Healthy Living

Incurable, 'highly contagious' STD affects nearly 900 million people under age 50

HSV, or genital herpes, has affected millions of people around the world. Researchers and experts weigh in on the risks and developing treatments of the high-burden sexually transmitted infection.

‘I can’t sleep because of racing thoughts at night — how can I stop them?’: Ask a doctor

Racing thoughts can make it difficult to fall or stay asleep. Ramaswamy Viswanathan, M.D., president of the American Psychiatric Association in Brooklyn, shares tips for quieting the mind at night.

Firefighter dresses as Santa Claus to bring joy to sick kids: ‘Something to believe in’

A firefighter’s holiday side hustle has brought joy to countless kids over the years — but David Saunders, 50, says moonlighting as Santa Claus has been magical for him, too.

Teen sues food giants over ultra-processed foods after being diagnosed with fatty liver disease

Fox News senior medical analyst Dr. Marc Siegel weighs in on the harmful impact of ultra-processed foods as a U.S. teen launches a suit to take on the food giants. 

Flu vaccination rates ‘concerningly’ low among US kids, health officials warn

Only around one-third of children have been vaccinated against the flu, according to the latest data from the CDC. Infectious disease experts express their concerns about the decline.

Biden says the GOP doesn't understand the importance of advancing women's well-being: 'I mean it'

Joe Biden slammed Republicans for not understanding how advancing women's health not only improves the lives of women but the prosperity of the entire nation, at the White House Wednesday.

House Pentagon funding bill would ban transgender treatments for minor children of military personnel

The GOP-led House passed a defense bill banning taxpayer-funded transgender procedures for military minors, sparking debate as it moves to the Democrat-majority Senate.

Why do women get 'the ick' from men? Experts explain the psychology behind the feeling

Many women may get "the ick" from men's actions or appearance. Scientists say the phenomenon is related to a primal instinct to protect women's health that naturally occurs in other primate species.

Heart failure is reversed with new gene therapy in animal study: ‘Unprecedented recovery’

Heart failure has historically been irreversible, but a new study suggests that could change. At the University of Utah, scientists used a new gene therapy that reversed heart failure in animals.

Drinking certain types of coffee can bring some health benefits, but the add-ins matter

Recent research reveals that caffeine has health benefits for most moderate coffee drinkers. Here are the pros and cons of drinking certain coffees, with expert insights and advice.