Health

Reducing your risk of cancer death may be as simple as taking brief breaks for physical activity throughout the day, according to a new observational study.The study, led by researchers from the University of Glasgow studying the association between cancer and prolonged sedentary behavior, found that participants who regularly interrupted prolonged sitting with physical activity had a lower risk of cancer death."This study adds to growing evidence that prolonged sedentary […]

Being healthy doesn’t require a hefty price tag. Some of the most beneficial habits are actually free, according to CMS Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz.In an exclusive interview with Fox News Digital during the Great American State Fair in the nation's capital, Oz shared three "super simple" health tips that Americans can apply now without spending a dime."The best health advice I can give is super simple," he said. "There's nothing […]

The simple act of noting how fast your heart is beating while you're at rest may be the key to measuring your overall health.Resting heart rate is defined by Mayo Clinic as the number of times your heart beats each minute while you’re awake, calm and not moving. A normal resting heart rate ranges from 60 to 100 beats per minute for adults. A slower resting heart rate means the heart […]

The health benefits of morning coffee may go beyond a wake-up call, according to a massive new study linking the beverage to a significantly lower risk of severe liver disease, liver cancer and liver-related death.Published in the journal Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology, the research used data from 354,957 participants enrolled in the UK Biobank.Researchers tracked individuals who had no history of cirrhosis or liver cancer at the start of the […]

Cases of cyclosporiasis infections are rising across America, with more than 1,000 people diagnosed in Michigan and more than 500 in Ohio.This is the largest outbreak of its kind in Michigan's history and one of the country’s largest in years, according to the Associated Press.The parasitic infection can cause weeks of watery diarrhea. The source of the infections has not been identified and no deaths have been reported.MYSTERY PARASITE LEAVES […]

A simple lifestyle adjustment could potentially slow down the body's biological aging process, according to new research.The study, published in the journal Aging, investigated how a diet change and easy exercise regimen affected men between the ages of 50 and 74 over a three-month period.Researchers designed a clinical trial involving 48 overweight men in Japan. Over a 12-week period, half of the participants followed a strictly structured wellness routine, while […]

GLP-1 weight-loss drugs have become a prevalent part of American healthcare, and the current administration is getting behind the movement.In an exclusive interview with Fox News Digital at the Great American State Fair in the nation's capital on July 6, CMS Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz voiced his support for the use of GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1) medications, such as Ozempic, for appropriate uses."I'm a fan of GLP-1 drugs when used correctly," […]

Journalist Katie Couric is sharing a scary medical episode that she experienced on June 27.In a post on Substack titled "The Day I’ll Never Remember," she detailed a sudden episode that left her unable to recall the current month, year and president."I thought it was 2024. And I believed Joe Biden was president," she wrote.ONE WALKING HABIT COULD SIGNAL A HEALTHIER BRAIN AFTER 80, SCIENTISTS SAYThe event occurred while Couric […]

Older adults identified as "super movers" are about half as likely to develop cognitive impairment than their peers.That’s according to a recent study led by Stony Brook Medicine in New York, which evaluated the cognitive function of 4,000 adults 80 and over who participated in multiple aging and longevity studies over several years.Among this group, 6% to 10% were classified as super movers, which means they walk at a much […]