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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Adults who consider themselves "night owls" tend to score lower in cardiovascular health assessments and face a higher risk of heart attack or stroke.That’s according to a new study published today in the  Journal of the American Heart Association, which examined how a person’s chronotype — their natural tendency to be active in the morning or evening — is linked to overall heart health.The researchers looked at 14 years of UK Biobank data for around 300,000 adults averaging 57 years old, according to a press release for the study.EASY NUTRITION TWEAK COULD TRANSFORM YOUR SLEEP — STARTING THIS EVENINGAround 8% of the participants described themselves as "definitely evening people," which means they stayed up very late. Another 24% said they...

US issues new guidance on alcohol consumption Fox News medical contributor Dr. Nicole Saphier joins 'Fox & Friends Weekend' to weigh in on new dietary guidance surrounding alcohol consumption as the overall drinking rate hits a new low. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The new federal Dietary Guidelines for Americans suggest simply limiting alcohol intake for better health.The shifted guidance challenges previous standards that listed moderate drinking limits — one drink a day for women and two drinks a day for men.A standard drink is about 12 ounces of beer, five ounces of wine or 1.5 ounces of liquor, according to experts.HIGHER STROKE RISK LINKED TO CONSUMING CERTAIN AMOUNT OF ALCOHOL, STUDY FINDSHeavy drinking is defined as four or more drinks per day for women...

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! America’s heart health is improving in one key way, but a newly defined syndrome is raising alarms.The findings come from the American Heart Association (AHA), which reported improvements in life expectancy and fewer heart attacks and strokes compared to 2023.New to this year’s report is a focus on cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic (CKM) syndrome, a framework that examines interconnected risks tied to heart disease, kidney disease, diabetes and obesity.HEART STUDY FLAGS DANGEROUS RHYTHM RISK FOR ENDURANCE ATHLETES OVER 50The AHA estimates that nearly 90% of U.S. adults have at least one component of CKM syndrome. A study found U.S. heart health is improving, but overlapping heart, kidney and metabolic risks remain widespread. (iStock)While f...

A review of studies published in The Lancet found no link between acetaminophen use during pregnancy and autism, contradicting the Trump administration's recent claims.

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Amateur golf might be known as a "leisurely" pastime or a way to network with business colleagues, but recent research suggests that it could double as a form of exercise.While it may not appear to be the most physically demanding sport, golf does have some tangible physical health benefits — especially if you don't use a cart, according to experts."Walking the course, which could be more than 15,000 steps, is obviously exercise, but there are other physically demanding aspects of playing golf," Tom Matassa, a golf-specific medical specialist trained through the Titleist Performance Institute, told Fox News Digital.FORGET 10,000 STEPS — RESEARCH REVEALS THE REAL NUMBER YOU NEED FOR BETTER HEALTH"Even without the walking, the average recreat...

Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel is an oncologist, professor and helped to write the Affordable Care Act. He speaks to "CBS Mornings" about confusion over changes to public health guidelines, living a fulfilling life and his new book, "Eat Your Ice Cream: Six Simple Rules for a Long and Healthy Life.

The potential for a major nurses strike in New York City is growing by the minute, after major hospitals and the New York State Nurses Association failed to negotiate a deal before Sunday's midnight deadline. As a result, nearly 15,000 nurses could walk off the job Monday at Montefiore Medical Center, Mount Sinai Hospital, Mount Sinai Morningside, Mount Sinai West and NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center, unless something happens during the overnight hours and an agreement is reached.The union said Sunday at a news conference that a strike would begin Monday at 6 a.m. at Mount Sinai and 7 a.m. at other facilities without a new contract.Mayor Zohran Mamdani acknowledged the potential strike Sunday evening, posting a message on social media that reads, in part, "We...

Avid Reader Press We may receive an affiliate commission from anything you buy from this article. Broadcasting superstar Oprah Winfrey, who has struggled with weight for much of her life, and Dr. Ania Jastreboff, of the Yale School of Medicine, have teamed up to examine the biology of obesity, offering a new way forward.Their new book is "Enough: Your Health, Your Weight, and What It's Like To Be Free" (‎to be published Jan. 13 by Avid Reader Press). Read an excerpt below, and don't miss Jane Pauley's interview with Winfrey and Jastreboff on "CBS Sunday Moring" January 1...

Airlines are serving "potentially unhealthy water" to passengers, according to a new study, with researchers recommending that travelers stick to bottled water and avoid drinking coffee or tea served on aircraft.The nonprofit Center for Food as Medicine & Longevity, which examined more than 35,000 water samples served by 10 major and 11 regional airlines over three years, also urges passengers to avoid washing their hands in aircraft bathrooms and instead stick to using hand sanitizer containing at least 60% alcohol.Among major U.S. airlines, three — American Airlines, JetBlue and Spirit — earned a "D" rating from the group, according to the analysis. Delta and Frontier were the top-ranked major carriers, both earning "A" grades for their water.Water quality may not be a top-of...

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! On average, Americans want to live to be 91 years old, according to a recent Pew Research survey — a goal that has driven a focus on longevity-boosting practices.Over 60% of U.S. adults use supplements, and most prioritize long-term health and wellness behaviors as part of an anti-aging approach, research has shown.In 2025, researchers revealed the following anti-aging discoveries that may help you live a longer life.COMMON DAILY VITAMIN SHOWN TO SLOW AGING PROCESS OVER 4-YEAR PERIOD1. Vitamin D could slow the aging processA study by researchers at Mass General Brigham and the Medical College of Georgia discovered that taking vitamin D supplements may protect against biological aging.Research published in The American Journal of Clinical Nu...