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It’s not the pain, it’s how you handle it, research shows
One's ability to cope with pain, also known as pain resilience, plays a bigger role in maintaining…
7 key behaviors that could shield your brain from Parkinson’s disease
As the global population ages, the prevalence of Parkinson’s continues to rise, with an estimated 25 million people expected to be living with the neurological disease by 2050.…
Experts say fitness apps can be detrimental to motivation
Researchers said some users experience shame, disappointment, frustration and futility when using fitness…
Cancer survival appears to double with common vaccine, researchers say
A common vaccine could help to fight cancer, a new study suggests. For cancer patients undergoing immunotherapy, researchers found that receiving the mRNA COVID-19 vaccine…
Measles outbreak that began on Utah-Arizona border reaches 123 cases
A measles outbreak along the Utah-Arizona border has spread to nearby communities and reached a total 123…
Robots power breakthrough in pregnancy research, boosting IVF success rates
Starting a family may involve some robotic assistance in the near future. AI-powered in-vitro fertilization (IVF) is the newest application for artificial intelligence, as…
Drugs found to reduce advanced prostate cancer death rate
A powerful new drug combo has yielded a major breakthrough for men battling an aggressive form of prostate…
Number of young adults identifying as transgender plunges by nearly half in two years
More data is emerging supporting a sharp decline in the number of young adults identifying as transgender or non-binary. Last week, Fox News Digital reported on data shared by…
Study finds GLP-1 drugs may help prevent risks from sleep apnea
GLP-1 weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Zepbound might help protect people from health risks related to…
Men’s brains shrink faster than women’s; researchers explore Alzheimer’s connection
A new study may challenge what we thought we knew about brain aging. Scientists have discovered that men’s brains shrink faster than women’s as they grow older, even…
Study: Shingles vaccine helps protect against heart disease, dementia
The shingles vaccine also lowers the risk of heart disease, stroke, dementia and death for patients over…
Breakthrough blood test could spot dozens of cancers before symptoms appear
A new type of blood test could help detect multiple cancers early. A team of researchers in California studied a new multi-cancer early detection (MCED) test called Galleri,…
Study finds White people at greater risk for deadly diarrhea germ
An opportunistic bacterial infection that causes deadly diarrhea is more likely to kill White patients…
Even small amounts of alcohol linked to higher dementia risk in older adults, study shows
Even small amounts of alcohol consumption could put older adults at a higher risk of dementia. That’s according to a recent study led by the University of Oxford in the U.K. —…
Poll finds 1 in 10 American kids rarely play outside
About 1 in 10 preschoolers and toddlers go outside to play once a week or less, a University of Michigan…
Viral morning wellness routine promises more energy and focus by noon
A viral health trend makes it easier to rack up extra steps, water and protein — and it comes in threes. With the "3x3 by 12 p.m." challenge, participants aim to achieve 3,000…
Friendship, helping people boosts happiness for older adults
Friendship, and small acts of kindness, can increase happiness in people as they age, according to…
‘Great Lock-In’ becomes fall’s hottest wellness trend — here’s what it means
This fall, many people are turning over a new leaf well ahead of January. The "Great Lock-In" trend, which has gone viral on social media, is about using autumn’s slowdown to…
Nighttime Halloween fun presents heightened risk for kids
1 of 3 | A child enjoys Halloween treats at the White House in 2019. According to the U.S.…
Deadly drug mix drives staggering rise in overdose deaths among seniors
America’s seniors aren't immune to the ongoing opioid epidemic. Among adults 65 and older, overdose deaths from fentanyl mixed with stimulants — like cocaine and…