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Diabetes risk quadruples with use of popular natural remedy, study finds

Adults who consume cannabis are nearly four times more likely to develop type 2 diabetes than those who don’t, according to a new study.
Researchers led by Dr. Ibrahim Kamel from the Boston Medical Center in Massachusetts analyzed medical records from 54 healthcare organizations across the U.S. and Europe using the TriNetX Research Network.
They compared about 96,800 people with cannabis-related diagnoses, from casual users to those with dependency, to more than 4.16 million individuals who had no record of drug use or chronic illness.
DIABETES STUDY REVEALS DIAGNOSIS GAP AFFECTING MILLIONS OF PEOPLE
Over a five-year period, 2.2% of cannabis users developed type 2 diabetes, compared to just 0.6% of non-users.
Even after adjusting for other health risks like high blood pressure, cholesterol, heart disease and alcohol or cocaine use, marijuana users still faced a higher risk.
Experts say a possible explanation is that marijuana affects appetite, metabolism and insulin resistance. Canna..

11 Symptoms Foot Doctors Say You Should Never Ignore

If you want to take a step toward better health, see a foot doctor. You might learn something about a totally different (and seemingly unrelated) part of your body.

Sometimes, “your feet are the first place where you can see warning signs of things like diabetes or vascular disease or even skin cancer,” says Hira Mirza, a podiatrist at CLS Health in Houston. “If you look closely enough, it really is a window to the rest of your health.”

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We asked experts about the foot-related symptoms you should never ignore—and what some of these issues can reveal about your health.

Hair that stops growing on your toes

When Anne Sharkey examines patients’ feet, she always checks the hair on their toes—prompting a quizzical reaction. “They’re like, ‘Why are you looking at my hair?’ And I tell them, ‘Because if it stops growing, we have a problem,’” says Sharkey, a podiatrist in Cedar Park, Texas. It could indicate vascular insufficiency, which means the body’s vein..

Nurse put on leave at major hospital after comments supporting Charlie Kirk’s death

A healthcare worker at Henry Ford Health in Detroit, Michigan, has been placed on leave after making controversial comments about Charlie Kirk’s death.
The intensive care nurse is one of a growing number of employees who have been terminated or suspended due to violence-supporting reactions to the fatal shooting of the conservative commentator on Wednesday, Sept. 10.
In response to a post about Kirk's murder, the individual commented, «God he got the day he deserved.»
RESTAURANT IN MAJOR CITY FACES FALLOUT OVER 'OFFENSIVE' CHARLIE KIRK POST BY CO-OWNER
A spokesperson provided the following statement to Fox News Digital.
«Henry Ford Health is aware of the social media comment, and the team member has been placed on leave while we internally investigate.»
«The views expressed by the individual do not reflect the values of Henry Ford Health. We strongly and unequivocally condemn violence in all its forms,» the statement continued.
Last week, another healthcare worker — this..

States Are Taking Steps to Make COVID-19 Vaccines Accessible Amid New FDA Limits: What to Know

States across the U.S. have taken steps to ensure that COVID-19 vaccines are widely accessible after the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved updated shots with new restrictions.

The agency last month authorized the new COVID-19 shots only for those over the age of 65 and people with underlying health conditions, a move that marked a major change from past policies and reportedly went against the recommendations of FDA scientists.

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The announcement came after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), following guidance from Health and Human Services Secretary and prominent vaccine skeptic Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., stopped recommending the COVID-19 shot to healthy children and pregnant women earlier this year.

At least two major medical associations have since issued vaccine guidance contradicting the Administration’s new advice: The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends all children ages 6 to 23 months get the COVID-19 vac..

Potentially severe mosquito-borne virus surges in US above normal levels

West Nile virus is surging across the U.S. this summer, with infections running about 40% higher than normal, according to new reports.
The virus is most commonly spread to people through the bite of an infected mosquito, although the disease cycle also includes infected birds. When mosquitoes feed on infected birds, they can pick up the virus and transmit it to humans.
There have been roughly 770 human cases in the U.S. as of early September, with nearly 500 classified as severe, according to the latest data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which tracks cases reported by state health departments.
KANSAS TRACKS 5 SERIOUS WEST NILE VIRUS CASES AS MOSQUITO SEASON PEAKS ACROSS THE STATE
That's about 40% higher than the average number of cases reported by this point in previous years (around 550 total and 350 that qualify as severe), based on CDC data.
Most West Nile cases are reported in August and September.
The official report emphasized that this data is still ..

