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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Alkaline water has entered the conversation as an arguable alternative to regular drinking water.Numerous celebrities, including Gwyneth Paltrow, Mark Wahlberg and Jennifer Aniston, have touted alkaline water in brand campaigns — but is there a real benefit? Experts report that the science…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Top stories→ People taking common sleep drug may not realize they’re too impaired to drive → New ways to prevent flu revealed in ‘accidental’ lab breakthrough→ Novel pancreatic cancer pill nearly doubles survival time in breakthrough trial Before and after → Everyday…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A new “living bandage” could soon revolutionize how doctors treat serious injuries by accelerating the healing process, according to new research reported by SWNS.The high-tech patch was developed by researchers at Rice University in Texas. It acts like an around-the-clock mini factory,…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! An accidental lab discovery has opened the door to entirely new ways of preventing the flu.While investigating how influenza replicates, researchers discovered that different flu strains use completely different strategies to infiltrate human cells, SWNS reported.By targeting the specific molecules the viruses…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A new injectable therapy is showing positive results in reducing melanoma throughout a five-year period.The personalized mRNA cancer therapy, called intismeran autogene, combined with the cancer immunotherapy drug KEYTRUDA (pembrolizumab), is a collaboration between Merck and Moderna.The results from the phase 2b…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Eating processed meat like ham, sausage and bacon may be linked to a higher risk of certain types of cancer, according to new research.While health organizations have already confirmed that processed meat can contribute to colon cancer, this study looked closer at…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! An accidental lab discovery has opened the door to entirely new ways of preventing the flu.While investigating how influenza replicates, researchers discovered that different flu strains use completely different strategies to infiltrate human cells, SWNS reported.By targeting the specific molecules the viruses…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A new injectable therapy is showing positive results in reducing melanoma throughout a five-year period.The personalized mRNA cancer therapy, called intismeran autogene, combined with the cancer immunotherapy drug KEYTRUDA (pembrolizumab), is a collaboration between Merck and Moderna.The results from the phase 2b…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A simple writing test could detect cognitive impairment in older individuals before more serious symptoms occur, scientists have discovered.Writing is a complex, brain-heavy workout that requires the mind to process information, organize thoughts and send precise signals to the fingers all at…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! An accidental lab discovery has opened the door to entirely new ways of preventing the flu.While investigating how influenza replicates, researchers discovered that different flu strains use completely different strategies to infiltrate human cells, SWNS reported.By targeting the specific molecules the viruses…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, please contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255).Veterans with cancer face a higher risk of suicide attempts, according to new research from Oregon Health &…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Adult patients experienced significant relief from pain and anxiety after just five minutes of in-person prayer, as found in a randomized controlled trial.The study, led by researchers at the University of Maryland School of Medicine’s Department of Family and Community Medicine, compared…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! An accidental lab discovery has opened the door to entirely new ways of preventing the flu.While investigating how influenza replicates, researchers discovered that different flu strains use completely different strategies to infiltrate human cells, SWNS reported.By targeting the specific molecules the viruses…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has green-lit the first-ever non-antipsychotic drug treatment for agitation in Alzheimer’s disease patients.The drug, Auvelity, was originally FDA-approved in 2022 for treating adults with major depressive disorder. Most recently, its use has been expanded for agitation…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Polycystic-ovarian syndrome (PCOS) – a common women’s hormonal condition – has been renamed to polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS).The revised name was introduced in a paper penned by women’s health experts from around the globe, which was then published in The Lancet…