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Health care is ‘overwhelmingly complex’ for older adults, experts say: ‘Ever-increasing hurdle’

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Health care is ‘overwhelmingly complex’ for older adults, experts say: ‘Ever-increasing hurdle’

New blood test shows high accuracy for colorectal cancer detection, study finds: ‘Not interchangeable’

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New blood test shows high accuracy for colorectal cancer detection, study finds: ‘Not interchangeable’

Cold therapy techniques come under hot scrutiny by researchers: 'Overall benefits remain uncertain'

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Cold therapy techniques come under hot scrutiny by researchers: 'Overall benefits remain uncertain'

More doctors use ChatGPT to help with busy workloads, but is AI a reliable assistant?

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More doctors use ChatGPT to help with busy workloads, but is AI a reliable assistant?

Abortion pill use has spiked in recent years, new report reveals: ‘Substantial increase’

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Abortion pill use has spiked in recent years, new report reveals: ‘Substantial increase’

Top UK health official urges against eating whole Easter egg in 'one go' hit with backlash: 'Life too short'

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Top UK health official urges against eating whole Easter egg in 'one go' hit with backlash: 'Life too short'

After a director for England's National Health Service warned about eating a whole chocolate Easter egg in "one go," doctors took to social media to tell people that, "life is too short" to not eat the whole egg.

US tuberculosis cases in 2023 were at highest level in a decade, CDC says

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US tuberculosis cases in 2023 were at highest level in a decade, CDC says

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says the number of U.S. tuberculosis cases in 2023 was at the highest level since 2013 and rose among all ages.

Wife of Jordan Peterson rediscovers God after terminal cancer diagnosis

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Wife of Jordan Peterson rediscovers God after terminal cancer diagnosis

Podcast host Tammy Peterson joins 'Fox & Friends' to share her relationship with faith.

Health care is ‘overwhelmingly complex’ for older adults, experts say: ‘Ever-increasing hurdle’

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Health care is ‘overwhelmingly complex’ for older adults, experts say: ‘Ever-increasing hurdle’

For senior adults, the complexities of health care can be overwhelming, experts say. Doctors weighed in on the challenges that make it difficult for seniors to get the care they need.

Woman left with kidney damage after visiting hair salon

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Woman left with kidney damage after visiting hair salon

A 26-year-old Tunisian woman suffered acute kidney injuries after a hair-straightening procedure burned her hair and gave her diarrhea and a fever.

Princess Kate's cancer, plus marijuana risks and sleep's impact on mental health

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Princess Kate's cancer, plus marijuana risks and sleep's impact on mental health

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.

More doctors use ChatGPT to help with busy workloads, but is AI a reliable assistant?

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More doctors use ChatGPT to help with busy workloads, but is AI a reliable assistant?

Doctors say that artificial intelligence is helping to minimize their work flow. Studies show the technology is being used by up to 10% of doctors. But is AI really a reliable assistant?

Abortion pill use has spiked in recent years, new report reveals: ‘Substantial increase’

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Abortion pill use has spiked in recent years, new report reveals: ‘Substantial increase’

The Guttmacher Institute, a research and policy group based in New York, says medication abortions made up 63% of all abortions in the U.S. in 2023. Experts shared insights on the data.

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US tuberculosis cases in 2023 were at highest level in a decade, CDC says

INFECTIOUS DISEASE

US tuberculosis cases in 2023 were at highest level in a decade, CDC says

Health care is ‘overwhelmingly complex’ for older adults, experts say: ‘Ever-increasing hurdle’

Health care is ‘overwhelmingly complex’ for older adults, experts say: ‘Ever-increasing hurdle’

Women who drink more than 8 alcoholic beverages a week are at greater risk of heart disease: new study

Women who drink more than 8 alcoholic beverages a week are at greater risk of heart disease: new study

Oregon toddler receives life-changing surgery to correct rare eye syndrome: ‘Sassier, more energetic’

Oregon toddler receives life-changing surgery to correct rare eye syndrome: ‘Sassier, more energetic’

Top UK health official urges against eating whole Easter egg in 'one go' hit with backlash: 'Life too short'

