Climbing stairs may lower heart disease risk, study finds
Researchers categorized individuals based on how often they climbed the stairs and monitored for any development of heart disease.
All 10 drugs picked for first Medicare price negotiations will participate, Biden says
How the prices of these drugs could change is not yet known, but the participation clears the way for talks that could lower their costs in the coming years.
Nobel Prize in medicine won by 2 scientists for findings on mRNA Covid-19 vaccines
The panel said the pair changed "our understanding of how mRNA interacts with our immune system.”
Actor Selma Blair helps White House salute landmark disability legislation
Actor and disability rights advocate Selma Blair has helped President Joe Biden salute the legacy of the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Rehabilitation Act, displaying a touch of the comedic timing that made her a star in Hollywood hits like “Legally Blonde” and “Cruel Intentions.”
Cheap antibiotic proposed as 'morning-after pill' against STDs
U.S. health officials plan to endorse a common antibiotic as a morning-after pill that can be used to try to avoid some increasingly common sexually transmitted diseases.
NYC air quality: Smoke from Canadian wildfires to return. What to know
Back in June, smoke from the Canadian wildfires blanketed New York City with some of the most unhealthy air quality levels on the planet.
Breast cancer drug could have potentially serious side effect, new research reveals
Elevated blood sugar levels were found in some patients, but doctors say the condition can usually be managed.
Sleep variability may make you age faster, study finds
The study found that larger variations in a sleep-wake cycle, like staying up late on the weekends, were associated with more accelerated biological aging.
Fall vaccinations against COVID, flu and RSV get underway: What to know
Fall vaccination season is in full swing, with health officials urging both an updated COVID-19 shot and flu vaccine for most everyone.
WWII-era military sleep method could help insomniacs nod off quickly, some claim: 'Peace and calm'
Strategy can be effective for relaxation and sleep, experts told Fox News Digital — may not work for everyone
'They saved her life': 13-year-old from Tracy survives cardiac arrest
School leaders and first responders are being credited with saving Heather Freligh's life at Freiler School in Tracy where the eighth grader stopped breathing and suffered an apparent cardiac arrest Friday.
As amoxicillin shortage continues, prescriptions have plummeted, study finds
Heading into the 2023 flu season, the amoxicillin shortage in the U.S. has been in effect for nearly a year.
Millions more students eligible for free school meals under expanded US program
Previously, the qualifying threshold was 40%. Roughly 3,000 additional school districts will now be eligible, officials said.
Depression identified as 'contributing cause' of type 2 diabetes risk, study finds
Researchers revealed for the first time a 'cause-and-effect relationship' between the two conditions.
Sign-up for more free COVID tests begins today. Here’s how to order
The U.S. government is replenishing its stockpile with millions of new at-home COVID tests. Here’s how to order yours for free.
'She won’t let go of him': Tennessee couple of 69 years hold hands in final moments
An elderly Tennessee couple, married for an astounding 69 years, recently shared a touching reunion during their final moments at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
US employers expect to see biggest jump in healthcare costs in a decade in 2024
Three healthcare benefit consulting firms are forecasting costs to rise 5.4% to 8.5% in 2024.
Billions exposed to harmful smoke pollution over past 2 decades, study says
On average, people were exposed to 9.9 days per year to some form of smoke pollution that could be potentially harmful to their health, the study said.
Melatonin warnings: Nearly half of parents give it to their kids to help them sleep, but experts urge caution
Melatonin is ‘not a regulated substance,’ a doctor warns.
Booking COVID-19 vaccine? Some are reporting canceled appointments, insurance issues
Pfizer and Moderna say they have sent out millions of doses of the new COVID-19 vaccines in the past week. But availability depends on where you live.