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The aftermath of Hurricane Helene has brought severe flooding to the southeast.
With excess water in the home, there’s an increased risk of mold growth, which can lead to serious health risks.
Mold in your home can look like multicolored spots and can smell musty, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
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Mold can cause a variety of symptoms, such as stuffy nose, sore throat, coughing, wheezing, burning eyes and skin rash.
In an appearance on «Fox & Friends,» Fox News senior medical analyst Dr. Marc Siegel noted that wet walls can lead to mold that might not always be visible.
Siegel called out two «very serious molds» that he’s most worried about: black mold and aspergillus.
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Black mold can appear as black or dark green splotches, Siegel detailed.
Aspergillus is invasive and can cause asp..

While some cancers are driven by genetics, studies have shown that up to half of all cases are caused by behavioral risk factors — which means they’re preventable.
Doctors recommend some common lifestyle changes to prevent cancer, such as not smoking, eating nutritious foods, wearing sun protection and limiting exposure to carcinogens — but each person’s means of reducing risk can look different.
Researchers at Mass General Brigham have compiled four specific, research-backed strategies for reducing risk.
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Procrastination is one of the top reasons for missed cancer screenings, research has shown.
For example, colon cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in Black individuals in the U.S., but many do not get the recommended screenings.
A study by Dr. Adjoa Anyane-Yeboa, a gastroenterologist at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), found that «self-reported procrastination» was the primary reason for the s..

Although breast cancer deaths have been declining for decades in the U.S., diagnoses have been on the uptick among women 50 and younger.
That's according to a new report from the American Cancer Society (ACS) — Breast Cancer Statistics, 2024.
The good news is that since 1989, breast cancer mortality has declined overall by 44% — but diagnoses of the disease have been rising by 1% each year between 2012 and 2021.
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The biggest spike was seen among women younger than 50 (1.4% per year) and Asian-American/Pacific-Islander women (up to 2.7% per year), the report revealed.
The findings were published in CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians.
«Although the breast cancer death rate has declined by 44% thanks to advances in early detection and treatment, the continued increase in breast cancer incidence may slow progress in the future,» lead author Angela Giaquinto, associate scientist in cancer..

While some foods are considered healthy and nourishing, they might not always be optimal for weight loss.
Registered dietitian nutritionist Ilana Muhlstein spoke with Fox News Digital in an interview about certain foods that could stunt health and fitness goals.
«There’s definitely a big difference between healthy and healthy for weight loss,» the Los Angeles-based expert said. «This is something that I see so many people struggle with.»
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It's possible to eat healthy foods yet still pack on pounds, she noted, «which is not healthy for your overall body, especially if you have weight to lose.»
Here are six surprising foods that might not help you lose weight.
While granola is a classic topping for healthy snacks like yogurt and smoothie bowls, Muhlstein likened it to a «crushed-up cookie.»
«People look at it as super healthy, but those oats are usually being tossed with nut butters, oils, maple syrup, ho..

Advertisements and social media often suggest that vitamin supplements are important for optimal health — but are they really essential for everyone?
«Vitamins have become a multi-billion-dollar industry, with shelves full of supplements promising better health, more energy and a longer life,» Andrea Soares, a registered dietitian from Top Nutrition Coaching in Miami, Florida, told Fox News Digital.
Just over 57% of American adults took dietary supplements between 2017 and 2020, with multivitamins and minerals being the most popular, according to a recent report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
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But what does this mean for you? Fox News Digital spoke to the experts to find out.
Vitamins are nutrients that are essential for the body to function normally, according to Jennifer Messer, president of the New Hampshire Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and a registered dietitian in New Hampshire.
«We c..

Longtime talk show host Ellen DeGeneres announced last week that she has been diagnosed with osteoporosis, as well as OCD (obsessive-compulsive disorder) and ADHD (attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder).
During her final Netflix special «For Your Consideration,» DeGeneres, 66, opened up about her triple diagnosis, noting that she took a bone density test recommended by her doctor and learned she had «full-on osteoporosis.»
«I don’t even know how I’m standing up right now. I’m like a human sandcastle. I could disintegrate in the shower,» she told the audience.
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DeGeneres went on to admit that «it's hard to be honest about aging and seem cool.»
«I had excruciating pain one day and I thought I tore a ligament or something, and I got an MRI, and they said, ‘No, it’s just arthritis.’ I said, ‘How did I get that?’ And he said, ‘Oh it just happens at your age,'» she said.
Dr..