Medical Research

VIDEO 2 hours ago

Drinking and smoking among teens drops, but this surprising vice is on the uptick

Fox News medical contributor Nicole Saphier joins ‘Fox & Friends Weekend’ to weigh in on a new survey that says over two-thirds of U.S. teenagers don’t drink, smoke or use marijuana.   

Health 2 days ago

Vitamin D not recommended for preventing fractures in older individuals, panel finds

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force released a draft recommendation advising against using vitamin D to prevent falls and fractures in people over 60. Pharmacist Katy Dubinsky weighs in.

Transplants 2 days ago

Woman receives pig kidney transplant, walks out of hospital days later: ‘Second chance'

Towana Looney of Alabama received a successful pig kidney transplant. NYU Langone Drs. Robert Montgomery and Marc Siegel comment on what this means for the future of transplant accessibility.

Geriatric Health 3 days ago

Common pain reliever could cause medical complications in some people over 65, study suggests

A new study suggests that acetaminophen, also known as Tylenol, can cause complications in some people over age 65. Drs. Marc Siegel and Macie Smith comment on the findings.

VIDEO 3 days ago

NYU Langone performs a new procedure for kidney replacement using pig organ

Fox News senior medical contributor Dr. Marc Siegel joins ‘America Reports’ to explain the latest medical development in organ transplants.

Health 4 days ago

5 cancer types where screenings save the most lives

Over a 45-years span — between 1975 and 2020 — improvements in cancer screenings and prevention strategies have reduced deaths from five common cancers more than any advances in treatments, researchers say.

Health 4 days ago

Living longer, not healthier: Study finds periods of poor health toward end of life

A study led by Mayo Clinic found a “widening gap between lifespan and healthspan" among 183 countries. The lead researcher and another doctor discuss the drivers of poor health late in life.

Health 5 days ago

Breast cancer patient given 24 months to live has ‘miraculous’ recovery, says God led her to cure

Less than three years ago, Tina Willits, now 53, thought she had just two years to live. Today, she is cancer-free — and she wants the world to know about the treatment that saved her.

Health 5 days ago

Trump dispels rumors he will seek to ban polio vaccine: 'Not going to happen'

President-elect Donald Trump dispelled rumors Monday that his administration would not seek to ban the polio vaccine, telling reporters Monday "that's not going to happen."

Media 6 days ago

Washington Post admits science behind puberty blockers and hormones for minors not clear

The Washington Post argued that the benefits of gender-transition for minors have not been completely proven scientifically despite controversy.