More Americans quitting smoking
New data from the CDC reveals a positive trend as more Americans are smoking less and even quitting, with doctors emphasizing that smokers who choose to quit within 15 years can significantly reduce their chances of developing lung cancer and other life-threatening diseases, despite smoking being the leading cause of preventable death in America.
New data from the CDC reveals a positive trend as more Americans are smoking less and even quitting, with doctors emphasizing that smokers who choose to quit within 15 years can significantly reduce their chances of developing lung cancer and other life-threatening diseases, despite smoking being the leading cause of preventable death in America.
EPA expand groundwater testing
Union Pacific and the EPA are conducting additional groundwater testing in the Fifth Ward community affected by the deadly cancer cluster; FOX 26's Sherman Desselle breaks down the ongoing process
Union Pacific and the EPA are conducting additional groundwater testing in the Fifth Ward community affected by the deadly cancer cluster; FOX 26's Sherman Desselle breaks down the ongoing process
Union Pacific to test groundwater for toxic chemicals in Houston's Fifth Ward
The vapor intrusion process in the Fifth Ward community should be completed by Spring 2024, according to Union Pacific.
The vapor intrusion process in the Fifth Ward community should be completed by Spring 2024, according to Union Pacific.
CDC report: Childhood vaccination exemptions reach all-time high
A study released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Thursday indicates that 3% of all U.S. kindergartners are not being vaccinated, the highest level reported ever.
A study released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Thursday indicates that 3% of all U.S. kindergartners are not being vaccinated, the highest level reported ever.
FDA approves new drug 'Zepbound for weight loss
The FDA has granted approval for a new injectable drug called Zepbound, designed to aid in chronic weight management for adults with obesity who also have weight-related health conditions such as diabetes or high blood pressure
The FDA has granted approval for a new injectable drug called Zepbound, designed to aid in chronic weight management for adults with obesity who also have weight-related health conditions such as diabetes or high blood pressure
Former Facebook employee warns parents
Arturo Bejar, a former senior staffer at Facebook and a concerned father, is raising an alarm about the potential harm social media platforms can cause to teenagers' mental health and privacy.
Arturo Bejar, a former senior staffer at Facebook and a concerned father, is raising an alarm about the potential harm social media platforms can cause to teenagers' mental health and privacy.
Increase in babies born with syphilis
A concerning new report from the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) indicates a tenfold increase in the number of babies born with syphilis in 2022 compared to a decade ago.
A concerning new report from the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) indicates a tenfold increase in the number of babies born with syphilis in 2022 compared to a decade ago.
Birth control pill might impair parts of brain that regulate fear, study says
The part of the brain that controls how people regulate fear was thinner than that of men and women who never used hormonal contraceptives.
The part of the brain that controls how people regulate fear was thinner than that of men and women who never used hormonal contraceptives.
Sharp surge in syphilis cases among US newborns sparks urgent call for testing and treatment
More than 3,700 babies were born with congenital syphilis in 2022 — 10 times more than a decade ago and a 32% increase from 2021.
More than 3,700 babies were born with congenital syphilis in 2022 — 10 times more than a decade ago and a 32% increase from 2021.
1 in 5 US adults ‘rarely or never’ wakes up feeling well-rested — here’s why
Surprising sleep trends were revealed in new survey, including the rise of ‘Scandinavian sleeping.'
Surprising sleep trends were revealed in new survey, including the rise of ‘Scandinavian sleeping.'
Phenylephrine pulled: What to use instead
It's cold and flu season, but what do you do if you can't find certain medications? Some drug stores have recently pulled popular products from the shelves after the FDA warned the main ingredient doesn't work.
It's cold and flu season, but what do you do if you can't find certain medications? Some drug stores have recently pulled popular products from the shelves after the FDA warned the main ingredient doesn't work.
New lung cancer screening guidelines
There have been changes to lung cancer screening recommendations in an effort to save lives.
There have been changes to lung cancer screening recommendations in an effort to save lives.
High levels of 'fecal bacteria' close popular Lake Mead tourist spot, NPS says
Travelers headed to Lake Mead National Recreation Area in the U.S. Southwest may face closures in certain park areas "until further notice."
Travelers headed to Lake Mead National Recreation Area in the U.S. Southwest may face closures in certain park areas "until further notice."
These are some of the strange objects that get stuck in people's bodies, according to CDC data
"Foreign objects stuck in people’s bodies" were the 9th leading cause of unintentional injuries that led to emergency room visits in 2021, according to the CDC.
"Foreign objects stuck in people’s bodies" were the 9th leading cause of unintentional injuries that led to emergency room visits in 2021, according to the CDC.
Changing clocks and your health
It's time to change your clocks again. How can the time change affect your health?
It's time to change your clocks again. How can the time change affect your health?
Eye-tracking system helps diagnose autism
Researchers have developed a tool to diagnose autism in younger children. The device tracks the child's eye movement as he or she watches a series of videos on a tablet. The FOX Medical Team's Beth Galvin spoke with a family who has benefitted from this new approach.
Researchers have developed a tool to diagnose autism in younger children. The device tracks the child's eye movement as he or she watches a series of videos on a tablet. The FOX Medical Team's Beth Galvin spoke with a family who has benefitted from this new approach.
FDA looks to ban food additive
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is moving to ban the use of brominated vegetable oil, a food additive once more widely used in some popular drinks.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is moving to ban the use of brominated vegetable oil, a food additive once more widely used in some popular drinks.
FDA proposes ban on food additive found in some sodas, fruity sports drinks
Brominated vegetable oil was once more widely used in popular citrus drinks in the U.S., but has been slowly phased out amid potential health risks.
Brominated vegetable oil was once more widely used in popular citrus drinks in the U.S., but has been slowly phased out amid potential health risks.
Daylight saving can impact your health
As the time to set your clocks back an hour approaches, many people may wonder about the effects of Daylight-Saving Time on their health. Fox's Sharon Crowley explores how this time change can trigger migraines and other symptoms in some individuals.
As the time to set your clocks back an hour approaches, many people may wonder about the effects of Daylight-Saving Time on their health. Fox's Sharon Crowley explores how this time change can trigger migraines and other symptoms in some individuals.
Low consumption of fruits and vegetables worldwide
A recent survey conducted by "Juice Plus" has highlighted that only 25% of people globally believe they meet the recommended daily intake of fruits and vegetables
A recent survey conducted by "Juice Plus" has highlighted that only 25% of people globally believe they meet the recommended daily intake of fruits and vegetables