‘My dog detected my cancer before doctors did’ Breanna Bortner’s dog, Mochi, began fixating on her breast before she was diagnosed with stage 2B triple-negative breast cancer, showing unusual and intuitive behavior throughout her journey. Breanna Bortner says her dog had a hand — or a paw — in saving …
Read More »Colorectal cancer risk could rise with exposure to toxin during childhood
Amid the alarming trend of colorectal cancer cases rising among young people, a new study has pinpointed a potential source. Researchers from University of California San Diego have linked a bacterial toxin called colibactin to the increase in early-onset cases. Colibactin is produced by certain strains of Escherichia coli (E. …
Read More »Back pain often caused by poor posture, neurosurgeon says — here’s how to fix it
In a world of sitting at desks and slumping in front of screens, back pain is known to be the most common ailment among Americans. Dr. Arthur L. Jenkins III, a board-certified neurosurgeon in New York — who is also fellowship-trained in spinal surgery and CEO of Jenkins NeuroSpine — …
Read More »Hiking helps physical and mental health, West Virginia launches ‘Mountaineer Mile’
One U.S. governor is telling Americans to take a hike – literally. West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey is encouraging residents to get outside and walk at least one mile per day. The state plans to designate official “Mountaineer Mile trails” in its 32 state parks that have hiking trails. FOOD …
Read More »‘ChatGPT saved my life,’ says mom who survived cancer after doctors missed it
A mother of two credits ChatGPT for saving her life, claiming the artificial intelligence chatbot flagged the condition leading to her cancer when doctors missed it. Lauren Bannon, who divides her time between North Carolina and the U.S. Virgin Islands, first noticed in February 2024 that she was having trouble …
Read More »After struggling to conceive herself, Chicago woman now gives back as gestational surrogate
This week is National Infertility Week, and one woman from Chicago’s Lincoln Square neighborhood wanted to give back after science helped her grow her own family. Amanda Nelson is now serving as a gestational surrogate — carrying a child who is not genetically hers for people she didn’t know. Nelson …
Read More »Some paper receipts pose health risks due to Bisphenol S, researchers warn
Health researchers are sounding the alarm about an endocrine disruptor commonly found in paper receipts – and they say it doesn’t take long for your hands to absorb the chemical. In an Apr. 14 statement, the Center for Environmental Health (CEH) announced a notice of violation for 32 retailers that …
Read More »Teddi Mellencamp shares cancer battle update, doctors discuss risk
‘Massive detox plan’ cured woman’s cancer, she says Liana Werner-Gray believes that if she had not made substantial changes to her diet and lifestyle, she would not have beaten her cancer. Fox News Digital spoke to the author and wellness advocate about her health journey. Reality star and podcaster Teddi …
Read More »Dancing the tango can relieve chemo-induced neuropathy in survivors, study finds
Dancing it out can be a great way to recover from chemo. That’s according to new research from The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center, which found that dancing the tango can boost neurological recovery in cancer patients by reducing lingering symptoms of chemotherapy. Chemotherapy-induced neuropathy (CIN) is a condition …
Read More »Vitamin may reduce cancer risk, plus why Joe Rogan quit drinking
Fox News’ Health newsletter brings you stories on the latest developments in healthcare, wellness, diseases, mental health and more. TOP 3: – Colorectal cancer risk reduced by common vitamin – Joe Rogan gave up drinking alcohol for one simple reason – New drug shown effective for Parkinson’s disease This week’s …
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