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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Miley Cyrus has performed for some of the world's biggest audiences — but for years, she quietly battled stage fright behind the scenes.In a recent interview, the pop icon revealed that a therapy called EMDR was instrumental in curbing her anxiety."Love it. Saved my life," she told The New York Times in May. "I’ve never had stage fright again. Ever."SINGLE DOSE OF 'MAGIC MUSHROOMS' PROVIDES 5 YEARS OF DEPRESSION RELIEF, RESEARCHERS FINDIn another recent interview with Vogue, Cyrus said that EMDR felt like watching a movie in her mind — vivid and emotional, but grounding.Cyrus isn’t the only public figure to try EMDR. Prince Harry has shared in interviews that he uses the therapy to process painful memories connected to his mother’s death. ...

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Many people have posted on social media about the so-called "old people smell," described as a faintly musty or greasy scent sometimes associated with older adults. This phenomenon is more science than stigma, experts say."I think we all know this smell," Dr. Dan Wesson, professor at the University of Florida College of Medicine, told Fox News Digital.ALZHEIMER'S RATES HAVE REACHED STAGGERING NUMBER AS EXPERTS CALL FOR CHANGE"Some describe it as dusty, like an old book. Others as oily or greasy. None of these, of course, are flattering descriptions, and that's why this isn't the kind of smell you want to label a person with," he noted. Many people have posted on social media about the so-called "old people smell," described as a faintly mu...

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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Sleeping with wet hair could lead to unexpected problems.Skin and hair experts agree that going to bed before drying your hair can lead to troublesome scalp issues — and even hidden bacteria in your bedsheets.Briana Delvecchio, a hairstylist at Ashley Lauren Beauty Lounge in New York, shared in an interview with Fox News Digital that she always advises her clients against sleeping with wet hair for several reasons.THIS DAILY BEAUTY ROUTINE COULD BE RUINING YOUR HAIR, EXPERTS WARNWhen hair is wet, the hydrogen bonds in the strands are temporarily broken, making it more elastic, fragile and prone to breakage, she cautioned."Combine that with friction from your pillowcase, and it’s a recipe for split ends, tangles and long-term damage," Delvec...

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A new meta-analysis from the University of Washington suggests that no amount of processed food is safe to consume.Researchers analyzed 77 different studies to gauge the link between certain amounts of these foods and common chronic diseases."Habitual consumption of even small amounts of processed meat, sugary drinks and trans fatty acids is linked to increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes, ischemic heart disease and colorectal cancer," lead study author Demewoz Haile, a research scientist at the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation at the University of Washington, told Fox News Digital.HOMEMADE VS. PROCESSED FOODS: STUDY CHALLENGES WHAT WE THINK IS HEALTHIER"There is no safe level of habitual consumption of these food groups, ...

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Ahead of Independence Day this year, first lady Melania Trump visited Children's National Hospital (CNH) in Washington, D.C., on Thursday afternoon in her latest "Be Best" event.The first lady joined patients battling cancer, kidney and heart issues, among other diagnoses, in the garden room to participate in various patriotic arts and crafts, including rock painting.Nicholas Clemens, communications director at the Office of the First Lady, told Fox News Digital, "Mrs. Trump and our team really cherished being with these brave kids and their caregivers."FIRST LADY MELANIA TRUMP WELCOMES MILITARY MOMS TO WHITE HOUSE FOR MOTHER'S DAYThe first lady greeted inpatient and outpatient children with gifts such as teddy bears, puzzles, books and "Be...

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A famed entrepreneur and TV personality is getting candid about how she’s keeping aging at bay.Barbara Corcoran, "Shark Tank" star and real estate investor, recently shared on Instagram a rundown of all aesthetic procedures she’s undergone, from major plastic surgeries to more minor enhancements.Paired with an image of herself, Corcoran shared the list below of what she’s had done.JUST ONE SURGICAL PROCEDURE IS MORE POPULAR THAN BREAST AUGMENTATION: SEE THE REPORTThree face-liftsEye liftNeck liftBrow liftLower eyelid skin pinchFiller four times a yearEar filler four times a yearProfessional teeth whiteningFractional C02 laser on face once a year (skin resurfacing treatment that helps with collagen production and skin rejuvenation)Fractional...

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! For most Americans, the 4th of July is marked by patriotic celebrations with family and friends — but for some, the festive holiday can end with an unplanned trip to the emergency room.More than 45,000 people visit the ER on July 4 and 5 each year, according to the Pew Research Center — which means Independence Day has the year’s highest number of daily medical emergencies."This time of year, we see big increases in traumatic injuries and heat-related illness," Dr. Ryan Marino, M.D., an ER doctor and associate professor at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio.BEACH BACTERIA WARNINGS PLAGUE FOURTH OF JULY WEEKEND PLANS NATIONWIDE"While fireworks accidents and injuries get most of the attention, there are far more falls, broken ...

Tens of thousands of women say they suffered painful and serious side-effects from Essure, a medical device meant as a permanent birth control option. The device is the subject of nearly 27,000 complaints to the FDA since its approval in 2002. Women reported excessive pain, severe allergic reactions and, in some cases, perforated organs.Essure is FDA approved, but the agency recently restricted sales of the device to physicians who provide their patients with a checklist outlining the risks, reports CBS News correspondent Anna Werner. The FDA also gave the device a mandatory black box warning in 2016.Bayer, the device's manufacturer, admits there is no way to know who might develop problems. Women who have had problems told us the experience affected every aspect of their lives."Th...

No one really knows what anything costs in health care — and too many people are getting surprise medical bills for thousands of dollars. In a new series, "Medical Price Roulette," CBS News will explore the reasons, and we're collaborating with journalists at ClearHealthCosts to bring transparency to health care markets.  Frank Esposito says it started last March with unrelenting back pain. He could barely move, and an MRI soon showed a bulge in his spine. A specialist told him to go to the closest hospital — immediately. Doctors at the emergency room said he needed surgery. The herniation was so severe it could cut his nerve, Esposito said, and render him paralyzed. The surgery was a success, but then the bills started coming: over $650,000 in all. His insurance company said his b...