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Val Kilmer’s death on Tuesday has sparked reminders of the risks of pneumonia. The actor, best known for his role as Iceman in “Top Gun” — along with “Batman Forever,” “The Doors” and many other movies — was 65 when he succumbed to the respiratory infection in Los Angeles, the …

More than 200 cruise ship passengers were infected with norovirus on a transatlantic voyage that is currently still at sea. The illnesses occurred on the Cunard cruise line ship Queen Mary 2, which departed Southampton in the U.K. on March 8. The ship traveled to New York and to several …

Some of the Food and Drug Administration’s efforts to support testing for the ongoing bird flu outbreak have been disrupted due to steep layoffs at the agency, multiple officials told CBS News Thursday, in the latest fallout from Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s cuts to the …

Former “MythBusters” star Adam Savage is exploring the science of longevity, asking how lifestyle choices, stress and even sleep affect how long we live. Savage, now a YouTube creator and head of the channel Tested, has partnered with health technology company Medtronic to engage in discussions about longevity. While not …

Sleep is of great importance to overall health, but many people struggle to get quality slumber. In an annual survey by U.S. News, which was released in March, thousands of Americans weighed in on their sleep habits. While the National Institutes of Health recommends seven to nine hours of sleep …

Semaglutide medications like Ozempic and Wegovy have exploded in popularity in recent years due to their effectiveness in diabetes control and weight loss.  Research has revealed additional benefits beyond those primary uses — but some negative side effects have also emerged. While gastrointestinal issues are the most common side effects, …

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Experts are speaking out about the potential dangers attached to carbon monoxide, as authorities continue to probe the death of teen Miller Gardner, son of former New York Yankees player Brett Gardner. While the cause of Miller Gardner’s death remains unconfirmed, Costa Rican Judicial Investigative Agency (OIJ) General Director Randall Zúñiga …

Previous research has shown that vitamin D deficiency can increase the risk of multiple sclerosis (MS) — and a new study suggests that supplementing it in high doses could help reduce symptoms. The study included 303 adults in France who had experienced clinically isolated syndrome (CIS) — which is a …

Getting into the groove of living a healthy lifestyle — from consistent exercise to a balanced diet — can sometimes feel like a heavy lift. Dr. John Whyte, WebMD chief medical officer in New York, recently spoke with Fox News Digital in an on-camera interview about the power of proper …