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GLP-1 weight loss pill in development Fox News senior medical analyst Dr. Marc Siegel discusses advancements in weight loss drugs, safety concerns surrounding nicotine patches and his interview with FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary on vaccine protocol. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Researchers believe they may have …

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Long-distance running, like marathons and ultramarathons, may not always be the health badge we thought it was. In fact, it could increase your cancer risk, according to a new study out of Virginia. Dr. Timothy Cannon of the Inova Schar Cancer Institute …

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A major new study found that eating more ultra-processed foods (UPFs) – especially those with certain additives – is tied to higher mortality from any cause over about 11 years of follow-up. Published in the journal eClinicalMedicine, researchers looked at nearly 187,000 …

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Knee pain is often associated with aging, but more young people seem to be experiencing this issue. With a greater tendency to play high-intensity sports and a higher overall BMI (body mass index), more younger individuals in their 30s and 40s are …

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A new study suggests that bringing your smartphone into the bathroom could raise your risk of hemorrhoids by nearly 50%. Researchers at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) in Boston found that adults who use their phones while sitting on the toilet …

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Helen Mirren, 80, remains a glowing testament to the power of consistency — and not just in her acting.  The celebrated Oscar-winning actress recently revealed that she still engages in a 12‑minute daily military workout that she claims to have followed faithfully …

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Specific eating behaviors have been linked to a surprising medical condition. In addition to conventional risk factors, like lower body mass index and older age, skipping breakfast and eating dinner late are independently associated with osteoporosis, according to a new study. Researchers …

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! There are three active cases of tuberculosis in Maine as of this week as TB continues to increase across the country, the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention reported, according to the Portland Press Herald. Lindsay Hammes, spokesperson for the agency, said …

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Your favorite diet soda could have a detrimental effect on your cognitive health, a new study suggests. In a Brazilian study published in the journal Neurology, participants who consumed the highest amount of artificial sweeteners were found to have “significantly faster declines” …

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Cannabis is getting stronger, research has shown — and so are its health risks.  Two new studies raise red flags about how marijuana use may increase paranoia and mental health struggles, especially for people who start using it to cope with anxiety, …