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Top UK health official urges against eating whole Easter egg in 'one go' hit with backlash: 'Life too short'

US tuberculosis cases in 2023 were at highest level in a decade, CDC says

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US tuberculosis cases in 2023 were at highest level in a decade, CDC says

Health care is ‘overwhelmingly complex’ for older adults, experts say: ‘Ever-increasing hurdle’

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Health care is ‘overwhelmingly complex’ for older adults, experts say: ‘Ever-increasing hurdle’

Woman left with kidney damage after visiting hair salon

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Woman left with kidney damage after visiting hair salon

Princess Kate's cancer, plus marijuana risks and sleep's impact on mental health

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Princess Kate's cancer, plus marijuana risks and sleep's impact on mental health

More doctors use ChatGPT to help with busy workloads, but is AI a reliable assistant?

2 days ago

More doctors use ChatGPT to help with busy workloads, but is AI a reliable assistant?

Abortion pill use has spiked in recent years, new report reveals: ‘Substantial increase’

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Abortion pill use has spiked in recent years, new report reveals: ‘Substantial increase’

Cancer and Princess Kate: Important screenings to focus on for best health

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Cancer and Princess Kate: Important screenings to focus on for best health

Drug overdoses have reached record high, per latest CDC report: ‘Grim statistics'

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Drug overdoses have reached record high, per latest CDC report: ‘Grim statistics'

Rare condition caused patient to see ‘demonic’ faces, says study on ‘visual disorder’

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Rare condition caused patient to see ‘demonic’ faces, says study on ‘visual disorder’

Cold therapy techniques come under hot scrutiny by researchers: 'Overall benefits remain uncertain'

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Cold therapy techniques come under hot scrutiny by researchers: 'Overall benefits remain uncertain'

Intermittent fasting linked to higher risk of heart-related death in new study

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Intermittent fasting linked to higher risk of heart-related death in new study

FDA proposes ban on electrical shock devices used to stop aggressive behavior for the second time

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FDA proposes ban on electrical shock devices used to stop aggressive behavior for the second time

New blood test shows high accuracy for colorectal cancer detection, study finds: ‘Not interchangeable’

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New blood test shows high accuracy for colorectal cancer detection, study finds: ‘Not interchangeable’

Daily marijuana smokers face higher risk of heart attack, stroke, says American Heart Association study

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Daily marijuana smokers face higher risk of heart attack, stroke, says American Heart Association study

Health stories of the week you might've missed: Catch up quickly here

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Health stories of the week you might've missed: Catch up quickly here

Sleep disorders and suicide: A mental health expert reveals the concerning link

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Sleep disorders and suicide: A mental health expert reveals the concerning link

Newly approved cancer drug targets aggressive form of ‘deadly disease’

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Newly approved cancer drug targets aggressive form of ‘deadly disease’

Princess Kate Middleton undergoing ‘preventative chemotherapy’ after cancer diagnosis: ‘Stronger every day’

March 22

Princess Kate Middleton undergoing ‘preventative chemotherapy’ after cancer diagnosis: ‘Stronger every day’

Global fertility rates may become too low to sustain population levels, study says

March 22

Global fertility rates may become too low to sustain population levels, study says

COVID pandemic led to thousands of missed prostate cancer cases, new study finds

March 22

COVID pandemic led to thousands of missed prostate cancer cases, new study finds

How to beat spring allergies with an early pollen season this year

March 22

How to beat spring allergies with an early pollen season this year

Massachusetts man receives successful pig kidney transplant: ‘Uncharted territory’

March 21

Massachusetts man receives successful pig kidney transplant: ‘Uncharted territory’

Artificial intelligence helps predict seniors’ long-term care needs: ‘Critical next steps’

March 21

Artificial intelligence helps predict seniors’ long-term care needs: ‘Critical next steps’

Goat in Minnesota tests positive for bird flu, first ever US case

March 20

Goat in Minnesota tests positive for bird flu, first ever US case

Teens fight cancer, plus a life-saving scan and a military therapy dog

March 20

Teens fight cancer, plus a life-saving scan and a military therapy dog

High-school students are making strides in cancer research: ‘Gives me hope'

March 20

High-school students are making strides in cancer research: ‘Gives me hope'

Ask a doc: ‘Do I need to wash my face every night?’

