Health

Topics like "old people smell" and "Ozempic smell" have recently circulated on social media, sparking a renewed focus on how people's bodies react to and produce scents. Many foods (and not just garlic) can impact the way someone smells — but there are ways to mitigate the effects through dietary choices, according to experts."Some foods impact body odor more than others," New Jersey-based dietitian Erin Palinski-Wade told Fox News Digital.'OLD PEOPLE […]

An Arizona resident died of pneumonic plague, becoming the first person to succumb to the disease in the area in nearly 20 years, according to officials. The victim, who was not identified, lived in Coconino County, which includes Flagstaff, local officials said. The last recorded death in Coconino County was in 2007. Only about seven people are diagnosed in the U.S. each year, and most cases are concentrated in the western states. US […]

A painkiller used for lower back pain could be linked to a higher risk of dementia and mild cognitive impairment (MCI), according to new research.The study, published online in the journal Regional Anesthesia & Pain Medicine, found that groups previously considered too young to develop the conditions faced more than twice the risk when taking gabapentin."Our findings indicate an association between gabapentin prescription and dementia or cognitive impairment within 10 […]

Extreme summer heat can weigh heavily on the body and mind.Skyrocketing temperatures can have a severe impact on heart health in particular — especially for people with pre-existing conditions. Adedapo Iluyomade, M.D., a cardiologist with Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute, part of Baptist Health South Florida, noted that hot weather causes the heart to work harder.4 TIPS TO GET A BETTER NIGHT’S SLEEP DURING SWELTERING SUMMER TEMPERATURES"When our bodies heat up, […]

As the probe into Joe Biden’s mental acuity continues, the former president’s personal physician, Kevin O’Connor, DO, made an appearance this week in Washington, D.C., in front of the House Oversight Committee.O'Connor sat down for a closed-door interview on Wednesday with committee staff and panel chair James Comer, R-Ky. — but O'Connor invoked the Fifth Amendment to all questions, save for his name, as Fox News Digital previously reported.In the […]

Surviving the summer heat is all about hydration, hydration, hydration.Water will usually do the trick – but some "hydration multipliers," or electrolyte supplements, are gaining in popularity for boosting hydration in just one drink.These drink mixes offer a blend of electrolytes such as sodium, potassium and magnesium to enhance water absorption.THE HEAT HAS A SURPRISING EFFECT ON THE BRAIN – HERE'S WHAT DOCTORS WANT YOU TO KNOWBut are these boosters […]

Office workers have something new to worry about, according to a warning that’s gone viral on social media."Office chair butt" is trending as a side effect of sitting for too many hours, leaving the appearance of a flatter behind.Alissa Mosca, a certified fitness trainer with Planet Fitness in New York, confirmed that "office chair butt" refers to muscle loss due to sitting stagnant in one position and not activating the […]

Two individuals at the center of recent high-profile murder cases may have the same rare and concerning health condition.Bryan Kohberger, who pleaded guilty to the murder of four University of Idaho students, and Luigi Mangione, accused of stalking and ambushing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, apparently have the same neurological condition known as visual snow syndrome.The rare disorder impairs vision, as if the person is looking through snow or static on […]

Olivia Munn, who previously claimed that a breast cancer risk assessment test saved her life, announced on social media this week that it also saved her mother’s life."My mother was diagnosed with breast cancer," the actress, 45, wrote in her caption."You may know that when I talk about my own battle with cancer, I bring up the Lifetime Risk Assessment test that saved my life. I never would’ve predicted it […]