Health

The biggest shopping day of the year may be Black Friday, but the cannabis equivalent happens the day before Thanksgiving.Despite potential health risks, "Green Wednesday" has been named the second-highest day of the year for pot sales, according to various reports, second only to April 20 (4/20) as the leading day for sales.This is in part due to dispensaries offering large discounts on products like pre-rolls, edibles, gummies, vapes and […]

While being on a GLP-1 can help to accelerate weight loss and regulate blood sugar, it also has the potential to change how people interact socially.As the holidays approach, sitting down for meals with family and lots of indulgent food may be challenging for those taking obesity drugs, as they tend to decrease appetite, lower tolerance for alcoholic beverages, shift mood and even affect mental health.Dr. Rocio Salas-Whalen, a board-certified […]

A new study from Northwestern Medicine suggests that current lung cancer screening guidelines may be missing most Americans who develop the disease — and researchers say it’s time for a major change.Published in JAMA Network Open, the study analyzed nearly 1,000 lung cancer patients who were treated at Northwestern Medicine between 2018 and 2023. The goal was to see how many of those patients would have qualified for screening under existing […]

Days after Tatiana Schlossberg announced that she has terminal cancer, the spotlight is on the warning signs of acute myeloid leukemia (AML).John F. Kennedy’s granddaughter, 35, shared the details of her diagnosis in an essay published in The New Yorker on Nov. 22.Schlossberg, who is the daughter of Kennedy’s daughter, Caroline Kennedy, and Edwin Schlossberg, learned of her disease in May 2024. KATE MIDDLETON SHARES PHOTO TAKEN BY PRINCE LOUIS WITH […]

Pumpkin is a staple ingredient in many holiday dishes, like pumpkin pie, breads, soups and even ravioli.In addition to its seasonal appeal, pumpkin has been shown to have many health benefits.According to New York-based certified holistic nutritionist Robin DeCicco, pumpkin is a great source of fiber and potassium, which boosts heart health by countering sodium's effect on blood pressure.NOT ALL FIBER IS CREATED EQUAL — DOCTORS SHARE WHICH KINDS TRULY […]

More adults are suddenly developing allergic reactions later in life — and experts aren't sure why.Nearly 50% of adults developed at least one food allergy in adulthood, according to a 2019 investigation published in JAMA.Illana Golant, founder and CEO of the Food and Allergy Fund (FAF) in New York City, told Fox News Digital that she developed allergies in her 40s.GUT IMBALANCE MAY BE DRIVING AMERICA’S FOOD ALLERGY EPIDEMIC, EXPERTS […]

A team of scientists in London may have found a way to repair tooth enamel using an ingredient found in an unexpected place: human hair.Researchers at King’s College London experimented with keratin, the same natural protein found in hair, skin and nails, on teeth. In lab tests, the system "has shown potential in repairing early defective dental enamel lesions, restoring both optical appearance and mechanical properties," potentially offering a future […]

Maintaining good health and longevity sometimes takes more than medicine, according to Dr. Marc Siegel.In his new book, "The Miracles Among Us," the Fox News senior medical analyst shares miraculous stories of healing and life-saving moments that exceed the bounds of medical intervention."The book is amazing because it tells itself," he said. "The stories aren't mine; the stories are real. And what's interesting about them is that they are compilations […]

Ivanka Trump, daughter of President Donald Trump, has been hitting the water for a workout.The 44-year-old mother of three has been open about her active lifestyle, which has included resistance training, racquet sports and jiu-jitsu lessons for the whole family, as Fox News Digital has reported.Recently, Trump has been spotted paddleboarding in her home state of Florida. She was photographed on the water in a black athletic mini-dress with matching […]