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Woman faces risk of rare spinal condition after yoga pose led to slipped discs

After a yoga injury led to slipped discs, a U.K. woman is struggling with symptoms of early cauda equina syndrome, a spinal condition that affects nerves in the lower back.

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Rare mint allergy leaves woman wishing she was 'allergic to peanuts' instead

Kyleigh Digiovanni, a Virginia archaeologist, faces life-threatening reactions due to a rare mint allergy. It affects her daily life and her public interactions.

Health 4 hours ago

Mini-strokes may cause surprising long-term health issue, experts warn

Fatigue after a transient ischemic attack may persist due to brain healing, inflammation and sleep disturbances, according to a new study in Neurology.

Food-Drink 1 day ago

Simple dietary change could lower your risk of colon cancer, study says

A recent study found that consuming walnuts can reduce inflammation markers and may lower the risk of colon cancer. The study author spoke to Fox News Digital.

Health 2 days ago

AI breakthrough allows doctors to 'see' dangerous blood clots forming

Scientists at the University of Tokyo have developed a groundbreaking AI-powered technology that can non-invasively monitor platelet activity in real time, detecting potentially deadly blood clots.

Health 2 days ago

Walking certain number of steps daily reduces cancer risk, Oxford study finds

Casual walking and chores can lower cancer risk, says Oxford research, as 9,000 steps daily cut risk by 16%, supporting physical activity guidelines.

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The week’s best and worst from Allysia Finley, Kate Bachelder Odell and Kyle Peterson

Health 3 days ago

Weight loss, diabetes drugs can cause mood changes: What to know about behavioral side effects

Research on weight loss drugs like Ozempic shows varied results for mental health impacts, with some patients experiencing mood and personality changes.

Health 3 days ago

First blood test for Alzheimer’s diagnosis cleared by FDA

The FDA has cleared the first-ever blood test for early Alzheimer's detection, which the agency says reduces the need for costly and invasive procedures.

Health 4 days ago

Common ingredient in energy drinks linked to blood cancer growth, study finds

Taurine, a common ingredient in energy drinks, has been linked to leukemia cell growth. New research suggests targeting taurine uptake for leukemia treatment strategies.

Health 5 days ago

Alzheimer's disease could be prevented by antiviral drug already on market

A new UVA study finds that HIV drugs like NRTIs may reduce Alzheimer's risk by 10% annually, suggesting potential for repurposing in dementia prevention.

Health 6 days ago

Weight-loss drugs’ impact on cancer risk revealed in new study

Weight-loss drugs and bariatric surgery both have an impact on cancer risk. A new study breaks down the link and how GLP-1 RAs may help prevent the disease.

Health 6 days ago

Common aging symptom could worsen loneliness in seniors

Treating hearing loss can help reduce loneliness in seniors, improving social connection, well-being and overall quality of life, according to a new study from NYU Langone.

Health May 12

AI tool scans faces to predict biological age and cancer survival

Mass General Brigham has introduced an AI tool called FaceAge that estimates biological age and predicts survival odds. A physician and AI specialist weighs in on its promise and potential pitfalls.

Tech May 10

Rice-sized robot could make brain surgery safer and less invasive

Robeauté’s microrobot, which is the size of a grain of rice, could change the way doctors treat brain tumors and neurological conditions and make procedures safer.

Health May 10

Music conductor with Parkinson’s sees symptoms improve with deep brain stimulation

An Ohio music conductor battling Parkinson's has found relief with adaptive deep brain stimulation, nearly eliminating tremors that threatened his career.

Health May 9

Left-handed people could be at higher risk for some neurological disorders: study

Scientists discover connection between left-handedness and neurological disorders. Study reveals lefties have 3.5 times higher autism risk, pointing to shared genetic and developmental factors.

Health May 9

Shingles vaccine has unexpected effect on heart health

A new study suggests the shingles vaccine may reduce the risk of heart disease for up to eight years post-vaccination. A cardiologist shares insights on the findings.

Health May 9

Rare spinal cancer tumor removed through patient’s eye at university hospital

Innovative Maryland surgeons pioneer first-of-its-kind transorbital approach to remove spinal tumors, successfully treating a young woman's rare chordoma cancer.

Healthcare May 8

Why your laundry could be making you sick and what to do about it

Research finds the home washing of healthcare uniforms may spread superbugs as domestic machines fail to kill harmful bacteria, according to a new study.

Health May 7

'Body clock' could determine biological age and longevity, researchers say

Researchers have developed a new “body clock" tool that measures biological age and may help forecast a person’s risk of disability or death. A longevity expert explains how it works.

Health May 7

Parkinson's patients who take 'magic mushrooms' see key benefits, study finds

A new study finds that psilocybin — a psychedelic compound in certain mushrooms — can improve mood, cognitive function, and motor symptoms in people with Parkinson’s disease.

VIDEO May 6

Trump signs executive order banning dangerous gain-of-function virus research

Fox News senior medical analyst Dr. Marc. Siegel joins 'America's Newsroom' to weigh in on President Donald Trump banning gain-of-function research.

Health May 6

Terminal colon cancer patient saved by breakthrough treatment

A Minnesota woman was told her stage 4 colon cancer couldn’t be cured. Two years later, she’s cancer-free — and says a last-chance clinical trial gave her back her life.

Health May 5

Cancer deaths and tax rates linked in surprising new study: Here's how

States with higher tax income were found to have increased cancer screening rates and decreased cancer mortality rates, according to the results of a new study.

Health May 5

Man’s blood used to create antivenom for 19 deadly snakes

Scientists have created what they believe to be the most broadly effective antivenom to date — and its key ingredient came from a single man's blood. Both the researchers and the donor reveal how it all came together.

Health May 4

Cancer patients can relieve side effects with surprising activity

Preliminary data from The Ohio State University has found that dancing the Argentine tango can help reduce chemotherapy-induced neuropathy symptoms, like burning and tingling.

VIDEO May 4

Former assistant health secretary says placebo testing for new vaccines isn’t ‘radical’

Former assistant health secretary Dr. Brett Giroir discusses new HHS testing requirements for vaccines and more on ‘Fox News Live.’

VIDEO May 4

New HHS report sheds additional light on risks of gender-affirming care for minors

NIH director Dr. Jay Bhattacharya discusses a new HHS report that reveals the risks of gender-affirming care for minors on ‘Fox & Friends Weekend.’

Health May 3

Semaglutide found to have shocking benefit for liver disease patients in new study

Semaglutide injections reversed some cases of MASH liver disease in clinical trials, reducing inflammation in 62.9% of patients and offering new hope for those with the life-threatening condition.