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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, please contact the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 or 1-800-273-TALK (8255).Two California parents are suing OpenAI for its alleged role after their son committed suicide.Adam Raine, 16, took his own life in April 2025 after consulting ChatGPT for mental health support.In an appearance on "Fox & Friends" on Friday morning, Raine family attorney Jay Edelson shared more details about the lawsuit and the interaction between the teen and ChatGPT. OPENAI LIMITS CHATGPT’S ROLE IN MENTAL HEALTH HELP"At one point, Adam says to ChatGPT, ‘I want to leave a noose in my room, so my parents find it.’ And Chat GPTs says, 'Don't do that,'" he said. "On the nig...

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,...

A new study is shedding light on the health impacts of massive wildfires. Andrew Stokes, one of the authors of the study, joins "CBS Evening News Plus" to discuss.

The CDC estimates up to 4 million Americans suffer from the chronic effects of Hepatitis C. It's a viral infection that attacks the liver. One small clinic in Buffalo, New York, is proving this doesn't have to be the case. Dr. Céline Gounder reports.

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:- Your DNA could keep you from losing weight, says new study- Grandfather's simple changes reversed pre-diabetes diagnosis- Single dose of 'magic mushrooms' provides years of depression relief This week's top health news includes how DNA could impact weight loss, a grandfather's battle with diabetes, and magic mushrooms used as treatment for depression. (iStock)MORE IN HEALTHSTAY COOL – Keep comfortable during heat waves with these portable and household fans. Continue reading… EYE ON HEALTH - Diabetic patients taking GLP-1s may face increased risk of vision loss, a study suggests. Continue reading…FOLL...

Dentist shares symptoms of 'chemo mouth' Dr. Rajiv Saini, a dentist and periodontal specialist from Katy, Texas, discusses one of those lesser-known side effects of chemotherapy and radiation for cancer patients. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Some may assume that losing teeth is just part of growing older. Around 11% of adults between the ages of 65 and 74 have lost all of their teeth, according to 2020 data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) — and that number rises to one in five at age 75 and older.But according to experts, this isn’t inevitable. Dental professionals shared the following tips to prevent tooth loss and boost overall health.1. Protect gum healthAbout two in three adults over age 65 are dealing with some form of gum disease...

Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is urging Americans to dispose of their prescription medications properly. He addressed the issue in a video posted on X, marking National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, which is April 26.The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has set up free, anonymous drop-off sites across the country where Americans can leave their unused prescription medications.  U.S. Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. speaks during a press conference announcing of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) intent to phase out the use of petroleum-based synthetic dyes in the nation's food supply, at the Department of Health and Human Services in Washington, D.C., April 22, 2025.  (REUTERS/Elizabeth Frantz)RFK JR ...

The "Make America Healthy Again" commission held an inaugural meeting on Monday with USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins and HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.The USDA and HHS announced they are conducting a "line-by-line" review of the 2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans released by the Biden Administration last year.In a joint press release, the agencies announced they will be releasing the 2025-2030 report ahead of the end-of-year deadline.  FOOD SAFETY IN FOCUS AT RFK JR. MEETING AS MAHA INFLUENCERS URGE 'SAFEGUARDING' OF AMERICAOver the past 100 years, the federal government has provided advice on what Americans should eat and drink based off nutrition and health advances in science.  USDA and HHS announced they will be releasing the 2025-2030 report ahead of the Dec. 31, 2025 deadl...

A father from Maine who was mortified at the thought of having his picture taken at his son's graduation has lost 180 pounds — and he says his new diet saves him $2,000 a month on groceries, as SWNS reported.Justin Dudley, 48, tipped the scales at 343 pounds and a size XXXXL at his heaviest after years of carb-loading took a toll.The self-confessed "fast-food addict" says he followed every meal with dessert — and that he spent anywhere from $1,600 to $2,400 per month on ice cream, chips and candy.MAN BUYS SWEET TREAT FOR ONE CHILD BUT NOT FOR HIS OTHER TWO: 'ASKING FOR TROUBLE'In April 2024, Dudley decided enough was enough. The single dad’s only son, Ethan, was set to graduate high school that spring, according to the SWNS report. Justin Dudley is pictured at his son Ethan's graduati...

Dr. Marc Siegel, clinical professor of medicine at NYU Langone Health and Fox News senior medical analyst, will interview Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Tuesday morning on the Fox News Channel.RFK, who was sworn in as secretary of Health and Human Services on Feb. 13, leads the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) campaign.The main focus of the Tuesday interview will be the current measles outbreak, which has caused more than 160 cases in the U.S. — a vast majority of those in Texas — and one death.CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP      "I plan to ask about the coordination of services between the Department of Health and Human Services, the CDC and the state of Texas," Siegel told Fox News Digital.  Dr. Marc Siegel, clinical professor of medicine at NYU Langone Health and Fox News senior med...