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As the country braces for a major winter storm this weekend, heart health experts have shared warnings of the physical strain shoveling can take — particularly for older adults.A 2025 Mayo Clinic review found that just 10 minutes of heavy snow shoveling can push the heart to about 97% of its maximum rate. Exposure to cold air was also found to increase blood pressure and reduce coronary blood flow.While there […]

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Airfare could become cheaper due to people slimming down, a new theory suggests.Analysts at Jeffries are predicting that the expanded use of GLP-1 obesity drugs may reduce fuel consumption, which could translate into lower costs for airplane tickets, as Fox Business has reported.The Wall Street firm suggested that a 10% reduction in average passenger weight could lead to about a 2% savings in aircraft weight, 1.5% lower fuel costs and […]

Colorectal cancer is now officially the leading cause of cancer-related death among men and women 50 and younger, a significant increase from the 1990s, when it was the fifth deadliest.That’s according to research from the American Cancer Society, published on Thursday in JAMA.Researchers analyzed national mortality data for all types of cancers over multiple decades, finding that colorectal cancer now kills more people under 50 than all other types — […]

A common vitamin found in everyday foods may play a role in how often people go to the bathroom, according to a large new study.Researchers found evidence that vitamin B1, also known as thiamine, is linked to gut motility, which is the process that moves food through the digestive system.The international team — led by Mauro D’Amato, a professor of medical genetics at LUM University and a research professor at […]

This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, please contact the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 or 1-800-273-TALK (8255).Bunnie XO, the wife of country singer Jelly Roll, is discussing how a weight-loss medication may have led to her experiencing a "dark" depression.During an episode of her podcast "Dumb Blonde," Bunnie, whose real name is Alyssa DeFord, revealed that she had been taking […]

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is launching a study on whether radiation from cellphones could harm Americans' health."The FDA removed web pages with old conclusions about cellphone radiation while HHS undertakes a study on electromagnetic radiation and health research to identify gaps in knowledge, including on new technologies, to ensure safety and efficacy," HHS spokesperson Andrew Nixon said in a statement to Fox News Digital.The study is […]

A potentially deadly fungus has been spreading throughout Tennessee, health officials have warned.Over 35 cases of histoplasmosis, a lung infection caused by exposure to the fungus Histoplasma capsulatum, have been confirmed in a three-month period in the Maury and Williamson County area, according to numbers presented on Jan. 12 by the Tennessee Department of Health.A family has also spoken out with claims that one woman died after contracting histoplasmosis, with […]

A few small changes to your daily routine could add years to your life.Combined shifts in sleep, exercise and diet may significantly extend lifespan and years spent in good health, according to a new study published in The Lancet.Researchers at the University of Sydney analyzed data from 59,078 adults in the U.K. Biobank. Their sleep patterns and physical activity were measured via wearables, and their diet was assessed through a […]