Health

A 78-year-old Oklahoma woman who was diagnosed with polio as a child and was the last American to rely on an iron lung to live has died.Martha Lillard found out she had the once-feared disease when she was 5 years old, which left her paralyzed from the neck down, and required her to use the machine to help her breathe while she slept.Lillard contracted COVID-19 twice during the pandemic, which […]

As people prepare to travel for summer vacation, a top pest-control company is revealing the U.S. cities where you’re likely to encounter bedbugs.Bedbugs are small insects that feed on blood and live near humans or animals, favoring places we sleep or rest, such as beds, couches and nearby furniture. They can cause itchy bites, skin irritation, and in some cases, allergic reactions.Chicago once again topped the list of Orkin’s 2026 […]

Reducing your risk of cancer death may be as simple as taking brief breaks for physical activity throughout the day, according to a new observational study.The study, led by researchers from the University of Glasgow studying the association between cancer and prolonged sedentary behavior, found that participants who regularly interrupted prolonged sitting with physical activity had a lower risk of cancer death."This study adds to growing evidence that prolonged sedentary […]

Being healthy doesn’t require a hefty price tag. Some of the most beneficial habits are actually free, according to CMS Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz.In an exclusive interview with Fox News Digital during the Great American State Fair in the nation's capital, Oz shared three "super simple" health tips that Americans can apply now without spending a dime."The best health advice I can give is super simple," he said. "There's nothing […]

The simple act of noting how fast your heart is beating while you're at rest may be the key to measuring your overall health.Resting heart rate is defined by Mayo Clinic as the number of times your heart beats each minute while you’re awake, calm and not moving. A normal resting heart rate ranges from 60 to 100 beats per minute for adults. A slower resting heart rate means the heart […]

The health benefits of morning coffee may go beyond a wake-up call, according to a massive new study linking the beverage to a significantly lower risk of severe liver disease, liver cancer and liver-related death.Published in the journal Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology, the research used data from 354,957 participants enrolled in the UK Biobank.Researchers tracked individuals who had no history of cirrhosis or liver cancer at the start of the […]

Cases of cyclosporiasis infections are rising across America, with more than 1,000 people diagnosed in Michigan and more than 500 in Ohio.This is the largest outbreak of its kind in Michigan's history and one of the country’s largest in years, according to the Associated Press.The parasitic infection can cause weeks of watery diarrhea. The source of the infections has not been identified and no deaths have been reported.MYSTERY PARASITE LEAVES […]

A simple lifestyle adjustment could potentially slow down the body's biological aging process, according to new research.The study, published in the journal Aging, investigated how a diet change and easy exercise regimen affected men between the ages of 50 and 74 over a three-month period.Researchers designed a clinical trial involving 48 overweight men in Japan. Over a 12-week period, half of the participants followed a strictly structured wellness routine, while […]

GLP-1 weight-loss drugs have become a prevalent part of American healthcare, and the current administration is getting behind the movement.In an exclusive interview with Fox News Digital at the Great American State Fair in the nation's capital on July 6, CMS Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz voiced his support for the use of GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1) medications, such as Ozempic, for appropriate uses."I'm a fan of GLP-1 drugs when used correctly," […]