Trump’s 19-year-old granddaughter pictured in hospital following medical procedure

Kai Trump has undergone another wrist surgery for a recent golf-related injury.

President Trump’s eldest grandchild, 19, posted an update to Instagram on Wednesday, announcing that the procedure was a success. She included a selfie from her hospital bed showing her left arm in a cast and sling.

According to the statement included in the post, Trump, who is a competitive golfer on the University of Miami Women’s Golf team, underwent surgery to repair a wrist injury sustained during her first tournament of the season.

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"While I had hoped to avoid surgery, after talks with my family, coaches and athletic training staff, I know I made the best decision for my long-term health and my future in the game I love," she said.

"It’s certainly not how I envisioned the next few months, but sometimes the journey takes an unexpected turn, and I’m choosing to embrace this one with patience, and a whole lot of determination."

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The statement continued that recovery will "take time," but the young athlete acknowledged that she’s "incredibly fortunate to be surrounded by amazing people who continue to lift me up, encourage me, and remind me that every challenge is an opportunity to grow."

"Having the right people by your side makes all the difference, and I couldn’t be more grateful," she added.

The social media influencer also shouted out her doctors at Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) in New York City, where she was treated.

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"A special thank you to Dr. Carlson and the incredible team at HSS in New York for taking such great care of me, and to my teammates, coaches, family and everyone who has supported me along the way," Kai Trump said.

"For now, it’s all about healing, and trusting the process. I can’t wait to be back with my team, doing what I love. I’ll be back before you know it, stronger and more grateful than ever! Go Canes!"

In an appearance on "Fox & Friends" in July, the president's granddaughter said she had undergone wrist surgery six months earlier.

She also admitted to being "a little nervous" about starting her freshman year and Division 1 golf career at the University of Miami.

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"[I'm] a little nervous, I'm not gonna lie, but I'm ready for the next chapter," she said. "And I love my siblings. I am not far away from them, like an hour and a half away."

When asked where she gets her "competitive edge," Trump pointed to her mother and the president as two likely influences.

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"My mom's competitive, too, but definitely Grandpa's very competitive," she said.

Fox News Digital’s Taylor Penley contributed to this report.

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10 health conditions may be linked to Alzheimer's, years before diagnosis

Certain medical conditions may signal early-onset Alzheimer’s disease several years before diagnosis, a new Finnish study suggests.

Researchers found that depression, vertigo, headaches and other conditions were more common during the five years preceding diagnosis, potentially offering clues for earlier detection.

The researchers analyzed medical records from 407 people with early-onset Alzheimer’s disease and 4,035 people of similar age and sex without the diagnosis, focusing on the 15 years prior to diagnosis.

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The average age at diagnosis was 60. Early-onset disease is diagnosed in people under 65.

The findings were published in the journal Alzheimer’s & Dementia.

The following conditions were found to be significantly more prevalent among those who were ultimately diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s.

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Differences in medical conditions were most pronounced in the five years before an early-onset Alzheimer's diagnosis, the study showed.

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The researchers also found that healthcare visits increased substantially among early-onset Alzheimer’s patients immediately before and during the time of diagnosis, which may indicate emerging symptoms.

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"It is well-known that the neuropathological changes associated with Alzheimer’s disease begin at least 15 to 20 years before clinical cognitive symptoms appear," Suvi-Johanna Krüger, M.D., Ph.D., study co-author and clinical lecturer at University of Oulu, said in a press release.

"Most previous studies have focused on late-onset Alzheimer’s disease, and considerably less is known about early-onset Alzheimer’s disease."

Because the study was observational, it only establishes associations and cannot demonstrate that these conditions can reliably predict Alzheimer's disease.

"Our study cannot determine whether these conditions cause early-onset Alzheimer’s disease or whether they are consequences of the underlying disease process," Krüger noted.

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"Some conditions may represent risk factors, while others may reflect early symptoms or changes occurring during the prodromal phase of the disease."

It is also possible that genetics, lifestyle and socioeconomic factors played a role in the patients’ outcomes.

Also, the researchers could not independently verify all medical diagnoses or assess the severity of the patients’ disease. Additionally, the findings may not apply to populations outside Finland.

