Scientists discover way to melt protein clusters before Alzheimer’s starts
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Scientists may have found a way to stop Alzheimer’s damage before it starts — by “melting” the tiny protein clumps that are…
Maine high school replaces detention with hiking for student discipline
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A high school in Maine is ditching detention in favor of disciplinary hikes. As part of its “detention hikes” program, Morse High…
Food allergies could be linked to gut bacterial, health officials say
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! With over 32 million Americans battling food allergies, health advocates and officials are looking for the root cause — which includes looking…
Scientists accidentally discover how old blood pressure drug could fight cancer
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Scientists studying an existing blood pressure drug called hydralazine accidentally discovered that it could potentially fight cancer. Hydralazine has been used to…
Nutritionists tout special plant-based diet as way to lower cholesterol
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A plant-based eating plan known as the Portfolio Diet is gaining attention for its potential to lower cholesterol — and research suggests…
Gen Z hits record low smoking rates, but social media threatens progress
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Gen Z — largely comprised of middle- and high-school students — reported the lowest smoking rates on record in 2024, according to…
‘Potato bed’ viral TikTok trend promises better sleep with cozy pillow nest
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Tucking yourself in like a smothered baked potato is the newest way to get a great night’s sleep. A TikTok trend called…
Diabetes drug metformin may dampen key exercise benefits, study finds
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A common diabetes drug could dampen some of the key benefits of exercise, a new study has found. Researchers from Rutgers University…
Different fiber types offer unique gut health and other benefits, expert says
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Fiber is known to be a crucial part of a healthy diet, promoting fullness and gut health. As trends like “fibermaxxing” make…
Man dies in first known fatality from tick-borne meat allergy
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A New Jersey man’s death is the first known to be linked to a tick-borne meat allergy, according to researchers at UVAHealth…