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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! This fall, many people are turning over a new leaf well ahead of January.The "Great Lock-In" trend, which has gone viral on social media, is about using autumn’s slowdown to tighten routines, build healthy habits and reset before the holidays begin.Fox News Digital asked top experts how to make the most of the season and truly "lock in."TIKTOK’S 50-JUMP RITUAL IS REDEFINING HOW PEOPLE WAKE UP AND WARM UPStart small and set realistic goalsLaurie Singer, a licensed psychotherapist and behavior analyst in California, said it all starts with identifying what you truly want to achieve."The act of achieving a goal, no matter how small, propels us forward," she said. Taking a 15- to 20-minute morning walk is a realistic goal as part of a fall res...

Ozempic used to help cure arthritis pain: Report Fox News medical contributor Dr. Marc Siegel joined 'Fox & Friends' to discuss his take on Ozempic being used to cure arthritis pain and why some doctors are warning some medications can affect heat sensitivity.  NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Researchers are testing low-dose radiation to treat the painful symptoms of osteoarthritis in the knee.The study, published by researchers in Korea and presented at the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) annual meeting in September, suggests that a single course of radiation can be a "safe and effective" treatment option.Knee osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disease causing pain, swelling and stiffness in the knees that worsens over time.MORE PEOPLE TURN TO ...

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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! America’s seniors aren't immune to the ongoing opioid epidemic.Among adults 65 and older, overdose deaths from fentanyl mixed with stimulants — like cocaine and methamphetamines — have surged 9,000% in the last eight years, which matches rates among younger adults.That's according to research from the American Society of Anesthesiologists, which was presented at the ANESTHESIOLOGY 2025 annual meeting this week in San Antonio. DEADLY DRUG STRONGER THAN FENTANYL SPREADS RAPIDLY ACROSS THE AMERICAS, EXPERTS WARNUsing CDC data, the researchers analyzed 404,964 death certificates that listed fentanyl as a cause of death between 1999 and 2023.Older adults represented 17,040 of the individuals, while younger adults, aged 25 to 64, represented 387,...

The demand for protein has soared as 61% of consumers in the U.S. increased their protein intake last year, according to new research from Minnesota-based food corporation Cargill. And social media influencers and brands alike are taking note."We're seeing that influencers, fitness professionals – they're all encouraging more protein after lifting," said Yasi Ansari, a clinical dietician at UCLA.The protein boomProtein is now a $114 billion industry and growing, according to Mintel, a global market intelligence company. The number of high protein shakes and drinks on the market rose by 122% from 2020 to 2024, Innova Market Insights reported, noting that Gen Z is driving most of the online chatter around the beverages.Chains like Starbucks, Dutch Bros, Smoothie King and others recen...

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Some everyday medications could be impacting your gut health in the long term.A large study from Estonia has found that the gut microbiome — or the ecosystem that lives in the intestines — can be reshaped by antibiotics, according to new research published in ASM Journals.Other medicines — like antidepressants and cold medications — can also change the bacteria in your gut. These effects can build up over time and may even last for years after taking the drugs.GROWING ANTIBIOTIC CRISIS COULD TURN BACTERIAL INFECTIONS DEADLY, EXPERTS WARNThe study analyzed stool samples from 2,509 individuals, linking their microbiome data with electronic health records containing up to five years of prescription history. A second stool sample was collected ...

Actress Diane Keaton dead at 79 Actress Diane Keaton shot to fame after starring in ‘The Godfather’ and collaborated with Woody Allen in ‘Annie Hall.’ NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Diane Keaton's death on Saturday has sparked reminders of the risks of pneumonia.The iconic actress, director and producer was 79 when she succumbed to the respiratory infection in California. Keaton's family confirmed her cause of death to People magazine on Wednesday. Fox News Digital has reached out to her rep for comment. LINGERING LUNG DISORDERS 5 YEARS POST-COVID: HERE'S WHAT TO KNOWWhat is pneumonia?Pneumonia is defined by Cleveland Clinic as an infection in the lungs caused by bacteria, viruses or fungi. Diane Keaton's death at the age of 79 has sparked reminders of the risks of p...

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! An amino acid found in everyday foods such as meat, cheese, nuts and beans could help the gut heal after cancer treatments, according to new research.In a study conducted on mice, scientists from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) found that cysteine, a sulfur-containing amino acid, had the strongest rejuvenating effect on stem cells and early-stage intestinal cells, which are often damaged during radiation therapy for cancer.If future human studies show similar results, boosting cysteine intake through food or supplements could help cancer patients recover from treatment, according to the researchers.EATING MEAT COULD PROTECT AGAINST CANCER-RELATED DEATH, STUDY SUGGESTS"The study suggests that if we give these patients a cyste...

Washington — A scientist laid off by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said "the everyday American should be very concerned" by reductions in force amid the government shutdown.The scientist, one of hundreds of CDC employees terminated by the Trump administration last week, asked that her identity be concealed for fear of retribution. "It's going to mean more deaths, more preventable deaths," she told CBS News on Wednesday of the layoffs. "People will absolutely die from the impact of this administration."The scientist worked at the CDC for the past decade, studying chronic diseases like diabetes and heart disease. She spoke out the same day a federal judge in Northern California issued a verbal order temporarily halting all the government layoffs that were issued...

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The trans-identification trend among young people appears to be losing momentum.Recent data taken from college campuses shows a sharp decline in the number of Gen Zers identifying as transgender over the past three years.Eric Kaufmann, a professor of politics at the University of Buckingham, conducted his own analysis of a large survey of U.S. undergraduates — which included a question asking them to identify their gender.TRANS SURGERIES INCREASE RISK OF MENTAL HEALTH CONDITIONS, SUICIDAL IDEATIONS: STUDYAnything that isn't a man or woman is considered "gender non-conforming," the surveying organization shared with Fox News Digital.The possible answers are listed below.ManWomanNonbinaryAgenderGenderqueer or genderfluidUnsurePrefer not to sa...