March 19

Ask a doc: ‘Do I need to wash my face every night?’

Supercharge your immune system with these 10 foods

March 19

Supercharge your immune system with these 10 foods

CDC issues measles alert as 2024 cases have already equaled all of 2023

March 19

CDC issues measles alert as 2024 cases have already equaled all of 2023

These medications could make driving dangerous, the FDA warns

March 19

These medications could make driving dangerous, the FDA warns

Elon Musk reveals why he takes ketamine, denies abusing the drug: ‘I should keep taking it’

March 18

Elon Musk reveals why he takes ketamine, denies abusing the drug: ‘I should keep taking it’

Health weekend roundup includes good-for-you foods, lives saved and a wild drug debate

March 17

Health weekend roundup includes good-for-you foods, lives saved and a wild drug debate

Potentially fatal dog parasite found in part of Colorado River for first time, having spread from other states

March 16

Potentially fatal dog parasite found in part of Colorado River for first time, having spread from other states

New report blasts government's COVID response, warns of repeating same mistakes

March 16

New report blasts government's COVID response, warns of repeating same mistakes

Amid kratom overdose claims, groups call for regulation, better testing of drug

March 16

Amid kratom overdose claims, groups call for regulation, better testing of drug

Corned beef and cabbage on St. Patrick’s Day may serve up some nutritious benefits

March 15

Corned beef and cabbage on St. Patrick’s Day may serve up some nutritious benefits

Man suffering from migraines found to have tapeworms in brain after consuming partially cooked bacon: study

March 14

Man suffering from migraines found to have tapeworms in brain after consuming partially cooked bacon: study

Maternal mortality in US overestimated by CDC, new study shows

March 14

Maternal mortality in US overestimated by CDC, new study shows

Actress Olivia Munn credits breast cancer risk-assessment score for saving her life

March 14

Actress Olivia Munn credits breast cancer risk-assessment score for saving her life

Woman’s life is saved when full-body scan detects deadly condition with no symptoms

March 14

Woman’s life is saved when full-body scan detects deadly condition with no symptoms

Long COVID could be the cause of your bad hangovers, study finds: 'Bad reaction'

March 13

Long COVID could be the cause of your bad hangovers, study finds: 'Bad reaction'

Boy prepares for blindness, plus twin heart surgeries and sleep tips galore

March 13

Boy prepares for blindness, plus twin heart surgeries and sleep tips galore

Tommy John surgery continues to save baseball careers 50 years after its debut: 'Revolutionary'

March 13

Tommy John surgery continues to save baseball careers 50 years after its debut: 'Revolutionary'

Paul Alexander, polio survivor who spent over 70 years in iron lung, dead at 78

March 13

Paul Alexander, polio survivor who spent over 70 years in iron lung, dead at 78

New Jersey twins receive matching heart surgeries after Marfan syndrome diagnosis: 'A better life'

March 13

New Jersey twins receive matching heart surgeries after Marfan syndrome diagnosis: 'A better life'

Fitness class too loud? What to know about protecting your hearing health

March 13

Fitness class too loud? What to know about protecting your hearing health

Ask a doc: ‘Why are my eyes often bloodshot?’

March 12

Ask a doc: ‘Why are my eyes often bloodshot?’

CDC sends response team to Chicago migrant shelter amid measles outbreak

March 12

CDC sends response team to Chicago migrant shelter amid measles outbreak

8 in 10 teens aren’t getting enough sleep, says National Sleep Foundation: ‘Deeply concerning’

March 12

8 in 10 teens aren’t getting enough sleep, says National Sleep Foundation: ‘Deeply concerning’

Ohio boy, 8, prepares for blindness: ‘It’s heartbreaking,’ his mom says

March 12

Ohio boy, 8, prepares for blindness: ‘It’s heartbreaking,’ his mom says

Improve your sleep by optimizing 6 biomarkers: ‘Integral to health’

