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An Arizona resident died of pneumonic plague, becoming the first person to succumb to the disease in the area in nearly 20 years, according to officials.
The victim, who was not identified, lived in Coconino County, which includes Flagstaff, local officials said.
The last recorded death in Coconino County was in 2007. Only about seven people are diagnosed in the U.S. each year, and most cases are concentrated in the western states.
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In the U.S., it’s most likely to be found in rural areas of northern New Mexico, northern Arizona, southern Colorado, California, southern Oregon and western Nevada, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The disease is most commonly found in Africa.
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Pneumonic plague, which affects the lungs, is the deadliest form of the disease. Although the plague killed millions of Eu..

A painkiller used for lower back pain could be linked to a higher risk of dementia and mild cognitive impairment (MCI), according to new research.
The study, published online in the journal Regional Anesthesia & Pain Medicine, found that groups previously considered too young to develop the conditions faced more than twice the risk when taking gabapentin.
«Our findings indicate an association between gabapentin prescription and dementia or cognitive impairment within 10 years,» the research team stated in a press release.
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The drug has become increasingly popular for treating chronic pain, especially neuropathic (nerve) pain, the researchers noted in a press release.
Gabapentin — which is also used to control seizures, according to Cleveland Clinic — has relatively low addictive potential compared to traditional opioids.
Recent research has sparked new concerns over its side effects, includin..

Extreme summer heat can weigh heavily on the body and mind.
Skyrocketing temperatures can have a severe impact on heart health in particular — especially for people with pre-existing conditions.
Adedapo Iluyomade, M.D., a cardiologist with Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute, part of Baptist Health South Florida, noted that hot weather causes the heart to work harder.
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«When our bodies heat up, blood vessels near the skin widen and send more blood outward to help cool us down,» he said in an interview with Fox News Digital.
«To keep blood pressure steady, the heart speeds up and works harder, raising its oxygen demand.»
Heat puts extra strain on the heart and can cause dehydration or blood-thickening, which may trigger symptoms or events, according to Iluyomade.
The cardiologist referenced a recent analysis of more than 6,000 heat exposure cases, which found that «even small rises» in core temperature can increa..

As the probe into Joe Biden’s mental acuity continues, the former president’s personal physician, Kevin O’Connor, DO, made an appearance this week in Washington, D.C., in front of the House Oversight Committee.
O'Connor sat down for a closed-door interview on Wednesday with committee staff and panel chair James Comer, R-Ky. — but O'Connor invoked the Fifth Amendment to all questions, save for his name, as Fox News Digital previously reported.
In the wake of this, many people have been wondering: What's the difference between a doctor of osteopathic medicine (DO) and a doctor of medicine (MD)?
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Dr. Marc Siegel, Fox News' senior medical analyst, confirmed that the capabilities of both a DO and an MD are the same, even when it comes to acknowledging mental decline or diagnosing and screening for prostate cancer.
«He's a DO and he's a family practitioner,» said Siegel. «With that ..

Surviving the summer heat is all about hydration, hydration, hydration.
Water will usually do the trick – but some «hydration multipliers,» or electrolyte supplements, are gaining in popularity for boosting hydration in just one drink.
These drink mixes offer a blend of electrolytes such as sodium, potassium and magnesium to enhance water absorption.
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But are these boosters necessary for staying fully hydrated on hot days?
Brunilda Nazario, M.D., chief physician editor of medical affairs at WebMD, told Fox News Digital that staying hydrated is «essential» for health.
«Many people think about hydration as drinking water,» she said.
«Yet it's more than just about drinking water. Hydration is also about maintaining the balance of electrolytes like salt, potassium and magnesium.»
Nazario said hydration multipliers, or sports drinks, are «right in some circumstances.»
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Office workers have something new to worry about, according to a warning that’s gone viral on social media.
«Office chair butt» is trending as a side effect of sitting for too many hours, leaving the appearance of a flatter behind.
Alissa Mosca, a certified fitness trainer with Planet Fitness in New York, confirmed that «office chair butt» refers to muscle loss due to sitting stagnant in one position and not activating the muscles in the posterior chain (along the back of the body).
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To combat this, Mosca said she recommends performing the following simple exercises throughout the day to stimulate muscle activation in the glutes, hamstrings and quads.
Here's her list, just below.
«These four exercises require no equipment and can even be done from the office chair,» she added.
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«It’s important to not only focus on stre..

Two individuals at the center of recent high-profile murder cases may have the same rare and concerning health condition.
Bryan Kohberger, who pleaded guilty to the murder of four University of Idaho students, and Luigi Mangione, accused of stalking and ambushing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, apparently have the same neurological condition known as visual snow syndrome.
The rare disorder impairs vision, as if the person is looking through snow or static on an old television.
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Both Kohberger and Mangione have posted publicly about their condition, according to multiple reports.
Kohberger reportedly posted in a forum on a platform called TapATalk in 2011 about his struggle with visual snow syndrome (VSS), saying his vision made the world feel like a «video game.»
In one post, which has resurfaced on Reddit, these words stood out: «As I hug my family, I look into their faces, I see nothing. It is..

Olivia Munn, who previously claimed that a breast cancer risk assessment test saved her life, announced on social media this week that it also saved her mother’s life.
«My mother was diagnosed with breast cancer,» the actress, 45, wrote in her caption.
«You may know that when I talk about my own battle with cancer, I bring up the Lifetime Risk Assessment test that saved my life. I never would’ve predicted it would save my mom’s life as well.»
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While there are several risk assessment tools available to patients and physicians, the breast cancer risk assessment tool (BCRAT) is one of the most common, Fox News Digital previously reported.
The BCRAT is based on a statistical model known as the Gail Model.
It's named after Dr. Mitchell Gail, an NIH distinguished investigator at the National Cancer Institute, according to a National Cancer Institute (NCI) spokesperson.
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While some people may be skeptical of hypnosis, experts say it’s a legitimate therapy that can help with a range of physical and mental challenges — including, possibly, alcohol use disorder.
Clinical hypnosis has shown to be effective in the treatment of pain, anxiety, stress, cancer treatment side effects, phobias and habit control problems, such as smoking and weight control, according to past randomized controlled trials.
«Hypnosis is the oldest Western form of psychotherapy, but it is underutilized,» Dr. David Spiegel, associate chair of psychiatry at Stanford University School of Medicine in California and a leading authority in the field of hypnosis, told Fox News Digital.
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Hypnosis is not itself considered a therapy. Rather, it enhances other treatments by inducing a state of increased concentration while reducing peripheral awareness, experts say.
The practice aims to put people in a deep sta..

The current number of measles cases in the U.S. is at its highest level in more than 30 years, according to new data released Wednesday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The CDC said 1,288 confirmed cases have been recorded as of Tuesday throughout 38 states. Texas leads the nation with more than 700 cases.
Last year, the CDC reported only 285 measles cases. In 2019, there were 1,274 recorded, but this year’s total so far is the most since 1992, when there were 2,126 cases.
«There have been 27 outbreaks reported in 2025, and 88% of confirmed cases (1,130 of 1,288) are outbreak-associated,» according to the CDC. «For comparison, 16 outbreaks were reported during 2024 and 69% of cases (198 of 285) were outbreak-associated.»
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Measles cases this year have led to three deaths across the U.S. — and 92% of those who have contracted the virus are unvaccinated or have an unknown vaccination status.
Of this year’s cases..