Health

Season 2 of the reality show "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" depicted one couple — Jen and Zac Affleck — as they went through ketamine therapy, which they claimed saved their marriage. What is ketamine, and can it really benefit relationships?An anesthetic used to induce sleep before and after surgery, according to Cleveland Clinic, ketamine is also used illegally as a recreational drug.FDA APPROVES OPIOID-FREE PAIN MEDICATION WITH 'NO SIGN […]

Former President Joe Biden’s aggressive prostate cancer diagnosis has raised questions about prevention and detection.The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends that men aged 55 to 69 discuss the potential benefits and risks of PSA (prostate-specific antigen) screening with their healthcare provider and make an individual decision about screening.They recommend that men over the age of 70 skip screenings altogether.DR. MARC SIEGEL: BIDEN'S PROSTATE CANCER DIAGNOSIS REVEALS DANGEROUS FLAW […]

Memorial Day is for remembering those who have made the ultimate sacrifice.As Americans honor the day in their own ways, people across the country will be participating in a tough fitness challenge honoring fallen Navy SEAL Lt. Michael Murphy.The challenge, known as "the Murph," consists of a variety of strength training and cardio activities, which Murphy himself used to complete during SEAL training.AMERICANS SHOULD HONOR MEMORIAL DAY IN THIS WAY, […]

If your job has you feeling tense, your dog might be feeling it too.A new study published in Scientific Reports finds that stress from work can affect your dog at home.The research, led by Tanya Mitropoulos and Allison Andrukonis, shows that when dog owners dwell on work problems after hours, a habit known as "work-related rumination," their pets show more signs of stress.Researchers surveyed 85 working dog owners. They measured […]

Following his diagnosis with a brain condition, singer Billy Joel has canceled all scheduled concerts.The five-time Grammy winner, 76, announced on Friday that he has normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH), which occurs when cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) builds up inside or around the brain."This condition has been exacerbated by recent concert performances, leading to problems with hearing, vision and balance," stated the announcement on Joel’s website. BILLY JOEL CANCELS ALL CONCERTS DUE TO […]

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has detected multiple cases of the new COVID-19 variant NB.1.8.1, which has been linked to a spike in cases in China. A CDC spokesperson confirmed the findings to Fox News Digital, but said there had been too few cases for the strain to be included in the agency’s COVID Data Tracker.A LOOK BACK AT THE EARLY DAYS OF CORONAVIRUS SPREAD"There have been fewer […]

A young Pennsylvania man recently took his own life, months after he underwent corrective laser eye surgery. His parents blame their son's suicide on the "debilitating" side effects he experienced, but vision experts claim that the procedure is generally "safe and effective."Ryan Kingerski, 26, a young officer with the Penn Hills Police Department, was "funny and witty — just a genuine person," according to Tim and Stefanie Kingerski, who spoke with […]

Chronic diseases have long been plaguing Americans, which HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has called an "epidemic."The MAHA Commission, which Kennedy chairs, released a report on Thursday assessing chronic diseases, particularly pertaining to children.An estimated 133 million Americans suffer from at least one chronic illness, according to the American Hospital Association.EVERYTHING TO KNOW ABOUT MAHA"The report shines a necessary spotlight on a crisis that has long been ignored: skyrocketing […]

Two common allergy medications could cause a severe reaction in some people who stop using it.The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued an alert related to cetirizine (Zyrtec) or levocetirizine (Xyzal), warning that patients who stop taking it after long-term use may experience "rare but severe itching," a condition called pruritus.The itching was reported by people who used the medicines every day for months or years, and then stopped […]