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A common chemical that is widespread in the U.S. has been linked to an increased risk of Parkinson’s disease, researchers say.
In a recent study published in the journal Neurology, researchers found a «small but measurable increase in Parkinson’s risk» linked to trichloroethylene (TCE), which has been found to spread in the air, water and soil in the U.S.
TCE is a chlorinated solvent commonly used for degreasing metal parts and in industrial cleaning, according to the Environmental Protection Agency.
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The chemical is regulated under the Toxic Substances Control Act due to the potential risks of liver cancer, kidney cancer and non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma.
It has also been linked to damage to the liver, kidneys, central nervous system, immune system and reproductive organs, as well as fetal heart defects, per the EPA.
Previous research has found that TCE, when inhaled or ingested, can easily cross the blood..

A growing number of marijuana users are driving while high — and it’s costing them their lives.
More than 40% of victims of fatal vehicle accidents over the past six years have had elevated levels of THC in their blood, a new study shows. The drug screenings were performed during the autopsy process.
THC (tetrahydrocannabinol), the main psychoactive compound in the cannabis plant, is what causes the «high» feeling of euphoria that is associated with using the drug.
POT AND GAMING COMBO COULD POSE HIDDEN HEALTH RISKS, RESEARCHERS WARN
The Wright State University-led study, which was published in the Journal of the American College of Surgeons, reviewed data for 246 deceased Ohio drivers.
The researchers found that nearly 42% tested positive for THC, with an average blood level of 30.7 ng/ML, according to a press release.
Those levels remained high over a six-year period, despite the state recently legalizing recreational cannabis.
The levels found in the study were far higher than the ..

Globally, sepsis infection is the leading cause of death in children, taking more than 3.4 million lives per year, according to the Sepsis Alliance — and 85% of these deaths occur before age 5.
Sepsis among children is a very difficult and elusive problem for physicians to diagnose and treat, with almost 10% of cases missed in the emergency room.
When children are admitted with the infection, the average length of stay is more than a month, per the above source.
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Many people don’t know much about sepsis, according to Professor Elliot Long, team leader in clinical sciences and emergency research at the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute in Melbourne, Australia.
With sepsis, the immune system has an abnormal response to an infection — either too exuberant or too minimal.
«The immune response can be underactive, which leads to severe, overwhelming infection, or it can be overactive and the immune response itself cau..

If counting sheep isn't working, Americans may want to hit the fruit aisle next time they are at the grocery store.
Certain fruits packed with natural hormones and minerals can help people fall asleep. Board-certified and licensed dietitian nutritionist Kendall Mackintosh told Fox News Digital that there are fruits that are «rich in melatonin and antioxidants that help regulate circadian rhythms and repair cells overnight.»
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Mackintosh, who also serves as a Global Wellness Forum council member, says she takes a broader view on USDA guidelines, adding she believes they should be updated.
«Nutrition isn't just about calories — it's about how food communicates with our body systems,» said Mackintosh.
«This time of year, as we shift into fall with shorter days and less natural light, supporting melatonin naturally becomes even more important for sleep, mood and metabolism,» she added.
About 14.5% of Amer..

With nearly a quarter of all adults experiencing chronic back pain, many Americans are now seeking alternatives to opioids for meaningful relief.
A recent study, «BackInAction,» shows that manual acupuncture treatments can be an effective pain treatment for adults. The National Institutes of Health (NIH)-funded study compared usual medical care such as medications or physical therapy, to similar care plus acupuncture.
POPULAR BACK PAIN MEDICATION LINKED TO BRAIN HEALTH RISKS IN SOME PATIENTS
The trial included 800 men and women aged 65 and older with a medical history of chronic low back pain lasting at least three months. Participants were divided into three different groups: usual care only, up to 15 acupuncture treatments over three months, and up to 21 acupuncture treatments — 15 standard sessions plus 6 maintenance sessions over six months.
Researchers found that both groups receiving acupuncture reported greater reductions in pain-related disability than the usual care group at t..

A recent episode of the hit Hulu comedy «Only Murders in the Building» highlights a hormone therapy that many men request as they get older.
Steve Martin’s character, Charles-Haden Savage — a washed-up actor who gets a second career solving murders in his apartment building — brags of his newfound strength after starting testosterone therapy.
«Yesterday, I opened a pickle jar like it was no thang,» he said.
COLORECTAL CANCER MAY CAUSE THESE 4 HIDDEN WARNING SIGNS, EXPERTS SAY
While talking to Oliver Putnam, another crime aficionado who also happens to live in his exclusive New York apartment building, he admits, «If I’m being honest, I am also really fighting the urge to pick you up right now.»
«It’s supposed to build bone strength and give you energy,» Martin’s character added of the testosterone therapy.
So, can testosterone really help you open hermetically sealed jars or make you feel like a professional wrestler at age 80?
Here’s what the experts say.
«Testosterone is mostly produ..

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An experimental drug could help to improve movement for patients with spinal cord injuries.
NVG-291, an injectable peptide, has been tested in a phase 2 trial with eligible patients — some of whom noted remarkable outcomes.
Larry Williams, a trial participant based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, shared with Fox News Digital that he’s been able to walk again after an accident that caused paralysis.
FOUR FAMILIES ARE DESPERATE TO RAISE FUNDS FOR THEIR CHILDREN’S PARALYZING DISEASE
Williams, 58, was mountain biking on a small trail when he struck a tree. Although he was wearing a helmet, he «instantly broke» his C4 to C6 vertebrate (specific bones in the cervical spine).
He underwent spinal surgery, but was paralyzed for two weeks until his body began to «wake up» and regained some movement after starting therapy.
Williams was able to walk «a little bit» with the assistance of a walker, but still had complications with mobility in areas like his hands. He also lost 40 pounds after the ac..

Smoking marijuana and playing some video games may seem like a chill night for some — but both hobbies have been linked with psychosis in a variety of studies.
Fox News' Alexis McAdams reported on this link during an «America Reports» segment on Thursday, citing NIH data that found young men who use marijuana are at the highest risk of developing psychotic illnesses like schizophrenia.
McAdams applied this information to the recent violence across America, including the mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church in Minneapolis. The gunman, Robin Westman, reportedly worked at a pot shop and told his friends «he smoked it all the time.»
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Officials have also confirmed that Johsua Jahn, the Dallas ICE shooter, was a heavy pot smoker, as his friends have shared that he was «obsessed with sitting at home, smoking weed, playing video games.»
McAdams said, «[Jahn] reportedly logged more than 10,000 hours of gaming, and there were a..

Amid the surge in GLP-1 weight-loss medications, some have questioned whether invasive procedures like lap band, gastric sleeve and bypass surgeries could wane in popularity.
Carnie Wilson, of the band Wilson Phillips, recently shared her «very scary» experience on social media after having her laparoscopic adjustable gastric band (lap band) removed.
The singer previously had gastric bypass surgery before having a lap band placed in 2012. With this procedure, a silicone device is surgically placed around a portion of the stomach to restrict food intake.
CARNIE WILSON ADMITTED TO HOSPITAL DUE TO LAP-BAND SURGERY COMPLICATIONS
Wilson, 57, wrote in an Instagram post how she was readmitted to the hospital after the removal surgery due to high blood pressure and swelling.
«It was intense. They found an ulcer in there,» Wilson said. «It doesn't surprise me with all the stress I've had this year. They actually found an obstruction with food inside the lap band … That makes me want t..