Health

If living near a golf course seems scenic and relaxing, it may also be linked to a higher risk of Parkinson’s disease, according to a surprising new study that comes with some limitations.Led by the Barrow Neurological Institute in Arizona, along with Mayo Clinic, the study found that the greatest risk was found among those who live within one to three miles of a golf course."The strongest effects were in […]

Sleeping during the hot summer months can be a struggle for some.It’s necessary for the body to cool down for optimal rest — so what’s the best way to harness a good night’s sleep during periods of extreme heat?Dr. Michael Gradisar, head of sleep science at the sleep app Sleep Cycle in Australia, shared some tips with Fox News Digital.MOUTH TAPING TOUTED BY SOME FOR BETTER SLEEP AS EXPERTS CITE […]

A potentially deadly fungus known as "pharaoh's curse fungus" could offer an unexpected path to fighting cancer, recent research shows.Scientists from the University of Pennsylvania modified molecules from the fungus — which is officially called Aspergillus flavus — to create a new compound and enhance its cancer-killing properties."Fungi gave us penicillin," said Dr. Xue (Sherry) Gao, an associate professor at UPenn and leader of the study, in a press release. […]

On June 12, a prominent billionaire from India, Sunjay Kapur, died suddenly at the age of 53 in Windsor, England, according to multiple reports.Kapur was the chairman of Sona Comstar, an Indian automotive components manufacturer.His close friend, business consultant Suhel Seth, confirmed Kapur's death in a post on X that same day.MAN’S BLOOD USED TO CREATE ANTIVENOM FOR 19 DEADLY SNAKES"Deeply saddened at the passing of @sunjaykapur: he passed away […]

Body mass index (BMI) may not be the most accurate predictor of death risk.A new study from the University of Florida found that BMI — a measurement that is commonly used to determine whether a person’s weight is in a healthy range for their height — is "deeply flawed" in terms of predicting mortality.Instead, one’s level of body fat is "far more accurate," concluded the study, which was published this […]

Summer heat has swept the U.S., with warnings issued across the East Coast and Midwest.In addition to putting stress on the body, hot weather can also take a toll on the brain and mental health.Dr. Jace Reed, director of emergency psychiatry at Cedars-Sinai Hospital in Los Angeles, emphasized in an interview with Fox News Digital that the brain is a major organ that can be greatly affected by heat.AMERICANS TOLD […]

A vaccine ingredient is in the spotlight this week, as a preservative called thimerosal was included on the agenda for a meeting of the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP)."Presentation regarding thimerosal in vaccines" was listed as an agenda item for Thursday, June 26, followed by "Proposed recommendations regarding thimerosal-containing influenza vaccine."Thimerosal (also spelled thiomersal) is a mercury‑based preservative that has been used in multi-dose vaccines and medications since […]

Illegal disposable e-cigarettes, also known as vapes, may present a greater danger than traditional cigarettes, according to a study from the University of California (UC) Davis.The research, published in the journal ACS Central Science, found that hazardous levels of several toxic heavy metals in illegal vapes could present a high cancer risk.Researchers used a special instrument to test the puffs from three popular vape brands — ELF Bar, Flum Pebble […]

Heart attack deaths have plummeted in recent years — but other types of cardiovascular disease still pose a major threat.A new study by the American Heart Association (AHA) found that overall heart disease-related death rates have declined by 66%, and heart attack deaths have dropped by almost 90%.While heart attacks are no longer the most fatal form of heart disease, there have been increases in other types — heart failure, […]