Health

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Long before the Black Death killed millions across Europe in the Middle Ages, an earlier, more elusive version of the plague spread across much of Eurasia. For years, scientists were unsure how the ancient disease managed to spread so widely during the …

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Fatigue can stem from a variety of illnesses and life stressors, but when that exhaustion lasts for months — often following an infection — it may indicate a condition called chronic fatigue syndrome. Approximately 3.3 million people in the United States currently …

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! An inexpensive mix of two everyday supplements helped to fight the deadliest brain cancers without a single reported side effect, according to a new study — but researchers say the approach is still experimental. Scientists at the Advanced Center for Treatment, Research …

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A new study suggests that annual mammograms may not be the only effective approach for preventing breast cancer. The research, published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), tested a risk-based breast cancer screening approach against standard annual mammography. The …

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! POST-DOSE PATTERN — New research reveals why the COVID vaccine can trigger heart issues, especially in one group PREVENTION PAYOFF — Simple lifestyle changes could slash heart attack risk for millions A new study has identified why mRNA COVID-19 vaccines could trigger …

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Cases of gout are rising in younger individuals, according to a global study. The condition, which is a type of inflammatory arthritis, steadily increased in people aged 15 to 39 between 1990 and 2021, researchers in China announced. Although rates vary widely …

Millions of Americans are bracing for higher health costs in 2026, as subsidies that help them pay for health insurance under the Affordable Care Act are set to expire on December 31. Experts warn that a failure in Congress to extend the tax credits could be financially devastating for individual policyholders, …

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! When Stephanie got pregnant with her first child at age 32, she channeled her limited energy and finances towards things like preparing space in her home and gathering supplies. The task, and cost, of securing and taking prenatal vitamins fell by the …

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! There is growing evidence that gum disease (periodontal disease) and heart disease may be connected, especially when it comes to plaque building up in arteries and the risk of major cardiovascular events. The American Heart Association (AHA) published a scientific statement this …

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Medical victim Chloe Cole was at the center of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Thursday announcement of proposed regulatory actions to end “sex-rejecting procedures” on minors. Cole, now 21 years old, went through the process of medical transition from …