Health

Flu season is among us, and a new strain has emerged as a major threat.Influenza A H3N2, or the subclade K variant, has been detected as the culprit in rising global cases, including in the U.S.In an interview with Fox News Digital, Dr. Neil Maniar, professor of public health practice at Boston’s Northeastern University, shared details on the early severity of this emerging strain.MAJOR MEASLES OUTBREAK LEADS TO HUNDREDS QUARANTINED […]

As snow blanketed parts of the U.S. this week, heart health experts have shared warnings of the physical strain shoveling can take — particularly for older adults.A 2025 Mayo Clinic review found that just 10 minutes of heavy snow shoveling can push the heart to about 97% of its maximum rate. Exposure to cold air was also found to increase blood pressure and reduce coronary blood flow.While there isn’t an […]

Chronic lateness is known to be a common annoyance, often leading to strain within relationships, experts have confirmed.And for some people who struggle to be on time, the reasons may go far beyond poor planning.Psychotherapist and author Jonathan Alpert told Fox News Digital that chronic lateness often stems from a combination of psychological patterns and neurobiological factors that people may not realize are influencing them.ALWAYS RUNNING LATE? A MENTAL HEALTH […]

Comedian Amy Schumer, 44, has recently come clean about her struggle with Cushing’s syndrome, leading to a dramatic weight loss.Schumer's transformation has sparked conversation online, to which she responded in a now-deleted Instagram post that shut down speculation about cosmetic enhancements."I didn’t lose 30lbs — I lost 50," she emphasized on social media, adding that she does not get Botox or filler.AMY SCHUMER DROPPED 50 POUNDS TO BATTLE DISEASE THAT […]

Eight energy drinks per day may lead to serious health consequences, recent research suggests.A relatively healthy man in his 50s suffered a stroke from the overconsumption of unnamed energy beverages, according to a scientific paper published in the journal BMJ Case Reports by doctors at Nottingham University Hospitals in the U.K.The unnamed man was described as "normally fit and well," but was experiencing left-side weakness, numbness and ataxia, also known […]

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As winter weather moves in, cozy essentials like scarves, plush throws and heated bedding become everyday comforts. But dermatologists caution that these cold-weather favorites can secretly undermine skin health — trapping sweat and bacteria, causing irritation and exposing the skin to excess heat. Choosing the right materials for wellness — and using them safely — can make a big difference. VIRAL ALL-WHITE WELLNESS PUSH COULD BOOST MENTAL HEALTH — HERE ARE 4 ESSENTIALS […]

Insufficient sleep is one of the strongest predictors of shorter life expectancy in the U.S., surpassed only by smoking.That's according to a new nationwide analysis published in the journal SLEEP Advances, led by senior author Andrew McHill, Ph.D., associate professor with Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU).To explore how sleep habits relate to lifespan, the researchers examined data from surveys conducted by the CDC between 2019 and 2025 across more […]

Oprah Winfrey is shining a light on family estrangement, which she calls "one of the fastest-growing cultural shifts of our time" — but one expert says the media mogul helped fuel that very culture."A Cornell University study now shows that almost one-third of Americans are actively estranged from a family member," Winfrey said on a recent episode of "The Oprah Podcast," referring to adult children going "no-contact" with parents, siblings […]