Health

New Jersey man with epilepsy uses hand-painted seashells to help find a cure

ART WITH HEART

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New Jersey man with epilepsy uses hand-painted seashells to help find a cure

Alabama woman bitten by rabid fox while unloading groceries from car

'PUBLIC HEALTH THREAT'

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Alabama woman bitten by rabid fox while unloading groceries from car

Local dengue fever cases confirmed in Florida Keys, spread by mosquito bites

HOTSPOT WARNINGS

Local dengue fever cases confirmed in Florida Keys, spread by mosquito bites

The 9 most common questions women over 40 ask their doctors, according to a menopause expert

VITAL QUESTIONS

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The 9 most common questions women over 40 ask their doctors, according to a menopause expert

Mail-order ketamine injections can be ‘extremely dangerous,’ warns Dr. Marc Siegel

DIY DRUG DANGERS

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Mail-order ketamine injections can be ‘extremely dangerous,’ warns Dr. Marc Siegel

Health Care

How to safely set off fireworks this Fourth of July

How to safely set off fireworks this Fourth of July

90-year-old travels to see Taylor Swift's 'Eras Tour' with granddaughter, says her heart 'still young'

90-year-old travels to see Taylor Swift's 'Eras Tour' with granddaughter, says her heart 'still young'

Severe health risks of vaping and e-cigarettes, especially for youth, say experts

Severe health risks of vaping and e-cigarettes, especially for youth, say experts

Alzheimer’s caregiver handbook: Here are expert tips and techniques for those who tend to dementia patients

Alzheimer’s caregiver handbook: Here are expert tips and techniques for those who tend to dementia patients

New Jersey man with epilepsy uses hand-painted seashells to help find a cure

HEALTH 1 day ago

New Jersey man with epilepsy uses hand-painted seashells to help find a cure

Kyle Adamkiewicz, 33, of New Jersey has lived with epilepsy since his diagnosis at age 6. He's now combining his love of art with the power of nature to help bring attention to the seizure disorder.

Tips for a safe, healthy Fourth of July, plus a new Alzheimer's drug approval

Health Newsletter 1 day ago

Tips for a safe, healthy Fourth of July, plus a new Alzheimer's drug approval

The Fox News Health Newsletter brings you trending and important stories about health warnings, drug shortages, mental health issues and more in this weekly recap.

How to safely set off fireworks this Fourth of July

Holiday 1 day ago

How to safely set off fireworks this Fourth of July

Fireworks are a hot commodity for the Fourth of July, with displays happening all around the country. Keep your family safe this holiday with these firework and sparkler tips.

Local dengue fever cases confirmed in Florida Keys, spread by mosquito bites

Insects 1 day ago

Local dengue fever cases confirmed in Florida Keys, spread by mosquito bites

Two locally acquired cases of mosquito-borne dengue fever have been confirmed in the Florida Keys. Officials and experts share prevention efforts as infections hit record highs around the world.

Severe health risks of vaping and e-cigarettes, especially for youth, say experts

HEALTH 1 day ago

Severe health risks of vaping and e-cigarettes, especially for youth, say experts

Uncover the truth about the health risks of vaping, which includes aerosol from an e-cigarette, a trend that's gaining popularity among teenagers and young adults.

Alzheimer’s caregiver handbook: Here are expert tips and techniques for those who tend to dementia patients

HEALTH 1 day ago

Alzheimer’s caregiver handbook: Here are expert tips and techniques for those who tend to dementia patients

Dr. Heather Sandison, an expert in Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia care, says it’s critical for caregivers to protect their own mental and physical health. Read an excerpt from her new book.

FDA approves new drug for Alzheimer’s disease: ‘Meaningful results’

HEALTH 2 days ago

FDA approves new drug for Alzheimer’s disease: ‘Meaningful results’

The FDA has approved a new medication for people with Alzheimer’s disease. Eli Lilly’s Kisunla (donanemab) is a once-monthly injection intended for adults with early symptomatic Alzheimer's disease.

Alabama woman bitten by rabid fox while unloading groceries from car: 'Public health threat'

HEALTH 2 days ago

Alabama woman bitten by rabid fox while unloading groceries from car: 'Public health threat'

An Alabama woman was recently bit by a rabid fox as she unloaded groceries from her car, according to local reports. Dr. Marc Siegel of New York weighed in on risks and treatment.

Is cord blood banking a worthwhile investment in your child’s future?

HEALTH 2 days ago

Is cord blood banking a worthwhile investment in your child’s future?

Explore cord blood banking, its potential health benefits and the factors that determine its worth for families preparing for the birth of their child.

