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August 19

Cutting out alcohol and medicating sooner could prevent 'silent killer,' experts say

Health experts urge earlier blood pressure treatment to prevent heart disease, as well as cutting out alcohol, as new guidelines focus on comprehensive risk factors.

August 19

Do you trust a system that's failing at education to handle your child's mental health?

Mandatory tablet-based mental health assessments for students in grades 3-12 will begin in 2027-2028 school year under Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker.

August 19

Tourists warned of rabies risk after bats infest cabins at national park

Health officials are sounding the alarm after hundreds of people were potentially exposed to rabies while staying in cabins at Grand Teton National Park.

August 19

‘I’m a psychiatrist – here’s how to reduce anxiety in just 15 seconds'

Psychiatrist Dr. Daniel Amen recommends diaphragmatic breathing as the easiest way to manage anxiety and reduce cortisol levels caused by chronic stress.

August 18

Brain expert shares simple breathing technique to calm the mind and body in seconds

Dr. Daniel Amen — psychiatrist, brain imaging specialist and founder of Amen Clinics in California — says this quick, 15-second method can help calm the body and mind.

August 18

Valley fever cases spike to record levels in West Coast state, health officials warn

Valley fever fungal infection surges across California, affecting thousands with symptoms similar to COVID-19 and potential serious health complications.

August 18

Doctors divided over new diet trend that has babies licking butter and gumming ribeye steak

The "carnivore baby" feeding trend has opinions divided as doctors debate whether meat-only diets pack nutrients or cause inflammation and future health problems.

August 18

Chris Pratt wishes RFK Jr., Trump admin success, advises against being 'mired in hatred' for the president

Chris Pratt told Bill Maher on Monday that he hopes RFK Jr. and the Trump administration are successful and warned against being "mired in hatred" for the president.

August 18

FDA moves to restrict dangerous kratom derivative

Senior medical analyst Dr. Marc Siegel joins 'Fox & Friends' to warn about kratom derivatives and older thyroid medications facing new Food and Drug Administration restrictions.

August 18

College sorority 'cold rooms' get the hot spotlight in viral social media trend

As sorority cold rooms and sleeping porches at universities go viral on social media, students and others are sharing their takes and personal experiences with communal dormitory spaces.