Why Weight-Loss Drugs Alone Won’t Make Us Healthy

We are entering a new era of obesity. The science of weight loss has changed forever: Drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro are helping millions shed weight they once thought impossible to lose. At the same time, research is revealing the role of ultra-processed foods in driving obesity, diabetes, and heart disease, even beyond calories alone.

But for all the breakthroughs, governments are stuck. Caught between the pharmaceutical revolution on one side and a trillion-dollar food industry on the other, they face a defining question: Will we settle for treating obesity, or will we finally tackle its causes?

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Because here’s the uncomfortable truth: Weight-loss drugs are extraordinary, but they are not a solution on their own.

A scientific breakthrough—and a political dilemma

GLP-1 drugs have been nothing short of miraculous for many. Originally designed for diabetes, they suppress appetite and help people lose 15–20% of their body weight. Patients w..

For the first time, there are more children in the world who are obese than underweight

For the first time in history, more children are obese than underweight, a shift UNICEF says is putting millions of kids at risk of life-threatening disease.
The UN agency’s analysis, which covered data from more than 190 countries between 2000 and 2022 and projections since, found that one in 10 school-aged kids — about 188 million worldwide — is obese under World Health Organization (WHO) standards.
Meanwhile, one in five children under 19 years old globally – or 391 million – is overweight. Kids are considered overweight if they carry excess weight for their age, sex and height, while obesity is a more severe form that greatly increases the risk of serious health problems later in life.
CUTTING OUT ONE FOOD TYPE COULD NEARLY DOUBLE WEIGHT LOSS, NEW STUDY SUGGESTS
Between 2000 and 2022, global obesity rates among those aged five to 19 more than tripled, jumping from 3% to 9.4%. During the same period, the prevalence of underweight children fell from nearly 13% to 9.2%.
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Hospital fires healthcare worker for controversial Charlie Kirk social media post

A healthcare worker in Virginia has been fired after making controversial comments about Charlie Kirk’s death.
The individual is one of a growing number of employees who have been terminated or suspended due to violence-supporting reactions to the conservative commentator’s assassination on Wednesday.
The woman, who was an anesthesiologist at Riverside Walter Reed Hospital, made a social media post that included «highly inappropriate comments supporting violence against a public figure,» according to an email from the hospital sent to Fox News Digital.
RESTAURANT IN MAJOR CITY FACES FALLOUT OVER 'OFFENSIVE' CHARLIE KIRK POST BY CO-OWNER
Riverside became aware of the post on Thursday morning.
The employee's name was not shared in the statement.
The employee was contracted through North American Partners in Anesthesia (NAPA), an anesthesiology group, the hospital stated.
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«We took prompt action and by mid-morning on Sept. 11..

Fitness expert reveals 6 pillars of strength training that older adults should master

Exercise is widely regarded as an essential component of health for older adults — particularly strength training.
Health agencies recommend that adults get at least 150 minutes per week of moderate-intensity aerobic exercise and at least two days of strength training exercises, which includes lifting weights or performing muscle-building activities.
Marfred Suazo, known online as Fonz the Trainer, was a lifelong athletic competitor before he became a fitness trainer in New York City nearly 10 years ago.
WHY SMALL FITNESS STEPS COULD LEAD TO A LONGER LIFE, ACCORDING TO DR. JEREMY LONDON
In training thousands of people of all ages, Suazo said he coaches older adults with an eye toward «decades of strength.»
«We have our fourth decade, which is crucial. As we turn 40, as we turn 50, 60, 70 and even 80, there are different requirements,» he told Fox News Digital in an on-camera interview. (See the video at the top of the article.)
«We're preventing ourselves from declining in our fit..

Your Apple Watch Can Now Detect Hypertension

Your Apple Watch can now alert you if you’re showing signs of hypertension—a new feature cleared by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Sept. 11.

The feature does not diagnose high blood pressure or take blood pressure readings. Instead, it relies on the watch’s optical heart sensor to analyze how the blood vessels contract and expand in response to the heart’s pumping. Over time, the data collected can reveal signs of hypertension and trigger an alert. Users can see a report generated by the data and consult their doctor for further evaluation.

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The hypertension feature will soon be available on all Apple Watch Series 9 models and Apple Watch Ultra 2 models—plus their newer versions—in more than 150 countries.

According to the American Heart Association (AHA), about half of U.S. adults have high blood pressure, and a significant proportion of them don’t know they have the condition. Only about a quarter are keeping their blood pressure under c..