The 9 most common questions women over 40 ask their doctors, according to a menopause expert

Women's Health 2 days ago

The 9 most common questions women over 40 ask their doctors, according to a menopause expert

Staying healthy as a woman over age 40 starts with asking the right questions, doctors say. Dr. Alexa Fiffick, a family medicine physician in Cleveland, Ohio, shared what patients want to know.

Healthy Living

How to safely set off fireworks this Fourth of July

Holiday 1 day ago

How to safely set off fireworks this Fourth of July

Severe health risks of vaping and e-cigarettes, especially for youth, say experts

HEALTH 1 day ago

Severe health risks of vaping and e-cigarettes, especially for youth, say experts

Alzheimer’s caregiver handbook: Here are expert tips and techniques for those who tend to dementia patients

HEALTH 1 day ago

Alzheimer’s caregiver handbook: Here are expert tips and techniques for those who tend to dementia patients

6 tips to keep dogs safe and calm for 4th of July festivities

Pets 2 days ago

6 tips to keep dogs safe and calm for 4th of July festivities

Nutrition & Fitness

Is a salad always a better choice than a sandwich? Think twice about that

Food-Drink 3 days ago

Is a salad always a better choice than a sandwich? Think twice about that

Regular snacks of baby carrots bring significantly more antioxidant protection, new study finds

Nutrition 4 days ago

Regular snacks of baby carrots bring significantly more antioxidant protection, new study finds

Reddit user who refuses to help 'obese cousin' at wedding is not wrong, therapist insists

LIFESTYLE 5 days ago

Reddit user who refuses to help 'obese cousin' at wedding is not wrong, therapist insists

Childhood medical myths debunked as experts weigh in on 5 common warnings

HEALTH June 28

Childhood medical myths debunked as experts weigh in on 5 common warnings

New Jersey man with epilepsy uses hand-painted seashells to help find a cure

1 day ago

New Jersey man with epilepsy uses hand-painted seashells to help find a cure

Tips for a safe, healthy Fourth of July, plus a new Alzheimer's drug approval

1 day ago

Tips for a safe, healthy Fourth of July, plus a new Alzheimer's drug approval

How to safely set off fireworks this Fourth of July

1 day ago

How to safely set off fireworks this Fourth of July

Local dengue fever cases confirmed in Florida Keys, spread by mosquito bites

1 day ago

Local dengue fever cases confirmed in Florida Keys, spread by mosquito bites

Severe health risks of vaping and e-cigarettes, especially for youth, say experts

1 day ago

Severe health risks of vaping and e-cigarettes, especially for youth, say experts

Alzheimer’s caregiver handbook: Here are expert tips and techniques for those who tend to dementia patients

1 day ago

Alzheimer’s caregiver handbook: Here are expert tips and techniques for those who tend to dementia patients

FDA approves new drug for Alzheimer’s disease: ‘Meaningful results’

2 days ago

FDA approves new drug for Alzheimer’s disease: ‘Meaningful results’

Alabama woman bitten by rabid fox while unloading groceries from car: 'Public health threat'

2 days ago

Alabama woman bitten by rabid fox while unloading groceries from car: 'Public health threat'

Is cord blood banking a worthwhile investment in your child’s future?

2 days ago

Is cord blood banking a worthwhile investment in your child’s future?

The 9 most common questions women over 40 ask their doctors, according to a menopause expert

2 days ago

The 9 most common questions women over 40 ask their doctors, according to a menopause expert

Mail-order ketamine injections can be ‘extremely dangerous,’ warns Dr. Marc Siegel

3 days ago

Mail-order ketamine injections can be ‘extremely dangerous,’ warns Dr. Marc Siegel

Ask a doctor: ‘What should I do about foot blisters?’

3 days ago

Ask a doctor: ‘What should I do about foot blisters?’

Potassium chloride medications recalled due to failure that could cause heart attacks: FDA

3 days ago

Potassium chloride medications recalled due to failure that could cause heart attacks: FDA

Fourth of July fireworks: 4 tips to help veterans and other PTSD sufferers enjoy the holiday

4 days ago

Fourth of July fireworks: 4 tips to help veterans and other PTSD sufferers enjoy the holiday

Amid summer COVID surge warning from CDC, should you worry? Doctors weigh in

4 days ago

Amid summer COVID surge warning from CDC, should you worry? Doctors weigh in

Amid post-debate cognitive concerns, doctor recommends 3 natural supplements to boost brain power

4 days ago

Amid post-debate cognitive concerns, doctor recommends 3 natural supplements to boost brain power

