caps […]

Weight-loss medications continue to grow in popularity as an anti-obesity tool — but are some more effective than others?The question was explored in a new study published this month in The New England Journal of Medicine.Researchers compared the safety and efficacy of tirzepatide (brand name Zepbound) and semaglutide (brand name Wegovy) in a 72-week clinical trial.WEIGHT-LOSS MEDICATIONS MAY ALSO BENEFIT COMMON MEDICAL PROBLEM, STUDY FINDSThe randomized, controlled trial — called […]

Season 2 of the reality show "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" depicted one couple — Jen and Zac Affleck — as they went through ketamine therapy, which they claimed saved their marriage. What is ketamine, and can it really benefit relationships?An anesthetic used to induce sleep before and after surgery, according to Cleveland Clinic, ketamine is also used illegally as a recreational drug.FDA APPROVES OPIOID-FREE PAIN MEDICATION WITH 'NO SIGN […]

Former President Joe Biden’s aggressive prostate cancer diagnosis has raised questions about prevention and detection.The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends that men aged 55 to 69 discuss the potential benefits and risks of PSA (prostate-specific antigen) screening with their healthcare provider and make an individual decision about screening.They recommend that men over the age of 70 skip screenings altogether.DR. MARC SIEGEL: BIDEN'S PROSTATE CANCER DIAGNOSIS REVEALS DANGEROUS FLAW […]

Memorial Day is for remembering those who have made the ultimate sacrifice.As Americans honor the day in their own ways, people across the country will be participating in a tough fitness challenge honoring fallen Navy SEAL Lt. Michael Murphy.The challenge, known as "the Murph," consists of a variety of strength training and cardio activities, which Murphy himself used to complete during SEAL training.AMERICANS SHOULD HONOR MEMORIAL DAY IN THIS WAY, […]

If your job has you feeling tense, your dog might be feeling it too.A new study published in Scientific Reports finds that stress from work can affect your dog at home.The research, led by Tanya Mitropoulos and Allison Andrukonis, shows that when dog owners dwell on work problems after hours, a habit known as "work-related rumination," their pets show more signs of stress.Researchers surveyed 85 working dog owners. They measured […]

Following his diagnosis with a brain condition, singer Billy Joel has canceled all scheduled concerts.The five-time Grammy winner, 76, announced on Friday that he has normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH), which occurs when cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) builds up inside or around the brain."This condition has been exacerbated by recent concert performances, leading to problems with hearing, vision and balance," stated the announcement on Joel’s website. BILLY JOEL CANCELS ALL CONCERTS DUE TO […]

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has detected multiple cases of the new COVID-19 variant NB.1.8.1, which has been linked to a spike in cases in China. A CDC spokesperson confirmed the findings to Fox News Digital, but said there had been too few cases for the strain to be included in the agency’s COVID Data Tracker.A LOOK BACK AT THE EARLY DAYS OF CORONAVIRUS SPREAD"There have been fewer […]