HEALTH 2 days ago Half of cancer deaths could have been prevented through lifestyle changes, says American Cancer Society report As many as 40% of cancer cases — and up to half of cancer-related deaths — could have been prevented, according to a new study from the American Cancer Society. Doctors shared thoughts.
HEALTH 3 days ago In a potential outbreak, is bird flu testing available for humans? What to know Currently, H5N1 avian influenza (bird flu) testing is provided only by governmental health departments. Here's what to know in the event of a human outbreak of bird flu.
HEALTH 4 days ago Ask a doctor: 'Why am I getting nosebleeds and how can I stop them?' Having a nosebleed can be startling and somewhat scary, but medical experts say the condition is generally not serious. Two doctors share common causes and signs of severe cases.
Cold and Flu 5 days ago Bird flu has infected humans in these countries as virus spreads around the world Varying types of avian influenza, the bird flu virus, have been found in humans across the globe this year. Public health officials are paying close attention to the spread of the flu.
INFECTIOUS DISEASE July 8 Ferret study shows bird flu found in US cows carries low risk of airborne transmission An avian influenza experiment found that the virus is not easily transmitted through the air among ferrets, but it does have some capability of spreading this way.
Colorado July 3 Bird flu: Fourth US human case confirmed in Colorado farmworker Health officials in Colorado say a male farmworker who was reporting symptoms of conjunctivitis — pink eye — recently tested positive for bird flu.
HEALTH July 3 Severe health risks of vaping and e-cigarettes, especially for youth, say experts Uncover the truth about the health risks of vaping, which includes aerosol from an e-cigarette, a trend that's gaining popularity among teenagers and young adults.
HEALTH June 28 Childhood medical myths debunked as experts weigh in on 5 common warnings A new UCSF Health report addresses several common wellness myths that children hear while growing up. Fox News Digital spoke to experts who revealed the truth about five common misconceptions.
SLEEP DISORDERS June 27 Some sleep apnea patients see improvement with new breathing tool In a Finland study, a new breathing device has shown promising results in reducing symptoms of sleep apnea, according to researchers. Researchers and sleep experts weighed in.
HEALTH June 24 Ask a doctor: ‘Is it ever OK to take someone else’s prescription medication?’ It may be tempting to share pills in a pinch, but two doctors weighed in for this "Ask a doctor" piece about the potential risks of taking prescription medication that belongs to someone else.