NPR’s Ayesha Rascoe asks Dr. Ann Falsey of the University of Rochester Medical School about flu shots for people aged 50 and older. Transcript AYESHA RASCOE, HOST: Flu activity is rising earlier than usual, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, but it’s not too late to get your flu vaccine. And if … Read more
When Griselda Garibay was diagnosed with breast cancer at 44, the news came as a shock. The Chicago resident moved to the United States from Mexico when she was 12. Now the mother of two daughters, she had no symptoms, no family history of the disease and considered herself healthy. “I was doing all the … Read more
Puppies love nothing more than attention. They love playing and interacting with people, and for Tucker, the Golden Retriever, meeting as many new friends as possible seems to be his life’s mission!This sweet boy is just 4 months old, but he’s already the one-dog welcoming committee at his human’s business in Breckenridge, Colorado. Every day, … Read more
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Brain games, crosswords and math puzzles are often promoted as ways to sharpen memory, but neurologists warn that generic exercises may not address the specific cause of mental fog.Dr. Rhonda Voskuhl, a professor of neurology at UCLA and co-founder of Cleopatra RX in Los Angeles, says brain … Read more
A sign is posted outside a Pennsylvania Department of Health measles vaccination clinic located in Lancaster County in Peach Bottom, Pa., Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2026. Matt Rourke/AP hide caption toggle caption i Matt Rourke/AP The U.S. is grappling with its worst resurgence of measles in decades, with cases particularly high in the state of Pennsylvania. … Read more
This supplement is certainly a baby boost. While prenatal vitamins aren’t a replacement for a balanced diet for expecting mothers, they can fill potential nutritional gaps and provide additional benefits. A nutritional supplement found in a common food could support fetal brain development, improving social behavior and cognitive performance in kids, even scoring higher on … Read more
Depressive symptoms may look similar, but there are various underlying causes. While depressive symptoms like fatigue, low mood or low energy can look similar in many people, the complex condition can be caused by a combination of factors, leading to different subtypes of depression. Recent research identified a new subtype that may be driven by … Read more
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A historic shift in American drinking habits shows Catholic alcohol consumption reaching record lows, though scientific experts caution against attributing the drop strictly to religious or cultural changes.The share of Catholic adults in the United States who report drinking alcohol has fallen to 55%, according to a … Read more
People living thousands of miles apart have reported an extraordinarily strange experience after eating certain wild mushrooms. They begin seeing tiny human figures that appear to move through the real world, walking around objects, climbing over surfaces, and interacting with their surroundings. These visions are known as Lilliputian hallucinations, named after the miniature inhabitants of … Read more
A small device that delivers gentle electrical pulses through the ear could offer a new approach to treating stubborn high blood pressure. In a clinical trial led by researchers at Queen Mary University of London, the technology proved safe, well tolerated, and practical for patients to use at home. Although the treatment did not significantly … Read more