Larger studies looking at disease biomarkers, genetics and clinical assessments could help determine whether there is a casual relationship between the medical conditions and Alzheimer’s incidence and whether these medical patterns could be used to improve early detection.

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For people experiencing any persistent medical symptoms, including issues with memory or cognition, experts say it’s important to see a healthcare provider.

"Early diagnosis is important because more treatment and support options are available in the early stages of the disease," Krüger advised.

"Early diagnosis also gives individuals and their families more time to plan for the future and access appropriate support services."

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Selma Blair's lawyer cites missed medication, head injury after in-flight arrest: What doctors say

Selma Blair’s recent in-flight arrest has raised questions about the potential effects when a person with multiple sclerosis misses prescribed medication.

The actress, 54, was arraigned Monday on two counts of second-degree assault after allegedly attacking a police officer and nurse following an altercation with flight attendants aboard a Delta flight into New York City, The Associated Press reported.

In court, Blair’s attorney, Shawn Barnes, said that Blair had missed several doses of "a powerful medication that controls severe neurological symptoms," according to multiple outlets, including AP.

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The attorney added that Blair hit her head during the flight, which departed from Los Angeles, and was in "a state of severe confusion and disorientation." He also suggested the altitude may have been a factor.

The incident was the result of a "medical emergency" and not criminal misconduct, he claimed.

Blair was diagnosed with MS in 2018.

It is not known which medication she reportedly missed or whether her symptoms were directly related to multiple sclerosis. Fox News Digital reached out to Blair's representatives requesting comment.

There are three primary treatment approaches for multiple sclerosis, according to Dr. Lee Murray, a board-certified neurologist practicing in Jackson, Tennessee, at West Tennessee Healthcare.

"The first-line treatments we utilize try to prevent recurrent inflammatory attacks," Murray, who has not treated Blair, told Fox News Digital.

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These medications often involve IV infusions, but they can be in the form of pills or injections the patient gives themselves.

"These are oftentimes medications folks take for several years," Murray said. "The hope of that is to keep the MS suppressed, to keep [the patient] from having MS attacks."

When patients experience an MS relapse, doctors may prescribe high-dose steroids, either orally or intravenously, to reduce inflammation and help speed recovery, according to Cleveland Clinic.

Patients with multiple sclerosis often have other health issues, Murray noted.

"For instance, patients with MS may have bladder difficulties, or they’ll develop depression or neuropathic pain," he said. "And so we prescribe medications that don't treat the MS itself, but they deal with the symptoms related to MS."

Dr. Yoshua Quinones, board-certified internist with Medical Offices of Manhattan, reiterated that there are different classes of MS medications.

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"Disease-modifying therapy reduces relapses, new MRI lesions and long-term disability accumulation," Quinones, who also did not treat Blair, told Fox News Digital.

Other medications are used to treat acute relapses or manage symptoms such as fatigue, walking difficulties, spasticity and bladder problems.

Disease-modifying therapies themselves fall into several categories, according to the doctor.

Immunomodulators help regulate the immune system, while anti-trafficking drugs prevent certain immune cells from reaching the brain and spinal cord. Cell-depleting therapies, which are generally considered highly effective treatments, target and remove specific immune cells.

It’s essential for patients to be compliant with their MS medications, according to Murray.

"If an MS medication dosage is missed, the patient runs the risk of having an MS relapse, which can result in acute or new changes neurologically," he said. "There's a host of different symptoms that can occur."

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Potential effects of a relapse may include balance difficulties, vision loss, dizziness, bowel or bladder dysfunction, or weakness, numbness or tingling on one side.

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"If a patient with multiple sclerosis has missed their doses of medication and begins to develop new neurological deficits, they need to seek medical attention to see if they are in an active MS flare," Murray advised.

"Recognizing that and being able to quickly get on high-dose steroids can reverse some of the symptoms the patient may be experiencing."

Although steroids can speed recovery from an MS relapse, they have not been shown to improve long-term outcomes, according to the MS Society.

Quinones agreed that skipping medications will reduce disease control.

"Poor compliance will increase the risk of relapse and MS-related hospitalizations," he said. "For example, if you stop any anti-trafficking medication, it carries a high risk of rapid disease reactivation. Abrupt cessation of this class can even trigger a rebound worse than baseline."

