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Weeklong social media breaks associated with improved mental health
A new study suggests that stepping away from social media, even for just one week, may help ease anxiety,…
Common spice may beat depression and boost sexual health, doctor says
One specific spice could function as a natural antidepressant, an expert says. Saffron, found in popular foods and drinks like paella and herbal teas, has shown promise for…
Brain implants show promise for depression treatment in new study
Brain implants that deliver electric pulses can ease depression in people who aren't responding to…
Take a hike: Maine school trades detention for fresh air and exercise
A high school in Maine is ditching detention in favor of disciplinary hikes. As part of its "detention hikes" program, Morse High School in Bath, Maine, is offering students…
Snake urine may lead to better kidney stone, gout treatments
Urine from snakes and lizards could lead to the development of better treatments for kidney stones and…
Not all fiber is created equal; doctors share which kinds truly support longevity
Fiber is known to be a crucial part of a healthy diet, promoting fullness and gut health. As trends like "fibermaxxing" make high-fiber eating more popular, understanding the…
Stem cells from body fat may repair spinal fractures
Experiments with mice suggest that stem cells taken from body fat could be used to heal spinal fractures…
Spike in deadly cancer before age 50 linked to common convenience foods
Eating a certain type of food could increase the risk of getting a deadly cancer at a younger age, researchers say. A new study at Mass General Brigham has linked higher…
GLP-1 weight-loss medications linked to improved cancer survival in certain patients
Colon cancer patients could live longer if they take GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy, a new study suggests. Researchers at UC San Diego studied more than 6,800 patients…
Listening to music may lower dementia risk, study says
Listening to music may help delay development of dementia, according to researchers. File Photo by John…
Some cancer patients could avoid surgery with innovative new therapy
An experimental drug has shown promise in fighting a hard-to-treat form of bladder cancer known as BCG-unresponsive high-risk non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC). BCG…
Common vitamin could protect some heart attack survivors, study shows
People with a history of cardiac arrest could protect themselves from future risk with one simple daily habit. A study at Intermountain Health in Salt Lake City, Utah,…
Vitamin D in tailored doses found to reduce heart attack risk
Vitamin D might help people with heart disease avoid a heart attack, if it's provided in a dose tailored…
Listening to music after 70 may cut dementia risk by nearly 40%, new study suggests
A new study that suggests listening to or playing music could slash the risk of dementia might have you singing a new tune. Adults over 70 who regularly listen to music were…
Diverticulitis among people younger than 50 surges in U.S., study says
Younger adults increasingly are experiencing diverticulitis, a gut disorder that more commonly occurs…
‘Skinny fat’ warning issued as study finds hidden obesity behind normal BMI
For decades, BMI (body mass index) has been the go-to number doctors use to decide whether someone is underweight, "normal," overweight or obese. But new global research…
Teen boy swallows 80+ magnets, surgeons remove part of bowel
A 13-year-old boy in New Zealand needed emergency surgery and lost part of his bowel after swallowing more…
Number of young adults identifying as transgender plunges by nearly half in two years
More data is emerging supporting a sharp decline in the number of young adults identifying as transgender or non-binary. Last week, Fox News Digital reported on data shared by…
Study finds GLP-1 drugs may help prevent risks from sleep apnea
GLP-1 weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Zepbound might help protect people from health risks related to…
Growing antibiotic crisis could turn bacterial infections deadly, experts warn
As "superbugs" continue to surge, the World Health Organization is now warning that one in every six bacterial infections are resistant to antibiotics. WHO also called for…