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Sleep is of great importance to overall health, but many people struggle to get quality slumber.In an annual survey by U.S. News, which was released in March, thousands of Americans weighed in on their sleep habits.While the National Institutes of Health recommends seven to nine hours of sleep every night, 58% of people reported sleeping six to seven hours a night.HEAT EXPOSURE LINKED TO BETTER SLEEP, EXPERTS SAY – HERE'S […]

Semaglutide medications like Ozempic and Wegovy have exploded in popularity in recent years due to their effectiveness in diabetes control and weight loss. Research has revealed additional benefits beyond those primary uses — but some negative side effects have also emerged.While gastrointestinal issues are the most common side effects, a recent study by the University of British Columbia linked GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1) agonists — the class of drugs that includes semaglutides […]

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Experts are speaking out about the potential dangers attached to carbon monoxide, as authorities continue to probe the death of teen Miller Gardner, son of former New York Yankees player Brett Gardner.While the cause of Miller Gardner's death remains unconfirmed, Costa Rican Judicial Investigative Agency (OIJ) General Director Randall Zúñiga told reporters at a press conference on Monday that high levels of carbon monoxide contamination were found in the Gardner family's hotel […]

Previous research has shown that vitamin D deficiency can increase the risk of multiple sclerosis (MS) — and a new study suggests that supplementing it in high doses could help reduce symptoms.The study included 303 adults in France who had experienced clinically isolated syndrome (CIS) — which is a single, initial period of neurological symptoms that could lead to MS — within the last 90 days.One group of participants took […]

Getting into the groove of living a healthy lifestyle — from making sure to engage in consistent exercise plus eating a balanced diet — can sometimes feel like a heavy lift.Dr. John Whyte, WebMD chief medical officer, recently spoke with Fox News Digital in an on-camera interview in New York about the power of proper nutrition for healthy living. (See the video at the top of this article.)"Food really is […]

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 […]