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Drug connected to car crash deaths, plus the risks of illicit weight-loss pills

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: – Nearly half of deadly wrecks tied to illegal drug – Paralyzed man walks again after experimental drug trial – Experts warn of unregulated weight-loss drugs This week’s top health news …

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Hair-loss drug tied to suicides, depression and anxiety in global study

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, please contact the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 or 1-800-273-TALK (8255). Millions of men undergoing hair loss treatment may be putting their mental health on the line. Finasteride, a hair-loss drug prescribed for androgenetic alopecia, the …

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Ozempic and similar drugs could interfere with common medical procedure, research warns

< div class=”featured featured-video video-ct” data-v-324c3b57> < div class=”contain” data-v-324c3b57> <!–> GLP-1 weight loss pill in development Fox News senior medical analyst Dr. Marc Siegel discusses advancements in weight loss drugs, safety concerns surrounding nicotine patches and his interview with FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary on vaccine protocol. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Researchers have revealed a …

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State bans products with dangerous substance amid growing fears of overuse by kids

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine on Wednesday signed an executive order banning THC-containing beverages, gummies and other “intoxicating hemp.” Retailers in the Buckeye State will be required to remove all gummies, beverages, cookies and other products containing THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) — the main psychoactive compound found in the cannabis plant — from shelves by …

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Major study of diet drinks raises questions about their health impact

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Swapping your regular soda for a diet version may not be any healthier for the liver, new research suggests. A study of UK Biobank data found that both sugary drinks and artificially sweetened ones, even those labeled zero sugar, are linked to a higher risk of liver disease. Th findings were presented …

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5 things you need to know before getting your flu shot, according to doctors

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Getting an annual flu shot is a simple procedure, but small choices before and after can make a big difference in how you feel afterward.  Medical experts and nutrition specialists shared some recommendations to make your appointment as smooth and comfortable as possible. No. 1. Wear something you can roll up easily …

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The hidden reason scientists say bottled water may not be the cleaner choice

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Microplastics are a known threat to overall health — and eating and drinking from plastic containers, like water bottles, could be a great offender, researchers suggest. A new study published in the Journal of Hazardous Materials analyzed 141 existing scientific papers on microplastics and nanoplastics from single-use plastic water bottles to gauge …

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Rare neck condition could turn salon hair-washing into dangerous stroke risk

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Most of us think of a salon shampoo as a moment of relaxation, when we get to lean back and let the stylist wash and rinse our hair.  But for a very small number of people, that innocuous posture can set off a cascade of vascular injury known as beauty parlor stroke …

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Inhalers produce carbon emissions equal to 530,000 cars on road annually, study finds

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Inhalers that deliver quick relief to patients with asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) may be taking a toll on the planet, producing as much climate-warming pollution as more than half a million cars each year. Researchers reported in a new JAMA study that inhalers have generated more than 2 million …

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Vaccine debate heats up as officials weigh splitting combined MMR into single doses

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A top health official has suggested breaking up the combination measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine. In response to President Donald Trump’s recent statement warning about pregnant women’s use of Tylenol, Health and Human Services (HHS) Deputy Secretary Jim O’Neill wrote the following in an Oct. 6 post on X. “I call …

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