Health

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A 9-year-old boy is recovering after a popular toy caused second-degree burns to his face and hands. Caleb Chabolla, a fourth-grader in Illinois, was injured after heating up a NeeDoh in the microwave late last month. The NeeDoh, a sensory toy similar …

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! As marijuana’s potential health benefits are under debate, new research has found that THC could have a powerful and positive effect on the brain. Researchers at the University of Texas (UT) at San Antonio, Long School of Medicine, recently discovered that THC …

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Puzzling cancer and Alzheimer’s link explored in new study: ‘SHORT QUOTE’ A new study may help clarify a long-observed link between cancer history and reduced Alzheimer’s risk. The research, published in the journal Cell, used mouse models to explore how the biological …

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Humans are already living longer than in past generations, according to global statistics. In the U.S., life expectancy rose to 79 years in 2024, marking an all-time high, according to CDC data, with 2025 lifespan numbers expected to improve further. This is …

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Puzzling cancer and Alzheimer’s link explored in new study: ‘SHORT QUOTE’ A new study may help clarify a long-observed link between cancer history and reduced Alzheimer’s risk. The research, published in the journal Cell, used mouse models to explore how the biological …

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Health officials are warning the public of potential measles exposure after an international traveler visited several high-traffic locations in Southern California, including Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and the Disneyland Resort. The traveler arrived Jan. 26 on Viva Aerobus Flight 518 at …

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! America’s heart health is improving in one key way, but a newly defined syndrome is raising alarms. The findings come from the American Heart Association (AHA), which reported improvements in life expectancy and fewer heart attacks and strokes compared to 2023. New …

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Caring for grandchildren could slow down mental decline in older adults, according to a recent study published by the American Psychological Association.  Steve Doocy spoke to grandparents in Florida about the findings on “Fox & Friends” on Monday. Many of them described …

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A little-known brain blood vessel disorder could quadruple the risk of dementia in older adults, according to a preliminary study from the American Heart Association. Cerebral amyloid angiopathy (CAA) is a condition in which protein builds up in the brain and weakens …

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Consumption of death cap mushrooms — often mistaken for safe, edible lookalikes — has been linked to a deadly outbreak in California. The mushrooms, officially called Amanita phalloides, contain toxins that can cause amatoxin poisoning, which can lead to severe illness or …