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September 23, 2024

Nasal spray flu vaccine gets FDA approval for home use: ‘A good alternative’

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved FluMist — the nasal spray flu vaccine — for home use by a patient or adult caregiver. Dr. Nicole Saphier and Dr. Marc Siegel weigh in.

September 23, 2024

Testosterone therapy could help boost women's sex drive as they age, but risks exist, experts say

Some middle-aged women are boosting their libido with hormone replacement therapy. Experts discuss why balancing hormones can be helpful for women approaching menopause.

September 23, 2024

Terminally ill Missouri woman, 79, taking trip to Switzerland for assisted suicide

A terminally ill Missouri mother is planning to go to Switzerland to end her own life through assisted suicide before her health worsens and lands her in a hospital.

September 23, 2024

Gun rights, gender transitions, medical pot among issues SCOTUS will tackle this term

The Supreme Court this term will hear a range of high-impact cases dealing with issues like gun rights, regulation of e-cigarettes and gender transition medical procedures for minors.

September 22, 2024

Secret Service uniformed officer accidentally shoots himself while on duty

A U.S. Secret Service uniformed officer was on duty Saturday night when he was handling his service weapon and accidentally shot himself before being taken to the hospital.

September 22, 2024

20 worst places to live if you have asthma, per major health organization

The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America has released its Asthma Capitals report, which ranks the 100 most populated U.S. states based on how challenging they are for people with the disease.

September 22, 2024

Columbia's interim president apologizes to protesters who occupied campus for 'hurt' caused by NYPD

Columbia University interim president Katrina Armstrong apologized to students and anti-Israel protesters who were "hurt" by the NYPD when they cleared the campus last school year.

September 22, 2024

Portland Public Schools bars teachers from 'personal or political' classroom displays amid anti-Israel clash

Portland Public Schools recently quietly adopted new guidelines requiring content displayed in the classroom to reflect the curriculum or school district.

September 22, 2024

We should not be trusting the medical system on chronic diseases: Calley Means

Truemed co-founder Calley Means joins 'Fox & Friends Weekend' to discuss a Senate hearing on chronic disease prevention and treatment and a study showing the drop in public trust in doctors.

September 22, 2024

Dr. Nicole Saphier on 'good alternative' for flu shot

Fox News medical contributor Dr. Nicole Saphier weighs in on the FDA approving an at-home nasal spray flu vaccine and 12 Tufts University lacrosse players being diagnosed with Rhabdomyolysis, a rare muscle condition.