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Why your laundry could be making you sick and what to do about it
Tossing in a load of wash at home sounds ordinary and harmless. But healthcare professionals who wash their work uniforms at home may be unknowingly spreading…
Rare spinal cancer tumor removed through patient’s eye at university hospital
A young Maryland woman is "relieved and recovering" after doctors performed a novel surgery to remove her potentially deadly cancerous tumors. A surgical team at the…
Shingles vaccine has unexpected effect on heart health
The list of potential benefits of the shingles vaccine continues to grow. Beyond protecting against the viral infection and resulting painful rash, the shot has also been…
Left-handed people could be at higher risk for some neurological disorders: study
Left-handedness and certain neurological disorders could go hand-in-hand, a new study revealed, though the researchers and others acknowledged potential limitations. …
Music conductor with Parkinson’s sees symptoms improve with deep brain stimulation
An Ohio music conductor is using deep brain stimulation to combat his Parkinson’s disease. Rand Laycock, 70, the director and conductor of a symphony orchestra, was diagnosed…
First at-home HPV test approved by FDA, could replace Pap smear
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the first at-home screening test for cervical cancer, the product’s maker announced on Friday. The DIY test could serve as…
Top 10 ‘allergy capitals’ of the US, plus 4 tips to manage symptoms
Allergy season is upon us, and it’s bringing about some of the worst cases yet. "Changes in temperature and precipitation patterns allow plants and trees to grow in places…
AI tool scans faces to predict biological age and cancer survival
A simple selfie could hold hidden clues to one’s biological age — and even how long they’ll live. That’s according to researchers from Mass General Brigham, who developed a…
FDA says ‘dangerous’ substance known as ‘gas station heroin’ poses major risk to young people
The head of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is sounding the alarm on a dangerous drug referred to as "gas station heroin," that can lead to serious harm, including…
Top 10 most expensive prescription drugs in the US by price and by sales volume
On the heels of President Donald Trump’s Monday announcement of an executive order that will slash prescription drug prices in the U.S., the spotlight is on current costs and…
Flesh-eating New World Screwworm could pose health risks to cattle, humans
A threat to American livestock – the New World Screwworm (NWS) fly, which has been considered eradicated from the country since 1966 — has re-emerged as a potential danger…
Common aging symptom could worsen loneliness in seniors
Addressing hearing loss in the elderly could help alleviate the growing loneliness epidemic among senior citizens, according to a report from SWNS. A new study led by…
FDA warns seniors to avoid this vaccine after deadly complications
Older adults are being warned against receiving the chikungunya vaccine before traveling. The Ixchiq vaccination, developed by Valneva to prevent the mosquito-borne…
Weight-loss drugs’ impact on cancer risk revealed in new study
Weight-loss medications and bariatric surgery have both been found effective at helping people shed excess pounds — and now a new study explores their link to obesity-related…
AI predicts biological age, plus flesh-eating insects pose health risk
Fox News' Health newsletter brings you stories on the latest developments in healthcare, wellness, diseases, mental health and more.TOP 3:- AI tool scans faces to predict…
Officials in West Coast state sound alarm after traveler diagnosed with highly contagious viral disease
Public health officials in Washington state are warning residents that a Canadian traveler who was contagious with measles visited several public locations, including the…
Alzheimer’s disease could be prevented by antiviral drug already on market
An existing drug for HIV could double as a preventative therapy for Alzheimer’s disease, according to researchers. NRTIs (nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors) are…
Invasive insect poses health threat in 19 states, expert warns
An invasive species spreading across America has created a "medically important" and "life-threatening" threat, according to experts. Originally found in places like China and…
RFK Jr’s HHS to end routine COVID vaccine guidance for children, pregnant women: report
The Trump administration is backing away from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommendations to vaccinate children and pregnant women against COVID-19,…
Common ingredient in energy drinks linked to blood cancer growth, study finds
A common ingredient in some foods and drinks has been linked to an increased risk of blood cancers. Taurine — a non-essential amino acid that also occurs naturally in the bone…