Health

Sleep apnea sufferers may soon have a new path to a good night’s sleep.A Massachusetts biotech startup is preparing to file for FDA approval of a once-nightly pill that could become the first medication approved to treat obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).Approximately 30 million U.S. adults suffer from the serious sleep disorder, in which breathing stops and starts throughout the evening, according to experts.SIMPLE NIGHTLY HABIT LINKED TO HEALTHIER BLOOD PRESSURE, […]

A common vitamin found in everyday foods may play a role in how often people go to the bathroom, according to a large new study.Researchers found evidence that vitamin B1, also known as thiamine, is linked to gut motility, which is the process that moves food through the digestive system.The international team — led by Mauro D’Amato, a professor of medical genetics at LUM University and a research professor at […]

This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, please contact the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 or 1-800-273-TALK (8255).Bunnie XO, the wife of country singer Jelly Roll, is discussing how a weight-loss medication may have led to her experiencing a "dark" depression.During an episode of her podcast "Dumb Blonde," Bunnie, whose real name is Alyssa DeFord, revealed that she had been taking […]

Some surveys have shown that nearly 30% of people believe getting a flu shot can actually cause influenza.This belief is likely due to common side effects linked to the vaccine, including headache, fever, nausea, headache and muscle aches, according to the CDC. Some may also experience soreness, redness or swelling at the injection site.Dr. Samantha Picking, senior director of immunizations at Walgreens, said it’s a "common misconception" that the shot […]

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is launching a study on whether radiation from cellphones could harm Americans' health."The FDA removed web pages with old conclusions about cellphone radiation while HHS undertakes a study on electromagnetic radiation and health research to identify gaps in knowledge, including on new technologies, to ensure safety and efficacy," HHS spokesperson Andrew Nixon said in a statement to Fox News Digital.The study is […]

A potentially deadly fungus has been spreading throughout Tennessee, health officials have warned.Over 35 cases of histoplasmosis, a lung infection caused by exposure to the fungus Histoplasma capsulatum, have been confirmed in a three-month period in the Maury and Williamson County area, according to numbers presented on Jan. 12 by the Tennessee Department of Health.A family has also spoken out with claims that one woman died after contracting histoplasmosis, with […]

A few small changes to your daily routine could add years to your life.Combined shifts in sleep, exercise and diet may significantly extend lifespan and years spent in good health, according to a new study published in The Lancet.Researchers at the University of Sydney analyzed data from 59,078 adults in the U.K. Biobank. Their sleep patterns and physical activity were measured via wearables, and their diet was assessed through a […]

Flight passengers may want to think twice before ordering drinks or washing their hands on the plane, a new analysis suggests.The Center for Food as Medicine and Longevity, based in New York City, recently reviewed airline water systems over a three-year period, analyzing over 35,000 samples collected between 2022 and 2025.The study evaluated both major and regional carriers, grading them based on contamination violations, E. coli findings, maintenance practices and […]

A substance the body makes from vitamin A can make the immune system less effective at fighting cancer, a new study reveals.Vitamin A itself is an essential nutrient, but one of its byproducts can accidentally "turn off" parts of the immune response against cancer, according to new research published in Nature Immunology.Blocking that byproduct’s effects can restore immune activity and may improve cancer immunotherapy, the findings suggest.FAST-GROWING CANCER COULD BE […]