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People who stop taking popular weight-loss and diabetes medications may lose out on any heart health benefits the medications provided.GLP-1 receptor agonists — such as semaglutide (Ozempic and Wegovy), and tirzepatide (Mounjaro and Zepbound) — have been shown to reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke.A new study from the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis explored the effects of quitting — particularly related to cardiovascular health.NEW […]

A pesticide commonly used in America’s food supply has been linked to Parkinson’s disease, new research suggests.A UCLA study published in the journal Springer Nature Link suggests that exposure to chlorpyrifos could increase the risk of the neurological disease.The chemical is often used on agricultural products like soybeans, fruit and nut trees, broccoli, cauliflower and other row crops, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.EARLY PARKINSON’S COULD BE DETECTED DECADES […]

Cancer survivors who eat more ultraprocessed foods may face a higher risk of death, according to new research.The study, published in the journal Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention, found that higher consumption of heavily processed foods was linked to an increased risk of mortality over time among people who had survived the disease.Ultraprocessed foods include items such as packaged snacks, sugary drinks and ready-made meals that have been altered with […]

Getting a full eight hours of sleep and still feeling drowsy? Sleep experts say it’s not just about how much shuteye you get.Dr. Wendy Troxel, a licensed clinical psychologist and senior behavioral scientist at RAND based in Utah, emphasized the "really important distinction" between quantity and quality of sleep.SLEEP PATTERNS COULD PREDICT RISK FOR DEMENTIA, CANCER AND STROKE, STUDY SUGGESTS"Many people will say, ‘Man, I'm sleeping enough, I got seven […]

Hundreds of hospitals across the country are being recognized for keeping patients safe, and a handful of states stand out for having the highest number of top performers.Healthgrades, a platform for finding doctors, health care providers and hospitals, released its 2026 Patient Safety Excellence Awards this month, naming 438 hospitals in 40 states that rank among the top 10% nationwide for patient safety.The analysis highlights centers that excel at preventing […]

Colorectal cancer is now officially the leading cause of cancer-related death among men and women 50 and younger, according to research from the American Cancer Society.While some risk factors — like age, family history and genetics — can’t be controlled, there are some lifestyle behaviors that can increase the chances of the disease.One of those is drinking alcohol, which has been linked to an increased risk of at least six […]

A New York City father is desperately seeking a donor to save his teenage son’s life.Max Uribe, now 15 and a high-school freshman, has just weeks until he will need to be hospitalized with a rare blood disorder that could lead to a deadly cancer."Max was just 6 when we first noticed there was something wrong with his blood counts," his father, Juan Uribe, told Fox News Digital. "At the […]

Students at the University of Kent in the U.K. are calling for a shutdown in light of an active meningitis outbreak.The demands follow multiple alerts from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) about the outbreak.As of March 18, the agency had announced a total of 15 confirmed cases of meningococcal disease, 12 additional potential cases and two deaths in Kent, a county in the southeast of England. The University of […]

The practice of combining cold exposure and breathwork — known as the Wim Hof Method — has gained popularity as a wellness practice, with some research suggesting benefits for stress, energy and mental clarity, though evidence for treating chronic disease remains limited.And now, a recent study published in the journal Nature appears to support the technique's potential health benefits.The research included more than 400 healthy adults averaging 37 years of […]