January 6, 2025 Louisiana reports first bird flu-related human death in US A patient in Louisiana who had been hospitalized with the first human case of highly pathogenic avian influenza, or bird flu, has died, health officials said Monday.
January 4, 2025 At-home 'medicine ball' tea, soothing and warm, could help kick a cold Fox News Digital talked to a nutritionist and dietitian for her recipe for a "medicine ball" tea that she says helps with colds, sore throats and stuffy noses.
January 3, 2025 Popular Italian city officially bans cigarette smoking outdoors The smoking of tobacco products outdoors in Milan, Italy, is now banned as the city moves to improve public health and environment ahead of the 2026 Winter Olympics.
January 3, 2025 Friends, family may protect against heart attack, stroke and type 2 diabetes, study suggests A new study from Cambridge University scientists and others suggests that socializing with friends and family may help protect people against heart attack and others conditions and illnesses.
January 1, 2025 19 drug approvals in 2024 that had 'big clinical impact,' according to GoodRx GoodRx released a list of 19 of the most influential drugs and vaccines approved by the FDA in 2024 to treat a variety of conditions. These medications are “slated to make a big clinical impact."
December 30, 2024 Choking emergency? How to do the Heimlich maneuver — and when to avoid it A Mass General Brigham emergency care doctor shares step-by-step guidance on how to administer the Heimlich maneuver to adults, children and yourself in a choking event.
December 30, 2024 Bird flu patient had virus mutations, sparking concern about human spread The patient in Louisiana who was hospitalized with severe bird flu illness was found to have a mutated version of the virus. Doctors react and share their concerns.
December 28, 2024 7 of Google’s most-searched health questions in 2024, with expert responses An analysis of 2024 Google search data revealed the top health questions asked by Americans. A registered nurse provides answers to the seven most common inquiries.
December 23, 2024 Boy, 8, saves choking friend with Heimlich maneuver: See the video An 8-year-old boy is being hailed as a hero after saving the life of his choking friend in the elementary school cafeteria. See the video of Thomas Conley's brave act of heroism.
December 22, 2024 Traveling for Christmas? Stay healthy with these 7 tips Dr. Marc Siegel, clinical professor of medicine at NYU Langone Health and Fox News senior medical analyst, shares his top tips for preventing illness during holiday travel.