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September 11, 2024

COVID pandemic restrictions had 'alarming' impact on teenagers’ brains, new study finds

The pandemic’s negative effects on kids and teens included changes to young brains, a new study has found. A researcher and a neurosurgeon comment on the impact.

September 10, 2024

‘Smart mask’ could detect asthma, COPD and other medical conditions, researchers say

Researchers at Caltech have developed a "smart mask" to screen for conditions like respiratory infections, COPD, asthma and post-COVID infections. Doctors share their opinions.

September 9, 2024

Blood pressure is 'higher than normal' for 1 in 7 kids, says American Heart Association

New preliminary research from the American Heart Association found that about 14% of children and teens in the U.S. have high blood pressure or are at risk. Experts weigh in on causes and prevention.

September 9, 2024

'Six-pack surgery' gaining popularity among men, say plastic surgeons

More men are seeking “six-pack abs" with the help of a surgical procedure called high-definition liposuction, according to plastic surgeons. Experts share how it works and potential risks.

September 8, 2024

Parkinson’s disease risk is linked to gut health, researchers say

Those who have had damage to the upper lining of their gastrointestinal tract are 76% more likely to develop Parkinson’s disease, according to research led by Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center.

September 8, 2024

Alzheimer’s risk may increase with light pollution, new study finds

Exposure to outdoor light at night could put people at a higher risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease, according to a new study published in Frontiers in Neuroscience.

September 7, 2024

Ingredient found in Doritos turns mouse's skin transparent, may have medical applications

A discovery that a common food dye temporarily caused a mouse's skin to appear transparent could have wide-ranging effects on the medical industry, the researcher told Fox News Digital.

September 7, 2024

Your sweat could hold secrets about your health, researchers say — here’s how

Engineers at the University of California San Diego have developed an electronic finger wrap that monitors important chemical levels using only human sweat. Here's how it works.

September 6, 2024

Breast cancer drug could help prolong survival for children with brain tumors, study finds

A drug called ribociclib, currently used to treat breast cancer, could prove to be an effective weapon against pediatric high-grade glioma, an aggressive childhood brain cancer, a new study says.

September 5, 2024

Valley fever outbreak reported after California music festival as health officials cite 'hotspot'

Several people have contracted Valley fever following an outdoor music festival near Bakersfield, California, according to a statement from the California Department of Public Health.