Study finds common nasal spray may lower risk of COVID-19 infection

A recent clinical trial has found that a commonly used nasal spray for allergies may also help lower the risk of COVID-19 infection.

Some gel polish banned in Europe: Here's why

Bottles of gel polish that contain trimethylbenzoyl diphenylphosphine oxide will no longer be legal after Sept. 1 in the EU.

Does the Mediterranean diet hold key to longevity?
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The Mediterranean diet seems to help with everything from weight loss to better heart health and recent studies have linked the diet to some other health benefits as well. FOX Medical Team's Dr. Mike shares his thoughts.

CDC faces leadership crisis as director ousted, senior officials resign

Dr. Susan Monarez, the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, has been fired after less than one month in the job.

Study warns AI chatbots may mishandle suicide-related questions

A new study in Psychiatric Services found that AI chatbots like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude avoid the riskiest suicide queries but give inconsistent answers to lower-level questions. The research came the same day a California family sued OpenAI after their son’s death.

Back-to-school germs worsening asthma symptoms
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Medical experts at UT say parents should be checking in on their children's health, as they start a new school year. This is especially true for students who may be more vulnerable to back-to-school germs - like kids with asthma. FOX's Ted Lindner has more in this HealthBeat.

FDA limits access to updated COVID-19 shots: What we know

Millions of healthy adults and children who are interested in getting an updated COVID-19 shot for extra protection may have to cross several new hurdles to do so.

Abbott, RFK sign Texas MAHA legislation, address rural healthcare initiatives

Governor Greg Abbott is ceremonially signing Texas' Make America Healthy Again legislation alongside U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. at the Texas Capitol in Austin.

Gene-edited pig lung transplanted into patient
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For the first time, doctors in China have transplanted a gene-edited pig lung into a brain-dead patient. It's a big step but experts say more work is needed. Dr. Pradeep Kumar from Austin Gastroenterology explains what it all means.

Shapewear for your face: Can you get results?
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We're all aware of shapewear for your body but what about for your face? It's a little funny looking but does it work? FOX Medical Team's Deena Centofanti has the real story and explains if you get serious results.

Bruce Willis' 'brain is failing him,' wife says

Bruce Willis’ wife, Emma Heming Willis, has shared an update on his battle with frontotemporal dementia.

What is screwworm? Symptoms, prevention and treatment

The first human case of New World screwworm was confirmed in the United States after a Maryland resident was diagnosed earlier this month.

Screwworm: 1st human case in United States
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Health officials confirm the first human case of New World screwworm in the United States. FOX's Ted Lindner has the details.