March 11

Improve your sleep by optimizing 6 biomarkers: ‘Integral to health’

Second case of measles confirmed at Chicago migrant shelter

March 10

Second case of measles confirmed at Chicago migrant shelter

As New Jersey investigates mumps outbreak, experts share what to know about symptoms, protection

March 10

As New Jersey investigates mumps outbreak, experts share what to know about symptoms, protection

Health's weekend read includes a survival story, longevity secrets and fatigue factors

March 10

Health's weekend read includes a survival story, longevity secrets and fatigue factors

Always feeling tired? Experts share 4 common causes of daytime fatigue

March 8

Always feeling tired? Experts share 4 common causes of daytime fatigue

To live longer, do these 5 things every day, says a brain health expert

March 8

To live longer, do these 5 things every day, says a brain health expert

‘Parrot fever’ outbreaks cause 5 deaths in Europe, sparking warnings

March 7

‘Parrot fever’ outbreaks cause 5 deaths in Europe, sparking warnings

Woman survives sudden cardiac arrest, plus new COVID guidance and longevity diets

March 6

Woman survives sudden cardiac arrest, plus new COVID guidance and longevity diets

Mental health improves with 20 seconds of daily affirmations, study finds: ‘Self-care strategy’

March 6

Mental health improves with 20 seconds of daily affirmations, study finds: ‘Self-care strategy’

Ask a doc: 'Why are my fingers tingling and what can I do to stop it?'

March 6

Ask a doc: 'Why are my fingers tingling and what can I do to stop it?'

Minnesota woman survives after 25 minutes without pulse, warns others about sudden cardiac arrest

March 6

Minnesota woman survives after 25 minutes without pulse, warns others about sudden cardiac arrest

6 wacky health trends that have gone viral

March 6

6 wacky health trends that have gone viral

Man dies after consuming too much vitamin D as experts warn of risks: 'Cascade of problems'

March 5

Man dies after consuming too much vitamin D as experts warn of risks: 'Cascade of problems'

Researchers find sources of four brain disorders, which could lead to new treatments

March 5

Researchers find sources of four brain disorders, which could lead to new treatments

Weight-loss medications are not effective without ‘nutrition therapy,’ experts say

March 4

Weight-loss medications are not effective without ‘nutrition therapy,’ experts say

Protest of CDC’s new COVID guidance planned for this month in Washington, DC: ‘Urgent need’

March 4

Protest of CDC’s new COVID guidance planned for this month in Washington, DC: ‘Urgent need’

Cancer risk rises with this little-known syndrome. Here’s how to know if you have the genetic condition

March 4

Cancer risk rises with this little-known syndrome. Here’s how to know if you have the genetic condition

In patients with depression, familiar scents could help trigger happy memories, study finds: ‘Break the cycle’

March 4

In patients with depression, familiar scents could help trigger happy memories, study finds: ‘Break the cycle’

Health's weekend read includes kidney donations, cancer prevention, measles vaccinations and more

March 3

Health's weekend read includes kidney donations, cancer prevention, measles vaccinations and more

Obesity is ‘exploding,’ with more than 12% of people classified as obese worldwide, study finds: ‘Big trouble’

March 3

Obesity is ‘exploding,’ with more than 12% of people classified as obese worldwide, study finds: ‘Big trouble’

Measles vaccinations given in '70s and '80s may have worn off by now, doctor warns

March 1

Measles vaccinations given in '70s and '80s may have worn off by now, doctor warns

CDC drops its 5-day COVID isolation guidelines

March 1

CDC drops its 5-day COVID isolation guidelines

Should you drink coffee first thing in the morning, or wait a while? Experts reveal caffeine guidance

March 1

Should you drink coffee first thing in the morning, or wait a while? Experts reveal caffeine guidance

CDC recommends additional COVID vaccine for adults 65 and over

February 29

CDC recommends additional COVID vaccine for adults 65 and over

Hair loss and prostate medication could also reduce heart disease risk, study finds

February 29

Hair loss and prostate medication could also reduce heart disease risk, study finds

Fasting-like diet could slow the aging process, study suggests: ‘Living longer and healthier’

February 29

Fasting-like diet could slow the aging process, study suggests: ‘Living longer and healthier’

Kidney swap saves two lives, plus surprising COVID effects and IVF uncertainty

February 28

Kidney swap saves two lives, plus surprising COVID effects and IVF uncertainty

Amid measles outbreaks, Florida Department of Health speaks out against ‘false information’

February 28

Amid measles outbreaks, Florida Department of Health speaks out against ‘false information’

Ask a doc: ‘Why am I always thirsty — and what should I do about it?'

