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Your waistline could reveal a hidden heart risk your BMI misses, major study finds

August 16, 2026

Your waistline could reveal a hidden heart risk your BMI misses, major study finds

Visceral fat around abdominal organs drives inflammation, insulin resistance, and artery damage in ways BMI alone cannot detect, a dietitian says.

Veteran pediatrician hails Medicaid shift ending youth sex-change treatments: 'This is not denial of care'

August 15, 2026

Veteran pediatrician hails Medicaid shift ending youth sex-change treatments: 'This is not denial of care'

Pediatric endocrinologist Dr. Quentin Van Meter said the policy shift comes amid what he described as a collapsing medical framework behind the youth transgender movement.

Alzheimer's risk may be 35% lower with common menopause treatment, study finds

August 14, 2026

Alzheimer's risk may be 35% lower with common menopause treatment, study finds

A Stanford study found estrogen-only menopausal hormone therapy linked to 35% lower Alzheimer's pathology and 39% lower dementia odds in women.

Beer, wine or liquor? Massive study reveals which was linked to lower death risk

August 13, 2026

Beer, wine or liquor? Massive study reveals which was linked to lower death risk

Heavy alcohol use raised death risk by 24%, but wine at low levels was linked to lower mortality than beer or spirits in a UK Biobank study.

Comedian declares Hugh Laurie 'can't be canceled' as actor comes to Sophie Cunningham's defense

August 13, 2026

Comedian declares Hugh Laurie 'can't be canceled' as actor comes to Sophie Cunningham's defense

Hugh Laurie declared that men shouldn't compete in female sports and backed WNBA star Sophie Cunningham while comedian Tim Young said someone like Laurie "can't be canceled."

Birth order linked to 150 health conditions in study of 10 million American siblings

August 12, 2026

Birth order linked to 150 health conditions in study of 10 million American siblings

First-born children showed higher rates of autism, ADHD and food allergies, while second-born siblings faced more substance use disorders and migraines.

Cancer warning signs may appear in DNA years before blood tests detect trouble

August 12, 2026

Cancer warning signs may appear in DNA years before blood tests detect trouble

DNA changes in certain blood cancers may signal progression to acute myeloid leukemia or myelofibrosis years before routine blood tests detect them.

Expert breaks down new health studies on avocado oil and dairy

August 12, 2026

Expert breaks down new health studies on avocado oil and dairy

Board-certified family physician Dr. Gabrielle Lyon joins 'Fox & Friends' to discuss new studies on avocado oil purity and low-fat dairy advice.

‘Very unfortunate’ Fauci was not transparent with the American public: Former CDC director

August 10, 2026

‘Very unfortunate’ Fauci was not transparent with the American public: Former CDC director

Former CDC Director Robert Redfield discusses Dr. Anthony Fauci’s released text messages revealing he raised concerns about COVID mRNA vaccines for pregnant women on ‘Jesse Watters Primetime.’

3 things to avoid in middle age could mean 13 more years without dementia, study finds

August 10, 2026

3 things to avoid in middle age could mean 13 more years without dementia, study finds

NYU Langone Health research reveals how avoiding high blood pressure, diabetes, and smoking in midlife could add nearly 13 dementia-free years.