Healthy Living

The best secret weapons to prevent and overcome jetlag from travel, says doctor

Jetlag disrups your internal clock when crossing time zones, causing sleep disorders and affecting hormones that regulate appetite and body temperature, said a health professional.

Octopus latches onto 6-year-old boy, refusing to release, mother says, showing footage of the child's injuries

Mother Britney Taryn said an octopus at an aquarium suctioned onto her son, refusing to release, leaving many scars on the child's arm.

Trick your brain into staying motivated with one simple psychology hack

A new social media trend uses dopamine anchoring to transform dreaded tasks into rewarding activities by consistently pairing them with enjoyable stimuli.

Common sweetener could hold untapped potential to fight aggressive cancer, study finds

Preliminary study reveals that fermented stevia extract may help fight pancreatic cancer cells, though experts caution that more human research is needed before clinical use.

Popular weight-loss medication could relieve painful arthritis symptoms, doctors report

Medical professionals observe that GLP-1 medications like Ozempic show promise for treating rheumatoid arthritis alongside other inflammatory conditions.

Aging hits a dramatic turning point at one specific number, scientists discover

Scientists analyzing human tissues across five decades found substantial aging changes between ages 45 and 55, particularly in cardiovascular system and blood vessels.

Coffee choice stirs controversy when allergic child nearly takes a sip: 'Who was supervising her?'

A teenager's hazelnut coffee recently created a controversy when a friend's allergic sister attempts to drink it, prompting discussion about allergen safety and responsibility.

Skip the multivitamin: 5 nutrient-rich foods recommended by doctors instead

Medical experts shared with Fox News Digital their top food picks to replace multivitamins, including berries for antioxidants, fatty fish for omega-3s and spinach for vitamins A, B and C.

Your heart may be older than you think — and the number could predict disease risk

A study of 14,100 adults finds the average heart age is 4 to 7 years older than their actual age, prompting development of a risk calculator for cardiovascular health.

Hidden sleep danger could increase risk of 172 diseases, major study reveals

Researchers analyzing UK Biobank data reveal that poor sleep patterns double the disease risk for 42 conditions, with sleep regularity more important than duration alone.