Health

The first artificial intelligence (AI) stethoscope has gone beyond listening to a heartbeat.Researchers at Imperial College London and Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust discovered that an AI stethoscope can detect heart failure at an early stage.The TRICORDER study results, published in BMJ Journals, found that the AI-enabled stethoscope can help doctors identify three heart conditions in just 15 seconds.AI TOOLS COULD WEAKEN DOCTORS' SKILLS IN DETECTING COLON CANCER, STUDY SUGGESTSAccording […]

A little-known disease is spreading in the U.S., primarily in the state of California, health officials warn.In a new study published in the CDC journal Emerging Infectious Diseases, researchers state that human cases of Chagas disease have been confirmed in eight states, leading them to recommend that the disease is classified as "endemic.""Acknowledging the endemicity of Chagas disease in the United States is crucial for achieving global health goals," the […]

Florida’s Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo has announced the Sunshine State is working to end all vaccine mandates.In a joint press conference on Wednesday with Gov. Ron DeSantis, Ladapo said the Florida Department of Health (FDH), in conjunction with the governor’s office, will end "every last one" of the vaccine mandates for schoolchildren under Florida law. "Every last one of them is wrong and drips with disdain and slavery," said Ladapo. […]

Sports broadcaster Erin Andrews, a cervical cancer survivor, is joining a national movement to promote early cancer screening, a cause that hits close to home.Andrews, a member of the FOX NFL Sunday’s A-Team and host of FOX’s "99 To Beat," has credited a routine check-up for saving her life.In an interview with Fox News Digital, Andrews shared how she attended an annual appointment with her gynecologist in 2017 and received […]

A new wellness fad is raking in business in the Miami area: paying someone to lightly scratch your back, scalp and arms for pure relaxation. "I think it's a very weird thing," Tomi Lahren said on "Outnumbered" on Aug. 29 in response to the trend."I guess good for them for making a business out of it, but why am I not surprised that something like this has gone viral on TikTok?"ELITE […]

There are numerous paths to living a longer, healthier life, mostly through physical activity, diet and other lifestyle factors.But according to board-certified cardiovascular surgeon Dr. Jeremy London, the key to longevity could come down to two main metrics.In a video posted to his more than 1 million followers on social media, London broke down how two factors – VO2 max and muscle mass – can help increase health span and […]

Gel manicures are a beauty staple for millions, lasting weeks without chips and staying glossy through work, workouts and everything in between. But as of Sept. 1, 2025, the European Union has banned a chemical used in many gel polishes, sparking safety concerns and uncertainty for nail salons, according to a press release.The ingredient in question is Trimethylbenzoyl Diphenylphosphine Oxide (TPO). This compound reacts under UV light to make the polish […]

A new brainwave test could detect early signs of Alzheimer’s years before diagnosis — in just three minutes.That’s according to researchers at the University of Bath and the University of Bristol, who recently tested the new technology — called Fastball EEG — in patients’ homes.The three-minute test records electrical activity in the brain as the person looks at a series of images. It is designed to pick up on signs […]

GLP-1 agonists — including semaglutides like Ozempic and Wegovy and tirzepatides like Mounjaro and Zepbound — were originally intended to treat type 2 diabetes and obesity.But in recent months, studies have shown that these popular medications can have numerous other health benefits.Some have even claimed that GLP-1s could eventually become the new "everything drug."MEDITERRANEAN DIET PAIRED WITH OTHER LIFESTYLE CHANGES SLASHES DIABETES RISKDr. Angela Fitch, co-founder and chief medical officer […]