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HHS Secretary Kennedy backs off Tylenol-autism claim Fox News senior medical analyst Dr. Marc Siegel says ‘less is more’ in terms of medicine for pregnant women, and stresses how crucial it is to consult your obstetrician before making medical decisions on ‘Fox Report.’  NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has updated its website with a new stance on the potential link between vaccines and autism.The new wording on the CDC’s site now states, "The claim 'vaccines do not cause autism' is not an evidence-based claim because studies have not ruled out the possibility that infant vaccines cause autism."It also adds, "Studies supporting a link have been ignored by health authorities."AUTISM BY THE NUMBERS: EXPERTS SHARE REASONS FOR...

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! This year’s flu season is already raising alarms among public health officials and infectious disease experts.According to the BBC, the U.K.’s National Health Service (NHS) has issued an "SOS" warning amid growing concern that this winter could bring one of the most severe influenza waves in recent memory."This flu season is going to be unusually bad," Dr. Jacob Glanville, CEO of Centivax, a San Francisco biotechnology company, told Fox News Digital. "Britain is getting hit earlier and harder, with cases triple compared to last year."COMMON VIRUSES LINKED TO ‘DRAMATIC’ SPIKE IN HEART ATTACK AND STROKE RISKAustralia reportedly experienced its worst-ever flu season in 2024, a pattern that has often foreshadowed what’s to come in the Northern ...

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Two large studies have put a spotlight on potential health risks of the COVID vaccine — but some experts urge caution when interpreting the findings.Recent research has linked the vaccine to a higher risk of kidney injury, as well as certain respiratory infections.A Korean study published in the International Journal of Infectious Diseases looked at how infectious diseases changed during and after the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as the impact of vaccines.SURGE IN WHOOPING COUGH CASES IN SOUTHERN STATE PROMPTS HEALTH ALERTS"While influenza-like illness dropped sharply during the early pandemic, upper respiratory infections and the common cold surged in 2023 and 2024, far above expected levels," lead study author Jihun Song, Ph.D., from the De...

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) has confirmed that a resident of Grays Harbor County is the first person in the U.S. known to be infected with the H5N5 strain of avian influenza. The case also marks the country's first human bird flu diagnosis since February.The patient, described by officials as "an older adult with underlying health conditions," remains hospitalized after showing influenza-like symptoms in early November. BIRD FLU CASES ON THE RISE, AS ILLNESS CONFIRMED AT GEORGIA COMMERCIAL POULTRY FARMThe DOH stated that the individual "had a mixed backyard flock of domestic poultry at home that had exposure to wild birds.""Additional testing shows the virus to be H5N5, an avian influenza virus that has previously been r...

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! New research dismantles the long-held belief that smoking less means less harm. Scientists now say the body suffers significant cardiovascular damage from even low levels of smoking.Researchers from the American Heart Association’s Tobacco Regulation and Addiction Center analyzed data from 22 long-term health studies involving more than 320,000 adults.POP CULTURE EMBRACES SMOKING AS 'COOL' AGAIN — AND GEN Z YOUTH ARE WATCHINGThe findings, published in PLOS Medicine, show that smoking even a few cigarettes a day sharply raises the risk of heart disease and early death — and that quitting entirely is the only way to reverse those risks.In the study, adults were divided into never-smokers, current smokers and former smokers, according to a pre...

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! One specific spice could function as a natural antidepressant, an expert says.Saffron, found in popular foods and drinks like paella and herbal teas, has shown promise for its ability to boost mood and reduce symptoms of depression, in addition to other various health benefits.During an in-studio interview with Fox News Digital, Dr. Daniel Amen, psychiatrist and founder of Amen Clinics in California, shared his enthusiasm about using saffron for mental health support.RED MEAT CAN HELP YOUR MOOD IF PART OF A HEALTHY, BALANCED DIET, STUDY SUGGESTS"I love saffron so much," he said. "I'm Lebanese, and Middle Eastern folks cook with a lot of saffron. And there's actually folklore in Iran: If you're too happy, you must have had saffron."Amen refe...

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Scientists may have found a way to stop Alzheimer’s damage before it starts — by "melting" the tiny protein clumps that are the early triggers of the disease.Alzheimer’s has long been linked to harmful tau protein fibrils that build up in the brain and interfere with cognitive function, but researchers have now discovered soft, small clusters that appear first.When those early clusters were dissolved, it prevented the toxic fibrils from forming, which could effectively block the disease, according to researchers from Tokyo Metropolitan University.HE CARRIES THE ALZHEIMER’S GENE BUT NEVER GOT THE DISEASE — SCIENTISTS WANT TO KNOW WHYLed by Professor Rei Kurita, the scientists used precise X-ray and fluorescence methods in a laboratory settin...

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A high school in Maine is ditching detention in favor of disciplinary hikes.As part of its "detention hikes" program, Morse High School in Bath, Maine, is offering students the option to go for a walk instead of sitting in a classroom as punishment.The idea was sparked by school counselor Leslie Trundy last year, who is an avid hiker, according to a report by The Washington Post.WALKING STYLE COULD BE KEY TO LONGEVITY AND INJURY COMEBACKS, ACCORDING TO EXPERTSAt first, the concept was met with doubts from students who thought the hikes on nearby trails might be "boring," sophomore Alexander Soto told the publication.But the students reportedly took a fast liking to the alternative, enjoying the fresh air, wildlife and conversation with othe...

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A U.S. Navy veteran who's broken seven world records says the key to staying strong and healthy as you age is consistency, recovery and smart training.At 38, Mike McCastle, a performance coach from Las Vegas, recently completed one of his most demanding challenges — walking lunges for over four miles across Utah's Bonneville Salt Flats.He set two world records in the process, but for McCastle, the meaning went far deeper.FITNESS EXPERTS SAY VIRAL WORKOUT FEELS ‘TOO EASY’ BUT DELIVERS REAL HEALTH BENEFITS"Every step was a lesson for [my son] about grit, purpose and finishing what you start. Pain became information, not an enemy," McCastle told Fox News Digital.The veteran's focus on movement and recovery comes from experience. During his tim...

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! With over 32 million Americans battling food allergies, health advocates and officials are looking for the root cause — which includes looking into microbiomes.The Food Allergy Fund (FAF) hosted a forum on Monday in Washington, D.C., with HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, FDA Chief Martin Makary and NIH Director Jay Bhattacharya.In an interview with Fox News Digital, Makary shared how the function of microbiomes has evolved over time.EATING BLUEBERRIES EARLIER IN LIFE COULD EASE ALLERGIES, STRENGTHEN IMMUNITY, NEW STUDY FINDSThe intestine hosts over a billion different types of bacteria, which normally live in balance, according to Makary.The doctor added, "but when it's altered by the modern-day diet and by antibiotics and other exposures …...