Common mental health problem can shorten cancer survivors’ lives, study finds: ‘Critical issue’

Cancer survivors who feel lonely tend to have a greater risk of dying, research suggests. The study, led by the American Cancer Society (ACS) and published in the Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (JNCCN), found that cancer survivors with the highest levels of loneliness had the highest mortality risk, according to a press release. Researchers...

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Breast cancer mammogram screenings should start at age 40 instead of 50, says health task force

Women should get mammograms every other year starting at age 40, according to updated recommendations from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF). This is a significant change from previous guidelines, which said women should begin biennial mammograms at age 50, but could opt to begin as young as 40. The task force also noted that there is...

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US health experts recommend less alcohol as new research challenges benefits of moderate drinking

It’s wine time. Beer Thirty. Happy hour. Five o’clock somewhere. Maybe it's also time to rethink drinking? Moderate drinking was once thought to have benefits for the heart, but better research methods have thrown cold water on that. WOMEN WHO DRINK MORE THAN 8 ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES A WEEK ARE AT GREATER RISK OF HEART DISEASE: NEW STUDY "Drinking less...

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‘Liquid gold’ could bring new hope to multiple sclerosis patients, study suggests: ‘Profound benefit’

Researchers may have hit "gold" when it comes to the treatment of multiple sclerosis. An experimental medication called CNM-Au8 — a drinkable liquid with gold nanocrystals — has shown promising results in clinical trials in terms of improvements in MS symptoms. The "catalytically active" liquid, developed by Clene Nanomedicine in South Carolina, can...

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Cancer immunity gets a boost from one common nutrient, study finds: ‘Intrigue and optimism’

Vitamin D could be a surprise weapon against cancer, new research suggests. A study of mice published in the journal Science last week found that eating a diet rich in vitamin D changed the gut microbiome in a way that boosted cancer immunity. The micronutrient increased levels of the bacterium Bacteroides fragilis, which has been shown to improve...

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Cancer trends revealed, including most common types of the disease and biggest risk factors

Almost 40% of Americans will receive a cancer diagnosis at some point in their lifetime — but certain types are more common than others, statistics show. USAFacts, a Washington-based nonprofit that compiles government data and reports on it, took a deep dive into the latest cancer data to identify trends — and shared the results with Fox News Digital. Of...

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Health weekend roundup: Bird flu, stroke risks, a mother's heartbreak and more

Fox News Digital publishes health pieces all week long to keep you in the know on a range of wellness topics: health care access, innovative surgeries, cancer research, mental health trends and more — plus, personal stories of people and families overcoming great obstacles. Check out some top recent stories in Health as your weekend continues — and...

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Daily showers could be harmful for skin health, some experts claim

Daily showers aren’t necessary and may not have any health benefits, according to some experts. Proponents of less frequent showers claim that most people take them every day — or multiple times a day — only because this has become a societal norm. "Why are we washing? Mostly because we’re afraid somebody else will tell us that we’re smelling," environmentalist...

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'Vampire facials' at unlicensed spa likely resulted in HIV infections: CDC

Three women likely contracted HIV after receiving so-called "vampire facials" at an unlicensed spa in New Mexico, according to a new report published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).  The shocking findings would make them the first known cases of the virus being transmitted during a non-sterile cosmetic injection procedure,...

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Amid bird flu spread, experts reveal if it's safe to drink milk: 'Indirect concern'

Traces of bird flu have been detected in pasteurized milk — leaving many people wondering if it’s safe to drink. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released a notice on Thursday stating that one in five retail samples of commercial milk tested positive for fragments of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), more commonly known as bird flu...

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‘Sleep disorder drove my son to suicide,’ New York mother says: ‘Broke my heart’

This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, please contact the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 or 1-800-273-TALK (8255). Chronic lack of sleep can cause a long list of physical and mental issues — and for one young man, his mother believes it led to his death. Derek McFadden was just 23 when he took...

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To keep your teeth white, bright and healthy, follow these 7 tips from dental experts

Dental hygiene is important — as is taking pride in your "pearly whites." But keeping your teeth bright and white can be a challenge, with various factors causing discoloration. Dr. Ronald Santana, head of science and development at Oral Biolife in Pennsylvania, noted that tooth discoloration refers to the "staining or darkening of teeth" from internal...

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Some patients who see female doctors could live longer, study suggests: ‘Higher empathy’

Patients who are treated by a female physician could live longer and have a reduced risk of hospitalization, new research has found. These benefits were seen more in female patients compared to males, according to the study, which was published in the peer-reviewed journal Annals of Internal Medicine. "Among older adults hospitalized for a medical...

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A military vet's Parkinson's battle, plus AI's role in cancer care and a mother's fight

‘A NEW KIND OF SERVICE’ – After 17 years in the military, a Minnesota man received a shocking diagnosis – and is now committed to helping others with the same disease. Continue reading… PERFECT MATCH – A young girl with acute leukemia is now in cancer remission thanks to her sister’s lifesaving bone marrow donation. Here's the heartwarming story. Continue...

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Bird flu virus found in grocery store milk, but no risk to customers, FDA says

Samples of pasteurized milk on grocery store shelves have tested positive for remnants of the bird flu virus that has already infected herds of dairy cows, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said Tuesday. The FDA stressed that the material is inactivated and that the findings "do not represent [an] actual virus that may be a risk to consumers."...

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