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Cell-depleting agents can act over months, so a single missed or delayed dose is less immediately impactful, Quinones added.

"A single dose of disease-modifying therapy is not catastrophic — however, if constantly missed, it can raise a relapse risk."

The risks of missing medication depend on the specific drug, how long treatment is interrupted and the patient's individual circumstances, according to doctors.

Fox News’ Tracy Wright contributed reporting.

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Popular erectile dysfunction pill may deliver additional boost to aging men

Researchers in Italy have discovered a potential association between the common erectile dysfunction drug Cialis (tadalafil) and muscle regeneration.

The study, published in the journal Molecular Biology Reports, tested the drug on mouse muscle cells in a laboratory.

Over a seven-day period, the researchers looked at how the drug affected muscle cell growth, survival and development.

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Tadalafil was found to increase the number of muscle precursor cells, which are involved in the early stages of muscle formation, and helped more of them survive.

The drug also showed signs of helping muscles repair themselves by encouraging growth and reducing cell death.

Despite these positive outcomes, the research found that tadalafil delayed the development of fully mature muscle cells.

This suggests that the drug could create and maintain more cells involved in muscle regeneration but does not indicate an increase in muscle size and function in humans.

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Because the study was conducted in mouse models, the results may differ when applied to humans, posing a limitation to the study findings.

The study lasted just seven days, so more research is needed to understand the drug's long-term effects, the researchers acknowledged.

Study co-author Dr. Cristina Antinozzi, a researcher in the Endocrinology Unit at the University of Rome Foro Italico, said these findings represent an "encouraging look at how tadalafil might be repurposed to support muscle tissue repair and regeneration."

"While more work is needed, this research opens up exciting new possibilities for future therapeutic strategies in muscle recovery, though it also highlights the need to monitor how such mechanisms might be viewed or misused in sports and performance contexts," she told Fox News Digital.

Dr. Kien Vuu, a radiologist and founder of VuuMD Performance and Longevity in Los Angeles, who was not involved in the study, agreed that this is an "intriguing early finding."

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"In mouse muscle cells studied in a laboratory, tadalafil — the active ingredient in Cialis — helped muscle precursor cells grow and survive, but also delayed their maturation into muscle fibers," he told Fox News Digital.

"That's a fascinating biological signal, but it's far from proving that Cialis builds muscle or improves recovery in people.

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"Successful regeneration ultimately requires those cells to mature and form functional muscle tissue. This experiment didn't establish that outcome."

Vuu said this is "worth studying" from a longevity perspective because age-related muscle loss contributes "significantly" to frailty, metabolic dysfunction and loss of independence.

"However, this was a laboratory cell study, not a clinical trial," he said. "We need animal studies and eventually human trials examining actual muscle mass, strength, physical function and safety before drawing conclusions about clinical use."

Lifestyle practices such as resistance training, adequate protein and quality sleep remain the "most reliable ways" to protect muscle with age, Vuu added.

The expert noted that tadalafil also carries "meaningful risks," including dangerous blood pressure reductions when combined with nitrates.

"So, people should not take it for muscle-building based on these findings," he said.

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Doctors may be getting childhood obesity wrong, new research suggests

A new global definition of childhood obesity is reframing how doctors evaluate youth health, looking past traditional body mass index (BMI) measurements to focus on actual physiological impacts.

According to research from the Murdoch Children's Research Institute in Australia, just 2.1% to 4.9% of children and adolescents qualify as clinically obese under the revised standard, compared to 7% to 10.8% under standard BMI calculations.

Dr. Danielle Longmore, a pediatrician at the Melbourne institute, outlined the shift during an appearance on "Fox & Friends."

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"There's a push to really understand the impact of body fat on health," Longmore said. "BMI is really just measuring size. So, it doesn't really have a way of capturing whether somebody is well or unwell."

The traditional BMI measurement calculates a person's weight relative to their height.

The new definition, developed by an international panel of medical experts convened by the medical journal The Lancet, requires evidence of both excess body fat and related health problems or limitations in daily activities.

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These indicators can range from elevated blood pressure and abnormal blood sugar to impaired mobility or poor sleep.

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Longmore noted that many children defined as obese by BMI metrics are active, sleeping well, attending school and otherwise healthy.

