Prostate cancer symptoms, warning signs and treatment
The progression of prostate cancer is typically slow.
6-year-old MN girl gets new kidney thanks to her teacher
A 6-year-old girl from southern Minnesota is about to undergo a life-changing kidney transplant, thanks to an amazing chain of kidney donations that started with her teacher.
Climbing stairs may lower heart disease risk, study finds
Researchers categorized individuals based on how often they climbed the stairs and monitored for any development of heart disease.
Nobel Prize in medicine won by 2 scientists for findings on mRNA Covid-19 vaccines
The panel said the pair changed "our understanding of how mRNA interacts with our immune system.”
Actor Selma Blair helps White House salute landmark disability legislation
Actor and disability rights advocate Selma Blair has helped President Joe Biden salute the legacy of the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Rehabilitation Act, displaying a touch of the comedic timing that made her a star in Hollywood hits like “Legally Blonde” and “Cruel Intentions.”
Cheap antibiotic proposed as 'morning-after pill' against STDs
U.S. health officials plan to endorse a common antibiotic as a morning-after pill that can be used to try to avoid some increasingly common sexually transmitted diseases.
California’s new mental health court rolls out to high expectations and uncertainty
An alternative mental health court program designed to fast-track people with untreated schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders into housing and medical care — potentially without their consent — kicked off in seven California counties, including San Francisco, on Monday.
Breast cancer drug could have potentially serious side effect, new research reveals
Elevated blood sugar levels were found in some patients, but doctors say the condition can usually be managed.
Sleep variability may make you age faster, study finds
The study found that larger variations in a sleep-wake cycle, like staying up late on the weekends, were associated with more accelerated biological aging.
Make-a-Wish cancer survivor gets candy shopping spree at It’Sugar
Sweet dreams are now a reality for Pierce Kight. He beat cancer and is now celebrating the sweet life by going on a shopping spree at It’Sugar.
Fall vaccinations against COVID, flu and RSV get underway: What to know
Fall vaccination season is in full swing, with health officials urging both an updated COVID-19 shot and flu vaccine for most everyone.
New drug can delay onset of type 1 diabetes symptoms, if diagnosed early
A new drug is giving hope to people with type 1 diabetes in Central Florida. The drug can delay the onset of symptoms and help patients avoid getting full-blown diabetes, for years.
WWII-era military sleep method could help insomniacs nod off quickly, some claim: 'Peace and calm'
Strategy can be effective for relaxation and sleep, experts told Fox News Digital — may not work for everyone
'They saved her life': 13-year-old from Tracy survives cardiac arrest
School leaders and first responders are being credited with saving Heather Freligh's life at Freiler School in Tracy where the eighth grader stopped breathing and suffered an apparent cardiac arrest Friday.
Orlando boy among first in the world to receive life-changing type 1 diabetes drug
Orlando is on the map when it comes to a new drug giving hope to people with type 1 diabetes. FOX35’s Amy Kaufeldt spoke to one young patient who is among the first in the world to receive the drug.
Boy among first to get life-changing drug
Orlando, Florida, is on the map when it comes to a new drug giving hope to people with type 1 diabetes. FOX 35’s Amy Kaufeldt spoke to Anderson Ata, a young patient who is among the first in the world to receive Tzield.
Make-A-Wish cancer survivor becomes candy maker for a day
A Florida boy's wish is coming true. Pierce Kight has been battling leukemia but is now in remission. He became a candy maker for a day at the Las Olas Confections Factory in Orlando. All of this was made possible by the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
New home sales tumble in August amid rising mortgage rates
New home sales plummet in August amid resurgence in mortgage rates.
As amoxicillin shortage continues, prescriptions have plummeted, study finds
Heading into the 2023 flu season, the amoxicillin shortage in the U.S. has been in effect for nearly a year.
Millions more students eligible for free school meals under expanded US program
Previously, the qualifying threshold was 40%. Roughly 3,000 additional school districts will now be eligible, officials said.