Health weekend roundup includes service dogs, medical misinformation, amazing surgery and more key stories

5 days ago

Health weekend roundup includes service dogs, medical misinformation, amazing surgery and more key stories

Doctors express concern about Biden’s apparent cognitive issues during debate: 'Troubling indicators'

5 days ago

Doctors express concern about Biden’s apparent cognitive issues during debate: 'Troubling indicators'

Childhood medical myths debunked as experts weigh in on 5 common warnings

June 28

Childhood medical myths debunked as experts weigh in on 5 common warnings

Daily multivitamins might not help you live longer, study finds: 'No differences in mortality'

June 27

Daily multivitamins might not help you live longer, study finds: 'No differences in mortality'

Some sleep apnea patients see improvement with new breathing tool

June 27

Some sleep apnea patients see improvement with new breathing tool

Service dog helps woman with epilepsy, plus a new liver drug and bedtime warnings

June 26

Service dog helps woman with epilepsy, plus a new liver drug and bedtime warnings

Chicago man receives kidney transplant while fully awake, goes home very next day

June 26

Chicago man receives kidney transplant while fully awake, goes home very next day

CDC warns of mosquito-driven virus as cases spike

June 26

CDC warns of mosquito-driven virus as cases spike

California doctor reveals the 10 big ‘lies’ the medical community is telling patients

June 26

California doctor reveals the 10 big ‘lies’ the medical community is telling patients

Life after death: Take a glimpse into the world of cryonics

June 25

Life after death: Take a glimpse into the world of cryonics

New Parkinson's drug could slow or reverse progression of disease, researchers say: 'Big step forward'

June 25

New Parkinson's drug could slow or reverse progression of disease, researchers say: 'Big step forward'

Surgeon general declares firearm violence in America a public health crisis

June 25

Surgeon general declares firearm violence in America a public health crisis

For diabetes patients, inhaled insulin is shown just as effective as injections and pumps

June 25

For diabetes patients, inhaled insulin is shown just as effective as injections and pumps

Ask a doctor: ‘Is it ever OK to take someone else’s prescription medication?’

June 24

Ask a doctor: ‘Is it ever OK to take someone else’s prescription medication?’

Ohio woman with epilepsy finds safety with her service dog: ‘Our bond is set in stone’

June 24

Ohio woman with epilepsy finds safety with her service dog: ‘Our bond is set in stone’

8 top health stories of the past week that you need to know now

June 23

8 top health stories of the past week that you need to know now

New study suggests ditching BMI for 'roundness'-based system

June 22

New study suggests ditching BMI for 'roundness'-based system

How southern European nations will be among the highest life expectancies worldwide

June 22

How southern European nations will be among the highest life expectancies worldwide

Experts weigh in on the benefits, risks of using castor oil for weight loss

June 22

Experts weigh in on the benefits, risks of using castor oil for weight loss

AI blood test could detect Parkinson's disease up to 7 years before symptoms: 'Particularly promising'

June 21

AI blood test could detect Parkinson's disease up to 7 years before symptoms: 'Particularly promising'

Going to bed after this time could lead to poorer mental health, a Stanford study finds

June 21

Going to bed after this time could lead to poorer mental health, a Stanford study finds

When heat waves turns deadly: How extreme temperatures affect the human body

June 21

When heat waves turns deadly: How extreme temperatures affect the human body

FDA approves new drug to treat autoimmune liver disease: ‘Giant step forward’

June 21

FDA approves new drug to treat autoimmune liver disease: ‘Giant step forward’

Kids with obesity need ‘behavioral counseling,’ task force recommends: 'Call to action'

June 20

Kids with obesity need ‘behavioral counseling,’ task force recommends: 'Call to action'

Grieving the loss of your favorite TV show? You’re not alone, study suggests: 'Perfectly understandable'

June 20

Grieving the loss of your favorite TV show? You’re not alone, study suggests: 'Perfectly understandable'

In Alzheimer’s breakthrough, researchers identify ‘protective gene’ that delays disease in high-risk family

June 20

In Alzheimer’s breakthrough, researchers identify ‘protective gene’ that delays disease in high-risk family

Can you become drunk without drinking alcohol? Here’s how it could happen

June 20

Can you become drunk without drinking alcohol? Here’s how it could happen

Kids with insufficient sleep could see spike in blood pressure, study finds

June 19

Kids with insufficient sleep could see spike in blood pressure, study finds

Service dogs save veterans, plus men's energy boosters and safe swimming tips

June 19

Service dogs save veterans, plus men's energy boosters and safe swimming tips

Veterans with PTSD get 'significant' benefits from service dogs, first NIH-funded study finds

