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Ditching the lawnmower may have unexpected health benefits, according to experts

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! As more homeowners embrace the trend of “Let It Bloom June” — a natural successor to the popular “No Mow May” movement — there is growing momentum on social media in support of wild lawns. While these campaigns were launched to support pollinators and biodiversity, some experts claim that skipping the mower …

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Who should be taking weight-loss drugs? Doctors share best candidates

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Weight-loss drugs continue to grow in popularity, with market researchers predicting that global demand for the medications could reach $150 billion by 2035. GLP-1 agonists — including semaglutides like Ozempic and Wegovy and tirzepatides like Mounjaro and Zepbound — are intended to treat type 2 diabetes and obesity. Recent studies, however, have …

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Do you need a magnesium supplement? Experts share symptoms of deficiency

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Magnesium is said to be a natural remedy for a variety of ailments — but is it really necessary to supplement, and if so, how much do you need? Fox News Digital spoke to multiple health experts about the multipurpose mineral, which plays a role in over 300 of the body’s enzyme …

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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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New mobile robot helps seniors walk safely and prevent falls

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The demographic landscape in the U.S. is shifting rapidly, with the median age now at 38.9, almost a decade older than it was in 1980.  By 2050, the population of adults over 65 is projected to surge from 58 million to 82 million, intensifying the already urgent challenge of eldercare. With falls …

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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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