Friendships can add years to life but also influence bad habits, study finds
A recent study published in Epidemiology and Psychiatric Sciences highlights the complex impact of friendships on health. While strong friendships were associated with improved well-being, such as reduced mortality risk and increased physical activity, the study also revealed a downside.
A recent study published in Epidemiology and Psychiatric Sciences highlights the complex impact of friendships on health. While strong friendships were associated with improved well-being, such as reduced mortality risk and increased physical activity, the study also revealed a downside.
Alabama woman with two uteruses is pregnant with twins, one in each womb: ‘1 in 50 million’ chance
Kelsey Hatcher was just 17 when she learned she had a double uterus.
Kelsey Hatcher was just 17 when she learned she had a double uterus.
New obesity medications shaping social norms around holiday dinners
Holiday meals may be changing for millions of Americans struggling with obesity and taking a new generation of weight-loss drugs.
Holiday meals may be changing for millions of Americans struggling with obesity and taking a new generation of weight-loss drugs.
CDC links peaches, nectarines, plums to Listeria outbreak
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a food safety alert linked to several fruits.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a food safety alert linked to several fruits.
Robotic legs allowing children to take first steps
New technology is allowing kids who have never been able to walk before the opportunity to take steps of their own.
New technology is allowing kids who have never been able to walk before the opportunity to take steps of their own.
Woodlands eye specialists set trends with FDA-approved skin tightening procedure
Eye specialists in The Woodlands were among the first to offer an FDA-approved procedure to address saggy skin and wrinkles.
Eye specialists in The Woodlands were among the first to offer an FDA-approved procedure to address saggy skin and wrinkles.
Screen time impact on children
Recent research from Australia suggests that when it comes to children and screen time, the quality of interaction may be more important than the quantity.
Recent research from Australia suggests that when it comes to children and screen time, the quality of interaction may be more important than the quantity.
Would you give Up the Internet for a year?
In a recent study conducted by Mattress Firm, 45 percent of two thousand adults surveyed claimed they would be willing to give up the internet for an entire year in exchange for better sleep.
In a recent study conducted by Mattress Firm, 45 percent of two thousand adults surveyed claimed they would be willing to give up the internet for an entire year in exchange for better sleep.
Rosalynn Carter remembered as champion for mental health advocacy
Former first lady Rosalynn Carter spent five decades of championing the education, understanding, and normalizing of mental health and substance abuse treatment.
Former first lady Rosalynn Carter spent five decades of championing the education, understanding, and normalizing of mental health and substance abuse treatment.
Salmonella-infected cantaloupes leave dozens sick in 15 states: health officials
At least 43 people in 15 states have become sick after eating recalled cantaloupes included in a salmonella outbreak.
At least 43 people in 15 states have become sick after eating recalled cantaloupes included in a salmonella outbreak.
Questions about red wine's health benefits
Red wine has long been touted as part of a heart healthy diet, but that's now being called into question.
Red wine has long been touted as part of a heart healthy diet, but that's now being called into question.
Is red wine really heart-healthy?
Millions of Americans have embraced the Mediterranean diet. It's a healthy style of eating based on how countries that border the Mediterranean Sea eat and red wine is a part of the diet, but should it be? The FOX Medical Team's Beth Galvin went in search of answers
Millions of Americans have embraced the Mediterranean diet. It's a healthy style of eating based on how countries that border the Mediterranean Sea eat and red wine is a part of the diet, but should it be? The FOX Medical Team's Beth Galvin went in search of answers
The flu surging in 7 US states, rising in others: health officials
New flu data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows flu is steadily rising.
New flu data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows flu is steadily rising.
Eye drop alternatives for relief
Recalls have caused major retailers to pull dozens of eye drops off of store shelves. Dr. Sadaf Siddiqui, an optometrist at Kelsey-Seybold Clinic, explains what to know.
Recalls have caused major retailers to pull dozens of eye drops off of store shelves. Dr. Sadaf Siddiqui, an optometrist at Kelsey-Seybold Clinic, explains what to know.
Texas AG, Memorial Hermann reach agreement to allow parents access to child's medical records
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and the Memorial Hermann Health System reached an agreement for the health system to adopt a new program allowing parents to have complete access to their children’s medical records.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and the Memorial Hermann Health System reached an agreement for the health system to adopt a new program allowing parents to have complete access to their children’s medical records.
Gene-therapy for sickle cell disease approved
Britain's medicines regulator approved "Casgevy", the world's first gene-therapy treatment for sickle cell disease.
Britain's medicines regulator approved "Casgevy", the world's first gene-therapy treatment for sickle cell disease.
Arizona mom takes on Ironman Triathlon
Kristina Johnston, an Arizona mom, is set to compete in an Ironman triathlon, not just as a personal challenge but as a source of inspiration for her 10-year-old son, Luke. Luke has been diagnosed with Retinitis Pigmentosa, a rare genetic condition leading to vision loss in the teenage years.
Kristina Johnston, an Arizona mom, is set to compete in an Ironman triathlon, not just as a personal challenge but as a source of inspiration for her 10-year-old son, Luke. Luke has been diagnosed with Retinitis Pigmentosa, a rare genetic condition leading to vision loss in the teenage years.
Men face 6-year shorter life expectancy
Recent research reveals a significant gender gap in life expectancy, with American men now facing a nearly six-year shorter lifespan than women?the widest split in almost three decades
Recent research reveals a significant gender gap in life expectancy, with American men now facing a nearly six-year shorter lifespan than women?the widest split in almost three decades
Community support urged as smokers are encouraged to quit
Today marks the Great American Smoke-Out, a nationwide initiative encouraging smokers to quit and seek community support. Despite a decline in smoking rates, it remains the leading cause of preventable death in the U.S.
Today marks the Great American Smoke-Out, a nationwide initiative encouraging smokers to quit and seek community support. Despite a decline in smoking rates, it remains the leading cause of preventable death in the U.S.
Eggs considered Heart-Healthy
After years of concerns about dietary cholesterol, recent findings suggest that eggs can be a part of a heart-healthy diet
After years of concerns about dietary cholesterol, recent findings suggest that eggs can be a part of a heart-healthy diet