Health

Vaccination against hepatitis B is a common recommendation, but what exactly is it preventing?HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and his advisory group plan to meet this week to discuss and vote on various vaccine recommendations for hepatitis B, along with COVID-19 and measles, mumps and rubella.Hepatitis B is considered a serious viral infection that causes inflammation in the liver and is the most common liver infection in the world, […]

A common over-the-counter medication could significantly reduce the risk of colorectal cancer coming back.In a Swedish study, a low dose of aspirin was shown to slash recurrence in half for patients with colon and rectal cancer whose tumors had a specific type of genetic mutation.Researchers at Karolinska Institutet and Karolinska University Hospital followed more than 3,500 cancer patients from 33 hospitals in Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Finland, according to a […]

A new study has discovered that drugs for diabetes and weight loss could significantly reduce mortality for Americans.Researchers at Swiss Re, a reinsurance company in Zurich, Switzerland, released estimations that GLP-1 drugs could lead to a 6.4% reduction in all-cause mortality in the U.S. by 2045.In the U.K., more than a 5% reduction in mortality was projected over the same 20 years.COULD GLP-1 WEIGHT-LOSS MEDICATIONS LIKE OZEMPIC BECOME THE 'EVERYTHING […]

A balanced lifestyle — in the key areas of diet, exercise and sleep — is key to a healthy body and a healthy life, according to experts.In an on-camera interview with Fox News Digital, Georgia-based cardiothoracic surgeon Dr. Jeremy London echoed the importance of balance for heart health in particular, especially when it comes to nutrition. (See the video at the top of the article.)But just moderating what you eat […]

Adults who consume cannabis are nearly four times more likely to develop type 2 diabetes than those who don’t, according to a new study.Researchers led by Dr. Ibrahim Kamel from the Boston Medical Center in Massachusetts analyzed medical records from 54 healthcare organizations across the U.S. and Europe using the TriNetX Research Network. They compared about 96,800 people with cannabis-related diagnoses, from casual users to those with dependency, to more than […]

A healthcare worker at Henry Ford Health in Detroit, Michigan, has been placed on leave after making controversial comments about Charlie Kirk’s death.The intensive care nurse is one of a growing number of employees who have been terminated or suspended due to violence-supporting reactions to the fatal shooting of the conservative commentator on Wednesday, Sept. 10.In response to a post about Kirk's murder, the individual commented, "God he got the […]

Public violence and recent tragedy, including the deaths of Charlie Kirk and Iryna Zarutska, have left many shaken by what they have seen.For witnesses, whether seeing the event in person or on a screen, these memories can be difficult to shake, potentially developing into grief and trauma.Jonathan Alpert, a New York psychotherapist and author of the upcoming book "Therapy Nation," reflected on the common mental health effects of witnessing a […]

West Nile virus is surging across the U.S. this summer, with infections running about 40% higher than normal, according to new reports.The virus is most commonly spread to people through the bite of an infected mosquito, although the disease cycle also includes infected birds. When mosquitoes feed on infected birds, they can pick up the virus and transmit it to humans.There have been roughly 770 human cases in the U.S. […]

More women are turning to marijuana to treat pregnancy-related illnesses, but experts warn of possible adverse side effects.Cannabis use is rising among pregnant women — especially during the first trimester, the most critical period of fetal development, according to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health, published annually by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.Women are turning to marijuana during pregnancy to combat issues such as stress and […]