Health

Israeli researchers have developed a new vaccine that is "100% effective" against bacteria that is deadly to humans.The announcement came from Tel Aviv University, which teamed up with the Israel Institute for Biological Research to create the mRNA-based vaccine, the first to protect against bacteria."In the study, we show that our mRNA vaccine provides 100% protection against pneumonic plague (a severe lung infection), which is considered the most dangerous form […]

A hidden genetic mutation could predict a man’s likelihood of developing dementia.That’s according to an Australian study led by Monash and Curtin Universities, which analyzed the medical data of thousands of Australians and Americans.Men who had a certain variant in the haemochromatosis (HFE) gene — which regulates iron levels in the body — were found to be at a higher risk of dementia, the researchers found.YOUR LATE-NIGHT TV BINGE COULD SABOTAGE […]

Chronic lateness can be frustrating for those left waiting, and is often attributed to laziness and carelessness. But experts say a health issue called time blindness could be to blame for perpetual tardiness.Often misunderstood as an inability to perceive time, the condition disrupts a person’s ability to estimate how long it will take to complete tasks, affecting everything from daily routines to long-term productivity.MINI-STROKES MAY CAUSE SURPRISING LONG-TERM HEALTH ISSUE, EXPERTS […]

Staying awake to watch "just one more episode" is a classic excuse for delaying bedtime.And with popular shows like Peacock's "Love Island" airing almost every night as the drama unfolds live, there’s more pressure to finish the latest episode and to engage in conversation with others the next day.In addition to making us sleepier in the morning, staying awake to watch TV is not good for the brain, according to […]

Some influencers on social media are participating in the viral "Sharpie lip liner" trend — which is exactly what it sounds like.Users apply a standard Sharpie (typically in shades of red and coral) to the edges of their mouths before going over it again with lip gloss or lipstick, according to numerous videos.On these posts, commenters are asking what shade of Sharpie the beauty gurus are using, with many praising […]

Topics like "old people smell" and "Ozempic smell" have recently circulated on social media, sparking a renewed focus on how people's bodies react to and produce scents. Many foods (and not just garlic) can impact the way someone smells — but there are ways to mitigate the effects through dietary choices, according to experts."Some foods impact body odor more than others," New Jersey-based dietitian Erin Palinski-Wade told Fox News Digital.'OLD PEOPLE […]

An Arizona resident died of pneumonic plague, becoming the first person to succumb to the disease in the area in nearly 20 years, according to officials. The victim, who was not identified, lived in Coconino County, which includes Flagstaff, local officials said. The last recorded death in Coconino County was in 2007. Only about seven people are diagnosed in the U.S. each year, and most cases are concentrated in the western states. US […]

Extreme summer heat can weigh heavily on the body and mind.Skyrocketing temperatures can have a severe impact on heart health in particular — especially for people with pre-existing conditions. Adedapo Iluyomade, M.D., a cardiologist with Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute, part of Baptist Health South Florida, noted that hot weather causes the heart to work harder.4 TIPS TO GET A BETTER NIGHT’S SLEEP DURING SWELTERING SUMMER TEMPERATURES"When our bodies heat up, […]

As the probe into Joe Biden’s mental acuity continues, the former president’s personal physician, Kevin O’Connor, DO, made an appearance this week in Washington, D.C., in front of the House Oversight Committee.O'Connor sat down for a closed-door interview on Wednesday with committee staff and panel chair James Comer, R-Ky. — but O'Connor invoked the Fifth Amendment to all questions, save for his name, as Fox News Digital previously reported.In the […]