Health

When seasonal sickness hits your home, how do you stop the cold and flu from spreading among family members? Fox News medical contributor Dr. Marc Siegel, a clinical professor of medicine at NYU Langone, reiterated the basics of preventing virus spread in comments to Fox News Digital. Among his top …

Thanksgiving might be over, but plenty of leftovers probably still remain — and as you reheat stuffing and assemble turkey sandwiches, you might be tempted to share a taste or two with your furry friend. But before slipping your dog a treat from the table, you must check that it …

A total of 99 illnesses have now been reported due to a salmonella outbreak linked to recalled cantaloupes, according to a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) alert. Forty-five people have been hospitalized — and two people have died as of Nov. 24. The active recall of the affected …

Christmas trees, lights and other holiday decorations might make your home look festive — yet they can also pose a risk to your pets, according to the American Veterinary Medical Association. Several veterinarians shared tips on how to protect your furry friends while decorating for the season. Among the potential …

For over half the people who recover from COVID-19, some symptoms linger for as long as three years, according to a new study published this week in The Lancet Respiratory Medicine.  Among 1,359 COVID patients in China, 54% of them still had at least one symptom three years after contracting …

The taking of selfies is now considered legitimately dangerous. A review by the University of New South Wales concluded that taking selfies could actually pose a “public health problem.” Referencing data from multiple peer-reviewed studies in both the U.S. and Australia since 2011, the review was published in the Journal …

As a registered nurse in Colorado, Jennifer Harlan cares for cardiac patients for a living — but in the past five years, she herself has survived three heart attacks.  Last week, Harlan, 53, had the opportunity to meet with the EMS crew who saved her life at HCA Healthcare’s Sky …

The experimental weight loss drug retatrutide could also help to improve liver health, a new study suggests. The findings came from a large clinical trial led by Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU), which included obese participants with fatty liver disease. Researchers found that the injectable drug decreased fat in people’s livers …

The Evanston Health and Human Services Department is investigating a norovirus outbreak linked to a $1-burrito event for Northwestern University students.  The “$1 Burrito event” for Northwestern University students took place last Saturday between 1 and 8 p.m. with Big Wig Tacos.  The city’s health department began receiving complaints on …

Kelsey Hatcher, 32, said she feels ‘blessed and grateful’ for this rare pregnancy. (Caleb Shaver/Kelsey Hatcher) 1 IN 50 MILLION – Kelsey Hatcher, 32, was born with two uteruses – and now she is pregnant with twins in both. Here’s her remarkable story. Continue reading… CANCER BREAKTHROUGH – Patients with …