June 19

Veterans with PTSD get 'significant' benefits from service dogs, first NIH-funded study finds

Men’s energy and vitality plummets for 6 reasons. Boost it back up this way

June 19

Men’s energy and vitality plummets for 6 reasons. Boost it back up this way

Fatal bacterial infections surging in Japan with unknown cause, reports says

June 18

Fatal bacterial infections surging in Japan with unknown cause, reports says

Cancer survivor and world-champion Irish dancer raises money for hospital that saved her life

June 18

Cancer survivor and world-champion Irish dancer raises money for hospital that saved her life

Water safety tips from experts for families and caregivers as drowning deaths increase

June 18

Water safety tips from experts for families and caregivers as drowning deaths increase

Alzheimer’s blood test achieves faster diagnoses, high accuracy at Mayo Clinic

June 17

Alzheimer’s blood test achieves faster diagnoses, high accuracy at Mayo Clinic

Ask a doctor: ‘Why do I keep eating foods that I know are bad for me?’

June 17

Ask a doctor: ‘Why do I keep eating foods that I know are bad for me?’

More people sent to hospital as mushroom-infused 'microdosing' chocolate faces ongoing FDA probe

June 16

More people sent to hospital as mushroom-infused 'microdosing' chocolate faces ongoing FDA probe

Study discovers 'trigger gene' in IBD as researchers look for drugs to prevent the bowel disease

June 16

Study discovers 'trigger gene' in IBD as researchers look for drugs to prevent the bowel disease

7 important health stories this week you simply can't miss

June 16

7 important health stories this week you simply can't miss

Cancer nearly took his leg, but this father of 6 is walking again: ‘I shouldn’t be here’

June 16

Cancer nearly took his leg, but this father of 6 is walking again: ‘I shouldn’t be here’

Honeybees can detect lung cancer, researchers say

June 15

Honeybees can detect lung cancer, researchers say

COVID vaccine companies told to focus on KP.2 variant for fall shots, per FDA announcement

June 15

COVID vaccine companies told to focus on KP.2 variant for fall shots, per FDA announcement

Major health organization makes startling heart disease prediction: ‘Near-perfect storm’

June 14

Major health organization makes startling heart disease prediction: ‘Near-perfect storm’

CDC warns of ‘dual mutant’ flu strain that could evade antiviral drugs: ‘Need to closely monitor’

June 14

CDC warns of ‘dual mutant’ flu strain that could evade antiviral drugs: ‘Need to closely monitor’

Does sunscreen cause skin cancer? Doctors debunk claims gone wild on social media

June 13

Does sunscreen cause skin cancer? Doctors debunk claims gone wild on social media

FDA panel rejects MDMA-assisted therapies for PTSD despite high hopes from veterans

June 13

FDA panel rejects MDMA-assisted therapies for PTSD despite high hopes from veterans

Tiger mosquitoes blamed for spread of dengue fever: ‘Most invasive species’

June 12

Tiger mosquitoes blamed for spread of dengue fever: ‘Most invasive species’

Exercising to beat Alzheimer's, plus a baby's renewed vision and new vaccine progress

June 12

Exercising to beat Alzheimer's, plus a baby's renewed vision and new vaccine progress

Children swimming in Virginia lake hospitalized after E. coli, gastrointestinal illnesses

June 12

Children swimming in Virginia lake hospitalized after E. coli, gastrointestinal illnesses

‘Reversing’ Alzheimer’s: Here are exercises to make the brain more resilient

June 12

‘Reversing’ Alzheimer’s: Here are exercises to make the brain more resilient

Through new pilot project, medical marijuana could become more accessible to senior citizens

June 11

Through new pilot project, medical marijuana could become more accessible to senior citizens

Experimental Alzheimer’s drug gets FDA advisory panel's thumbs-up: ‘Progress is happening’

June 11

Experimental Alzheimer’s drug gets FDA advisory panel's thumbs-up: ‘Progress is happening’

What to know about the FDA's paralytic shellfish poisoning warning

June 11

What to know about the FDA's paralytic shellfish poisoning warning

Gender dysphoria and eating disorders have skyrocketed since pandemic, report reveals: ‘Ripple effects’

June 11

Gender dysphoria and eating disorders have skyrocketed since pandemic, report reveals: ‘Ripple effects’

Several groups say cannabis may help aging Americans manage pain

June 10

Several groups say cannabis may help aging Americans manage pain

COVID-flu combo vaccine shows ‘positive’ results in phase 3 trials, Moderna says: A 'two-for' option

June 10

COVID-flu combo vaccine shows ‘positive’ results in phase 3 trials, Moderna says: A 'two-for' option

Mushroom-infused 'microdosing' chocolate bars are sending people to the hospital, prompting investigation: FDA

June 10

Mushroom-infused 'microdosing' chocolate bars are sending people to the hospital, prompting investigation: FDA

Sunburn SOS: 7 tips to soothe your sun-damaged skin, according to a wellness expert

June 10

Sunburn SOS: 7 tips to soothe your sun-damaged skin, according to a wellness expert

Ask a doctor: ‘How can I prevent scarring from bug bites and poison ivy?’

