Health

A healthcare worker at Henry Ford Health in Detroit, Michigan, has been placed on leave after making controversial comments about Charlie Kirk’s death.The intensive care nurse is one of a growing number of employees who have been terminated or suspended due to violence-supporting reactions to the fatal shooting of the conservative commentator on Wednesday, Sept. 10.In response to a post about Kirk's murder, the individual commented, "God he got the […]

Public violence and recent tragedy, including the deaths of Charlie Kirk and Iryna Zarutska, have left many shaken by what they have seen.For witnesses, whether seeing the event in person or on a screen, these memories can be difficult to shake, potentially developing into grief and trauma.Jonathan Alpert, a New York psychotherapist and author of the upcoming book "Therapy Nation," reflected on the common mental health effects of witnessing a […]

West Nile virus is surging across the U.S. this summer, with infections running about 40% higher than normal, according to new reports.The virus is most commonly spread to people through the bite of an infected mosquito, although the disease cycle also includes infected birds. When mosquitoes feed on infected birds, they can pick up the virus and transmit it to humans.There have been roughly 770 human cases in the U.S. […]

More women are turning to marijuana to treat pregnancy-related illnesses, but experts warn of possible adverse side effects.Cannabis use is rising among pregnant women — especially during the first trimester, the most critical period of fetal development, according to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health, published annually by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.Women are turning to marijuana during pregnancy to combat issues such as stress and […]

What if there were an activity so light that it sits below even the usual "easy workout" level? Instead of sweating through intense cardio, Zone Zero is about moving just enough to keep your body active without strain."It’s the stuff that feels almost too easy," celebrity personal trainer Kollins Ezekh told Fox News Digital. "Like walking after dinner or stretching when you’ve been sitting too long."FITNESS EXPERT REVEALS 6 PILLARS […]

A trendy drink making the rounds on social media, the "cortisol cocktail," is said to reduce levels of the stress hormone cortisol in the body.Influencers claim the non-alcoholic concoction can help reduce stress, improve energy levels and shed excess pounds. The mocktail typically consists of coconut water, salt, sparkling water and orange juice, while other versions may include ingredients like magnesium powder or cream of tartar.  COMMON HEART DRUG DOUBLES AS OFF-LABEL […]

For the first time in history, more children are obese than underweight, a shift UNICEF says is putting millions of kids at risk of life-threatening disease.The UN agency’s analysis, which covered data from more than 190 countries between 2000 and 2022 and projections since, found that one in 10 school-aged kids — about 188 million worldwide — is obese under World Health Organization (WHO) standards.Meanwhile, one in five children under […]

A healthcare worker in Virginia has been fired after making controversial comments about Charlie Kirk’s death.The individual is one of a growing number of employees who have been terminated or suspended due to violence-supporting reactions to the conservative commentator’s assassination on Wednesday.The woman, who was an anesthesiologist at Riverside Walter Reed Hospital, made a social media post that included "highly inappropriate comments supporting violence against a public figure," according to […]

Exercise is widely regarded as an essential component of health for older adults — particularly strength training.Health agencies recommend that adults get at least 150 minutes per week of moderate-intensity aerobic exercise and at least two days of strength training exercises, which includes lifting weights or performing muscle-building activities.Marfred Suazo, known online as Fonz the Trainer, was a lifelong athletic competitor before he became a fitness trainer in New York […]