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8 of the biggest health stories from this week in case you missed them

Fox News Digital publishes a range of health pieces every day of the week to keep you up-to-date on the most important wellness news. Cutting-edge medical research, breakthrough medications, mental health challenges, personal medical dramas and more are all covered. In case you missed them, here are a few of the biggest health stories from this week. CLICK HERE TO …

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In new viral trend, women spend up to $8K on rage rituals that include screaming ceremonies, breaking things

Rage rituals are one of the latest trends circulating on the internet, with women paying thousands of dollars to participate in screaming ceremonies and breaking objects. Mia Banducci, known better for her online persona, Mia Majik, is a cybersecurity engineer-turned-self-proclaimed “intuwitch” who hosts rage ritual retreats for women so they can unleash lungfuls of deafening shrieks in the middle of …

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Mobile medical clinics bring health care directly to homeless veterans in 25 cities

Las Vegas, Nevada – More than 35,000 veterans in America arehomeless — and healthcare is not always their top priority. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) aims to bridge that gap by bringing medical care to homeless vets. “The mobile medical unit is a physical truck or van that goes out into the community setting and brings … health …

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Disgraced EcoHealth Alliance reaped nearly $100M in taxpayer funds since 2008

EcoHealth Alliance – the disgraced research firm accused of using taxpayer funds to conduct gain-of-function research at the Wuhan lab before the COVID-19 pandemic began – received nearly $100 million from the federal government over the past decade and a half. From FY 2008 to FY 2024, the U.S. government provided EcoHealth Alliance an estimated $94.3 million in taxpayer funds …

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Neurotoxin referred to as ‘vegan Botox’ used to minimize fine lines, wrinkles in adults as young as 20

People of aging generations are often prioritizing a more youthful appearance today with the use of injectables and other cosmetic treatments to enhance their faces with a refreshing, smooth tone. Neurotoxin injectables, such as Botox, Dysport and Xeomin, have been popular among those on a journey to more radiant skin, even beginning with clients as young as 20 years old. …

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Undercooked bear meat to blame for infecting family with rare roundworm parasite: CDC

At least six family members, including a 12-year-old, who gathered for a meal of black bear meat during a family reunion in South Dakota were infected by a rare roundworm parasite known as trichinellosis, the U.S. Centers of Disease Control and Prevention said in a release on Thursday. Eight members of the family ate a meal together in South Dakota …

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ADHD affects 1 in 9 kids in US, new report reveals: ‘Shame and stigma’

Diagnoses of ADHD continue to rise among U.S. youth, affecting one in every nine U.S. kids. Approximately 11.4% of U.S. children (7.1 million) have received an ADHD diagnosis at some point, and 10.5% (6.5 million) currently have the disorder, according to a study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Researchers analyzed data from the 2022 National Survey …

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Bulls' Lonzo Ball 'healed up' and 'back on the court' after gruesome injury setbacks

Lonzo Ball’s NBA career has been plagued by injuries. But after sitting out more than two calendar years, the Chicago Bulls guard finally appears to be on the right path. The 26-year-old Ball has had multiple surgeries on his knee. He has not appeared in an NBA game since January 2022. During a recent episode of the “What an Experience” …

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5 myths about schizophrenia, according to a mental health expert: ‘Huge stigma’

About 1% of Americans, or nearly 3.5 million people, are affected by schizophrenia — yet the mental disorder remains highly stigmatized and misunderstood, experts say. The reason, according to Brooke Kempf, a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner based in Indiana, is a general lack of knowledge about schizophrenia. “People may see somebody hallucinating and think, ‘That is schizophrenia,’ when there’s …

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Céline Dion 'almost died' during stiff person syndrome battle

Céline Dion was diagnosed with stiff person syndrome in 2022, a largely unknown neurological disorder that nearly killed her. Ahead of an upcoming interview with the singing sensation, Hoda Kotb revealed on Thursday’s episode of “Hoda and Jenna” that Dion “almost died” while battling the disorder. “Céline Dion at some point — she is now much better — but, at …

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