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February 4, 2025

Heavy cannabis use could pose this threat to the brain

A large study from the University of Colorado found heavy cannabis use is linked to reduced brain activity. Lead researcher Joshua Gowin and neurosurgeon Paul Saphier discuss the impact on health.

February 4, 2025

Abortion pill mifepristone sparks new pro-life debate as some doctors stress safety concerns

Pro-choice advocates say the science is settled on the abortion pill mifepristone, but critics argue that better safeguards need to be in place after the FDA relaxed them in recent years.

February 4, 2025

Trump Health Secretary nominee RFK Jr clears Senate Finance Committee confirmation vote

February 4, 2025

Uganda starts clinical trial of vaccine for Sudan strain of Ebola amid new outbreak

Uganda has begun a clinical trial of a vaccine against the Sudan strain of Ebola following an outbreak that has killed one nurse in the east African country.

February 4, 2025

Common cancer type could be detected with new blood test

A new blood test was found to detect colon cancer with more than 80% accuracy — and to rule it out for 90% of healthy people. Doctors speak about how this could improve screening rates and outcomes.

February 4, 2025

Former New York firefighters dead from 9/11-related illnesses, group says

Two former firefighters who heroically responded to the 9/11 terror attacks in New York City have died due to illnesses related to that fateful day, according to the Uniformed Firefighters Association.

February 4, 2025

Wine sales slipping in US as more Americans leave alcohol behind

Americans drank less wine in 2024 than they did in 2023 in a trend that is of concern to the wine wholesale industry. A doctor shared his thoughts on the issue with Fox News Digital.

February 4, 2025

Women are losing the sports gender battle. Let’s help them win the war

The election makes this the time to keep sports safe for women and pass the 'Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act.' It would preserve Title IX safeguards for female athletes.

February 4, 2025

Mom and MAHA supporter wants healthier world for kids

Jessica Reed Kraus started as a pop culture blogger before following the Robert F. Kennedy Jr. presidential race as a journalist; she's now an advocate for the "Make America Healthy Again" movement.

February 4, 2025

RFK Jr. to face key committee vote that could determine confirmation fate

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will face a pivotal test on Tuesday morning as the Senate Finance Committee votes on his nomination to lead the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).