Cameroon starts first malaria vaccine to children
Cameroon is now the first country to offer a new Malaria vaccine to children with the country accounting for 95 percent of the world's Malaria deaths.
Cameroon is now the first country to offer a new Malaria vaccine to children with the country accounting for 95 percent of the world's Malaria deaths.
Weight-loss drug overdoses are on the rise
Overdose reports for weight loss drugs more than doubled last year.
Overdose reports for weight loss drugs more than doubled last year.
Can you keep your New Year's resolution? GymBird is offering $5,000 to one lucky contest winner who can
If the participant meets their goals by March 29, the contest money is theirs. But the deal has a catch that some politically-minded hopefuls may find motivating.
If the participant meets their goals by March 29, the contest money is theirs. But the deal has a catch that some politically-minded hopefuls may find motivating.
New Study: New approach to managing your kid's anxiety
Health experts recommend practicing mindfulness daily for children experiencing stress and anxiety. Studies suggest that mindfulness can improve overall health, decrease symptoms of anxiety and depression, regulate emotions, reduce conflict, and enhance focus in school.
Health experts recommend practicing mindfulness daily for children experiencing stress and anxiety. Studies suggest that mindfulness can improve overall health, decrease symptoms of anxiety and depression, regulate emotions, reduce conflict, and enhance focus in school.
Prioritizing Heart Health: Preventive measures and tips
As part of New Year's resolutions, being heart-healthy is crucial, as heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. Taking preventive measures can lower the risk of developing heart disease and improve overall well-being. The report suggests that even if you're not going to the gym, there are things you can do at home, including basic practices like chewing your food properly to get fuller faster.
As part of New Year's resolutions, being heart-healthy is crucial, as heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. Taking preventive measures can lower the risk of developing heart disease and improve overall well-being. The report suggests that even if you're not going to the gym, there are things you can do at home, including basic practices like chewing your food properly to get fuller faster.
Experts warn of dangerous doses of Ozempic and Wegovy
Health experts caution the public about dangerous doses of Ozempic and Wegovy, drugs primarily used for diabetes but increasingly sought for weight loss;
Health experts caution the public about dangerous doses of Ozempic and Wegovy, drugs primarily used for diabetes but increasingly sought for weight loss;
Study identifies proteins linked to long COVID
Researchers may have uncovered a key factor behind long COVID through a study published in the journal 'Science.' The study, which followed 113 COVID patients and 39 healthy individuals for up to a year after infection, found that 40 patients developed characteristics of long COVID after six months
Researchers may have uncovered a key factor behind long COVID through a study published in the journal 'Science.' The study, which followed 113 COVID patients and 39 healthy individuals for up to a year after infection, found that 40 patients developed characteristics of long COVID after six months
Flu, COVID, and RSV surge overwhelm hospitals
A surge of respiratory viruses, including the flu, COVID-19, and RSV, has led to dangerous conditions across the country, prompting some hospitals to reinstate mask mandates. New CDC data reveals that 24 states are experiencing 'high' levels of respiratory illnesses.
A surge of respiratory viruses, including the flu, COVID-19, and RSV, has led to dangerous conditions across the country, prompting some hospitals to reinstate mask mandates. New CDC data reveals that 24 states are experiencing 'high' levels of respiratory illnesses.
Memorial Hermann Southwest gives high schoolers a head start
Students in Southwest Houston are receiving a unique opportunity to advance their careers in the medical field through a program offered by Memorial Hermann Southwest.
Students in Southwest Houston are receiving a unique opportunity to advance their careers in the medical field through a program offered by Memorial Hermann Southwest.
What is tianeptine? Lawmakers sound the alarm on 'gas station heroin'
Sold at gas stations across the country under names like “ZaZa Red” and “Neptune’s Elixir,” tianeptine use can lead to serious health complications and even death, officials say.
Sold at gas stations across the country under names like “ZaZa Red” and “Neptune’s Elixir,” tianeptine use can lead to serious health complications and even death, officials say.
What you should order at McDonald's, according to nutritionists
By ordering carefully from the menu and not making the fast food chain a regular part of your routine, you can opt for better-for-you alternatives.
By ordering carefully from the menu and not making the fast food chain a regular part of your routine, you can opt for better-for-you alternatives.
Smoking can cause brain shrinkage: study
If you still need a reason to give up smoking, a recent study is pretty eye-opening. Researchers found smoking can shrink your brain much like the way Alzheimer's Disease damages the brain. The FOX Medical Team's Beth Galvin explains more.
If you still need a reason to give up smoking, a recent study is pretty eye-opening. Researchers found smoking can shrink your brain much like the way Alzheimer's Disease damages the brain. The FOX Medical Team's Beth Galvin explains more.
Plant protein may keep women healthier: study
A new study suggests women are more likely to be healthy in their later years by just adding specific proteins to their diet.
A new study suggests women are more likely to be healthy in their later years by just adding specific proteins to their diet.
'Enough to kill every American': DEA details just how bad the fentanyl crisis is in America
Fentanyl is the leading cause of death for Americans between the ages of 18 and 45, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) said on Jan. 17. The agency is calling fentanyl the "deadliest drug threat our country has ever faced."
Fentanyl is the leading cause of death for Americans between the ages of 18 and 45, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) said on Jan. 17. The agency is calling fentanyl the "deadliest drug threat our country has ever faced."
Men under 50 most impacted by colon cancer
The American Cancer Society has released troubling new data that says colon cancer is now the deadliest type of cancer in men under 50. FOX's Jeff Paul reports on the numbers.
The American Cancer Society has released troubling new data that says colon cancer is now the deadliest type of cancer in men under 50. FOX's Jeff Paul reports on the numbers.
Cancer cases increasing in US, but overall deaths decreasing, new research shows
In 2024, over 611,000 deaths from cancer are projected for the US. That’s more than 1,600 deaths from cancer each day, according to the organization.
In 2024, over 611,000 deaths from cancer are projected for the US. That’s more than 1,600 deaths from cancer each day, according to the organization.
Menthol cigarette ban in the US? Here's the latest on the proposed FDA rule
U.S. health regulators are considering banning menthol cigarettes, a long-awaited plan that advocates say could save hundreds of thousands of lives but faced an unexpected delay last year.
U.S. health regulators are considering banning menthol cigarettes, a long-awaited plan that advocates say could save hundreds of thousands of lives but faced an unexpected delay last year.
'Disease X': Scientists creating contingency plan for infectious virus outbreak
Scientists at the World Economic Forum happening this week say they are discussing the hypothetical virus in order to prepare properly for it.
Scientists at the World Economic Forum happening this week say they are discussing the hypothetical virus in order to prepare properly for it.
'Brave' teenager gets legs amputated while comatose after contracting infection on Christmas
A tragic incident involving a comatose Tennessee teenager, Anita Navas, has unfolded over the Christmas holiday. Navas, 13, had to undergo double leg amputation due to a severe infection.
A tragic incident involving a comatose Tennessee teenager, Anita Navas, has unfolded over the Christmas holiday. Navas, 13, had to undergo double leg amputation due to a severe infection.
Warning about IV drips from unregulated med spas
IV drips and injections have been growing in popularity. But infectious disease and ER doctors are warning that getting them at unregulated med spas don't have a lot of oversight.
IV drips and injections have been growing in popularity. But infectious disease and ER doctors are warning that getting them at unregulated med spas don't have a lot of oversight.