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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: – Alcohol could be linked to deadly form of cancer – Negative thoughts affect the brain in surprising ways – Simple ways to protect your hearing before it’s too late This …

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Weight-loss surgery was shown to be five times more effective than weekly injections of popular GLP-1 receptor agonists, including semaglutide (such as Ozempic) and tirzepatide (such as Mounjaro). The finding comes from a recent study presented this week at the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) 2025 Annual Scientific Meeting …

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Most households have a stash of painkillers tucked away for surprise headaches or stubborn cramps.  But some may not realize that all painkillers are not created equal, and they don’t all treat the same kind of pain. Types of pain relievers Over-the-counter (OTC) pain relievers fall into two main categories, according to …

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Researchers at Johns Hopkins University say they have uncovered an advanced method for detecting cancer. A new study, published in the journal Cancer Discovery and partly funded by the National Institutes of Health, found that genetic material shed by tumors can be detected in the bloodstream three years prior to a cancer …

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A new COVID-19 variant called NB.1.8.1 could account for up to one-third of cases, according to health officials.  One hallmark of this latest strain is a symptom some people are calling “razor blade throat.” The variant — informally referred to as “Nimbus” — made up an estimated 37% of cases in the …

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Fitness experts say people should be able to hold a plank for anywhere from 20 seconds up to two minutes, depending on their age. An 80-year-old Florida man has blown that goal out of the water, recently holding a plank for a whopping 50 minutes — 100 times longer than the average …

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Various B12 gummy vitamin products have been recalled due to an undeclared peanut allergen. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) published an announcement on Friday from Vita Warehouse Corp., the maker of the product that is distributed under the brand names Welby, Berkley Jensen and VitaGlobe. The New York-based company confirmed …

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Researchers at Stanford University say they have developed a more effective way to treat strokes. The new technology, called the milli-spinner thrombectomy, has been shown to have more successful outcomes for patients who have experienced strokes, as well as heart attacks, pulmonary embolisms and other clot-related diseases, according to a press release …

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! New research has found that being overworked can physically alter the brain. Researchers in South Korea set out to understand how working long hours impact the cognitive and emotional health of employees. The study, published in the journal Occupational & Environmental Medicine, assessed the brain volume of 110 healthcare workers who were …

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A new daily pill could provide an easier, more convenient way to lower cholesterol and reduce heart attack and stroke risk. The experimental medication, called Obicetrapib, underwent a Phase 3 clinical trial at Monash University in Australia. The trial included more than 2,500 people averaging 65 years of age. All had either …