CDC recommends additional COVID vaccine for adults 65 and over

Older adults in the U.S. should get another COVID-19 booster even if they received one in the fall, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The guidance was released on Wednesday from Mandy Cohen, CDC director, and the CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP). The agency recommended that adults ages 65 years...

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Hair loss and prostate medication could also reduce heart disease risk, study finds

A drug that has long been used to treat two common men’s health conditions could have some unexpected benefits. Finasteride — more commonly known as Propecia or Proscar — has treated male pattern baldness and enlarged prostate in millions of men. In a recent study, researchers from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign have also linked the "miracle...

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Fasting-like diet could slow the aging process, study suggests: ‘Living longer and healthier’

Could adopting a fasting-like diet help slow down aging? That’s the claim of researchers from the USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology in Los Angeles, who led a study on the benefits of a "fasting-mimicking diet" (FMD). In addition to reducing biological age and immune system aging, the diet was linked to reductions in insulin resistance and liver...

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Kidney swap saves two lives, plus surprising COVID effects and IVF uncertainty

‘SUPERBLY TIMED’ – Four Texas residents are forever connected by two kidney donations in different cities. The recipients, donors and doctors share their story. Continue reading… DEMENTIA DRIVER? – On the heels of Wendy Williams' diagnosis of frontotemporal dementia, experts weigh in on alcoholism's cognitive impact. Continue reading… STEP IT UP –...

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Amid measles outbreaks, Florida Department of Health speaks out against ‘false information’

Amid ongoing measles outbreaks at Florida schools, the state’s Department of Health released an updated statement on Wednesday, which was provided to Fox News Digital. There have been a total of nine confirmed measles cases as of Tuesday in Broward County, with seven of them reported at Manatee Bay Elementary in Weston, according to local reports. Last...

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Ask a doc: ‘Why am I always thirsty — and what should I do about it?'

If you're always thirsty even though you try your best to drink water and stay hydrated, there may be health-related reasons. Beyond impacting your quality of life, excessive thirst can be a symptom of some medical conditions. Fox News Digital checked in with two doctors to flesh out the common causes behind constant water cravings. HATE WATER? HERE...

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Florida schools see measles cases grow, urge vaccination for 'public health threat'

A measles outbreak in Florida has health officials urging vaccinations. On Tuesday, Florida Department of Health Officials confirmed another measles case in Broward County, bringing the total number of cases in that county to nine. Of them, seven cases were from Manatee Bay Elementary in Weston, WSVN-TV reports.  "As of now, all confirmed cases...

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For women over 60, here is the number of daily steps needed to protect heart health

We’ve all heard the widespread recommendation of hitting 10,000 steps per day for optimal health, but some groups — such as women over age 60 — may not need that many. That’s according to a new study published in JAMA Cardiology, which found that women between the ages of 63 and 99 only needed an average of 3,600 steps per day to reduce their heart...

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Hate water? Here are 5 healthy alternatives, according to an NFL sports dietitian

Water is widely recommended as the healthiest beverage — but what if it’s not your thing? As it’s much easier to stay hydrated if you choose a drink you enjoy, Jordan Mazur, a San Francisco-based professional sports dietitian and nutrition adviser to the beverage company Hint Water, is offering more palatable alternatives for H2O haters. "Water is...

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Long COVID impacts 10% of pregnant women, study finds: ‘Take precautions’

Experts aren’t sure why some people get long COVID and some don’t — but a new study explores its prevalence among pregnant women. At the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine’s annual meeting in Maryland earlier this month, researchers revealed that roughly one in 10 women who get COVID during pregnancy will develop long COVID. This was lower than estimates...

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Cancer prevention in the esophagus could be just a pill away, doctor says: ‘Tremendous benefit’

A vitamin-sized pill could be the future of esophageal cancer prevention. Cancer of the esophagus — the muscular tube that moves food from the mouth into the stomach — has just a 20% five-year survival rate. Yet there are no standard or routine screening tests for the disease, according to the National Cancer Institute (NCI). Lucid Diagnostics, a New...

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COVID pandemic triggered spike in antidepressant use among young females, study finds

Young people turned to antidepressants in greater numbers during and after the COVID-19 pandemic, new research has shown. Use of these medications was already on the rise prior to March 2020, but the pandemic accelerated that trend, according to a study published in the journal Pediatrics on Feb. 26. "Using 2016-2022 data from a comprehensive national...

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Cases of norovirus or stomach flu climb steadily across US: 'This is the season for it'

Cases of norovirus, also known as the stomach flu, are rising across the country. Specifically, in the northeastern U.S., positivity rates have hit 13.4% as of Feb. 17, as reported by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Norovirus is very contagious, according to the CDC. It can cause diarrhea, vomiting, nausea and stomach pain.  CRUISES...

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Four Texas residents forever connected by two kidney donations in different cities: 'Superbly timed'

Two hard-to-match transplant patients 250 miles apart started the year of 2024 with shining new hope for long, healthy lives — thanks to the collaboration of two Texas hospitals. UT Southwestern Medical Center’s Solid Organ Transplant Program in Dallas, Texas, and University Health Transplant Institute in San Antonio worked together to find compatible...

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COVID vaccine's impacts, plus IVF shutdowns, vaccine risks and more key health stories

All week long, Fox News Digital publishes a wide range of pieces on the latest health and wellness topics — from new medications to health care innovations to personal stories of individuals facing medical obstacles. As you settle into your Sunday, check out some top stories of the week in Health that you may have missed or have been meaning to check...

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To combat nursing shortage, universities create accelerated 12-month training programs: 'A win-win'

America needs nurses — and some schools are implementing accelerated programs to train them.  To shorten the process, these programs cut training time from up to four years down to one. "I really do think this is a win-win for students and local hospitals and facilities," said Elizabeth Mann, assistant clinical professor at the University of New...

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