"I think this definition just really clarifies what people have been doing in actual clinical practice," Longmore said, noting that physicians typically evaluate patients for underlying complications rather than relying strictly on scale weight.

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While clinical obesity appears to be significantly less prevalent in youth under the new model, the trajectory reverses dramatically later in life.

The study, which analyzed nearly 800,000 individuals across their lifespan, found that clinical obesity rates climbed through adulthood.

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Among adults ages 65 to 74, the rate of clinical obesity reached 52%, as health problems linked to excess body fat became more common with age.

The findings come at a time when prescription weight loss medications, particularly GLP-1 receptor agonists, are gaining in popularity.

However, Longmore cautioned that the study's dataset reflects pre-GLP-1 records, making the long-term impact of these treatments an open area for future study.

"This is really just the start of understanding what this new diagnostic entity means, and we really need more research," Longmore said, emphasizing that while the definition refines clinical diagnoses, early health interventions and lifestyle prevention remain critical for children at risk.

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Biggest waste of money in your home gym may surprise you, fitness expert says

Americans are spending more on health and wellness, research shows — and for some home gym enthusiasts, the cost can quickly climb into the thousands.

A YouGov poll conducted in September 2026 found that 31% of Americans are spending more on health and wellness than a year ago, while 20% expect to spend more in the coming year.

Meanwhile, a 2026 poll by Garage Gym Experiment, an online community for home fitness enthusiasts, found that 44% of respondents expected to spend at least $1,000 on their home gyms this year.

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But building an effective home gym doesn’t have to break the bank, according to New York-based fitness coach Jacob Zemer.

The biggest home gym money-waster may not be a particular piece of equipment, he said, but rather anything that takes up significant space and is difficult to set up or use consistently.

Zemer spoke with Fox News Digital about the most worthwhile investments for working out at home — and which equipment may not deliver enough bang for the buck.

"A lot of people think building a home gym requires an elaborate setup, and it doesn't," Zemer said.

If someone is building a home gym from scratch, the fitness pro recommends starting with a few affordable pieces and adding equipment over time.

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"You can accomplish everything for every muscle group with just three items," he said.

Exercise bands are a good first investment, Zemer said, "just because they're so incredibly affordable."

They’re also very effective, he said, especially for those who are new to strength training.

"You can do everything you need to with just those pieces of equipment — and you can travel with them, bring them on a plane and to a hotel, which makes them very versatile," Zemer said.

When choosing dumbbells, it’s important to consider how much floor space they’ll take up — especially if the home gym is in a room with multiple purposes, according to Zemer.

"With adjustable dumbbells, you can have a very small floor print — however, they are a little bit more costly, and some of them are slightly fragile, so just be mindful of that," he advised.

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Beginners should first focus on learning the proper form and choosing a weight that makes the final repetitions challenging, according to Zemer.

Progress doesn’t always mean moving to heavier dumbbells, he noted.

"Pushing yourself doesn’t mean adding 20 pounds — it could mean doing one more rep," Zemer said. "You need to progressively get stronger, because your body will adapt to the stimulus you’re using."

Once it becomes easy to complete a high number of repetitions, it may be time to increase the weight.

With some exercises, it can be limiting if you have to lie on the floor or stand, Zemer said.

"You can get quite an affordable bench online," he said. "I would look for one that both declines and inclines, maybe even perhaps sits completely upright. That will give you a lot of versatility."

Before buying a piece of home gym equipment, Zemer recommends considering how much space it requires, how many exercises it supports and whether it will be easy to use consistently.

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Equipment that is bulky or difficult to move, or requires too much setup, may end up becoming an expensive waste of money.

"The most important thing is that it’s quick and easy to set up, easy to grab and therefore more likely to be used," he said. "The more setup it requires, the less likely you will to be use it."

Zemer learned that lesson after buying lever arms, attachments that connect to a power rack and move up and down for exercises such as presses, rows and squats. Because the equipment was cumbersome to move, he eventually sold it secondhand.

"The secondhand market of gym equipment is brutal, so if you buy something, and you don't use it, the resale value is next to none," Zemer cautioned.

He recommends prioritizing items that serve multiple purposes, rather than devices designed to target just one body part.

