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What to know about Cushing’s syndrome, which led to Amy Schumer's dramatic weight loss

December 13, 2025

What to know about Cushing’s syndrome, which led to Amy Schumer's dramatic weight loss

Amy Schumer reveals her dramatic 50-pound weight loss was due to life-threatening Cushing's syndrome. Here's what to know about the hormonal condition and its symptoms.

Dogs for diabetes patients detect deadly blood sugar crashes before medical devices, families claim

November 29, 2025

Dogs for diabetes patients detect deadly blood sugar crashes before medical devices, families claim

Diabetic alert dogs detect blood sugar changes up to 30 minutes before glucose monitors, offering real-time protection for people that technology can't match. One child's dog is a lifesaver.

Hepatitis B in the spotlight: What to know about the viral infection

September 18, 2025

Hepatitis B in the spotlight: What to know about the viral infection

Medical experts say vaccination is the best prevention method for hepatitis B, a liver infection that can be acute or chronic. The disease has no cure and can cause a variety of complications.

FDA moves to restrict dangerous kratom derivative

August 18, 2025

FDA moves to restrict dangerous kratom derivative

Senior medical analyst Dr. Marc Siegel joins 'Fox & Friends' to warn about kratom derivatives and older thyroid medications facing new Food and Drug Administration restrictions.

Tropical fruit could be the answer to better heart health, researchers suggest

June 11, 2025

Tropical fruit could be the answer to better heart health, researchers suggest

Post-menopausal women may benefit from mangoes as new research indicates significant improvements in blood pressure and cholesterol after two weeks of consumption.

Common menopause medication might prevent breast cancer while treating hot flashes

June 6, 2025

Common menopause medication might prevent breast cancer while treating hot flashes

Research suggests women with high breast cancer risk and menopausal symptoms could benefit from Duavee, which reduced breast tissue cell growth in a Northwestern University study.

Higher dementia risk seen in women with common health issue

March 13, 2025

Higher dementia risk seen in women with common health issue

A new study suggests that greater menopause symptoms could put women at a higher risk of dementia and other cognitive decline later in life, a new study suggests.

4 key women's health issues that have been neglected, expert says

February 19, 2025

4 key women's health issues that have been neglected, expert says

Functional medicine provider Dr. Austin Lake of Tulsa, Oklahoma, breaks down several women's health issues that he hopes the burgeoning MAHA movement will address.

DR. NICOLE SAPHIER: 5 ways for women to survive the holiday hustle: A perimenopause playbook

December 22, 2024

DR. NICOLE SAPHIER: 5 ways for women to survive the holiday hustle: A perimenopause playbook

The hormonal fluctuations that occur during these years can intensify stress, disrupt sleep, and trigger mood swings—all while the holiday demands pile on.

Testosterone therapy could help boost women's sex drive as they age, but risks exist, experts say

September 23, 2024

Testosterone therapy could help boost women's sex drive as they age, but risks exist, experts say

Some middle-aged women are boosting their libido with hormone replacement therapy. Experts discuss why balancing hormones can be helpful for women approaching menopause.