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Nothing disrupts a cruise ship vacation like an outbreak of illness — but by taking proper preventative measures, you can help reduce the risk of seafaring sickness. In the most recent report of cruise ship illness, approximately 25 passengers returning from a cruise started to feel sick with nausea toward the end of a flight last week. “CDC is aware …

Can Alzheimer’s disease be reversed? Dr. Heather Sandison, a renowned expert in Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia care, believes that reversal isn’t just possible — but that it’s already happening in multiple patients. In her new book “Reversing Alzheimer’s: The New Tool Kit to Improve Cognition and Protect Brain Health,” which was published by HarperCollins on June 11, Sandison — …

With the arrival of summer comes more time spent outdoors, which can increase the risk of sunburn. More than one out of every three adults experienced a sunburn last year, according to a survey by the American Academy of Dermatology. If not treated properly, sunburn can lead to severe skin damage and increase the risk of skin cancer, experts warn. …

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 the past week. CLICK HERE …

With the arrival of summer comes more time spent outdoors — which also means a greater risk of itchy skin conditions. Bug bites and stings are naturally more prevalent in the warmer weather, which brings out more insects, according to the National Institutes of Health. Also, exposure to skin-irritating plants — most notably, poison ivy — increases during the summer …

Are pomegranates the next brain food? The link between diet and dementia has been well-documented, and now researchers at the University of Copenhagen and the U.S. National Institute on Aging have found that eating more pomegranates, strawberries and walnuts could help improve memory among Alzheimer’s patients. Those foods contain a substance called urolithin A, a compound created by gut bacteria. …

Travelers may want to think twice before having a glass of wine on a flight and then grabbing some shuteye. A new study published in Thorax, a monthly peer-reviewed publication by the British Medical Journal (BMJ), found that consuming alcohol and then falling asleep on a plane could lead to a drop in blood oxygen levels and a spike in …

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 …

Salads are commonly hailed as the epitome of healthy eating — thought to be low in calories, low-carb and nutrient-dense. “Some sneaky culprits, however, can turn your healthy meal into a calorie-laden dish,” said Nikki Kuhlmann, RD, LDN, a registered dietitian with Anne Till Nutrition Group in Raleigh, North Carolina. To find out more about how calories may be hiding …