June 9

Ask a doctor: ‘How can I prevent scarring from bug bites and poison ivy?’

American College of Pediatricians issues fiery statement condemning child gender transition

June 9

American College of Pediatricians issues fiery statement condemning child gender transition

8 of the biggest health stories of this week: Catch up here on the essentials

June 9

8 of the biggest health stories of this week: Catch up here on the essentials

For Alzheimer’s patients, eating pomegranates could help alleviate symptoms, study says: ‘Promising results’

June 7

For Alzheimer’s patients, eating pomegranates could help alleviate symptoms, study says: ‘Promising results’

Nebraska baby born with cataracts has 3 eye surgeries to save her sight: ‘I just kept praying’

June 7

Nebraska baby born with cataracts has 3 eye surgeries to save her sight: ‘I just kept praying’

Bird flu-infected cows have died in 5 states as experts closely monitor the disease

June 6

Bird flu-infected cows have died in 5 states as experts closely monitor the disease

Rare, sexually transmitted ringworm reported in NYC

June 6

Rare, sexually transmitted ringworm reported in NYC

Drinking alcohol before sleeping on a plane could be dangerous, study suggests

June 6

Drinking alcohol before sleeping on a plane could be dangerous, study suggests

Medicine cabinet must-haves: 9 essentials every household should have on hand

June 6

Medicine cabinet must-haves: 9 essentials every household should have on hand

Doctors reverse deafness, plus surprise Ozempic perks and rules for traveling with meds

June 5

Doctors reverse deafness, plus surprise Ozempic perks and rules for traveling with meds

Children with total deafness regain hearing after ‘groundbreaking’ gene therapy: ‘Like a miracle’

June 5

Children with total deafness regain hearing after ‘groundbreaking’ gene therapy: ‘Like a miracle’

Florida becomes first state to allow women to get C-sections outside of hospitals

June 4

Florida becomes first state to allow women to get C-sections outside of hospitals

FDA panel to evaluate psychedelic MDMA for treatment of PTSD for first time

June 4

FDA panel to evaluate psychedelic MDMA for treatment of PTSD for first time

Is artificial intelligence the secret to better sleep?

June 4

Is artificial intelligence the secret to better sleep?

Mediterranean diet could help women live longer, Harvard study finds

June 3

Mediterranean diet could help women live longer, Harvard study finds

Intellectual disability disorder may be linked to a single, 'surprising' gene, research shows

June 3

Intellectual disability disorder may be linked to a single, 'surprising' gene, research shows

Ask a doctor: 'Why are my hands swelling and what should I do about it?'

June 3

Ask a doctor: 'Why are my hands swelling and what should I do about it?'

Traveling internationally? It could be illegal to bring along these medications, according to a pharmacist

June 3

Traveling internationally? It could be illegal to bring along these medications, according to a pharmacist

7 of this week's most noteworthy health stories, in case you missed them

June 2

7 of this week's most noteworthy health stories, in case you missed them

Heart attacks more likely during presidential elections and other stressful times, study shows

June 1

Heart attacks more likely during presidential elections and other stressful times, study shows

Traveler infected with confirmed case of measles at Seattle International Airport as cases in US increase

June 1

Traveler infected with confirmed case of measles at Seattle International Airport as cases in US increase

Mental health and stress issues in America get new attention from National Geographic

May 31

Mental health and stress issues in America get new attention from National Geographic

Woman who received experimental pig kidney transplant back on dialysis after new organ failed

May 31

Woman who received experimental pig kidney transplant back on dialysis after new organ failed

Women experience more dental health issues than men, experts say. Here's what to do about it

May 30

Women experience more dental health issues than men, experts say. Here's what to do about it

Ozempic and Wegovy could double as kidney disease treatment, study suggests

May 30

Ozempic and Wegovy could double as kidney disease treatment, study suggests

First person with MS to play in the NBA shares his inspiring message: 'Make the most of it'

May 30

First person with MS to play in the NBA shares his inspiring message: 'Make the most of it'