A new kind of baby boom could be taking place. Some women taking GLP-1 drugs, such as Ozempic and Wegovy, have reported that they’re getting pregnant unexpectedly. The term “Ozempic babies” has been coined on TikTok, with many women posting there about their unplanned pregnancies. OZEMPIC, OTHER WEIGHT LOSS DRUGS MAY STRENGTHEN NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS, EXPERTS SAY This includes Michigan …
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The girl who can’t smile: How a rare disorder became a young woman's ‘greatest gift’
Tayla Clement, 26, was born with a rare disorder that has made it impossible for her to smile — but she says she is grateful for it. Born and raised in New Zealand, Clement has Moebius syndrome, a neurological disease that affects one child out of every 50,000 to 500,000 born, research shows. Moebius occurs when a baby’s facial nerves …
Read More »Coal miners getting new protections from silica dust linked to black lung disease
WASHINGTON (AP) — Coal miners will be better protected from poisonous silica dust that has contributed to the premature deaths of thousands of mine workers from a respiratory ailment commonly known as black lung disease, the Labor Department said Tuesday as it issued a new federal rule on miners’ safety. The final rule, announced by Acting Labor Secretary Julie Su, …
Read More »Fitness drinks: Scientists weigh in on the benefits and potential risks of ingredients
Functional beverages — or drinks promoted as offering mental or physical benefits beyond hydration — are growing in popularity around the world. Hundreds of companies have jumped into the market, hoping to get some buzz with trendy and sometimes unfamiliar ingredients. Here are some of the latest ones found in functional beverages and what scientists say about them. ADAPTOGENS Adaptogens …
Read More »Ask a doc: ‘How can I improve my posture?’
More than 31 million Americans experience poor posture at some point, according to the American Chiropractic Association. Bad posture can lead to a range of health problems, including back and neck pain, breathing difficulties, headaches, heartburn and digestive issues. Fox News Digital spoke with Dr. Arthur L. Jenkins, III, M.D., board-certified neurosurgeon and founder of Jenkins NeuroSpine in New York …
Read More »Fake Botox claims, puberty blocker dangers and more led top Health news this week
Fox News Digital publishes an array of health pieces all week long to keep you in the know on a range of wellness topics: health care access, innovative surgeries, cancer research, mental health trends and more — plus, personal stories of people and families overcoming great obstacles. This weekend, check out some of the top stories of the week in …
Read More »'DWTS' pro Derek Hough calls wife's recovery from emergency skull surgery 'nothing short of a miracle'
“Dancing with the Stars” pro Derek Hough is proud of his “miracle wife.” Hough opened up to Fox News Digital about Hayley Erbert’s emergency skull surgery in December and the miraculous recovery that has led her back to the dance studio. Hough explained that the medical professionals who aided Erbert were looking for more severe, permanent damage after her emergency …
Read More »Kansas governor vetoes bill banning transgender treatment to minors, abortion restrictions
Kansas Governor Laura Kelly vetoed a bill Friday that would have banned transgender treatment for minors in the state, as well as two bills imposing abortion restrictions. Substitute Bill for Senate Bill 233 sought to outlaw transgender treatment for minors and allow for causes of action against healthcare providers who provided such treatment. The bill would also have restricted the …
Read More »Gordon Ramsay’s pub taken over by brazen squatters who threaten legal action if evicted
“Get out!” A group of “professional squatters” have taken over a London pub owned by celebrity chef Gordan Ramsay and are brazenly threatening legal action against anyone who tries to kick them out, according to a report. At least six freeloaders broke into Ramsay’s York and Albanyhotel and gastropub, which is for sale for $16.1 million, boarded up the windows, …
Read More »Some breast cancer patients could be at risk of another type of cancer, study reveals
Women with breast cancer who have received chemotherapy are at an increased risk of developing lung cancer, a new study suggests. Epic Research, a health data group based in Wisconsin, found that women in this category have a 57% higher lung cancer risk than those who received radiation. In comparison to patients who received endocrine therapy, those who have undergone …
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