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A social media trend dubbed "cyclospora skinny" is prompting warnings from medical professionals as Arizona health officials investigate 36 locally acquired cases of the intestinal illness.Videos and jokes referencing the outbreak have spread across social platforms, with some users suggesting the parasite could be used as a rapid weight-loss method.Medical experts emphasize that infection from Cyclospora cayetanensis, a foodborne intestinal parasite, is a painful illness.MORE THAN 12,000 POUNDS OF BACON […]

While shark encounters are exceedingly rare, an unexpected bite can pose an immediate, life-threatening emergency.In the critical first five minutes following an attack, swift action is the single biggest factor in survival.Dr. Kenneth J. Perry, an emergency medicine physician based in South Carolina, broke down the vital steps bystanders and victims should take to manage the situation before professional medical care arrives.SHARK WEEK SHOCKER AS GREAT WHITE BREACHES JUST YARDS […]

Singer Carly Simon has revealed that her Parkinson's disease was initially mistaken for arthritis, highlighting how the two conditions can share similar symptoms, particularly in the early stages."My health issues began with arthritis in both knees and one hip. I had all three joints replaced, and at first, I thought the difficulty I was having walking was simply part of the long recovery process," Simon said in a statement shared […]

A University of South Florida (USF) graduate student is developing a high-tech new way to stay safe in style.Addison Bounds, a 22-year-old former USF beach volleyball player, co-founded Elora Armor, a brand that creates jewelry with a sensor designed to warn its wearer when dangerous substances have been slipped into their drinks.The company plans to offer bracelets, pendants, keychains and potentially phone cases that can alert if a drink has […]

More than 12,000 pounds of imported smoked bacon have been recalled, according to an alert from the USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS).The not-ready-to-eat bacon, which is sold in three states, is produced by Maple Leaf Foods, Inc., located in Lisle, Illinois. It was distributed to grocery distributors and retailers in Idaho, Oregon and Washington.Fox News Digital reached out to Maple Leaf Foods requesting comment.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP […]

An FDA advisory committee has voted by a majority to recommend broader access to certain peptides.Peptides are short chains of amino acids that help regulate functions such as metabolism, growth and tissue repair, according to Cleveland Clinic.Some peptides are used in FDA-approved medications, including insulin and GLP-1 weight-loss drugs, while others are experimental compounds marketed for wellness or performance that remain under federal review.FDA TO REVIEW 7 POPULAR PEPTIDES TOUTED […]

A clip from Ed Sheeran's appearance on "The Louis Theroux Podcast" has recently resurfaced on social media, sparking renewed debate over differences between British and American attitudes toward alcohol."Americans call something ‘alcoholism’ that Brits simply call ‘culture.’ Maybe one or two pints at the end of a workday," the singer said during the 2025 podcast."On a Friday you’ll have 6 pints and a bottle of wine. It’s not alcoholism to […]

Adults who faced persistent financial hardship showed poorer cognitive performance and signs of accelerated brain aging later in life, according to a new study.Researchers at University College London looked at 2,759 U.K. participants from the MRC National Survey of Health and Development born in 1946, as stated in a press release.Adults who reported experiencing persistent financial hardship or low income performed worse on cognitive tests that assessed verbal memory and […]

A father who suffered a heart attack just days before his daughter's wedding refused to let open-heart surgery keep him from walking her down the aisle.Days before the planned ceremony, Rick Nelson began having chest pains while at a friend’s home. His wife, Gail, rushed him to Cleveland Clinic’s Marymount Emergency Department, according to a hospital statement sent to Fox News Digital.When it was confirmed that Nelson was having a […]