Health

A new drug is showing promise in tackling treatment-resistant ovarian cancer.Relacorilant, the drug tested in a phase 3 ROSELLA trial with Corcept Therapeutics in California, was found to improve overall survival and progression of the disease when matched with a chemotherapy drug called nab-paclitaxel.The ROSELLA trial, conducted in collaboration with The GOG Foundation, analyzed 381 patients around the world, including the U.S., Europe, South Korea, Brazil, Argentina, Canada and Australia, […]

A bill waiting on the desk of Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp has drawn criticism from those supporting the "Make America Healthy Again" movement, who claim it would impede lawsuits against pesticide companies.Georgia SB 144 would "clarify that a manufacturer cannot be held liable for failing to warn consumers of health risks above those required by the United States Environmental Protection Agency with respect to pesticides," reads the bill.Emma Post, a […]

Several blood tests have been shown to accurately diagnose Alzheimer’s disease — as previously reported by Fox News Digital — but now a new test has emerged that can gauge how far it has progressed.The study, which was published Monday in Nature Medicine journal, was led by researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis and Lund University in Sweden.Determining the clinical stage of dementia can help ensure that […]

How many crunches can you do — and how does that stack up with others your age?That was the question posed by "FOX & Friends" on Monday, when fitness expert Joseph David challenged hosts Brian Kilmeade and Lawrence Jones to compete in a crunches challenge.In the segment, Kilmeade did crunches and Jones did sit-ups with a 25-pound weight.PUSH-UPS BY AGE: HERE'S HOW MANY YOU SHOULD BE ABLE TO DO"Your core […]

The field of medicine has undergone significant changes since the COVID-19 pandemic, with the biggest breakthrough right at our fingertips: telemedicine.  While it may feel like a "normal" part of healthcare now, connected technology dominated how Americans saw doctors during the pandemic. "Before the pandemic, virtual care was available, but it was not widely used. Now telemedicine is mainstream," says Dr. Michael Aziz, an Attending Physician at New York's Lenox […]

Those watching HBO’s "The White Lotus" may be familiar with matriarch Victoria’s long southern drawl, sweeping silk robes — and her affinity for lorazepam.Searches for the anti-anxiety drug spiked, according to Google Trends, following an episode of the hit show that heavily featured its use — or, more accurately, its abuse.Victoria Ratliff, played by actress Parker Posey, is seen tossing back a pill or two at all hours of the […]

Adopting healthy eating habits during middle age boosts the likelihood of healthy aging.That’s according to a new study from the Harvard T.C. Chan School of Public Health, which found that a "moderate intake of healthy, animal-based foods" and a "lower intake of ultraprocessed foods" could increase the chances of reaching age 70 with good "cognitive, physical and mental health" and no major diseases.Researchers from the University of Copenhagen and the […]

Imagine living next door to a neighbor who is exactly your age and who shares the very same birthday.Josie Church and Anne Wallace-Hadrill know all about this. They also know about longevity — and a lot of luck. The two women have lived side-by-side since the 1980s.MAN KNOWS THE SECRETS OF LIVING A LONG, HAPPY LIFE, AND IT'S ALL ABOUT ONE ACTIVITYThe great-grandmothers were also born on the same day in […]

As digital technology continues to advance, seniors are at a particularly high risk of being targeted by scammers, experts say.It's important for older individuals to find a balance between enjoying the advantages of the internet and staying safe, according to Tom Kamber, founder and executive director of national nonprofit Older Adults Technology Services (OATS), which is part of AARP."Everybody has to use the internet these days for a lot of […]