Gratitude practices can improve both physical and mental health, expert says: ‘Profound effects’
It’s easy to fall into the "complaint trap" these days — but shifting to a mindset of gratitude can do wonders for body and mind.That’s according to Dr. Anne-Katherin Eiselt from Teladoc Health, a behavioral scientist and neuroscientist based in Washington, D.C.Gratitude has been scientifically linked to reduced stress,...
Here’s how to prevent cold and flu from spreading throughout your household
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 tips:...
10 healthy habits to practice every day that take less than 10 minutes each
In the thick of cold and flu season in the winter, U.S. death rates have ranged 8% to 12% higher than in warmer months, according to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).Given this higher risk, experts say it’s more important than ever for people to take care of their health.Jamie...
The truth about why you feel more aches and pains in the cold weather — and what to do about it
As the weather transitions from warm to chilly to downright cold, you may notice that you feel a bit achier — and medical evidence suggests it’s more than just a feeling of the winter blues. Doctors shared insights into why and how the cold weather affects your body — and what you can do...
Experimental weight loss drug could help treat fatty liver disease in people with obesity, study finds
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 to...
Alabama woman’s miracle pregnancy, belly fat-dementia link, and the latest sleep trends
Kelsey Hatcher, 32, said she feels ‘blessed and grateful’ for this rare pregnancy.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.CANCER BREAKTHROUGH – Patients with metastatic colorectal cancer could find hope...
Illinois virus outbreak linked to dollar burrito event for Northwestern University students
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 Monday...
Dementia’s staggering financial cost is revealed in new report: It’s ‘bankrupting families’
A great deal of emphasis is placed on the emotional and mental impact of dementia — but a new study from the University of Michigan highlights the financial burden it puts on families as well.Among people who were diagnosed with dementia, out-of-pocket health care costs more than doubled within the first eight years,...
Have a cold or flu? Here’s how to know if you can still work out: ‘Use the neck check’
Getting the cold and flu can really put a damper on your lifestyle — but you don’t always have to put your exercise regimen on the back burner when you get sick."Nobody likes being sick or under the weather," Teddy Savage, national lead trainer at Planet Fitness who is based in Baltimore, Maryland, told Fox...
7 high-profile hospital prisoner escapes you won’t believe: Was ‘undergoing a medical procedure’
At least seven people in police custody have escaped from hospitals since August, and some — including a suspected murderer and an accused carjacker — are still on the loose.Fox News Digital reached out to the Department of Justice to see if these figures were unusually high. In 2019, Bureau of Justice Statistics...