Health - Page 19

March 11

Expert sounds alarm after study finds popular travel item carries far more bacteria than expected

Study finds passports carry far more bacteria than shoes or phones do during travel. The lab experiment revealed surprising hygiene risks in common travel items.

March 10

After her father's addiction led to a $91K gambling spiral, GOP Rep Erin Houchin pushes addiction reform

After her father racked up $91,000 in gambling debt, a GOP lawmaker is pushing federal action to combat addiction as sports betting expands nationwide.

March 10

Lurking dementia risk exposed by breakthrough test 25 years before symptoms

Researchers say elevated p-tau217 levels in older women were strongly linked to future dementia, raising hopes for earlier detection and prevention strategies.

March 10

Trump admin pulls $120K in grants for research on LGBTQ cartoonists, ‘multiethnic’ studies, report says

The Trump administration reportedly pulled $120,000 in NEH grants for LGBTQ comics research and multiethnic studies, sparking controversy over academic freedom.

March 10

Key fitness measure is strong predictor of longevity after certain age, study finds

Muscle strength study suggests women over 60 with greater strength had lower death risk over eight years. University at Buffalo researchers followed 5,000 women ages 63-99.

March 9

Cannabis compounds could reverse disease affecting one-third of adults

Compounds found in cannabis could provide a new roadmap for treating the world’s most common chronic liver disorder, according to a study released by the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.

March 9

Texas Gov Abbott issues warning of Chinese spying in medical tech

Texas Gov. Abbott warns of Chinese spying through medical devices, directing health agencies to address cybersecurity risks after federal alerts.

March 9

RFK Jr calls out popular chains over high-sugar coffee drinks: What's really in your cup?

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is challenging Starbucks and Dunkin' over the sugar content in popular frozen coffee drinks, with medical experts sharing health warnings.

March 9

Trump's Rx plan promises savings, but economists see a hidden trade-off

The Trump administration launched a drug pricing initiative offering immediate savings, but experts debated whether lower costs meant fewer treatments tomorrow.

March 9

Childhood obesity surges across US, experts point to ultra-processed food

Fox News senior medical analyst Dr. Marc Siegel joined 'Fox & Friends' to discuss what's behind the surging rates of childhood obesity and how the MAHA movement is trying to reverse course on the trend.