Health

As GLP-1 weight-loss medications like Ozempic and Wegovy continue to surge in popularity, experts warn that rapid weight loss and severe caloric restriction could deprive the brain of vital energy and nutrients.Dr. Tommy Wood, a professor of pediatrics and neuroscience at the University of Washington, said the drugs' effects on the brain may depend on whether the body is getting enough energy and nutrients during weight loss."The best way to […]

New research shows that U.S. alcohol use has declined for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic, but drinking remains above pre-pandemic levels — with one particular group showing a sharp increase in heavy intake.A study led by the University of Southern California/Keck Medicine found that among adults ages 50 to 64, alcohol use increased by nearly 4% from 2018 to 2024, while heavy drinking increased by more than 36%.Across […]

Three Florida counties have declared states of emergency amid the spread of dengue fever in the state.As of Sept. 23, Pasco County, Hillsborough County and Pinellas County have made the declarations due to a spread of the mosquito-borne disease, according to each county’s news release.The local emergency declarations allow county officials to expedite mosquito-control operations, make emergency purchases, coordinate response efforts and, where applicable, seek state or federal assistance or […]

Will Reeve, son of the late famed "Superman" actor Christopher Reeve, announced that he recently battled cancer.The "Good Morning America" correspondent, 34, shared during Tuesday’s show that he was diagnosed with testicular cancer earlier this year, assuring viewers that he is "OK.""The diagnosis was a shock and the treatments were a slog," he said. "Today, though, I am relieved to announce that we arrived at our destination and this cancer […]

As Americans increasingly turn to GLP-1 medications — which have been linked to a loss of lean muscle, especially during rapid weight loss — experts say preserving strength and mobility should be a priority as people age.Jacob Zemer, a New York-based fitness coach who primarily trains clients ranging from 35 to 55 years old, said that beyond GLP-1s, there are several other reasons that adults start losing muscle as they […]

Sylvester Stallone is sharing some health obstacles he has faced while playing physically demanding roles over the decades.The Academy Award-nominated actor, 80, revealed during an interview with The New York Times that he has suffered from an eating disorder.While prepping for his role in the 1982 movie "Rambo," Stallone — who has authored a new memoir, titled "The Steps" — said he took pains to appear more "animalistic," drawing inspiration […]

As interest in peptides continues to grow, experts are increasingly looking beyond weight loss to their potential role in healthy aging.Functional medicine expert Dr. Will Cole told Fox News Digital that peptides are "intimately connected" with longevity, cellular healing and metabolic health."[Peptides] help with cellular communication," said Cole, co-author of the upcoming book "Heal Your Cells." The recommendations for peptides depend on the context in which they're used, he said, […]

Pope Leo XIV arrived in Lourdes from Paris on Saturday evening for his first-ever visit to the renowned place of miracle cures.Back in 1858, a 14-year-old peasant girl named Bernadette Soubirous reported having 18 visions of the Virgin Mary at the Lourdes Massabielle Grotto. This ultimately led to her being named a saint.The pope prayed at the Grotto Saturday night before leading an open-air Mass on the Prairie on Sunday, […]

Everyday memory lapses, like misplaced keys or forgotten names, are often overinterpreted as early signs of dementia, but neuroscience experts say actual early cognitive changes may be reversible if addressed promptly.Dr. Tommy Wood, a professor of pediatrics and neuroscience at the University of Washington, said minor forgetfulness is often caused by fatigue or stress rather than the beginnings of a neurodegenerative disease."For most people, it's just because you're stressed or […]