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- A new social media trend uses dopamine anchoring to transform dreaded tasks into rewarding activities by consistently pairing them with enjoyable stimuli.
- Preliminary study reveals that fermented stevia extract may help fight pancreatic cancer cells, though experts caution that more human research is needed before clinical use.
- Medical professionals observe that GLP-1 medications like Ozempic show promise for treating rheumatoid arthritis alongside other inflammatory conditions.
- Scientists analyzing human tissues across five decades found substantial aging changes between ages 45 and 55, particularly in cardiovascular system and blood vessels.
- Rare Powassan virus case in Maine highlights serious tick-borne illness with no vaccine or treatment, causing neurological symptoms and potential fatality.
- Health professionals discuss whether gluten causes mood problems, emphasizing bread quality over elimination for better mental health and emotional resilience.
- A study of 14,100 adults finds the average heart age is 4 to 7 years older than their actual age, prompting development of a risk calculator for cardiovascular health.
- 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.
- Researchers analyzing UK Biobank data reveal that poor sleep patterns double the disease risk for 42 conditions, with sleep regularity more important than duration alone.
- The watermelon diet is trending on TikTok for potential weight loss results. Experts warn that only eating the same fruit can be damaging to overall health, urging balanced nutrition.
- Scientists demonstrate dental floss can effectively deliver flu, protein and mRNA vaccines without needles by targeting tissue between teeth and gums in laboratory testing.
- Professor Margie Danchin addresses declining childhood vaccination rates and vaccine hesitancy through trust-building strategies and community education programs.
- Health agencies are targeting 7-OH, a synthetic opioid more potent than morphine derived from kratom, amid rising medical events and addiction concerns across America.
- Deion Sanders announces he battled bladder cancer and is now cancer-free after tumor removal surgery, while doctors share important warning signs to watch for.
- Health officials are attempting to get ahead of what could be another wave of addiction by issuing a scheduling recommendation for kratom byproduct 7-hydroxymitragynine (also known as 7-OH).
- Lyme disease from deer ticks can cause complications if untreated, with symptoms appearing weeks after infection. Experts share tips for treatment and prevention.
- Weight-loss patients voice concerns as CVS Caremark drops Zepbound coverage for Wegovy, though exceptions may exist for those with previous adverse reactions.
- Born 133 days early at University of Iowa Health Care, Nash Keen survived despite zero survival expectations, spending 198 days in the NICU before going home.
- A new study analyzing 57 research papers finds that 7,000 daily steps provides substantial health benefits, challenging the traditional 10,000-step recommendation.
- The fitness trend Japanese walking involves three-minute intervals of fast and slow walking, potentially meeting the recommended 150 minutes of weekly exercise for extended lifespan.
