Health

A North Carolina politician is spreading awareness after his wife was bitten by a copperhead snake in a frightening incident this week.Robert Burns, mayor of Monroe, a suburb southeast of Charlotte, shared the harrowing incident in an X post on April 30."So ... word has gotten out that my sweet wife was bitten by a large copperhead last night," he began. "When it happened, we rushed her to the ER."DAMON […]

The peptide boom is under scrutiny as the FDA weighs easing restrictions on several drugs in the category.Peptides, which are short chains of amino acids that serve as the building blocks of proteins, have gained popularity among wellness influencers and fitness gurus as a means of building muscle, healing injuries or appearing younger.Similar to how GLP-1s (glucagon-like peptide-1 agonists) suppress appetite and trigger weight loss, peptides can signal other functions, […]

High-dose vitamin D supplements could help reduce diabetes risk among certain groups, according to new research from Tufts University.In a large clinical trial, researchers performed genetic testing of more than 2,000 U.S. adults with prediabetes after they received 4,000 units per day of vitamin D supplements, then compared them to a placebo group.An earlier study showed no significant reduction in diabetes risk in the group receiving vitamin D supplementation, but […]

President Donald Trump announced he is nominating Dr. Nicole B. Saphier to serve as U.S. surgeon general."I am pleased to announce that I am nominating Dr. Nicole B. Saphier to be the next SURGEON GENERAL OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA," Trump declared in a Truth Social post Thursday."Nicole is a STAR physician who has spent her career guiding women facing breast cancer through their diagnosis and treatment while tirelessly advocating to increase […]

Specific bacteria in the gut could predict a person’s risk of developing Parkinson’s disease years before symptoms appear, new research suggests.Led by researchers from University College London (UCL), an observational study analyzed the gut microbes of 271 patients in the U.K. who had been diagnosed with Parkinson’s.Also included in the study were 43 carriers of the GBA1 variant, which has been linked to an almost 30 times higher risk of […]

More than half of people over 50 have experienced hemorrhoids, according to the National Institutes of Health and other medical sources.To help patients and providers navigate this common issue, the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) recently released updated clinical practice guidelines in the journal Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology.The update focuses on a simple approach, emphasizing lifestyle modifications over quick-fix products.HEART DISEASE THREAT PROJECTED TO CLIMB SHARPLY FOR KEY DEMOGRAPHICHemorrhoids are swollen, […]

Fish oil might not be the brain booster you think it is, new research suggests.The supplement has been touted for its protective benefits, derived from its key component, omega-3 fatty acids. In addition to capsules, it is increasingly appearing in drinks, dairy alternatives and snack products.Researchers recently found that for certain people, specifically those who have sustained repeated mild head injuries, fish oil might do more harm than good.YOUR BRAIN […]

Comedy icon Damon Wayans has gone from spreading laughter to spreading awareness about diabetes risk.The actor, best known for his roles in "In Living Color," "Major Payne" and "My Wife and Kids," has lived several years with his own case of type 2 diabetes, which runs in his family.In an exclusive interview with Fox News Digital, Wayans, 65, shared the moment he realized the condition should be taken seriously.SIMPLE LIFESTYLE […]

It’s well-known that ultraprocessed foods (UPFs) are not good for overall health — but new research has uncovered further evidence that this diet could negatively impact the brain.The study, published in the journal Alzheimer’s and Dementia by the Alzheimer’s Association, revealed that UPFs are linked to more than 30 adverse health outcomes, including several dementia risk factors, like cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes and obesity.Researchers from Australia’s Monash University analyzed […]