Housing situations involving squatters take a toll on homeowners in more ways than anticipated. While property damage and legal fees can cost homeowners money, the mental health effects can be severe. Homeowners who have shared their stories of unwanted residents living in their homes have often brought to light the emotional stress that stems from...
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Ingredient found in Doritos turns mouse's skin transparent, may have medical applications
Scientists at Stanford University were recently able to make a mouse’s skin transparent using a common food dye, something the study’s author told Fox News Digital could have exciting benefits for humans once additional research is conducted. The paper, titled “Achieving optical transparency in live animals with absorbing molecules,” was published in the journal “Science”...
Mayim Bialik explores shamans and healers in quest for long, healthy life
At 48 years old, Mayim Bialik’s priorities have shifted. From fully embracing a major life change within her family dynamic to experimenting with fresh approaches for her overall well-being, the actress is thrilled to be welcoming new waves of life. In an exclusive interview with Fox News Digital, “The Big Bang Theory” alum opened up...
3 deaths reported after Legionnaires' disease outbreak at senior living facility
Three senior citizens have died after contracting Legionnaires’ disease — a form of pneumonia that can spread via water — at an assisted living facility in Albany, New York, according to reports. The Albany CountyDepartment of Health was first notified of a “cluster of cases” at Peregrine Senior Living on Aug. 30, according to a...
Vermont adds to list of towns at 'high risk' for Triple-E viral infection
Another town in Vermont has been designated “high risk” for eastern equine encephalitis virus (EEEV). Sudbury, a tiny town of only a few hundred residents in Rutland County, Vermont, was added to the state’s warning list on Wednesday — joining Burlington, Alburgh, Colchester and Swanton, according to local outlet WCAX3. Health officials have asked state...
Breast cancer drug could help prolong survival for children with brain tumors, study finds
A drug called ribociclib, currently used to treat breast cancer, could slow the progression of certain pediatric high-grade gliomas, an aggressive type of childhood brain cancer, a new study has found. Ribociclib (brand name Kisqali) is a CDK4/6 inhibitor, a type of drug that targets specific enzymes — including the protein CDK6 — to stop...
‘Is it safe to drink tap water?’: Ask a doctor
Recent reports of a contaminated water supply in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, which led to warnings not to use water from faucets earlier this week, have sparked general safety concerns. The city of Grand Prairie, Texas, announced firefighting foam was detected in the water Tuesday, then announced Thursday the water is safe to drink, according...
Biden-Harris make desperate marijuana move, as rule of law goes to pot
With only three months until the election, the Biden administration is attempting to score political points by launching a proceeding to loosen federal restrictions on marijuana. Unable to satisfy either the legal or scientific standards for making this change, the Biden-Harris administration is engaging in a cynical shell game, rewriting the rules and ignoring the...
Gen Z employees are taking more sick days than previous generations — here's why
Sick days have taken on a whole new meaning. As Generation Z employees enter the workforce, paid sick days — allotted by a majority of companies — are being used more than ever. Approximately 30% of employees took sick leave in the first 10 months of 2023 — up 42% from 2019, according to the...
'Napuccino' trend: Caffeine before a nap could be key to better sleep
Caffeine and sleep may seem like polar opposites — but there may be a benefit to combining them. The “napuccino” has become a popular method to optimize sleep and wake up with more energy by drinking a caffeinated beverage before lying down for a nap. In a recent episode of the podcast “The Diary of...









