Certain types of cancers are more prevalent among Gen X and millennials, according to a new study led by the American Cancer Society (ACS). The study, published in the journal The Lancet Public Health, analyzed data from over 23 million patients who were diagnosed with 34 different types of cancer over two decades. The patients...
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...
The surprise “star” of the Paris Olympics may not be a single athlete or athletes. It may be a chocolate chip muffin, as Fox News Digital has previously reported. Norwegian swimmer Henrik Christiansen made the sweet treat a viral sensation. While Olympians have been critical of the food at the Olympic Village, the chocolate chip...
Astronaut, author and U.S. Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Ariz., appeared to be a top contender as Vice President Kamala Harris’ Democratic running mate pick at least as of Monday morning — and if he were yet to be picked, could bring a dramatic life story to the ticket. Harris is aiming to defeat Republican former President...
Parkinson’s disease affects millions of people around the world. There are actually 10 million people on a worldwide scale that have the neurodegenerative disorder, according to the Parkinson’s Foundation. The parts of the brain mainly impacted by the disease are the dopamine-producing neurons in the substantia nigra, according to the source. ALZHEIMER’S AND PARKINSON’S RISK...
Iconic Hollywood movie star Marilyn Monroe was found dead in her Los Angeles home at age 36 on this day in history, August 5, 1962. The actress was discovered face down and lying nude on her bed holding a telephone in one hand, according to History.com. Scattered throughout her room were empty pill bottles; the...
APP USERS: Click here to get the quiz! The American Culture Quiz is a weekly test of our unique national traits, trends, history and people, including current news and the sights and sounds of the United States. This week’s quiz includes the unique history behind wartime state lines. It also features American grapevines that saved...
A pet owner is warning others after claiming his dog was hospitalized for consuming cannabis during a walk. Stephen Davidson said he was recently walking his 8-year-old West Highland terrier named Oscar when he noticed the dog began to act strange. Davidson said that within a few hours of the dog walk in the town...
With ground turkey a “default healthy stand-in for ground beef” today, according to Eating Well, it’s no wonder it’s the main attraction in a delicious weekend burger recipe courtesy of celebrity chef Anne Burrell. Burrell — chef, Food Network personality and former instructor at the Institute of Culinary Education — told Fox News Digital, “This...
The United States Coast Guard, charged with the mission of ensuring the nation’s maritime safety, security and stewardship, was established by Secretary of the Treasury Alexander Hamilton on this day in history, August 4, 1790. Originally called the Revenue Marine Service, the Coast Guard was founded eight years before the U.S. Navy. “The Coast Guard...
