Want to live to be over 100? These states have the most centenarians

See the map of where the most centenarians live in the United States. There’s more than 80,000 of them, according to 2020 census data.

California has highest poverty rate in the nation, tied with Louisiana

New figures show California had the highest poverty rate in the country, tying with Louisiana, and researchers warned that current federal policies threaten to make the situation worse.

RFK Jr. launches FDA safety review of abortion pill mifepristone

The Food and Drug Administration will review the safety of mifepristone, the most widely used abortion drug in the U.S, at the request of Republican-led states.

'Nightmare bacteria' cases on the rise in US, CDC report finds

Infectious disease doctors are sounding the alarm after a new CDC report found that drug-resistant “nightmare bacteria” infections rose drastically in the U.S. between 2019 and 2023. 

California health officials warn about flesh-eating parasite that can infest humans

State health officials have issued a health advisory warning about a rare and previously eradicated parasite that can burrow itself into the flesh of humans and animals.

Trump's Tylenol warning causes pushback from medical community

Trump has suggested that using Tylenol while pregnant could increase the chance of kids developing autism, a claim that has since garnered negative attention from medical leaders worldwide.

Trump's Tylenol warning causes pushback from medical community, Tylenol responds

Trump has suggested that using Tylenol while pregnant could increase the chance of kids developing autism, a claim that has since garnered negative attention from medical leaders worldwide.

Universal cancer vaccine could be coming, researchers say

Scientists have conducted breakthrough research that could lead to a universal cancer vaccine, revolutionizing how the disease is treated.

Retired National Park Service ranger turns 104

She was the oldest National Park Service Ranger in the U.S. Now she is turning 104.

Want to avoid dementia? Study suggests you should hop on a bike

A JAMA Network Open study of nearly 480,000 UK adults found that choosing cycling for everyday trips was linked to a lower risk of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, along with larger hippocampal volume.

Study finds social media could alter teens' sleep patterns

New research finds age 13 is a turning point when bedtime screen use spikes, cutting into the sleep adolescents need most as they gain access to social media platforms.

Routine eye exams can detect serious health issues
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We talk with our Fox Medical Team about the importance of a routine eye exam and the possibility of detecting early signs of dementia.