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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Kris Jenner — known as the "momager" of the Kardashian-Jenner empire — has made headlines in recent weeks for her more youthful appearance, sparking rumors of a possible deep plane facelift.A representative for Jenner confirmed to another outlet that Dr. Steven Levine of New York City performed Jenner’s recent work, but did not specify the type of procedure. (Fox News Digital reached out to Levine and Jenner for comment.)Dr. Patrick Davis, a Beverly Hills facial plastic surgeon, said that Jenner appears "youthful and natural," which is the hallmark of a "well-performed procedure." PLASTIC SURGERY TRENDS TAKE A SURPRISING TURN AS DOCTORS SEE MORE PATIENTS 'SIZING DOWN'"It is difficult to comment specifically on what technique was performed, ...

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Your daily meal selections could influence the quality of your sleep, new research says.A study from the University of Chicago Medicine and Columbia University found that increasing your intake of fruits and vegetables could help promote more restful sleep.Previous research has shown that people who lack quality sleep may be more likely to indulge in unhealthy foods that are high in fat and sugar — and now this new finding sheds more light on how consumed foods impact sleep.COUPLES WHO CUDDLE BEFORE SLEEP REAP KEY HEALTH BENEFITS, STUDY REVEALSIn the small study — which was published in "Sleep Health: The Journal of the National Sleep Foundation" — 34 healthy young adults reported their daily food consumption and wore a tracker to measure h...

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Bill Gates is speaking out about his personal experience with Alzheimer’s — and his hope for progress in fighting the disease.In an essay published this week on his blog at GatesNotes.com, the Microsoft co-founder and tech billionaire, 69, reflected on the difficulty of spending another Father’s Day without his dad, Bill Gates Sr.The elder Gates passed away in 2020 at the age of 94 after battling Alzheimer’s.RATES OF DEMENTIA ARE LOWER IN PEOPLE WHO EAT THIS SPECIFIC DIET, RESEARCH SHOWS"It was a brutal experience, watching my brilliant, loving father go downhill and disappear," Gates wrote in the blog post.Today, motivated by his own experience with the common dementia, Gates — who serves as chair of the Gates Foundation — is committed to ...

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The potential risk of cannabis use has been in the spotlight following recent research pointing toward negative health effects.This includes a new meta-analysis by French researchers, published in the journal Heart, which reviewed multiple studies to assess the link between cannabis and major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE).The researchers analyzed data from more than 400 million patients involved in 24 previous cross-sectional studies (capturing data at a single point in time) and cohort studies (following patients over time). One study focused on medical cannabis.MORE SENIORS ARE USING CANNABIS THAN EVER BEFORE DESPITE HEALTH RISKS, RESEARCH SHOWSThe overall results noted a significant increase in risk of major cardiovascular events,...

FDA authorizes AI tool to predict breast cancer risk Senior medical analyst Dr. Marc Siegel discusses advancements in artificial intelligence aimed at predicting an individual's future risk of breast cancer and the increased health risks from cannabis as users age. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a new, twice-yearly shot — the first and only of its kind — to prevent HIV, the creator of the drug, Gilead Sciences, announced on Wednesday.Sold under the name Yeztugo, the company’s injectable HIV-1 capsid inhibitor (lenacapavir) reduces the risk of sexually acquired HIV in adults and adolescents."This is a historic day in the decades-long fight against HIV," said Daniel O’Day, chairman and CEO of California-based Gilead S...

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Your genetic makeup could be the reason you’re not losing weight.New research from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and Ben Gurion University in Israel found that one-third of people who followed a healthy diet did not lose any weight — although they did still experience health benefits.Participants exhibited "significant improvements" in cardio-metabolic markers, including improved cholesterol, lower levels of the hunger hormone leptin and less visceral fat, which is found "deep inside" the abdominal cavity, according to a press release.OBESITY MOST PREVALENT IN THESE 3 SOUTHERN CITIESThe study, published in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology, analyzed changes in weight and health for 761 individuals in Israel who had a...

AstroAI is recalling 249,100 minifridges on Wednesday over fire and burn hazards after two of the compact refrigerators caught fire, resulting in hundreds of thousands of dollars in property damage. The personal refrigerators' electrical switch can short circuit, posing fire and burn risks, according to a notice from the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).CPSC has received at least 70 reports of the minifridges emitting smoke, burning, melting or catching fire. Two fires caused more than $360,000 in property damages, the recall notice states.Manufactured in China, the recalled 4-liter, 6-can capacity minifridges measure 9.45 inches in diameter, 6.9 inches wide and 10 inches tall. Available in black, white, blue and pink, the fridges were sold onlin...

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! There may be a surge in spotted lanternflies this year after the population previously experienced a significant decline, experts warn.These predictions are based on an increase in egg mass counts at a vineyard in Berks County, Pennsylvania, as Ben Hottel, an Orkin entomologist based in Atlanta, told Fox News Digital."While it is unclear whether that increase will mean a true surge in populations, experts are asking people to be vigilant as activity rises this season," he said.AMERICA'S SECOND-LARGEST CICADA SWARM IS ABOUT TO EMERGE ACROSS THE EAST COAST"People may start to see more lanternfly activity in the weeks to come as the weather continues to warm," Hottel added.An article by the New York Post called them "sex-crazed," and claimed t...

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Fox News' Health newsletter brings you stories on the latest developments in healthcare, wellness, diseases, mental health and more.TOP 3:- Alcohol could be linked to deadly form of cancer- Negative thoughts affect the brain in surprising ways- Simple ways to protect your hearing before it's too late This week's top health news included the alcoholic beverage linked to cancer, how negativity impacts the brain, and six ways to protect your hearing before it's too late. (iStock)MORE IN HEALTHBAD HAIR DAY? – Hairstylists and medical expert confirm temporary hair loss among Ozempic users. Continue reading… ‘THE PLANKSTER’ - Meet the 80-year-old man who held a plank for 50 minutes — and learn how he stays fit. Continue reading…‘SWALLOWING GLAS...

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Weight-loss surgery was shown to be five times more effective than weekly injections of popular GLP-1 receptor agonists, including semaglutide (such as Ozempic) and tirzepatide (such as Mounjaro).The finding comes from a recent study presented this week at the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) 2025 Annual Scientific Meeting in Washington.Researchers looked at "real-world" electronic medical record data of 51,085 patients at NYU Langone Health and NYC Health + Hospitals.HAIRSTYLISTS AND MEDICAL EXPERT CONFIRM TEMPORARY HAIR LOSS AFFECTING OZEMPIC USERSAll patients had a body mass index (BMI) of at least 35. They had either undergone bariatric surgery (sleeve gastrectomy or Roux en-Y gastric bypass) or were prescrib...