As dementia becomes more widespread, Mayo Clinic researchers believe that artificial intelligence is the key to enabling earlier and faster diagnoses. By pairing AI and EEG (electroencephalogram) tests, the team at the Mayo Clinic Neurology AI Program (NAIP) in Rochester, Minnesota, was able to identify specific types of dementia sooner than they would have through...
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Kamala Harris once supported eating less red meat. Should cheeseburgers be on the ballot?
Former President Trump has unleashed a bevy of attacks on Vice President Kamala Harris since she took the top spot on the Democratic ticket, targeting everything from her record on immigration to her stance on red meat. “Kamala even wants to pass laws to outlaw red meat to stop climate change,” Trump claimed at a...
Mental health dangers, Alzheimer's risk factors and more top health stories
Fox News Digital publishes an array of health pieces all week long to keep you in the know on key wellness topics: disease prevention, nutrition, medical research, health care and more. We also share personal stories of people and families overcoming great health obstacles. Check out some of the top stories of the week in...
Some pregnant women use castor oil to speed up labor, but experts say it's not for everyone
Castor oil has been a hot topic on social media recently, as people extol its various uses. Many pregnant women on TikTok are claiming they’ve ingested castor oil to help induce delivery, with mixed results. Some experts, however, caution that this may not be safe. EXPERTS WEIGH IN ON THE BENEFITS, RISKS OF USING CASTOR...
5 foods that are best for bone health, nutritionists say
A broken bone can be a devastating injury, particularly for older people — and falls among seniors in America are a growing public health concern as the population ages. This is why it’s particularly important to keep bones strong for a healthier life. While exercise and an active lifestyle can help maintain bone health, the...
Dave Portnoy reveals his colonoscopy experience to the world: ‘You gotta do it’
Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy is sharing his cancer prevention journey with the world. Portnoy, 47, had a colonoscopy on July 31 and documented the experience on social media for his fans. The CEO announced in a video on X, formerly Twitter, on July 29 that he was preparing for the procedure in Boston, as...
Freed American prisoners Gershkovich and Whelan may face ‘disruptive’ trauma, say mental health experts
While Thursday’s release of American prisoners from Russia was marked by celebration and relief, the former captives could face future health challenges, experts say. Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich and American veteran Paul Whelan were among those released from Russia on Thursday in a large prisoner swap. A third U.S. citizen, Russian-American journalist Alsu...
Hallmark actress stands, takes first steps after surviving fall from 5-story hospital balcony
The Hallmark Channel’s Mamie Laverock celebrated a milestone in her recovery after surviving a five-story fall from a hospital balcony in May. The 20-year-old “When Calls the Heart” actress stood up and took her first steps in a video shared on her official Facebook page Friday. “Thank you surgeon’s, thank you prayers, thank you Lord....
DR. SIEGEL: The simple answer to Olympic boxing's complicated problem
When it comes to high level competitive sports, it makes total sense that there should be no competitive advantage. That’s why doping is universally banned, and why there are frequent doping tests. It is also why so much consternation and international friction exists between the U.S. and China over suspected doping cases that China and...
Sleep doctors say Olympic athletes’ cardboard beds could have 'disastrous' impact
Athletes at the Paris 2024 Olympics are sleeping on cardboard bed frames for the second summer games in a row. First introduced at Tokyo 2020, the cardboard beds have made a comeback as an environmentally friendly solution in the Olympic Village, according to reports. The athletes can extend the beds to accommodate their size and...









