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The Vikings may be best known for raiding and sailing, but now their eating habits are also drawing attention.
The «Viking diet» — sometimes called the «Nordic diet» — is rooted in what Norse people ate from the 8th to 11th centuries, and it’s currently having a modern revival.
Does this ancient way of eating deserve a place in your meal plan?
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Registered dietitian and food blogger Lauren Harris-Pincus, based in New Jersey, spoke with Fox News Digital about the details of the diet, its benefits and caveats, and smart ways to implement it.
«[The Vikings] were limited to the foods available to them at the time,» Harris-Pincus said. «Their diet focused on clean, sustainable foods, which is why we are discussing its health benefits today.»
The Viking (or Nordic) diet mirrors today's popular wellness plans, according to the dietitian. «Similar to the Mediterranean diet … it’s based on whole f..

Eight deaths have been reported in Florida due to a «flesh-eating» bacterial infection, according to state health officials.
The Florida Department of Health has confirmed 13 total cases of Vibrio vulnificus across 11 counties, as reported by local outlets.
Last year, the state reported even higher numbers: 82 cases and 19 deaths.
DEADLY BACTERIAL OUTBREAK INFECTS DOZENS IN CITY NEIGHBORHOOD AS OFFICIALS SOUND ALARM
Louisiana is also seeing a higher-than-average case count, with the health department reporting 17 infections and four deaths so far in 2025.
The U.S. sees an average of 150 to 200 infections per year, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Most cases of the infection occur in the Gulf Coast states (Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas).
Vibrio vulnificus is part of a wider group of Vibrio bacteria, which are found in coastal waters, the CDC states.
This specific bacterium, Vibrio vulnificus, can enter open wounds when pe..

Updated cancer screening guidance has reportedly caused a spike in diagnoses among younger Americans.
According to two studies by the American Cancer Society (ACS), there’s been a recent surge in colorectal cancer in people aged 45 to 49.
ACS scientists found that after 15 years of stable colorectal cancer (CRC) trends, U.S. diagnoses of local-stage disease skyrocketed in this age group from 2019 to 2022 — including a 50% relative increase from 2021 to 2022.
PROSTATE CANCER SCREENING AFTER 70: EXPERTS QUESTION GUIDANCE AFTER BIDEN'S DIAGNOSIS
«It is promising news, because the uptick in cases is likely due to first-time screening in the wake of new recommendations for younger, average-risk adults to begin testing for colorectal cancer earlier,» lead author Elizabeth Schafer, an associate scientist and cancer researcher at ACS, commented in a press release.
In 2018, ACS lowered the recommended age for CRC screenings from 50 to 45. The United States Preventive Services Task Force (U..

A mosquito-borne virus has led to a widespread outbreak in China – but could it show up in the U.S.?
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a Level 2 alert on Wednesday for an outbreak of chikungunya virus in the Guangdong Province, where health officials have reported more than 7,000 cases, per the Associated Press (AP).
There are efforts underway to control the mosquitoes spreading the virus, including the use of nets, insecticide and drones, the report stated.
MOSQUITO-BORNE VIRUS SPREADING THROUGH CHINA CAUSES HIGH FEVER, JOINT PAIN
Chikungunya cases have also been spreading throughout Europe, according to the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC).
The virus is transmitted when a mosquito feeds on an infected person and then bites someone else.
Dr. Paul Sax, clinical director of the Division of Infectious Diseases at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, said an outbreak in the U.S. is unlikely.
Chikungunya is a predominantly tropic..

A 5-week-old baby in Boston is fighting for her life after a tick bite.
The baby, Lily Sisco, was bitten while on a walk with her family on Martha’s Vineyard, her mother, Tiffany Sisco, told local news outlets.
After returning from the walk, Sisco told WCVB Channel 5 Boston, «I found this tiny, tiny, tiny, the teeniest [tick] on her ankle.»
«I picked it off, and like, a week later, she started getting a fever of 102.»
TICKS SPREAD TO NEW REGIONS ACROSS AMERICA, BRINGING DANGEROUS DISEASES AND NEED FOR VIGILANCE
The Siscos brought baby Lily to the emergency room, and she was then flown to Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston for advanced care, according to a GoFundMe page set up for the family.
In addition to the fever, the baby began to experience seizures, which led to her placement in the PICU (pediatric intensive care unit).
The Siscos shared in the GoFundMe that Lily «has suffered brain damage caused by an infection.»
DOCTORS REVEAL KEY SIGNS OF LYME DISEASE AS TICK SEASON INTE..

A new federal report found the majority of Americans get more than half of their daily calories from ultra-processed foods, with burgers and sandwiches, sweet bakery products, savory snacks, pizza and sweetened beverages being among the top sources.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said between August 2021 and August 2023, American youth «consumed 61.9% of their daily calories, on average, from ultra-processed foods, while adults consumed 53.0% of their daily calories from ultra-processed foods.»
«Ultra-processed foods tend to be hyperpalatable, energy-dense, low in dietary fiber, and contain little or no whole foods, while having high amounts of salt, sweeteners, and unhealthy fats,» according to the CDC. «Ultra-processed food consumption has been associated with higher risk of cardiovascular disease and all-cause mortality.»
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. told Fox News earlier this year, «We are poisoning ourselves and it's coming..

An herbal supplement billed as a «feel-good tonic» is sparking concerns about potentially dangerous health effects.
Some users claim that Feel Free, a plant-based product made by Botanic Tonics in Oklahoma, is highly addictive.
The tonic, which is also available in capsule form, is sold at many gas stations and retailers across the U.S.
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Its ingredients include kava extract, which the company says promotes relaxation and lifts mood, and kratom leaf, which is said to enhance energy and focus.
Users on Reddit have warned of Feel Free’s addictive properties, also sharing experiences that include skin infections, seizures, suicidal ideations, hospitalizations and intense withdrawal symptoms.
Chris Oflyng, 28, from Madison, Wisconsin, shared his experience with the tonic’s alleged health effects.
He first began taking kratom as an alternative to his Adderall prescription, thinking it would be a healthi..

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A mosquito-borne virus has led to a widespread outbreak in China, sparking concerns about global impact.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a Level 2 alert for an outbreak of chikungunya virus in the Guangdong Province, where health officials have reported more than 7,000 cases as of Wednesday, per the AP.
The virus spreads when a mosquito feeds on an infected person and then bites another person.
HIGHLY CONTAGIOUS DISEASE SURGES IN SOME US STATES AMID REPORT OF POSSIBLE FATAL CASE
There are efforts underway to control the mosquitoes spreading the virus, including the use of nets, insecticide and drones, the report stated.
Chikungunya cases have also been spreading throughout Europe, according to the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC).
Since the beginning of 2025, approximately 240,000 CHIKVD cases and 90 deaths have been reported in 16 countries and territories, including the Americas, Africa, Asia and Europe, the health agency..

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warned Americans to take «enhanced precautions» while traveling to China over an outbreak of the mosquito-borne chikungunya virus.
The agency issued a fresh travel warning this month saying that cases of the illness are rapidly spreading in Guangdong province, with most being reported in the city of Foshan. Chinese health officials said more than 7,000 cases have been confirmed there since June 2025.
«Most people infected with chikungunya virus develop some symptoms. Symptoms of chikungunya usually begin 3–7 days after a bite by an infected mosquito,» according to the CDC. «The most common symptoms are fever and joint pain. Other symptoms may include headache, muscle pain, joint swelling, or rash. Most people get better within a week; however, some can have severe joint pain for months to years following acute illness.»
«People at risk for more severe disease include newborns infected around the time of birth, older adults (65 year..