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Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s "Make America Healthy Again" report on the causes of chronic disease in children cited over 500 studies, but several of those studies didn't exist, the digital news outlet NOTUS found.NOTUS on Thursday found seven of the studies cited appear never to have been published. An author of one of the studies said while she did conduct research on anxiety in children, she did not author the report that was listed in the MAHA report. Some studies were also misinterpreted in the report. The problematic citations were on topics around children's screen time, medication use and anxiety.Multiple current and former federal health officials had already raised a number of issues with the report, which they said misstated several facts an...

Long-term cannabis use in any form has been linked to a greater risk of heart disease.In a new study, researchers at UC San Francisco determined that eating edible cannabis, such as gummies, has the same impact on cardiovascular risk as smoking marijuana.The risk stems from reduced blood vessel function, according to the study, which was published in JAMA Cardiology on May 28.HEAVY CANNABIS USE COULD POSE THIS THREAT TO THE BRAINThe study included 55 people between 18 and 50 years of age who were "outwardly healthy." The participants were divided into three groups: those who regularly smoked marijuana, those who ate edibles containing THC (tetrahydrocannabinol), and those who didn’t use cannabis, according to a UCSF press release. Long-term cannabis use in any form has been linked to ...

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Most parents of toddlers worry about sleep habits and sniffles, but heart failure isn’t usually a concern.It certainly wasn’t on the Thomases’ radar when their 2-year-old son went into sudden cardiac arrest in the middle of the night at their Illinois home.When the child woke up screaming, his parents ran into the room. HODA KOTB REVEALS DAUGHTER'S CONCERNING DIAGNOSIS INFLUENCED HER EXIT FROM 'TODAY'"Hearing him scream out was alarming, as he usually slept soundly, and it was a horrible cry," Stephanie Thomas told Fox News Digital."When I went into his room, he continued to scream out and then face-plant into his crib."  Stephanie and Kris Thomas' 2-year-old son went into sudden cardiac arrest in the middle of the night at their Illinois home. (Stephanie Thomas/OSF HealthCare)At firs...

Fox News' Health newsletter brings you stories on the latest developments in healthcare, wellness, diseases, mental health and more.TOP 3:- Is Ozempic ruining your teeth? Here's what to know- Common daily vitamin could slow biological aging, study suggests- Scientists can detect junk food in blood and urine tests This week's top health news included GLP-1 side effects, longevity-boosting vitamins, blood tests that detect ultraprocessed foods and more. (iStock)MORE IN HEALTHPARADISE PLAGUED – An American honeymoon hotspot was hit by a highly contagious illness, health officials warn. Continue reading… IN THE ZONE - This trending workout burns fat without intense exercise, according to fitness experts. Continue reading…REST EASY - These nine weighted blankets can help reduce anxiety fo...

Hoda Kotb, longtime host of NBC’s "The Today Show," is speaking out about the deeper reasons she decided to leave her post.Kotb returned as a guest on Wednesday for the first time since her departure from "Today" in January.During the appearance, she revealed that her younger daughter, Hope, 6, was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes.WEIGHT LOSS, DIABETES DRUGS CAN CAUSE MOOD CHANGES: WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT BEHAVIORAL SIDE EFFECTSKotb, 60, noted that spending more time with both her daughters, including Haley, 8, was one of her motivations for leaving.She told TODAY.com that Hope’s condition "definitely weighed in." Hoda Kotb is pictured with her daughter, Hope Catherine, on Jan. 10, 2025. (Nathan Congleton/NBC via Getty Images)"As anyone with a child who has type 1, especially a little kid, y...

These three foods may mimic Ozempic, doctor says Dr. Taz Bhatia, a board-certified integrative medicine physician based in Atlanta, describes three foods that can keep you fuller for longer, without the side effects of weight-loss medications. Despite their widely touted benefits — primarily weight loss and diabetes control, among others — GLP-1 medications have also been linked to some unwelcome side effects.In addition to the main complaints of gastrointestinal issues, some lesser-known side effects have emerged, including mood changes, hair loss and "Ozempic face."Now, there are rumblings on social media from patients and doctors suggesting that weight-loss drugs could be linked to tooth decay and gum issues like irritation and bleeding. WEIGHT-LOSS, DIABETES DRUGS LINKED TO VISI...

Many factors lead to the frustrating cycle of weight gain and weight loss — but the driving force may be fat cells keeping a memory of obesity.That’s according to a recent study that was first published in the journal Nature last fall.Researchers say that fat cells influence abnormal metabolic pathways in the body long after pounds are shed, which could make it more likely for people to regain weight.STUDY DIRECTLY COMPARES ZEPBOUND AND WEGOVY FOR WEIGHT-LOSS RESULTSStudy findingsThe team of Swiss scientists were curious whether regaining weight after slimming down is due to "metabolic memory," where the body remembers and strives to return to its former state of obesity. Many factors lead to the frustrating cycle of weight gain and weight loss — but the driving force may be fat cells...

While cases of measles continue to spread throughout the U.S., Hawaii is reporting a new type of infectious spread.Pertussis, also known as whooping cough, is on the rise at a "worrying rate" in the Aloha State, the State of Hawaii Department of Health (DOH) confirmed last week in a news release.As of May 15, there have been 108 cases of pertussis reported, already exceeding the 84 total cases in 2024.CDC REMOVES COVID VACCINE RECOMMENDATION FOR HEALTHY CHILDREN AND PREGNANT WOMENThe DOH labeled pertussis a "highly contagious respiratory disease" that spreads through the air when an infected individual coughs or sneezes.Symptoms often resemble a cold but can progress to "intense coughing fits." Pertussis complications can include pneumonia, seizures, apnea, encephalopathy and death. (...

The COVID-19 vaccine is no longer recommended for healthy children or pregnant women, according to new guidance from health officials.HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. shared a video on X Tuesday announcing that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has removed the vaccines from the CDC's recommended immunization schedule for those groups.US SEES CASES OF NEW COVID-19 VARIANT LINKED TO SURGE IN CHINA: REPORT"Last year, the Biden administration urged healthy children to get yet another COVID shot, despite the lack of any clinical data to support the repeat booster strategy in children," said Kennedy in the video, in which he appears alongside FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary and NIH Director Jay Bhattacharya."That ends today — it's common sense and it's good science," ...