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You’ve seen us on screen, but have you ever wondered what we’re like off-camera? For the last few months, I’ve enjoyed checking in with some of your favorite Fox personalities to learn more about who they are behind the scenes. What’s the one thing Jesse Watters couldn’t live without? What’s Bill Hemmer’s favorite Halloween costume? And what’s sitting on Greg …

What’s in your medicine cabinet? In the event of aches and pains, allergic reactions or even a minor medical emergency, do you have the essential supplies? Fox News Digital spoke with two experts — Dr. Jennifer Bourgeois, a pharmacist based in Dallas-Fort Worth and health expert for SingleCare, a free prescription savings service — who identified the most important medical …

Florida recently became the first state to allow cesarean sections (C-sections) to be performed outside of hospitals, as reported by KFF News. New legislation enacted in March 2024 allows physicians to deliver babies — either naturally or via C-section — at “advanced birth centers.” Women who are deemed at “low risk of complications” are eligible to receive these services in …

Artificial intelligence has made its way into drug development, surgery and medical advice — and now it’s helping people improve the quality of their sleep. The Artificial Intelligence in Sleep Medicine Committee, which is part of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, recently published a paper that highlights how AI is contributing to the field of sleep medicine. The committee …

If you notice your hands are swelling, it could be both uncomfortable and unsettling, but in most instances the cause could be situational — caused by factors such as temperature, exercise, diet, medications you’re taking or certain health conditions. You may notice your rings aren’t fitting correctly, among other things. To find out more about the condition, Fox News Digital …

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 …

Eating undercooked meat from wild game animals can cause a rare illness known as trichinellosis, health officials have warned. Six cases of the parasitic disease were reported by multiple family members from Arizona, Minnesota and South Dakota. The family members shared a meal that included undercooked meat from a black bear, as reported in the Centers for Diseases Control and …

Your dental health could depend on your gender. Male and female teeth are very different, according to a TikTok posted by Dr. Ellie Phillips, DDS, an oral health educator based in Austin, Texas. Phillips’ viral video, which has amassed more than one million likes, explained the difference between men’s and women’s teeth. TO KEEP YOUR TEETH BRIGHT, WHITE AND HEALTHY, …

Multiple sclerosis is a life-changing diagnosis for one million people who are affected in the U.S. — but for a professional athlete, its physical limitations can seem particularly challenging. Chris Wright, 34, the first person with MS to play in the National Basketball Association (NBA), has been living with the disorder since his 2012 diagnosis. For World MS Day on …

Jenna Gibson was just 39 when she was training for a marathon five years ago — but her plans were cut short by a stroke that almost took her life. Nearly 60% of stroke deaths occur in women, according to a recent study by Mayo Clinic — and now Gibson, a Michigan mother of two, aims to help others to …