Fourth of July 2023: Tips to grilling food safely, according to USDA

Whether you’re a grill master or a first-time barbecue cook, food safety should always be part of your routine. And it never hurts to have a refresher every now and again.

Updated mammogram guidance for woman
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An advisory panel recently came out with new recommendations for mammograms. The FOX Medical Team's Beth Galvin spoke with breast cancer surgeon about what the guidelines mean for women.

Skin cancer warning signs to watch for
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Most people grew up with lots of sun exposure and little sun protection and that can raise the risk of skin cancer. The FOX Medical Team's Beth Galvin has more on the warning signs it may be time to get your skin checked.

What are the risks of bacterial infections?
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Madonna's recent hospital stay has highlighted the risks of bacterial infections. Dr. Stacy Rose talks to us about the causes, symptoms, and how you can protect yourself.

Are opioids overrated for back pain?
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A new study suggests using opioids for back pain may not be doing the trick. Pain medicine specialist D. Ashley Amsbaugh shares with us better options to treat the problem.

Aspartame to be declared possible cancer risk
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One of the most commonly used artificial sweeteners is about to be declared a potential cancer risk. Aspartame has undergone extensive research over the years and since 1981 has been deemed safe within accepted daily limits. Sources tell Reuters, next month the World Health Organization's cancer research agency will list Aspartame as possibly carcinogenic to humans.

Aspartame sweetener used in Diet Coke, some chewing gum, may be deemed 'possibly carcinogenic': Report

Aspartame – one of the most common artificial sweeteners in the world – is slated to be declared a possible carcinogen by the World Health Organization's (WHO) cancer research agency next month, according to a report. 

Intermittent fasting vs. calorie counting
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A new study published in the journal Annals of Internal Medicine finds the timing of meals may be just as important as calorie counting when it comes to losing weight. There's a big debate on the effectiveness of intermittent fasting and how it helps people shed those extra pounds.

Let's talk about heat-related illnesses
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Emergency physician Dr. Hilary Fairbrother shares with us what heat-related illnesses are and when it's time to call 911.

Pillowcases may contain more bacteria than toilet seats, report finds

How often do you wash your pillow? Well hopefully it's every week because a new report revealed not washing your pillowcase for just one week could result in about three million bacteria.

Advisory panel releases updated mammogram guidance
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FOX's Beth Galvin sits down with breast cancer surgeon Dr. Anita Johnson about what the guidelines mean for women.

Houston woman roams work all night after aneurysm, massive brain bleed

A woman from Houston suffered a major stroke and aneurysm at work and ended up staying overnight at her office not realizing what was happening to her.

Houston woman roams work with brain bleed
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A woman from Houston suffered a major stroke and aneurysm at work and ended up staying overnight at her office not realizing what was happening to her. Her boyfriend searched everywhere for her and was able to get her to the hospital soon enough for surgeons to save her life.

Fungal meningitis outbreak linked to Mexico clinics kills 6

U.S. health officials say the death toll from an outbreak of fungal meningitis tied to surgical procedures in a city along the U.S.-Mexico border has risen to six.

Thousands of unauthorized vapes pouring into US despite FDA crackdown

The number of different e-cigarette devices sold in the U.S. has nearly tripled to over 9,000, despite a three-year effort by the FDA to crack down on kid-friendly flavors.