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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…
Study links excessive social media use with lowered academic aptitude
Children aged 9-13 who spent more time on social media performed worse on reading, memory and language…
Hair-loss drug tied to suicides, depression and anxiety in global study
Millions of men undergoing hair loss treatment may be putting their mental health on the line. Finasteride, a hair-loss drug prescribed for androgenetic alopecia, the most…
Ozempic and similar drugs could interfere with common medical procedure, research warns
Researchers have revealed a surprising new side effect linked to GLP-1 agonists, such as Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro and Zepbound. These popular treatments for diabetes and…
Quitting smoking nearly doubles life expectancy for cancer patients
Patients with advanced cancer gained nearly a full year of additional life if they quit smoking, compared…
The hidden reason scientists say bottled water may not be the cleaner choice
Microplastics are a known threat to overall health — and eating and drinking from plastic containers, like water bottles, could be a great offender, researchers suggest. A new…
Study notes uptick in heart complications during pregnancy
Heart-related health problems might affect as many as 1 in 7 pregnancies, even among women without any…
Weight-loss drugs now linked to cancer protection in women, major new study reveals
The potential benefits of GLP-1 medications continue to expand. New research has found that the weight loss and diabetes drugs — officially known as glucagon-like peptide 1…
Study finds COVID-19 damage to sense of smell can last years
A COVID-19 infection might blunt a person's sense of smell for years afterward, but so subtly they might…
Autism spectrum in adults has commonly overlooked symptoms, experts warn
One in 36 children in the United States has autism, according to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) — but many don’t learn they’re on the spectrum until…
Some habits could make people more attractive to mosquitoes
Habits such as beer or cannabis consumption, or sleeping next to somebody the night before, make people…