HEALTH June 21 FDA approves new drug to treat autoimmune liver disease: ‘Giant step forward’ The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the French drugmaker Ipsen’s medication Iqirvo (elafibranor). Doctors discuss what this means for liver disease patients.
HEALTH June 20 Can you become drunk without drinking alcohol? Here’s how it could happen Is it possible to feel intoxicated without ever drinking an alcoholic beverage? Although very rare, some experts say it could happen, with a condition called auto-brewery syndrome.
HEALTH June 18 Water safety tips from experts for families and caregivers as drowning deaths increase As summer officially begins and people hit the beaches and pools, several swim and water officials shared some smart water safety measures to prevent tragic drownings.
HEALTH May 18 Could your car make you sick? Study highlights potentially cancerous toxins in vehicles Americans may be breathing in cancer-causing chemicals while they're driving, recent research suggested. Environmental experts offered input on the potential risk.
HEALTH May 9 Orangutan in Indonesian rainforest treats own facial wound, say researchers: ‘Appeared intentional’ An orangutan in Indonesia that sustained a facial wound treated it himself, according to a study published in the journal Scientific Reports this month. Researchers and a veterinarian weighed in.
HEALTH May 1 When a parent must care for a parent: How to avoid caregiving burnout, according to experts Serving as a caregiver for a parent with dementia while also caring for kids can come with physical, mental and emotional challenges, several caregivers shared with Fox News Digital.
HEALTH April 13 Unique therapy helps some young people with autism interact better with others A New York speech pathologist is using improvisational theater, better known as “improv," to help young adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) develop their social skills.
Solar Eclipse April 5 Solar eclipse eye safety: Can staring at the sun cause blindness? Ahead of the April 8 solar eclipse, eye doctors are warning people not to look directly at the sun, which could lead to blindness and permanent eye damage.
HEALTH March 15 Corned beef and cabbage on St. Patrick’s Day may serve up some nutritious benefits St. Patrick’s Day holiday menus often include corned beef and cabbage. Despite the calories and fat content, some nutritional experts say there may be some health benefits to this savory dish.
HEALTH March 14 Actress Olivia Munn credits breast cancer risk-assessment score for saving her life Olivia Munn claims that her breast cancer risk assessment score helped save her life. What is the score and why is it important? Experts shared keen insights.