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Could the mosquito-borne virus in China spread to the US? Fox News senior medical analyst Dr. Marc Siegel shares his perspective on whether the mosquito-borne virus in China will spread to the United States and how AI can be detrimental to children's and young adults' mental health on 'Fox Report.' NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is warning that travelers to China face an "enhanced" risk of contracting a virus spread by mosquitoes. There has been an outbreak of chikungunya in Guangdong Province, which can cause fever, joint pain, headache, muscle pain, joint swelling, and rash.Recently, the CDC raised the warning related to chikungunya in China from Level 1: "Practice Usual Precautions" to Level 2: "Practice Enh...

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! For those suffering from obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), the condition could be significantly worse on the weekends.After investigating changes in severity, researchers at Flinders University in Australia discovered that symptoms of OSA were markedly more prominent at the end of the week.The study, published in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, analyzed sleep data from more than 70,000 users of an under-mattress sleep monitor that tracked OSA severity every day of the week.ALZHEIMER'S RISK COULD RISE WITH SPECIFIC SLEEP PATTERN, EXPERTS WARNData was collected for sleep duration, sleep timing and the apnea-hypopnea index (AHI), a measure of the severity of sleep apnea.The participants — predominantly middle-aged,...

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A fresh fitness craze is once again sweeping social media, though the practice borrows from time-tested military training methods, and experts urge caution before strapping in.On social media, influencers are hyping weighted vests as one of the "best-kept secrets" in fitness, claiming they can help you lose 30 pounds and become "unrecognizable" when used during walks and workouts. TikTok searches for #weightedvest have garnered more than 30 million views.But the vests are far from new, according to Dr. Mark Kovacs, a sports scientist and longevity expert based in Atlanta. "They’ve been used for decades in athletic and military training, but social media has helped reintroduce them to mainstream fitness," he told Fox News Digital.SIMPLE JAPA...

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Protein is popping up in everything from popcorn and tortilla chips to coffee and ice cream, and now a new form is flexing for attention.High-protein grocery items have surged in popularity over the past year, with shoppers seeking products that support muscle repair, immune function and metabolism. Long a staple in fitness circles, protein shakes — typically made from whey concentrate and coming in flavors like chocolate, vanilla and peanut butter — offer a creamy, milkshake-like way to pack in the nutrients.Now muscling its way into the supplement spotlight is clear protein, which is made from whey protein isolate and comes in ready-to-drink bottles or powders that turn water into brightly colored, juice-like beverages.TRYING TO EAT MORE ...

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! You may think your spouse’s "selective hearing" is a choice — but science argues otherwise.The phenomenon of selective hearing is more than choosing when or when not to listen, according to a recent article by Dr. Stella Fulman at Audiology Island in New York."Selective hearing is the brain’s ability to prioritize and process certain auditory stimuli over others," she wrote. "It enables individuals to concentrate on particular sounds while ignoring or minimizing the impact of competing noises."6 SIMPLE WAYS TO PROTECT YOUR HEARING NOW BEFORE IT'S TOO LATE, ACCORDING TO EXPERTS"This process occurs seamlessly and is often automatic, allowing individuals to maintain focus on relevant information even in challenging environments."In an intervie...

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A new trend has emerged that is taking self-care to the next level – for those who can afford it. As part of this "boat-tox" trend, people are ordering Botox injectables and other personal care services and treatments directly to their locations aboard yachts or private boats. New York-based Dr. Alexander Golberg, who specializes in functional and aesthetic medicine, told Fox News Digital that "boat-tox" is part of a larger concierge aesthetic movement. NOT DRINKING ENOUGH WATER FLOODS YOUR BODY WITH HARMFUL STRESS HORMONESIt's "luxury care that meets patients wherever they are," he said. "If someone is planning a boat day with friends, they can also fit in their Botox treatment at the same time."Golberg said he started "Dr. Hamptons," a se...

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Addressing hearing loss early on may significantly reduce the risk of dementia, a recent study found. Adults with hearing loss who reported wearing hearing aids before they were 70 years old cut their risk of dementia by more than half, compared to those with hearing loss who did not wear hearing devices, according to research recently published in JAMA Neurology.Participants with hearing loss  who wore hearing aids had a 61% lower risk for "incident all-cause dementia," the researchers wrote.'SELECTIVE HEARING' ISN'T A CHOICE, SCIENTISTS REVEAL — IT'S A REAL NEUROLOGICAL PROCESSIndividuals under 70 years old who did not have hearing loss had a 29% lower risk for dementia in comparison to those with untreated hearing loss, according to the ...

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Beetroot juice, which is rich in nitrates, has been linked to changing the community of bacteria living in the mouth.Now, a new study has found that drinking this juice could reduce older adults’ blood pressure.Researchers at the University of Exeter compared the response of both younger and older participants to the juice and published the study in Free Radical Biology and Medicine.COMMON DAILY VITAMIN SHOWN TO SLOW AGING PROCESS OVER 4-YEAR PERIODThirty-nine participants under age 30, plus 36 individuals in their 60s and 70s, were split into two separate two-week phases.One group consumed nitrate-rich beetroot juice shots daily, while the other group — a placebo group — received a version without nitrates. Each group had a "wash-out perio...

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! GLP-1 agonists — including semaglutides like Ozempic and Wegovy and tirzepatides like Mounjaro and Zepbound — were originally intended to treat type 2 diabetes and obesity.But in recent months, studies have shown that these popular medications can have numerous other health benefits.Some have even claimed that GLP-1s could eventually become the new "everything drug."MEDITERRANEAN DIET PAIRED WITH OTHER LIFESTYLE CHANGES SLASHES DIABETES RISKDr. Angela Fitch, co-founder and chief medical o...

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A new brainwave test could detect early signs of Alzheimer’s years before diagnosis — in just three minutes.That’s according to researchers at the University of Bath and the University of Bristol, who recently tested the new technology — called Fastball EEG — in patients’ homes.The three-minute test records electrical activity in the brain as the person looks at a series of images. It is designed to pick up on signs of mild cognitive impairment (MCI), which often precedes Alzheimer’s.DEMENTIA RISK SLASHED WITH ONE COMMON HEALTH INTERVENTION, STUDY FINDSBecause Fastball is a "passive" EEG test, it automatically picks up on the brain’s responses without requiring the participants to answer questions or recall information.This makes it less li...