Despite the higher risk that the coronavirus poses to older adults, a surprisingly low share of nursing home staff and residents are up to date with their COVID-19 vaccinations. Only six states are indicating that over 10% of staff members are updated on their vaccines, according to the Centers for …
Read More »Is mouth breathing bad for your teeth? Dental professionals share risks and remedies
Dental hygiene is important for overall wellness, but are your breathing habits affecting your oral health? If you’re breathing through your mouth, this might be the case, according to Dianne Sefo, clinical associate professor and chair of the Dental Hygiene and Dental Assisting department at NYU. “Mouth breathing can impact …
Read More »Sleep tracking going too far? You might be suffering from this condition, expert says
The duration and quality of sleep are both essential to overall health, experts agree — but when does a focus on getting a good night’s sleep turn into a harmful fixation? For some people, checking the data on their wearable sleep trackers can lead to a condition called “orthosomnia,” a …
Read More »Major study of diet drinks raises questions about their health impact
Swapping your regular soda for a diet version may not be any healthier for the liver, new research suggests. A study of UK Biobank data found that both sugary drinks and artificially sweetened ones, even those labeled zero sugar, are linked to a higher risk of liver disease. Th findings …
Read More »One overlooked daily habit could slow the aging process, researchers say
Having strong bonds with others may help you live longer. A new study, published in the journal Brain, Behavior and Immunity – Health, found that social relationships can actually slow cellular aging. These connections have been known to have a positive health impact overall, but researchers at Cornell University focused …
Read More »Freedom and facts, not fear, should frame America's choices on alcohol
Is a generational shift underway in how Americans think about alcohol? A new Gallup poll from July 2025 finds that 53% of Americans now say that moderate drinking is bad for health. That’s up from 45% just last year. Among young adults, the change is even sharper: half of 18- …
Read More »Popular vitamin D supplement may have an unexpected effect, experts warn
Vitamin D is known to be essential to many aspects of human health — but a new study suggests that taking a certain form of it can have a negative effect. The more potent and longer-lasting form, vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) is produced naturally when the body is exposed to sunlight …
Read More »Risk of deadly cancer triples with hidden mouth bacteria, study finds
People with certain bacteria and fungi in their mouths may face a dramatically higher risk of pancreatic cancer — more than three times greater — according to new research from NYU Langone Health andand Perlmutter Cancer Center. In the study, which was published in JAMA Oncology, researchersidentified 27types of bacterial …
Read More »Protein shake safety debate erupts after probe reveals lead in popular products
A new investigation has found that many popular protein powders and shakes may contain potentially dangerous levels of toxic heavy metals, including lead, though not all experts agree on how much risk they actually pose. Consumer Reports tested 23 popular protein products and found more than two-thirds contained more lead …
Read More »‘Great Lock-In’ becomes fall’s hottest wellness trend — here’s what it means
This fall, many people are turning over a new leaf well ahead of January. The “Great Lock-In” trend, which has gone viral on social media, is about using autumn’s slowdown to tighten routines, build healthy habits and reset before the holidays begin. Fox News Digital asked top experts how to …
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