Crunches by age: Here's how many you should be able to do

How many crunches can you do — and how does that stack up with others your age? That was the question posed by "FOX & Friends" on Monday, when fitness expert Joseph David challenged hosts Brian Kilmeade and Lawrence Jones to compete in a crunches challenge. In the segment, Kilmeade did crunches and Jones did sit-ups with a 25-pound weight. PUSH-UPS...

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COVID 5 Years Later: Impact on Healthcare

The field of medicine has undergone significant changes since the COVID-19 pandemic, with the biggest breakthrough right at our fingertips: telemedicine.  While it may feel like a "normal" part of healthcare now, connected technology dominated how Americans saw doctors during the pandemic. "Before the pandemic, virtual care was available, but...

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'The White Lotus' characters taking lorazepam: What is it and why are they in danger by abusing it?

Those watching HBO’s "The White Lotus" may be familiar with matriarch Victoria’s long southern drawl, sweeping silk robes — and her affinity for lorazepam. Searches for the anti-anxiety drug spiked, according to Google Trends, following an episode of the hit show that heavily featured its use — or, more accurately, its abuse. Victoria Ratliff, played...

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Healthy eating in middle age has this key longevity benefit

Adopting healthy eating habits during middle age boosts the likelihood of healthy aging. That’s according to a new study from the Harvard T.C. Chan School of Public Health, which found that a "moderate intake of healthy, animal-based foods" and a "lower intake of ultraprocessed foods" could increase the chances of reaching age 70 with good "cognitive,...

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Birthday buddies and next-door neighbors turn 101 on same day

Imagine living next door to a neighbor who is exactly your age and who shares the very same birthday. Josie Church and Anne Wallace-Hadrill know all about this. They also know about longevity — and a lot of luck.  The two women have lived side-by-side since the 1980s. MAN KNOWS THE SECRETS OF LIVING A LONG, HAPPY LIFE, AND IT'S ALL ABOUT ONE ACTIVITY The...

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America's seniors are vulnerable to these digital threats, experts warn

As digital technology continues to advance, seniors are at a particularly high risk of being targeted by scammers, experts say. It's important for older individuals to find a balance between enjoying the advantages of the internet and staying safe, according to Tom Kamber, founder and executive director of national nonprofit Older Adults Technology...

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Utah bans fluoride from public drinking water, aligning with MAHA movement

Utah has become the first state in the U.S. to ban adding fluoride to its public drinking water systems as concerns about the decades-long practice continue to grow, fueled in part by the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) movement. Republican Gov. Spencer Cox signed legislation Thursday that bars cities and communities from deciding whether to add...

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Do parents really have favorite children? Here’s what new research says

Whether they admit it or not, previous research shows that the majority of parents do indeed have favorite children.  A recent study from Brigham Young University (BYU) in Utah examined the reasons behind parents showing favoritism, a phenomenon dubbed parental differential treatment (PDT). To do this, they gathered a large set of existing studies...

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New class of antibiotics discovered for first time in decades

For the first time in three decades, researchers believe they have identified a new class of antibiotics. Teams at McMaster University in Ontario, Canada and the University of Illinois, Chicago — led by researcher Gerry Wright — collaborated in the discovery of lariocidin, which was found to be effective against drug-resistant bacteria. The results...

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Are full-body scans worth the money? Doctors share what you should know

With celebrities such as Kim Kardashian and Paris Hilton singing the praises of full-body MRI scans, a growing number of people are coughing up the cash for the preventive measure — but is the peace of mind worth the hefty price tag? Dr. Mikhail Varshavski, more commonly known as "Dr. Mike," is a podcaster and primary care physician in New Jersey....

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Dangerous fungus spreading in US hospitals has ‘rapidly increased'

A dangerous fungus spreading among U.S. healthcare systems isn’t slowing down, reports claim. New research has revealed that Candida auris (C. auris) has spread rapidly in hospitals since it was first reported in 2016. In March 2023, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported more than 4,000 new clinical cases of C. auris, dubbing...

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Woman, 66 years old, gives birth to her 10th child: People 'should have more children'

A 66-year-old woman in Germany has given birth to her 10th child. Alexandra Hildebrandt, owner of the Wall Museum at Checkpoint Charlie in Berlin, welcomed her new son, Philipp, on March 19, according to today.com and other outlets. The mom had her first child back in 1977, followed by eight children after she turned 50 — who were all born via C-section. PREGNANT...

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Children's ADHD risk linked to mothers' use of common OTC pain reliever

Children could face a higher risk of developing attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) if their mothers took acetaminophen — a common pain reliever and fever reducer — during pregnancy, researchers have found. The study, which has sparked new discussions about the controversial topic, was recently published in the journal Nature Mental Health.   "Compared...

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Dengue fever and prostate cancer risk, plus Alzheimer's prevention

WOMEN'S HEALTH ALERT – Eight specific lifestyle habits could increase the risk of heart disease in women. Continue reading… PARKINSON'S PREVALENCE - Cases of the neurodegenerative disease could double globally by 2050 — here's why. Continue reading… MORE MEASLES - Cases of the highly contagious virus continue to spread across the country. Here's where...

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Kansas announces measles outbreak with 10 cases reported

Kansas has joined nearly 20 other U.S. states in reporting rising measles cases. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) reported 10 cases of measles throughout Grant, Morton and Stevens counties as of March 21. All 10 cases were identified in children aged 0 to 17.  Nine of these kids were unvaccinated. MORE STATES NOW REPORTING...

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Shampoo recalled for bacteria contamination that could cause infection

A brand of shampoo has been recalled due to a potential health risk. Henkel, a consumer brands manufacturer, announced on Tuesday that Tec Italy Totale Shampoo has been pulled from shelves for potential contamination with the bacteria Klebsiella oxytoca. Henkel's Mexico unit voluntarily recalled 1,068 units of the shampoo after microbiological analyses...

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Men going bald turn to 'new Botox' for hair loss treatment

The cure for baldness has long been a scientific enigma. Yet advanced treatment options and hair-loss clinics have continued to emerge — and researchers are making progress on finding fixes for balding. UCLA scientists recently alerted a "breakthrough" discovery involving a molecule named PP405 that can "waken long-slumbering but undamaged" hair follicles,...

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First confirmed case of measles in Washington, D.C. investigated by health officials

A confirmed case of measles in Washington, D.C. is being investigated by health officials after the contagious person visited several locations in the district. The DC Department of Health warned the public of the potential exposure in a press release shared late Tuesday morning. TENNESSEE REPORTS FIRST MEASLES CASE AMID U.S. OUTBREAK According to...

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