"I always look for equipment that can do multiple things," he said.

Cardio equipment is not essential for everyone, according to the trainer, especially for those who are mobile.

Many people can also raise their heart rate through activities such as walking, running or strength-training workouts performed at a faster pace, he said.

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For those who prefer a cardio machine, Zemer recommends choosing an option that is versatile and less likely to aggravate the knees or back, such as a stationary bike or ski erg (an indoor exercise machine that simulates the motion of cross-country skiing).

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Dementia risk more than quadruples among adults with common disorder

A common neurodevelopmental disorder could be linked to dementia risk, a new study suggests.

Research led by the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, involving more than 187,000 adults aged 50 and older, found that ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) was associated with a substantially increased risk of dementia or mild cognitive impairment (MCI).

The observational study looked at electronic health records and genetic information of participants who were enrolled in the U.S. National Institutes of Health All of Us Research Program.

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Cognitive impairment was observed in 6.7% of participants with ADHD versus 3.4% without the disorder — nearly twice the rate.

After researchers adjusted for age, gender and other health conditions, those with ADHD had more than four times the risk.

The findings — which were published Oct. 7 in JAMA Psychiatry — only show an association and cannot determine that ADHD increases dementia risk, the researchers acknowledged.

"This doesn’t prove that ADHD causes dementia, but seeing the same pattern show up independently in medical records and in people’s genes gives us greater confidence that the association is not simply an artifact of how ADHD gets diagnosed," said senior author Tharick A. Pascoal, associate professor of psychiatry and of neurology at Pitt, in a press release.

"Two different kinds of evidence are pointing in the same direction."

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Meanwhile, those with the highest genetic susceptibility to ADHD were found to have a 35% greater risk of dementia than those with the lowest susceptibility.

"Analyzing genetic information alongside years of health records allows us to identify patterns that might not be visible in a smaller or more traditional study," said Guilherme Bauer-Negrini, co-first author and postdoctoral associate in biomedical data science at Pitt, in the release.

"With this kind of data, we can start to investigate what may be driving this association and whether any of those factors could be modified to support healthier cognitive aging."

Dr. Elizabeth Landsverk, a geriatric medicine and dementia expert with over 20 years of experience treating patients with Alzheimer’s and cognitive decline, noted that people with ADHD can have more difficulty with organization, which could contribute to the higher risk of cognitive impairment, although neurological differences may also play a role.

"It might [be] that keeping on top of health issues and getting to the doctor is more difficult for them," Landsverk, a California-based doctor who is not involved in the study, told Fox News Digital.

The study also found that people with ADHD had a 20% higher incidence of utilizing health resources, she pointed out.

"Having just signed up for Medicare, I know that it's really complicated — if you have trouble with focusing and getting things done, you may not be able to get the resources that you need," Landsverk said. "You may not be able to go to the doctor. You may not get your blood pressure taken care of. So there's probably a correlation."

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"It goes back to nature versus nurture — particularly if we're starting at age 50, as opposed to starting at 20."

It can be challenging to distinguish between ADHD and cognitive decline, as some of the symptoms may overlap, according to Landsverk.

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"I imagine it can look similar," she said. "You know, you don't remember why you went into a room. You don't know where your keys are, you don't remember the name of an actress."

It is cause for concern if the individual struggles to take care of day-to-day tasks, the expert noted.

"You can't pay your bills, you can't get your medications right, you can't get to your appointments, you tell people that you're going to do stuff and then you don't — that's when you need to get checked."

Changes in judgment, mood or social behavior may be more suggestive of dementia than ADHD, Landsverk noted.

Although the study found an association between ADHD and cognitive impairment, Landsverk emphasized that some lifestyle behaviors can help people reduce their overall dementia risk.

She pointed to maintaining a healthy weight, avoiding smoking and excessive alcohol, and staying physically active as important modifiable factors, along with controlling blood pressure, cholesterol and diabetes.

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"There's a lot we can do," Landsverk said, recommending a largely plant-based diet and at least 30 minutes of daily exercise.

Physical activity can also help improve mood and focus, she added.

Anyone experiencing persistent problems with memory, focus, organization or managing everyday tasks should consider seeing an expert for an evaluation, Landsverk advised.

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