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Couples who cuddle before sleep reap key health benefits, study reveals

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Snuggling with your partner could be a win-win for your health. Cuddling at night promotes more secure attachment between partners and lowers stress levels, according to a new study published in the Journal of Social and Personal Relationships. Researchers from Auburn University examined data from 143 heterosexual “bed-sharing” couples, analyzing associations between …

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What to know before visiting a chiropractor: Experts discuss benefits and risks

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Nearly 62 million adults saw a chiropractor in the last five years and around 35.5 million did so in the last 12 months, a Gallup survey showed. While chiropractic treatment has been shown to have many benefits, experts also urge caution about potential risks. Fox News Digital gathered experts’ input on when …

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Former MLB pitcher finds liver donor in high-school classmate he hadn’t seen in 20 years

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A man’s Facebook plea for a liver donor attracted the attention of a high-school acquaintance he hadn’t spoken to in 20 years. In April 2024, after experiencing appetite loss and losing 15 pounds in a month, Steven Register, 42, was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer, according to news agency SWNS. Doctors …

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Psychedelics as potential mental health treatment are explored by Trump administration

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The Trump administration has expressed interest in exploring psychedelics for their potential in treating PTSD and other debilitating mental health issues, various officials have shared. “The Department shares the goal of ensuring that all Americans — especially our nation’s veterans — have access to safe and effective treatments for conditions such as …

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Common menopause medication might prevent breast cancer while treating hot flashes

Kulkarni presented the study last week at the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting in Chicago.  The findings are preliminary and have not yet been published in a medical journal. “What excites me most is that a medication designed to help women feel better during menopause may also reduce their risk of invasive breast cancer,” said the doctor, …

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Woman dies of brain-eating amoeba after using tap water in nasal rinse device

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A woman in Texas has died after contracting a fatal brain amoeba from contaminated water. The patient, 71, had used a nasal irrigation device filled with unboiled tap water from an RV’s water faucet, according to an alert from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The “previously healthy” woman …

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Ozempic users report surprising cravings for certain smells: Here’s what to know

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! While Ozempic and other weight-loss drugs have been shown to have myriad benefits, they can also present some unwelcome effects, primarily nausea, vomiting and other gastrointestinal symptoms. Some are also reporting changes in their sense of smell — sometimes referred to as “Ozempic smell” — as one of the lesser-known side effects …

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Can you hold a plank longer than others your age? Fox hosts test their core strength

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! How long can you hold a plank — and how does it stack up to others in your age group? That’s the question that was posed on “Fox & Friends” Thursday morning, when co-hosts Brian Kilmeade and Lawrence Jones competed in a plank challenge. A plank is an isometric move where the …

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How to choose the best sleeping position for you, according to the experts

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A key part of the nightly bedtime routine is getting comfortable in a certain sleeping position — but how do you know which one is best? A majority of American adults (69%) sleep on their side, according to a recent poll. That is followed by those who sleep on their backs (19%) …

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Supplement health risks to know about, plus a celebrity’s ‘brutal’ infection

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Fox News’ Health newsletter brings you stories on the latest developments in healthcare, wellness, diseases, mental health and more. TOP 3: – Common supplements and medications could cause liver damage – Doctors discuss Miley Cyrus’ ‘brutal’ infection – Smoking and eating cannabis both linked to health risks This week’s top health news …

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