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Omicron subvariant gaining traction in US: CDC data
Fox News Flash top headlines for April 20 Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com.NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows…
Single tick bite can cause a life-threatening meat allergy: report
Vets warn pet owners about hidden summer danger: ticks In addition to being a painful distraction, the blood-sucking parasites can transmit deadly diseases.NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Have you ever eaten steak at…
FDA warns 12 companies about unapproved skin lightening products
The FDA has received reports of serious side effects from unapproved skin lightening products including rashes, facial swelling and skin discoloration that may be permanent. Photo by AdoreBeautyNZ/Pixabay Twelve companies…
COVID-19 scared patients out of hospitals, bringing on health neglect and extreme backlogs
Pandemic healthcare neglect causes hospital backlog Doctors across the country are now seeing more patients who chose to avoid hospitals during the pandemic. They say this is causing a backlog of patients, and those who do come in have…
Erectile dysfunction drugs safe to mix with nitrates, study shows
Men are not more likely to suffer a heart attack, stroke or cardiac arrest if they've been prescribed both an erectile dysfunction drug and a nitrate medication, according to a recent study. Photo by PublicDomainPictures/Pixabay …
CDC launches new service to forecast infectious diseases
Fox News Flash top headlines for April 19 Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com.NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) launched a…
COVID-19 virus may be detected in intestinal tract for months
About 1 out of 7 COVID-19 patients continued to shed the virus' genetic remnants in their feces at least four months after their initial diagnosis, researchers found. Image by Felipe Esquivel Reed/Wikimedia Commons COVID-19 is…
‘Good’ cholesterol may protect brain from Alzheimer’s disease
Photo by shameersrk/Pixabay https://pixabay.com/images/id-5601437/ Higher levels of "good" cholesterol in the fluid surrounding your brain and spinal cord may help protect you from Alzheimer's disease, a new study suggests.…
East Coast COVID-19 cases on the rise
Fox News Flash top headlines for April 15 Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com.NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! As sub-variants of omicron continue to spread in the U.S. and abroad,…
Study: Older adults worried about memory loss have structural changes in brains
Older adults concerned about memory loss have evidence of structural changes in their brains, a new study has found. File photo by BillionPhotos.com/Shutterstock People who complain of memory loss are experiencing cognitive…
Staying hydrated may lower risk of heart failure, study says
Fox News Flash top headlines for April 16 Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com.NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Drinking water to maintain a healthy sodium level in the bloodstream…
Adults with liver disorder may be at higher risk for heart disease
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in people with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease and the two diseases share a number of risk factors. Photo by hamiltonpaviana/Pixabay Alcohol abuse is a known cause of liver disease.…
Promising cancer vaccine in the works utilizing similar mRNA technology that combats COVID: Duke…
Fox News Flash top headlines for April 15 Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com.NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! COVID-19 vaccine technology doesn’t just fight viruses – it can combat…
New therapy may improve low blood sugar in kids with insulin disorder
A treatment called exendin-(9-39) may prevent hypoglycemia in patients with congenital hyperinsulinism and may eliminate the need for the removal of the pancreas, a new study found. Photo by peejhunt/Pixabay A new therapy…
California delays COVID-19 vaccine mandate for schoolchildren until 2023
Fox News Flash top headlines for April 15 Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com.NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! California Gov. Gavin Newsom's administration announced Thursday that…
Dental implants may be more likely to fail with alternative to penicillin
Investigators found that while dental implants fail in 8.4% of patients prescribed penicillin, that figure shoots up to more than 17% among those given a different antibiotic. Photo by jorono/Pixabay While the vast…
Study underscores gap in sexual satisfaction for men, women
A new study underscored a well-established gap in which men climax much more often than women, which the study said can lead to lower expectations among women. Image by Stefano Ferrario from Pixabay The more orgasms you have,…
Ukraine focus shows bias against Black lives, WHO chief says
Fox News Flash top headlines for April 13 Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com.NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! World Health Organization (WHO) director-general Tedros Adhanom…
Physical activity reduces depression risk in adults, study finds
Engaging in recommended amounts of physical activity appears to reduce the risk for depression in adults, according to a new study. File photo by Image Point Fr//Shutterstock Adults who engage in recommended levels of physical…
COVID-19 subvariant XE: What to know
Dr. Redfield: The COVID pandemic will be with us for the rest of time Former CDC Director Dr. Robert Redfield weighs in after Dr. Fauci said COVID-19 will not be eradicated and individuals will have to decide their own level of risk going…