Health

A new COVID-19 variant called NB.1.8.1 could account for up to one-third of cases, according to health officials. One hallmark of this latest strain is a symptom some people are calling "razor blade throat."The variant — informally referred to as "Nimbus" — made up an estimated 37% of cases in the U.S. during a two-week period ending June 7, as stated by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).US SEES […]

Fitness experts say people should be able to hold a plank for anywhere from 20 seconds up to two minutes, depending on their age.An 80-year-old Florida man has blown that goal out of the water, recently holding a plank for a whopping 50 minutes — 100 times longer than the average recommendation for his age.Bob Schwartz held the plank — which is believed to be a record for his age […]

Various B12 gummy vitamin products have been recalled due to an undeclared peanut allergen.The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) published an announcement on Friday from Vita Warehouse Corp., the maker of the product that is distributed under the brand names Welby, Berkley Jensen and VitaGlobe.The New York-based company confirmed to Fox News Digital that it issued a voluntary recall of one lot of Welby-brand Vitamin B12 Energy Support gummy […]

Researchers at Stanford University say they have developed a more effective way to treat strokes.The new technology, called the milli-spinner thrombectomy, has been shown to have more successful outcomes for patients who have experienced strokes, as well as heart attacks, pulmonary embolisms and other clot-related diseases, according to a press release from the university. Blood clots are clumped together by thread-like proteins called fibrin. The milli-spinner — which is a long, […]

New research has found that being overworked can physically alter the brain.Researchers in South Korea set out to understand how working long hours impact the cognitive and emotional health of employees.The study, published in the journal Occupational & Environmental Medicine, assessed the brain volume of 110 healthcare workers who were classified by the categories of overworked – working greater than or equal to 52 hours per week – and non-overworked.LOW-CALORIE […]

A popular diet trend may have its origins in the Bible.Intermittent fasting, a pattern of eating based on time limits, is intended to assist with weight loss and other health benefits, according to Mayo Clinic.There are several types of intermittent fasting, but they all follow the same concept of alternating between fasting and eating — a practice that is often mentioned in biblical scripture.THIS WEIGHT LOSS PLAN PERFORMS BETTER THAN […]

Bedbug infestations at two locations in Las Vegas have sparked legal action after four travelers reported severe "injuries."Three lawsuits were filed in April against two resorts on the Las Vegas strip for incidents that occurred in the summer of 2024.Treasure Island guest Teresa Bruce noticed bites on her body during her June 21 stay, according to the official complaint. She decided to switch rooms but wound up with more bites.FLIGHT […]

Side effects from GLP-1s can vary — but one lesser-known reported outcome of the popular weight-loss medications is hair loss or thinning.Some hairstylists have confirmed an uptick in clients who complain about losing hair while on weight-loss journeys.This includes Ashley DiMatteo, owner of Ashley Lauren Beauty Lounge in Westchester, New York, and Briana Delvecchio, a color specialist and hairdresser at DiMatteo’s salon. The two spoke with Fox News Digital in […]

Embarking on a low-calorie diet could potentially lead to negative mental health, researchers in Toronto, Canada, have revealed.A new study, published in BMJ Nutrition, Prevention and Health, investigated how the adoption of restrictive diets could instigate depressive symptoms.Using the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, researchers analyzed nearly 29,000 adults who reported their dietary habits and also completed a mental health questionnaire.RATES OF DEMENTIA ARE LOWER IN PEOPLE WHO EAT […]