Eating avocados could be helpful when it comes to avoiding diabetes. A new study published in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics identified a link between eating avocados and reduced diabetes risk in some Mexican adults. Researchers studied the dietary habits and diabetes diagnosis data from the Mexican National Survey of Health and Nutrition in the years …
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Short questions with Dana Perino for Dr. Marc Siegel
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 …
Read More »Salad combos that take the cake: Here are top choices, plus some really wacky ones
May is National Salad Month, and roughly 20% of individuals consume a salad on any given day, per the National Library of Medicine at the NIH. BrightFarms, an indoor farming company, decided to ask Americans about their favorite types of salads to note the occasion. The company asked 2,000 U.S. adults and shared with SWNS some interesting statistics about the …
Read More »Coffee vs. matcha tea: What does your morning drink choice say about you?
The great debate: Do you drink coffee or matcha in the morning? Sixty-six percent of Americans start their morning with coffee each day, per the National Coffee Association, but drinking matcha has become more popular over the last few years. Matcha tea is often consumed as an alternative to coffee, as green tea leaves offer caffeination amounts similar to that …
Read More »Breast cancer mammogram screenings should start at age 40 instead of 50, says health task force
Women should get mammograms every other year starting at age 40, according to updated recommendations from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF). This is a significant change from previous guidelines, which said women should begin biennial mammograms at age 50, but could opt to begin as young as 40. The task force also noted that there is not sufficient …
Read More »Cancer trends revealed, including most common types of the disease and biggest risk factors
Almost 40% of Americans will receive a cancer diagnosis at some point in their lifetime — but certain types are more common than others, statistics show. USAFacts, a Washington-based nonprofit that compiles government data and reports on it, took a deep dive into the latest cancer data to identify trends — and shared the results with Fox News Digital. Of …
Read More »Health weekend roundup: Bird flu, stroke risks, a mother's heartbreak and more
Fox News Digital publishes 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. Check out some top recent stories in Health as your weekend continues — and prep for …
Read More »Daily showers could be harmful for skin health, some experts claim
Daily showers aren’t necessary and may not have any health benefits, according to some experts. Proponents of less frequent showers claim that most people take them every day — or multiple times a day — only because this has become a societal norm. “Why are we washing? Mostly because we’re afraid somebody else will tell us that we’re smelling,” environmentalist …
Read More »5 women’s health tips to prevent and detect strokes, according to cardiologists
One in five women between ages 55 and 75 will experience a stroke in their lifetime, according to the American Heart Association. There are two main types of strokes. With an ischemic stroke, a blockage prevents blood from flowing properly to the brain. With a hemorrhagic stroke, a blood vessel bursts in the brain and causes bleeding, which damages brain …
Read More »8 bad habits that make you age faster, according to experts
We can’t slow down time — but we can slow down its effects on us, according to experts. The key is to make healthier choices in the areas that we can control — and that starts with breaking bad habits. “One of the primary hallmarks of aging is accumulated cellular damage that leads to organ dysfunction and, ultimately, death,” Dr. …
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