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...
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...
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that the birth rate in America has dropped to a historic low, decreasing by 3% since 2022. The rate has been on a steady decline since 2014, except for a brief 1% increase from 2020 to 2021. In recent years, the priorities of young Americans...
FIRST ON FOX: A Democrat and Republican senator duo are looking to take on higher rates of mental health issues among first responders with new legislation. Sens. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., and Josh Hawley, R-Mo., partnered to introduce the First Responders Wellness Act on Wednesday, which would create a grant program that would help provide mental...
An Ohio bride who is a fitness enthusiast went viral on social media platforms for her pre-wedding pump session ahead of taking her walk down the aisle. While honeymooning on the Amalfi Coast with her new husband, the newlyweds received word from their wedding content creator that one of the videos posted to TikTok had...
Ever since Thomas Matthew Crooks attempted to assassinate former President Donald Trump on July 13, a picture has emerged of his social behaviors and possible mental state. Some residents of Bethel Park, Pennsylvania — the small Pittsburgh suburb where Crooks lived with his parents — have described the shooter, 20, as a “loner” when speaking...
Those giving parenting advice often mention setting limits on kids’ screen time. So, what is the appropriate age to give children their own smartphone? This question isn’t as simple as it seems, according to Dr. Joshua Stein, child and adolescent psychiatrist and clinical director at PrairieCare in Minnesota. SLEEP EXPERTS SOUND ALARM ON LATE NIGHT...
Pop star Taylor Swift has helped her fans achieve a more positive outlook overall on diet culture, disordered eating and body image, according to a new study from the University of Vermont. The research, published in the journal Social Science and Medicine, surveyed hundreds of social media posts on TikTok and Reddit from Swift fans’...
Most of us know how much smartphones can become a distraction. Even if we make our very best effort not to grab our phone when we are bored immediately, the average American spends 4.1 hours a day staring at their smartphone screen. Not only does this affect our eyes, posture and attentiveness, it also impacts...
Fox News Digital publishes an array of health pieces all week long on medical research, disease prevention, healthy eating, cutting-edge surgeries and more. Also featured are personal stories of families overcoming great medical obstacles. Check out some of the top stories from this past week that you may have missed or have been meaning to...
