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The sudden death of Kyle Busch has drawn attention to a rare but devastating medical progression: when pneumonia escalates into fatal sepsis.An ER doctor spoke with Fox News Digital about how sepsis can trigger a rapid health decline."Sepsis is actually not a specific disease or diagnosis, but rather the syndrome that occurs when the body has certain abnormal findings and a presumed infection," said Dr. Kenneth J. Perry, a South […]

The Trump administration is taking another look at ending biannual clock changes, with an eye toward making daylight saving time (DST), or the "summer clock," permanent.On May 21, the House Energy and Commerce Committee advanced legislation that would make daylight saving time permanent in a 48-1 vote, part of a largely bipartisan push to end twice-yearly clock changes.Although gaining extra winter evening daylight might seem like a win, health experts […]

The benefits of grapes could go beyond providing a healthy snack.According to a study published in the journal ACS Nutrition Science, regular grape consumption can change how the genes behave, giving the skin an added defense system against sun damage.The research, led by scientists at Western New England University, suggests that grapes could trigger changes in DNA.EATING A COMMON VITAMIN-C PACKED FRUIT MIGHT TOTALLY TRANSFORM SKIN, STUDY FINDSResearchers tracked a […]

Popular glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) weight-loss drugs may help slow the spread of some cancers, according to new research to be presented at a major medical conference.Research led by Cleveland Clinic found that the medications may reduce the spread of several obesity-related cancers, including lung, breast, colorectal and liver cancers.The findings will be presented at the 2026 ASCO Annual Meeting next week in Chicago.WEIGHT-LOSS DRUGS NOW LINKED TO CANCER PROTECTION IN […]

For years, researchers have believed prolonged sitting could raise dementia risk — but new findings suggest the type of sitting may matter more than previously thought.The research, which was published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine in March, found that replacing mentally passive sedentary behavior with mentally active sedentary behavior was associated with a significant reduction in dementia risk.Mentally active sedentary behaviors could include reading, office work and other […]

An investigational dementia drug may also ease alcohol withdrawal by calming the brain inflammation linked to addiction and relapse.That’s according to researchers at the University of Kentucky, who studied an experimental medication called MW150 that targets a brain inflammation pathway known as p38α MAPK.The drug, which has not yet been approved, is designed to treat mild to moderate Alzheimer’s disease.ALCOHOL DEATHS HAVE MORE THAN DOUBLED IN RECENT YEARS, ESPECIALLY AMONG […]

Drinking filtered water may extend a person's life by several months, according to a new study.The research, published in the American Journal of Health Economics, reveals that being exposed to water filtration systems early in life can significantly increase longevity. By analyzing public health infrastructure shifts from the early 20th century, researchers found that city water filtration alone increased the lifespan of older American men by an average of 3.2 […]

Walking is a great way to get the body moving and clear the mind — but if you're doing it wrong, it may do more harm than good.That's according to Dr. Milica McDowell, author of the new book "Walk," a guide to getting the most out of walking.The Montana-based doctor of physical therapy, who specializes in lower extremity and orthopedics, shared in an interview with Fox News Digital how powerful […]

NASCAR star Kyle Busch’s cause of death was revealed Saturday as severe pneumonia that progressed into sepsis, according to a statement released by his family. The two-time Cup Series champion, 41, died Thursday after a brief hospitalization with a "severe illness.""The medical evaluation provided to the Busch Family concluded that severe pneumonia progressed into sepsis, resulting in rapid and overwhelming associated complications," the statement, shared in a news release and reported […]