February 28

Ask a doc: ‘Why am I always thirsty — and what should I do about it?'

Antarctica struck with bird flu as scientists say illness has hit the mainland for the first time

February 28

Antarctica struck with bird flu as scientists say illness has hit the mainland for the first time

Florida schools see measles cases grow, urge vaccination for 'public health threat'

February 28

Florida schools see measles cases grow, urge vaccination for 'public health threat'

For women over 60, here is the number of daily steps needed to protect heart health

February 28

For women over 60, here is the number of daily steps needed to protect heart health

Hate water? Here are 5 healthy alternatives, according to an NFL sports dietitian

February 28

Hate water? Here are 5 healthy alternatives, according to an NFL sports dietitian

Long COVID impacts 10% of pregnant women, study finds: ‘Take precautions’

February 27

Long COVID impacts 10% of pregnant women, study finds: ‘Take precautions’

Cancer prevention in the esophagus could be just a pill away, doctor says: ‘Tremendous benefit’

February 27

Cancer prevention in the esophagus could be just a pill away, doctor says: ‘Tremendous benefit’

COVID pandemic triggered spike in antidepressant use among young females, study finds

February 26

COVID pandemic triggered spike in antidepressant use among young females, study finds

Cases of norovirus or stomach flu climb steadily across US: 'This is the season for it'

February 26

Cases of norovirus or stomach flu climb steadily across US: 'This is the season for it'

Four Texas residents forever connected by two kidney donations in different cities: 'Superbly timed'

February 26

Four Texas residents forever connected by two kidney donations in different cities: 'Superbly timed'

COVID vaccine's impacts, plus IVF shutdowns, vaccine risks and more key health stories

February 25

COVID vaccine's impacts, plus IVF shutdowns, vaccine risks and more key health stories

To combat nursing shortage, universities create accelerated 12-month training programs: 'A win-win'

February 24

To combat nursing shortage, universities create accelerated 12-month training programs: 'A win-win'

Untreated sleep apnea presents 'disruptive' dangers to people's lives, including heart issues, says expert

February 24

Untreated sleep apnea presents 'disruptive' dangers to people's lives, including heart issues, says expert

Amid Florida measles outbreak, surgeon general lets parents decide whether to send unvaccinated kids to school

February 23

Amid Florida measles outbreak, surgeon general lets parents decide whether to send unvaccinated kids to school

Was Wendy Williams’ dementia caused by alcoholism? Experts share insights

February 23

Was Wendy Williams’ dementia caused by alcoholism? Experts share insights

Alabama providers suspend IVF treatments after state court’s ruling as fertility experts weigh in

February 22

Alabama providers suspend IVF treatments after state court’s ruling as fertility experts weigh in

Women get more benefit from exercise than men, study finds: ‘More to gain’

February 22

Women get more benefit from exercise than men, study finds: ‘More to gain’

‘COVID paralyzed my diaphragm’: Marathon runner shares how the infection took his breath away

February 22

‘COVID paralyzed my diaphragm’: Marathon runner shares how the infection took his breath away

Student and teacher share heart surgery scars, plus vaccine risks, plague fears and more

February 21

Student and teacher share heart surgery scars, plus vaccine risks, plague fears and more

‘Gas station heroin’ is growing threat in New Jersey, health officials warn: ‘Dangerous and addictive’

February 21

‘Gas station heroin’ is growing threat in New Jersey, health officials warn: ‘Dangerous and addictive’

Florida elementary school confirms 6th case of measles amid outbreak

February 21

Florida elementary school confirms 6th case of measles amid outbreak