Health

The temperature of the bedroom at night could affect heart health — particularly in older adults.Heat places extra demands on the cardiovascular system, according to lead study author Dr. Fergus O'Connor from Griffith University in Queensland, Australia.When the human body is exposed to heat, its reaction is to work harder to try and circulate blood to the skin surface for cooling, he noted.COMMON SLEEP AID COULD BE QUIETLY INTERFERING WITH […]

Minnesota health officials are warning of an outbreak of a contagious fungal skin infection.The condition is triggered by Trichophyton mentagrophytes genotype VII (TMVII), the same fungal species that causes ringworm.The primary symptom is round, red, irritated rashes that spread across the body, which can be itchy and painful, according to the state’s health alert.HOMELESS ENCAMPMENT AT CENTER OF HEALTH ALERT OVER RAT-BORNE DISEASE"TMVII is a specific type of fungus that […]

A New Jersey family is desperately seeking a living donor to save Thaddeus Giansanti, an eighth-grader who was born with kidney disease. Thaddeus has had multiple surgeries throughout his 13 years, including one to remove a kidney as a baby.Despite his struggles, he has remained positive and optimistic, his parents shared with Fox News Digital.RFK JR ANNOUNCES 'HISTORIC CRACKDOWN' ON 'BROKEN' ORGAN DONATION SYSTEM"His remaining kidney is now failing," said his […]

Country music star Jessie James Decker is getting real about her health and fitness this year, alongside her family.In a viral moment posted to Instagram, Decker, who is married to former NFL wide receiver Eric Decker, shared a video of her squatting with a barbell at the gym. The caption reads: "2026 energy! LFG💪"The video, which has more than 111,000 likes, promotes a focus on "marriage body," rather than "revenge […]

More than 40 measles cases have been reported at Ave Maria University in southwest Florida, marking the largest outbreak on an American college campus in recent history. The situation at the private Catholic college comes amid a broader national increase in measles cases, with 2,280 confirmed infections nationwide in 2025 and more than 900 cases reported so far in 2026."Since the start of the semester, 48 nurse-assessed students have progressed beyond […]

The Trump administration’s January rollout of the new, inverted food pyramid has sparked some debate in nutrition circles, as it places a stronger emphasis on dairy, red meats and foods higher in fat.The top of the pyramid, which is now the wider part of the structure, is built on meat, fats, fruits and vegetables, while whole grains are at the narrow bottom.In an interview with Fox News Digital, Dr. Mark […]

A simple dietary pairing could offer broader immune benefits than omega-3s alone.Researchers at the University of Nottingham found that pairing kefir with a prebiotic fiber mix led to greater reductions in inflammation markers than omega-3 supplements or fiber alone.The findings, published in the Journal of Translational Medicine, suggest that supporting gut bacteria may play an important role in immune and metabolic function.GUT IMBALANCE MAY BE DRIVING AMERICA’S FOOD ALLERGY EPIDEMIC, […]

While cannabis has recently come under fire for potential negative health risks, a recent study suggests that its use could increase brain volume and cognitive fitness.Researchers at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus analyzed cannabis usage, brain scans and cognitive test results for more than 26,000 adults between the ages of 40 and 77, using data from the UK biobank.The study found that cannabis users — particularly those who […]

The dry, puckering sensation you get from dark chocolate, red wine, tea or berries could actually be activating your brain in a way similar to exercise, according to a new study.New research from Japan suggests that flavanols — plant compounds found in these foods — may stimulate the brain not by being absorbed into the bloodstream, but by triggering a sensory response tied to their bitter taste."The key finding of […]