Disrupted sleep, plus nightmares could be linked to autoimmune diseases, experts say
Those who experience vivid nightmares and odd hallucinations might have an underlying autoimmune disease, a new study suggests.
Some teen girls using smartphone up to 6 hours per day, study finds
Researchers found that 17% of the teen girls surveyed are potentially addicted to social media, and more than a third have potential anxiety disorders.
Local personal trainer shares 3 tips to transform your body
Coach Rich Massa, a personal trainer with Eternal Fitness, shows us some basic exercises that you can do at home or in the gym. He also shares 3 tips on how to complete transform your body.
Study finds link between ultra-processed foods and cardiometabolic risk in children
Cardiometabolic risk factors include heart attack, stroke and diabetes.
Nestlé launches food line targeting Ozempic, other weight-loss drug users
Nestlé is launching a line of food products tailored to people using weight-loss medication in an effort to capitalize on a market expected to reach $30 billion in the next six years.
Pink noise? Brown noise? Why white noise has colorful competition
White noise is well-known for masking sounds, but pink, brown, and other colored noises are gaining popularity for their potential benefits on sleep, concentration, and relaxation despite limited scientific research.
US pediatricians allow HIV-positive mothers to breastfeed under new guidelines
People with HIV can breastfeed their babies, as long as they are taking medications that effectively suppress the virus that causes AIDS, a top U.S. pediatricians’ group said Monday in a sharp policy change.
House Calls: How to talk about mental health with kids
On this FOX 35 House Calls segment, AdventHealth Orlando’s Dr. Chloe Barry discusses mental health in children. What are some common misconceptions about children’s mental health that parents should be aware of? How can parents talk to their children about mental health?
Indiana boy, 10, dies by suicide after school bullying, parents say
Sammy Teusch, a fourth grader, died after emotional and physical bullying at school, his father says. "I just want him to never be forgotten."
US overdose deaths decline slightly in 2023, CDC reports
The CDC released data indicating a modest decrease in fatal overdoses in the United States last year.
1st person to receive pig kidney transplant dies nearly 2 months later
Pig kidney transplant recipient Richard Slayman has died nearly two months after he underwent the procedure. Here’s what’s known about xenotransplantation.
Common cooking ingredient could reduce dementia mortality risk, study suggests
Infusing this pantry staple into your diet could pay big dividends for cognitive health and longevity, a new study suggests.
‘Get Ready With Me’ TikTok star announces own death in final video
Popular TikTok creator Dr. Kimberley Nix announced her own death in a heartfelt final video titled "Get Ready with Me, One Last Time," where she shared her journey with metastatic sarcoma and encouraged new followers to learn from her experiences.
Beach Boys' Brian Wilson needs conservatorship because of mental decline, judge rules
Two longtime representatives of Brian Wilson will now make decisions on his behalf. The music legend was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1988.
BetterHelp refund notices sent after $7.8M data-sharing settlement
BetterHelp is issuing refunds to customers as part of a $7.8 million settlement over allegations that it shared sensitive health data with advertisers.
Screen time for kids and teens: AAP updates guidelines for parents
The American Academy of Pediatrics has updated its screen time guidelines for children and teenagers with new age-based handouts.
Cat owners could be at higher risk of schizophrenia, study suggests
Snuggling with a cat seems like a loving and relaxing activity, but a new study implies that it might affect your mental health down the line.
These are the states where it's still legal to smoke with kids in cars
Only a dozen states have laws that prohibit lighting up in a private vehicle with children present. No level of exposure to secondhand smoke is safe, the CDC says.
Miss USA Noelia Voigt suddenly resigns title – here’s why
Miss USA 2023 Noelia Voigt has announced that she is resigning from the title. "I realize this may come as a large shock to many," the 24-year-old wrote.
Paralyzed former Rutgers athlete expands bourbon brand into NY, donates $5.20 of every sale to research
Former Rutgers University defensive tackle Eric LeGrand is expanding his bourbon brand from New Jersey and Kentucky into New York and is donating proceeds from cases of liquor sold to find a cure for paralysis.