Winter is in full swing for most of the country with low temperatures making it more difficult to get outside and enjoy the fresh air. Millions of Americans choose to get their exercise outdoors —which can be difficult when temperatures drop. Dr. Alexis Colvin, a professor of orthopedic surgery at …
Read More »Ozempic, other weight-loss drugs may strengthen New Year's resolutions, experts say: Health goal 'boost'
New year, new motivation? For 2024, some of the most common New Year’s resolutions include adopting fitness and diet regimens, plus losing weight, according to a Forbes survey. As weight-loss medications like Ozempic and Wegovy peak in popularity, experts believe these meds could make it more likely that people stick …
Read More »Major study of diet drinks raises questions about their health impact
Swapping your regular soda for a diet version may not be any healthier for the liver, new research suggests. A study of UK Biobank data found that both sugary drinks and artificially sweetened ones, even those labeled zero sugar, are linked to a higher risk of liver disease. Th findings …
Read More »One overlooked daily habit could slow the aging process, researchers say
Having strong bonds with others may help you live longer. A new study, published in the journal Brain, Behavior and Immunity – Health, found that social relationships can actually slow cellular aging. These connections have been known to have a positive health impact overall, but researchers at Cornell University focused …
Read More »Low testosterone signs men can’t ignore — and what experts say about hormone therapy
A recent episode of the hit Hulu comedy “Only Murders in the Building” highlights a hormone therapy that many men request as they get older. Steve Martin’s character, Charles-Haden Savage — a washed-up actor who gets a second career solving murders in his apartment building — brags of his newfound …
Read More »Freedom and facts, not fear, should frame America's choices on alcohol
Is a generational shift underway in how Americans think about alcohol? A new Gallup poll from July 2025 finds that 53% of Americans now say that moderate drinking is bad for health. That’s up from 45% just last year. Among young adults, the change is even sharper: half of 18- …
Read More »Popular vitamin D supplement may have an unexpected effect, experts warn
Vitamin D is known to be essential to many aspects of human health — but a new study suggests that taking a certain form of it can have a negative effect. The more potent and longer-lasting form, vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) is produced naturally when the body is exposed to sunlight …
Read More »Risk of deadly cancer triples with hidden mouth bacteria, study finds
People with certain bacteria and fungi in their mouths may face a dramatically higher risk of pancreatic cancer — more than three times greater — according to new research from NYU Langone Health andand Perlmutter Cancer Center. In the study, which was published in JAMA Oncology, researchersidentified 27types of bacterial …
Read More »‘Great Lock-In’ becomes fall’s hottest wellness trend — here’s what it means
This fall, many people are turning over a new leaf well ahead of January. The “Great Lock-In” trend, which has gone viral on social media, is about using autumn’s slowdown to tighten routines, build healthy habits and reset before the holidays begin. Fox News Digital asked top experts how to …
Read More »Even low-calorie processed food causes weight gain, testosterone loss in men, study suggests
Not all calories are created equal, and some could do far greater harm to men’s health, new research suggests. A small study led by a team from the University of Copenhagen in Denmark suggests that ultra-processed foods (UPFs) may negatively affect men’s metabolism and fertility even when calorie, protein, carbohydrate …
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