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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A new, stronger flu shot could slash Alzheimer’s risk in half, according to new data. The study, led by researchers at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth), found that adults 65 and older who received a high-dose influenza …

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! An experimental medication was shown to achieve strong pain relief in early studies without the risks associated with typical opioids. The finding comes from the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), which tested nitazenes, …

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Cholera can quickly become life-threatening, but the best defense might be sitting in your pantry. New research from UC Riverside in Southern California reveals that a high-protein diet can effectively “disarm” the bacteria, slash infection levels by 100-fold, and stop the disease …

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Reaching for the salt shaker at the kitchen table may seem like second nature for some – but it could reveal troubling details about your health. Recent Brazilian research, published in the journal Frontiers in Public Health, investigated the impact of adding …

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A new viewpoint study suggests the use of antibacterial soaps and other cleaning products may contribute to the development of antimicrobial resistance (AMR), potentially posing risks to human and environmental health. A group of international researchers evaluated the impact of biocides (chemical …

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A dangerous drug smuggling trend has been reported among U.S. jails and prisons, highlighting a growing health risk. Synthetic cannabinoids have been increasingly detected in fatal overdoses among incarcerated individuals, according to a recent alert from The Center for Forensic Science Research …

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A former marathon runner who was diagnosed with the same condition as Celine Dion worries that crowds could be a “trigger” during the singer’s recently announced comeback. Jon Kelf, 56, was a five-time marathon runner before he was diagnosed with stiff-person syndrome …

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! There’s a known link between sleep and brain health – but recent research has specifically highlighted the impact of rest on neurodegenerative conditions like Alzheimer’s disease. A study published in NPJ Dementia found that tau pathology – the buildup of toxic brain …

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A parent’s drinking habits really do rub off on their children, a new study suggests. Specific parenting interventions can break the cycle of generational substance use, even if the parents don’t stop drinking themselves, according to researchers from the Federal University of …

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is pushing to expand the Dietary Guidelines for Americans into hospitals, integrating federal nutrition standards into patient care. On March 30, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), led by Dr. Mehmet Oz, sent a …