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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 …

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! An experimental flu test could detect the virus right on the tip of your tongue. Researchers in Germany have potentially discovered a new way to spot influenza through an edible test, potentially like a piece of gum or a “thin film.” When someone pops the test in their mouth, chemical sensors will …

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A spike in viral infections has sickened thousands of travelers and caused several deaths at some popular European destinations. Four countries — Austria, Czechia, Hungary and Slovakia — have reported a spike in hepatitis A cases between January and May 2025, according to a rapid risk assessment issued by the European Centre …

< div class=”featured featured-video video-ct” data-v-5f342d4c> < div class=”contain” data-v-5f342d4c> <!–> FDA authorizes AI tool to predict breast cancer risk Senior medical analyst Dr. Marc Siegel discusses advancements in artificial intelligence aimed at predicting an individual’s future risk of breast cancer and the increased health risks from cannabis as users age. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The …

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 …

The COVID-19 vaccine is no longer recommended for healthy children or pregnant women, according to new guidance from health officials. HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. shared a video on X Tuesday announcing that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has removed the vaccines from the CDC’s recommended immunization schedule for those groups. US SEES CASES OF NEW …

Cold sores may play a role in the development of Alzheimer’s disease, according to a new study published in BMJ Open. Researchers examined 344,628 “case-control pairs.” The pairs were matched in age, sex, geographical region and number of healthcare visits — but one had Alzheimer’s disease and one did not. Of the groups studied, 1,507 people with Alzheimer’s also had …

Proper handwashing could save a million lives a year, according to an expert — and yet many people are doing it improperly, often due to misconceptions surrounding the practice. Doctors recommend washing with soap and water for at least 20 seconds to reduce the spread of infectious diseases. The NFID 2025 State of Handwashing Report, recently released by the National …