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Hidden infection kills millions of children each year as doctors warn of overlooked symptoms

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Globally, sepsis infection is the leading cause of death in children, taking more than 3.4 million lives per year, according to the Sepsis Alliance — and 85% of these deaths occur before age 5. Sepsis among children is a very difficult and elusive problem for physicians to diagnose and treat, with almost …

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Three common fruits can help Americans fall asleep faster and sleep better

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! If counting sheep isn’t working, Americans may want to hit the fruit aisle next time they are at the grocery store. Certain fruits packed with natural hormones and minerals can help people fall asleep. Board-certified and licensed dietitian nutritionist Kendall Mackintosh told Fox News Digital that there are fruits that are “rich …

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More people turn to acupuncture for back pain as study shows relief

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! With nearly a quarter of all adults experiencing chronic back pain, many Americans are now seeking alternatives to opioids for meaningful relief. A recent study, BackInAction, shows that manual acupuncture treatments can be an effective pain treatment for adults.  The National Institutes of Health (NIH)-funded study compared usual medical care such as …

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Low testosterone signs men can’t ignore — and what experts say about hormone therapy

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A recent episode of the hit Hulu comedy “Only Murders in the Building” highlights a hormone therapy that many men request as they get older. Steve Martin’s character, Charles-Haden Savage — a washed-up actor who gets a second career solving murders in his apartment building — brags of his newfound strength after …

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Paralyzed man walks again after experimental drug trial triggers remarkable recovery

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! An experimental drug could help to improve movement for patients with spinal cord injuries.  NVG-291, an injectable peptide, has been tested in a phase 2 trial with eligible patients — some of whom noted remarkable outcomes. Larry Williams, a trial participant based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, shared with Fox News Digital that he’s …

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Ear wax could offer clues of early Parkinson’s disease, study suggests

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Ear wax may provide an unexpected early warning of Parkinson’s disease (PD), according to new research. In particular, its odor could help clinicians detect the progressive neurological movement disorder, researchers noted in the study, which was published in the journal Analytical Chemistry. Parkinson’s is usually diagnosed after an individual demonstrates symptoms such …

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Mouth taping touted by some for better sleep as experts cite safety concerns

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Mouth taping has again become a popular bedtime trend on social media — just as it trended a few years ago. The idea is to tape the mouth shut at night to promote nasal breathing, which some experts claim can have health benefits. Others, however, warn of potential risks and questionable results. …

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ChatGPT could be silently rewiring your brain as experts urge caution for long-term use

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Using ChatGPT on a long-term basis could have negative effects on brain function. That’s according to a study led by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), which found that using a large language model (LLM) to write multiple essays over a four-month period could hamper cognitive abilities. In the study, 54 participants …

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AI-powered self-driving software is disrupting the trucking industry

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Artificial intelligence-powered self-driving trucks are no longer a distant concept. They are quickly becoming a real solution to some of the logistics industry’s biggest challenges. As supply chains face growing pressure and the driver shortage deepens across the U.S. and Europe, Plus Automation is stepping up with bold ambitions and powerful AI. …

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New stem cell therapy shows ‘promising’ results for treating hair loss in preclinical trials

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Researchers at the San Carlos Clinical Hospital in Madrid may have targeted a potential solution for hair loss. A recent study analyzed the effect of injecting mice’s skin with stem cells from human fat —  “adipose-derived stem cells (ASCs)” — as a means of treating androgenetic alopecia (AGA), more commonly known as …

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