Researchers believe they have identified a new class of antibiotics, nearly three decades since the last new one came to market. 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 …
Read More »Study reveals parents have favorite children — here’s why
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 …
Read More »Utah becomes the first state to ban fluoride from public drinking water
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 …
Read More »RFK Jr. calls on West Virginia governor to lose weight during joint event
Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is on a mission to make America healthy again, and he’s tackling the country’s most obese state — and its governor. West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey, R, and Kennedy held a joint event on Friday to announce a ban on …
Read More »Ivanka Trump’s jiu-jitsu trainers on why the martial art is great for families
First daughter Ivanka Trump has gone public with her practice of jiu-jitsu. In a recent Instagram post by martial artists The Valente Brothers, Trump showed off her mastered maneuvers with trainer Gui Valente. Trump recently shared that her daughter, Arabella, first started taking classes before the entire family joined. IVANKA …
Read More »Aging adults are most vulnerable to these digital risks, experts say
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 …
Read More »Neighbors share same birthday as they turn 101 and celebrate long, happy lives
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 …
Read More »Lorazepam and ‘The White Lotus’ — what to know about the anxiety medication
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, …
Read More »Fitness test: How many crunches should you be able to do based on age?
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 …
Read More »‘I’m a doctor – here are 3 food swaps you should make today’
Getting into the groove of living a healthy lifestyle — from making sure to engage in consistent exercise plus eating a balanced diet — can sometimes feel like a heavy lift. Dr. John Whyte, WebMD chief medical officer, recently spoke with Fox News Digital in an on-camera interview in New …
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