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Professional golfer Phil Mickelson has said he follows a five-day prolonged fast, which led to him dropping 25 pounds in 2023. A fasting expert shares potential risks and tips on the diet plan.

People who consumed high amounts of alcohol were more likely to have brain lesions and cognitive decline, according to a new study that examined the brains of heavy drinkers.

A new study from Mass General Brigham (MGB), which identified 17 shared risk factors all linked to stroke, dementia and late-life depression. Researchers and physicians weigh in.

The CDC marked a major uptick in group A strep cases in 10 U.S. states from 2013 to 2022. Here’s what to know about risk of more severe infection and spread.

Dan Buettner, a Florida-based author, explorer and longevity expert, shares why it’s so important to stay active and engaged as we age — and why there are different “flavors” of retirement.

Multiple nurses working on the fifth floor maternity ward of Newton-Wellesley hospital west of Boston have been diagnosed with brain tumors of three different types.

The Fox News Health Newsletter brings you trending and important stories about healthcare, drug developments, mental health issues, real people’s triumphs over medical struggles, and more.

Is the flu vaccine less effective than hoped? Preliminary Cleveland Clinic research reveals a surprising result among vaccinated healthcare workers, but doctors caution about limitations.

Research at the University of Colorado found that 4:3 intermittent fasting resulted in greater weight loss than daily caloric restriction. Researchers discuss the findings.

Service dogs have proven effective in benefiting children with autism and their families, according to research from the University of Arizona. A mother also shares her own family’s story.

In a new study, researchers found that type 2 diabetes can “rewire” the brain in ways similar to early Alzheimer’s disease. Experts comment on the link between high blood sugar and cognitive decline.

In the state’s second measles case of the year, a baby under 1 year old has been confirmed to have the virus. As babies cannot be vaccinated, they are highly vulnerable, health officials warn.

New research found that concentrating exercise to only a couple days, such as on the weekends, could have the same benefits as distributing fitness throughout the week. Experts react.

Vice President JD Vance has spoken and written about his mother’s addiction struggles. On Monday, he led a White House celebration of her 10 years of sobriety.

A low-carb keto diet may not increase the risk of heart disease, despite elevated cholesterol levels, a new study suggests. Researchers and doctors weigh in.

RFK Jr. told The Associated Press he plans to tell the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to stop recommending the addition of fluoride to drinking water.

Daily omega-3 supplements combined with other variables can help improve biological aging, according to researchers in Switzerland. Experts discuss the findings.

Hantavirus, the disease that caused the death of Betsy Arakawa, actor Gene Hackman’s wife, has claimed the lives of three people in California. Experts weigh in on the deadly virus.

A Florida family was stunned when an anonymous donor offered to pay $47,000 for their baby’s medical bills, an act of kindness that they say saved her life.

Pluvicto, a prostate cancer drug, has gained expanded approval that triples the number of patients with metastatic disease who are eligible to receive the drug.