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A common vitamin found in everyday foods may play a role in how often people go to the bathroom, according to a large new study.Researchers found evidence that vitamin B1, also known as thiamine, is linked to gut motility, which is the process that moves food through the digestive system.The international team — led by Mauro D’Amato, a professor of medical genetics at LUM University and a research professor at […]

This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, please contact the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 or 1-800-273-TALK (8255).Bunnie XO, the wife of country singer Jelly Roll, is discussing how a weight-loss medication may have led to her experiencing a "dark" depression.During an episode of her podcast "Dumb Blonde," Bunnie, whose real name is Alyssa DeFord, revealed that she had been taking […]

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is launching a study on whether radiation from cellphones could harm Americans' health."The FDA removed web pages with old conclusions about cellphone radiation while HHS undertakes a study on electromagnetic radiation and health research to identify gaps in knowledge, including on new technologies, to ensure safety and efficacy," HHS spokesperson Andrew Nixon said in a statement to Fox News Digital.The study is […]

A potentially deadly fungus has been spreading throughout Tennessee, health officials have warned.Over 35 cases of histoplasmosis, a lung infection caused by exposure to the fungus Histoplasma capsulatum, have been confirmed in a three-month period in the Maury and Williamson County area, according to numbers presented on Jan. 12 by the Tennessee Department of Health.A family has also spoken out with claims that one woman died after contracting histoplasmosis, with […]

A few small changes to your daily routine could add years to your life.Combined shifts in sleep, exercise and diet may significantly extend lifespan and years spent in good health, according to a new study published in The Lancet.Researchers at the University of Sydney analyzed data from 59,078 adults in the U.K. Biobank. Their sleep patterns and physical activity were measured via wearables, and their diet was assessed through a […]

Flight passengers may want to think twice before ordering drinks or washing their hands on the plane, a new analysis suggests.The Center for Food as Medicine and Longevity, based in New York City, recently reviewed airline water systems over a three-year period, analyzing over 35,000 samples collected between 2022 and 2025.The study evaluated both major and regional carriers, grading them based on contamination violations, E. coli findings, maintenance practices and […]

Discontinuing the use of GLP-1 weight-loss medications triggers weight regain more than previously thought, a new study suggested.The research, which was published in The BMJ, found that stopping the drugs is also associated with a reversal of improvements in heart and metabolic health, including cholesterol and blood pressure.University of Oxford researchers analyzed 37 studies published up to February 2025, involving more than 9,000 participants who had undergone an average of […]

The South Carolina measles outbreak has spread to Clemson University.The state's Department of Public Health informed Clemson staff of a "confirmed case of measles" in an individual associated with the university, according to an update from the school published Saturday."The individual has isolated, per DPH requirements, and DPH is conducting contact tracing with individuals who may have been exposed and outlining isolation and quarantine protocols," the school stated.MEASLES CASES CONFIRMED […]

Physical decline does not wait for old age. A new study tracked the same people for nearly half a century, finding that measurable drops in fitness and strength begin at around age 35 and continue gradually through midlife.The study is based on the Swedish "Physical Activity and Fitness" cohort, which began in 1971 with participants born in 1958. Researchers enrolled 427 people, a mix of men and women, and tested the […]