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.
Sleep disruptions due to night sweats: When should you see a doctor?
Excessive sweating during sleep, or night sweats, occurs when there is a dysregulation of the body's natural reaction to excess heat.
Excessive sweating during sleep, or night sweats, occurs when there is a dysregulation of the body's natural reaction to excess heat.
Skin aging, wrinkles may be linked to bacteria on your face, study suggests
Researchers observed data from over 650 women collected by L'Oréal Research and Innovation.
Researchers observed data from over 650 women collected by L'Oréal Research and Innovation.
Answering questions about weight loss injectables
FOX Medical Team's Beth Galvin has more answers regarding questions about weight loss injectables.
FOX Medical Team's Beth Galvin has more answers regarding questions about weight loss injectables.
Ohio mom faked young daughter’s cancer diagnosis, shaved her head for thousands in donations: Sheriff
A 41-year-old Ohio mom has been charged with theft by deception after allegedly faking that her 7-year-old daughter had leukemia for years.
A 41-year-old Ohio mom has been charged with theft by deception after allegedly faking that her 7-year-old daughter had leukemia for years.
New procedure to control high blood pressure
About half of American adults have high blood pressure, but many don't even know it and don't even get treated for it. Those who do, often don't consistently take their medication. At Piedmont Hospital in Atlanta, there's a new procedure to control high blood pressure.
About half of American adults have high blood pressure, but many don't even know it and don't even get treated for it. Those who do, often don't consistently take their medication. At Piedmont Hospital in Atlanta, there's a new procedure to control high blood pressure.
What does it mean to be 'California sober?’
The term “California sober" has been popularized by celebrities like Demi Lovato and Willie Nelson. What does it mean and is it a healthy approach to sobriety?
The term “California sober" has been popularized by celebrities like Demi Lovato and Willie Nelson. What does it mean and is it a healthy approach to sobriety?
Ozempic side effects: FDA says drug has no link to suicide
The FDA’s preliminary report of side effects from popular drugs used to treat diabetes and obesity showed no link with suicidal thoughts or actions.
The FDA’s preliminary report of side effects from popular drugs used to treat diabetes and obesity showed no link with suicidal thoughts or actions.
Michael Strahan's daughter, Isabella, reveals brain cancer diagnosis in GMA interview
Michael Strahan said despite everything his family has been through over the past few months, he calls himself the “luckiest man in the world."
Michael Strahan said despite everything his family has been through over the past few months, he calls himself the “luckiest man in the world."
Nearly 10,000 COVID-19 deaths reported in December: JN.1 variant, holidays to blame
The JN.1 variant is now the most dominant COVID-19 variant in the world.
The JN.1 variant is now the most dominant COVID-19 variant in the world.
Google searches for 'sleep' reached all-time high in 2023, new study notes
More than one-third of U.S. adults said they slept worse in 2023 than in previous years, according to the Sleep Foundation. And one generation in particular was at the top of the list for sleep challenges.
More than one-third of U.S. adults said they slept worse in 2023 than in previous years, according to the Sleep Foundation. And one generation in particular was at the top of the list for sleep challenges.
Dementia among younger people is linked to 15 factors, major study reveals
Early-onset dementia has been on the rise in recent years, and a new study suggests there are a wide range of risk factors — some genetic, and some controlled through lifestyle changes.
Early-onset dementia has been on the rise in recent years, and a new study suggests there are a wide range of risk factors — some genetic, and some controlled through lifestyle changes.
Houston mayor pauses Fifth Ward relocation program for review
There was controversy at the Houston City Council meeting on Wednesday over cancer clusters in Fifth Ward and the money needed to help families move off contaminated grounds.
There was controversy at the Houston City Council meeting on Wednesday over cancer clusters in Fifth Ward and the money needed to help families move off contaminated grounds.
Houston mayor reviews cancer cluster relocation
There was controversy at the Houston City Council meeting on Wednesday over cancer clusters in Fifth Ward and the money needed to help families move off contaminated grounds. FOX 26's Political Reporter Greg Groogan tells more about why Mayor John Whitmire request for more time caused protest.
There was controversy at the Houston City Council meeting on Wednesday over cancer clusters in Fifth Ward and the money needed to help families move off contaminated grounds. FOX 26's Political Reporter Greg Groogan tells more about why Mayor John Whitmire request for more time caused protest.
Meta to shield teens on Instagram, Facebook from self-harm, eating disorders content
Meta said Tuesday it will start hiding inappropriate content from teenagers' accounts on Instagram and Facebook, including posts about suicide, self-harm and eating disorders.
Meta said Tuesday it will start hiding inappropriate content from teenagers' accounts on Instagram and Facebook, including posts about suicide, self-harm and eating disorders.
Houston Methodist opens new donor milk depot as need rises
Houston Methodist has opened a new milk depot in Sugar Land, the first in Fort Bend County, where nursing mothers can donate breast milk for infants.
Houston Methodist has opened a new milk depot in Sugar Land, the first in Fort Bend County, where nursing mothers can donate breast milk for infants.