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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! As people age, many develop presbyopia — age-related farsightedness that makes it hard to read things at close range — and may turn to reading glasses. But new research suggests another option may be on the horizon.Scientists have found that specially formulated eye drops could restore close-up vision for many patients, offering a non-surgical, non-glasses approach to age-related vision loss.The study, presented on Sept. 14 at the 43rd Congress of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons in Denmark, followed 766 patients, most in their mid-50s, who were experiencing the classic symptoms of presbyopia. POPULAR WEIGHT-LOSS DRUGS LINKED TO SUDDEN VISION LOSS, RESEARCH SUGGESTSInstead of glasses, researchers prescribed drops con...

Delta Air Lines said it is replacing auxiliary power units (APUs), a type of engine, on its Airbus aircraft to address toxic fume incidents that can harm airline crew and passengers.The airline confirmed to CBS News Thursday that its replacing engines on more than 300 of its A320s in an initiative that began in 2022. The airline did not comment on the cost of the undertaking, which is more than 90% complete.Delta is replacing engines that can cause toxic fumes to leak into the aircraft cabin's air supply, posing health and safety risks to crew members and passengers. Flight attendants have been calling attention to the issue for years, noting their own experiences with the dangerous toxins."I felt like I might die, and I thought, you know, I wonder what my mom is going to think — I...

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! As COVID-19 continues to evolve, a new strain is spiking case numbers worldwide.The XFG variant, also known as Stratus, has been gaining momentum after first being detected in Southeast Asia in January, according to the World Health Organization.The organization designated Stratus as a "SATS-CoV-2 variant under monitoring" after it had spread to 38 countries by June.COVID-19 INFECTION RISK CUT 'SIGNIFICANTLY' WITH SIMPLE NASAL SPRAY, RESEARCH FINDSCoronavirus cases have been on the rise in nine U.S. states, including New York, New Jersey, Delaware, Vermont, Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota and both North and South Dakota, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. XFG, or Stratus, is considered the "predominant" variant of ...

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Recent research has shown how weight-loss and diabetes medications, also known as glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1s), can help with a variety of other conditions.This includes cardiovascular disease, arthritis, skin conditions and even cancer prevention.The medication has been linked to a lower overall incidence of chronic disease, with one Swiss study projecting a 6.4% reduction in the annual death rate by 2045.POPULAR WEIGHT-LOSS MEDICATION COULD RELIEVE PAINFUL ARTHRITIS SYMPTOMS, DOCTORS REPORTDr. Sue Decotiis, a board-certified weight-loss physician in New York City, acknowledged that GLP-1 drugs can target "systemic problems" throughout the body."Heart, kidney, diabetes, neurogenetic diseases like Alzheimer's, addictio...

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Human infections from drug-resistant bacteria are spiking in the U.S., the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has warned.The CDC’s laboratory tests have shown that occurrences of a bacteria called NDM-producing carbapenem-resistant Enterobacterales (NDM-CRE) have increased dramatically.NDM-CRE belongs to a broader category of bacteria called carbapenem-resistant Enterobacterales (CRE), which have shown to resist some of the most powerful antibiotics available.COMMON PAINKILLERS MAY FUEL DEADLY SUPERBUGS THAT RESIST ANTIBIOTICS, STUDY WARNS"NDM" refers to an enzyme called New Delhi metallo-beta-lactamase, which is resistant to almost all antibiotics, according to the report.In 2020, NDM-CRE led to approximately 12,700 infections and ...

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Sophia Forchas, who was shot in the head during the mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church in Minneapolis on Aug. 27, is making a steady recovery.On behalf of the Forchas family, Hennepin Healthcare in Minneapolis released a statement on Monday with an update on the 12-year-old’s progress."Sophia is winning!" her family shared. "Your prayers are working."GRIEVING FATHER CALLS MINNEAPOLIS SHOOTER A ‘COWARD’ WHO TOOK LIFE OF HIS 8-YEAR-OLD SON FLETCHER DURING MASS"On behalf of our entire family, we want to extend our deepest gratitude to everyone near and far, for the continued prayers, the outpouring of love, and the tremendous support for our precious Sophia."The statement continued, "We are humbled by the countless individuals acros...

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Monday’s sweeping autism announcements have sparked deeper conversations about the widespread neurological disorder.Health officials spoke during a press conference in Washington, D.C., about possible causes, vaccine guidance and the potential for a cancer drug to double as an autism therapy.Autism diagnoses have been steadily rising in recent decades, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. AUTISM SPECTRUM IN ADULTS HAS COMMONLY OVERLOOKED SYMPTOMS, EXPERTS WARN"In the 1970s, autism was considered rare, perhaps 1 in 5,000 to 10,000 children," Steven Quay, M.D., Ph.D., a physician-scientist and founder of Atossa Therapeutics in Seattle, Washington, told Fox News Digital.In the year 2000, an estimated one in 150 children...

GLP-1 weight loss pill in development Fox News senior medical analyst Dr. Marc Siegel discusses advancements in weight loss drugs, safety concerns surrounding nicotine patches and his interview with FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary on vaccine protocol. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! An oral weight loss pill has performed well in clinical trials, positioning it as a potential alternative to injectable GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Wegovy.The Eli Lilly drug, called orforglipron, demonstrated "meaningful weight loss" and cardiometabolic improvements, according to a press release.The phase 3 ATTAIN-1 trial, which was published in the New England Journal of Medicine, evaluated the safety and efficacy of the drug in adults who have a weight-related medical problem and...

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Heart attacks don’t always look the same — and a new study from Mayo Clinic highlights the key differences between how they affect men and women.The most common cause of heart attacks overall is clogged arteries (atherosclerosis), but in people under 65 — particularly women — there are often other factors at play.Atherosclerosis is responsible for 75% of men’s heart attacks, but only 47% of women’s cardiac events, data shows.WANT BETTER HEART HEALTH? START BY TACKLING YOUR WEAKEST LINK, CARDIAC SURGEON SAYSIn the study, which was published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, researchers analyzed more than 15 years of data on 1,474 heart attacks.They found that more than half of heart attacks in women under age 65 were caus...

Dr. Uma Naidoo, a nutritional psychiatrist, explains the surprising role our gut plays in maintaining mental health.