Health

A new drug is showing promise in tackling treatment-resistant ovarian cancer. Relacorilant, the drug tested in a phase 3 ROSELLA trial with Corcept Therapeutics in California, was found to improve overall survival and progression of the disease when matched with a chemotherapy drug called nab-paclitaxel. The ROSELLA trial, conducted in …

A bill waiting on the desk of Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp has drawn criticism from those supporting the “Make America Healthy Again” movement, who claim it would impede lawsuits against pesticide companies. Georgia SB 144 would “clarify that a manufacturer cannot be held liable for failing to warn consumers of …

Several blood tests have been shown to accurately diagnose Alzheimer’s disease — as previously reported by Fox News Digital — but now a new test has emerged that can gauge how far it has progressed. The study, which was published Monday in Nature Medicine journal, was led by researchers at Washington …

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 …

The field of medicine has undergone significant changes since the COVID-19 pandemic, with the biggest breakthrough right at our fingertips: telemedicine.  While it may feel like a “normal” part of healthcare now, connected technology dominated how Americans saw doctors during the pandemic. “Before the pandemic, virtual care was available, but …

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, …

Adopting healthy eating habits during middle age boosts the likelihood of healthy aging. That’s according to a new study from the Harvard T.C. Chan School of Public Health, which found that a “moderate intake of healthy, animal-based foods” and a “lower intake of ultraprocessed foods” could increase the chances of …

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 …

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 …

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 …