Healthy Living

CDC's comments on today's pneumonia outbreaks vs. the early COVID cases, as compared by experts

Pediatric pneumonia outbreaks have some doctors and families concerned, but statements from public health agencies suggest there’s no cause for alarm — similar to their initial reaction to COVID.

Do weighted blankets really deliver a sleep fix? Here's what you need to know

Here's what you should know about weighted blankets and whether or not they may help with certain sleep issues, according to health professionals, who share insights.

Follow these steps if you've found black mold in your home to keep yourself and your family safe

Black mold can grow in warm, moist environments throughout your home. You may be able to treat a small area on your own, but bigger mold problems will require professional help.

Fasting could reduce signs of Alzheimer's disease, studies suggest: 'Profound effects'

Participating in intermittent (time-restricted) fasting could lead to a reduced risk of cognitive deterioration, recent studies suggest. The researchers shared findings with Fox News Digital.

South Carolina dog rescued from tight spot — a dryer vent

Spike the dog got himself into a predicament by getting stuck in a dryer vent at a South Carolina home, where police and firefighter personnel were called to rescue him.

Trans cyclists in Illinois take 1st and 2nd place in women’s cycling championships

Two biological men came first and second in a female cycle race in Illinois over the weekend, months after the pair won a similar female event in the state.

Alzheimer’s blood test could hit the market in early 2024, researchers say

A simple blood test could detect Alzheimer’s disease with 100% accuracy, according to research from Resonant, a Utah biotech company that develops diagnostic tests for neurodegenerative diseases.

California woman with painful fat deposit disorder gets ‘life-changing’ surgery, has ‘newfound freedom’

Lipedema, a common but often overlooked disease, causes abnormal fat to accumulate in the lower body. A California woman shared her personal experience with overcoming the painful condition.

Female gun ownership explodes as women vow to be 'their own first responders'

Robin Evans, founder of self-defense and gun safety company Chicks With Triggers, says she's seen an increase in women turning to firearms for self-defense.

Ex-school worker who used energy drinks to lure teen victim in hot water again: police

A former Connecticut public school employee, Alyson Cranick, was charged with allegedly sexually assaulting an underage boy before being arrested again for messaging another minor.