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- Amid the ongoing measles outbreak, Allison Croucher, a pediatrician in Illinois, said she often gets these questions from parents who are concerned about the spread.
- The ‘SkinnyTok’ weight-loss trend is raising red flags among health experts, who caution it could encourage food deprivation and harmful behaviors, especially in younger people.
- On National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is urging Americans to dispose of their prescription medications safely.
- Diagnosed with an aggressive form of breast cancer at 29, Breanna Bortner found strength and comfort in her dog Mochi, who exhibited signs of awareness and remained by her side during treatment.
- Researchers from University of California San Diego have linked a bacterial toxin called colibactin to the increase in early-onset cases of colorectal cancer.
- Poor posture is likely damaging your back, warns Dr. Arthur Jenkins, a spinal surgeon in New York. He explains how it happens and how to prevent chronic back pain.
- Lauren Bannon, a North Carolina mother, says ChatGPT saved her life by flagging her medical condition after doctors missed it. She shares how the AI chatbot led to her cancer diagnosis.
- West Virginia has launched a "Mountaineer Mile" in an effort to get Americans outside and moving to increase physical and mental health. The state has been a leader in pushing for MAHA initiatives.
- Health researchers caution that Bisphenol S (BPS), an endocrine disruptor present in paper receipts, can rapidly absorb into the skin, leading to a notice of violation against major U.S. retailers.
- Doctors discuss the prevalence, risks and treatments of metastatic melanoma, as Teddi Mellencamp reveals the latest updates in her battle with the deadly disease.
- The Fox News Health Newsletter brings you trending and important stories about health care, drug developments, mental health issues, real people's triumphs over medical struggles, and more.
- Preliminary data from The Ohio State University has found that dancing the Argentine tango can help reduce chemotherapy-induced neuropathy symptoms, like burning and tingling.
- A new study reveals blood tests can predict melanoma recurrence by detecting circulating tumor DNA. Research shows 80% of stage 3 melanoma patients with positive tests experience a return of cancer.
- Dr. Joel Salinas, a behavioral neurologist and associate professor at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, discusses what’s driving the spike in dementia cases and how to reduce risk.
- Researchers in a new Chinese study discovered that “intensive blood pressure control" resulted in a 15% reduced dementia risk among participants and a 16% reduced risk of cognitive impairment.
- In a small study, researchers transplanted stem cells into the brains of 12 Parkinson’s patients, stopping progression and bringing about improvement in motor function.
- Pope Francis has died of a stroke and cardiac arrest following previous complications with double pneumonia, according to the Vatican. Here's what to know about the condition.
- Overall, rates of new cancer diagnoses and cancer-related deaths have declined, according to the annual cancer statistics report from the National Cancer Institute.
- Hyperbaric oxygen therapy has been approved as a complementary treatment for certain medical conditions, but some claim it can also have anti-aging effects. Experts weigh risks and benefits.
- The oral hygiene trend of tongue scraping may improve hygiene and reduce bad breath — but overdoing it could harm heart health by disrupting good bacteria and raising blood pressure risk.
