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Your sweat could hold secrets about your health, researchers say — here’s how
on 7 Settembre 2024 at 8:30
Engineers at the University of California San Diego have developed an electronic finger wrap that monitors important chemical levels using only human sweat. Here’s how it works.
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‘Is it safe to drink tap water?’: Ask a doctor
on 6 Settembre 2024 at 23:50
Amid recent reports of a contaminated water supply in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, Fox News Digital asked experts whether it’s safe to drink unfiltered tap water.
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3 deaths reported after Legionnaires’ disease outbreak at senior living facility
on 6 Settembre 2024 at 19:07
Three senior citizens have died after contracting Legionnaires disease at Peregrine Senior Living Facility in Albany, New York, according to reports. Here’s what to know about the infection.
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Breast cancer drug could help prolong survival for children with brain tumors, study finds
on 6 Settembre 2024 at 8:30
A drug called ribociclib, currently used to treat breast cancer, could prove to be an effective weapon against pediatric high-grade glioma, an aggressive childhood brain cancer, a new study says.
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‘Napuccino’ trend: Caffeine before a nap could be key to better sleep
on 5 Settembre 2024 at 18:00
A “napuccino” is the method of drinking a caffeinated beverage before taking a nap to wake up extra-energized. Sleep expert Kelly Baron and nutritionist Ilana Muhlstein discussed its effectiveness.
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Valley fever outbreak reported after California music festival as health officials cite ‘hotspot’
on 5 Settembre 2024 at 13:44
Several people have contracted Valley fever following an outdoor music festival near Bakersfield, California, according to a statement from the California Department of Public Health.
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Gen Z employees are taking more sick days than previous generations — here’s why
on 5 Settembre 2024 at 8:30
Various reports have found that Gen Z is the most likely to take advantage of paid sick leave. HR experts plus Dr. Marc Siegel discuss why young Americans are calling in sick more than ever.
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Parents fight for a cure, plus viral outbreaks and benefits of weekend sleep
on 4 Settembre 2024 at 22:33
The Fox News Health Newsletter brings you trending and important stories about health warnings, drug shortages, mental health issues and more in this weekly recap.
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Breast cancer screenings may decline for women who receive false-positive test results, says study
on 4 Settembre 2024 at 15:36
High rates of false-positive test results may be keeping women from sticking to recommended mammogram screenings for breast cancer, a new study has found. Experts weigh in.
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Sepsis a top killer behind heart disease, cancer in US: What to know, how to avoid the condition
on 4 Settembre 2024 at 8:30
As Sepsis Awareness Month kicks off, medical experts share the symptoms, risks and prevention tips for the condition, which can occur as a complication of an infection.
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What is EEE, the mosquito-borne disease that killed a New Hampshire man?
on 3 Settembre 2024 at 19:19
Here’s what to know about Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE), the rare, potentially deadly mosquito-borne disease that has sparked concern in the Northeastern U.S.
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New surgical technology can ‘light up’ bacteria in wounds, helping to prevent infections
on 3 Settembre 2024 at 8:30
A new medical technology that uses fluorescent light has shown to be effective in eliminating missed bacteria, according to new research led by University of Southern California, Los Angeles (USC).
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Father created a drug to save his son from a rare disease, now other families are desperate to get it
on 2 Settembre 2024 at 10:59
When his infant son was diagnosed with a rare, fatal disease, a Canadian father was dismayed to discover there was no treatment or cure — and so he set out to make one himself.
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Women’s heart disease risk could be predicted up to 30 years in advance with one blood test, study finds
on 1 Settembre 2024 at 18:11
Predicting a woman’s heart disease risk could be a simple as administering a single blood test to screen for three risk factors, according to research published in The New England Journal of Medicine.
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COVID vaccine distrust growing among Americans, survey finds: ‘Should be a personal choice’
on 31 Agosto 2024 at 20:28
A growing number of Americans are skeptical of vaccines for COVID and other infectious diseases, according to a health survey by the Annenberg Public Policy Center at the University of Pennsylvania.
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Saunas have health benefits, but overuse is linked to dangerous health risks
on 31 Agosto 2024 at 14:41
Taking time to sit in a sauna comes with an abundance of impressive health benefits when combined with an overall healthy lifestyle, but there are risks to know.
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‘Is it bad to skip breakfast if I’m not hungry?’: Ask a doctor
on 30 Agosto 2024 at 21:06
Fox News Digital asked some nutritionists about the potential ramifications of bypassing breakfast and their recommendations for optimizing metabolism with a healthy morning routine.
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Sleeping longer on weekends could lower heart disease risk by 20%, study finds
on 30 Agosto 2024 at 10:00
A new study found that people who catch up on more sleep during the weekend can have a 20% decreased risk of heart disease. Dr. Marc Siegel of New York commented on the findings.
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Mother frantic to save clinical trial that could cure her daughter: ‘The treatment is sitting in a fridge’
on 30 Agosto 2024 at 8:30
A rare, fatal disease called SPG50 affects fewer than 100 people in the world — and one of them is Naomi Lockard, a 3-year-old in Colorado. Her mother is desperate to raise funds to save her life.
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Obesity makes people more likely to catch COVID, study suggests: ‘Indisputable relationship’
on 29 Agosto 2024 at 17:51
Patients with obesity were found to have a 34% higher risk of contracting SARS-CoV-2 compared to non-obese people, researchers found. Doctors discuss why a higher BMI makes people more susceptible.