A new blood test could help diagnose cancer cases earlier. Researchers from the University of Southern California (USC) developed a blood test to detect early onset ovarian cancer. The test, called OvaPrint, is described as a “cell-free DNA methylation liquid biopsy for the risk assessment of high-grade serous ovarian cancer,” according to the report published … Read more
Each year in the U.S., approximately 35 million children go trick-or-treating on Halloween — and studies show that each child can consume up to three cups of sugar while eating the candy they collect. While no candy is beneficial for the teeth, some types are worse than others, according to Dr. Kevin Sands, a board-certified … Read more
The Salt Lake County Health Department is urging people to only drink pasteurized milk after discovering an outbreak from the diarrheal bacterial infection known as campylobacteriosis developed after people drank raw milk. “Campylobacter infection is caused by a foodborne bacteria that we don’t hear much about but is actually a very common bacterial illness and there have been … Read more
“Life in plastic” is trending. The newest Barbie-inspired trend has made its way into the world of cosmetic surgery, as people are raving over what’s been nicknamed “Barbie Botox.” The cosmetic procedure, medically known as trapezius Botox or “traptox,” is administered for a variety of reasons, but what’s most appealing to the public is its … Read more
At least seven people in police custody have escaped from hospitals since August, and some — including a suspected murderer and an accused carjacker — are still on the loose. Fox News Digital reached out to the Department of Justice to see if these figures were unusually high. In 2019, Bureau of Justice Statistics indicated … Read more
Getting the cold and flu can really put a damper on your lifestyle — but you don’t always have to put your exercise regimen on the back burner when you get sick. “Nobody likes being sick or under the weather,” Teddy Savage, national lead trainer at Planet Fitness who is based in Baltimore, Maryland, told Fox News … Read more
The success of any surgery depends not only on the skill of the surgeon, but also on the patient’s adherence to the proper steps before the procedure. “Surgery requires a lot of time preparing and can be taxing both mentally and physically,” Dr. Konstantin Vasyukevich, a New York-based plastic surgeon, told Fox News Digital. He … Read more
For most of the millions of people who get the flu each year in the U.S., the virus brings a few days of fever, body aches and weakness before it goes away. But for some, the influenza virus can lead to severe illness, hospitalization — even death. Allison Miller knows these risks all too well. … Read more
This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, please contact the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 or 1-800-273-TALK (8255). A hospital in Nebraska that matches teenage suicide survivors with a “caring contact” says the program has seen positive results in preventing young patients from taking their own … Read more
Allison Miller was a healthy 33-year-old when the flu led to “life-altering” bacterial pneumonia. (Allison Miller / iStock) FLU HORROR STORY – After losing her leg to the flu, a Virginia woman is urging people to get vaccinated. Continue reading… PRE-OP TIPS – Two surgeons share what to do – and what not to do – prior … Read more