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Four American families are desperate to save their children from a devastating genetic disease. The cure exists — but it’s up to them to raise $1.15 million to fund a clinical trial.
Each of these families has a child with spastic paraplegia 50 (SPG50), a rare neurological disorder that affects fewer than 100 people in the world.
In an on-camera interview with Fox News Digital, the families spoke about their race against time to secure the treatment. (See the video at the top of the article.)
MOTHER FRANTIC TO SAVE CLINICAL TRIAL THAT COULD CURE HER DAUGHTER: ‘THE TREATMENT IS SITTING IN A FRIDGE'
The families' goal is to raise $1.15 million by the end of October to start the trial in the U.S. They have set up a nonprofit organization called Jack’s Corner to assist with the fundraising efforts.
SPG50 slows down a child’s development, gradually leading to cognitive impairment, muscle weakness, speech impairment and eventually paralysis, according to the National Organization f..

Actress Kristen Bell reportedly uses a simple yet effective approach to biohacking.
In an interview with E! News correspondent Zuri Hall on the Emmys 2025 red carpet, Bell’s «Nobody Wants This» co-star Justine Lupe dished on her dietary tricks.
«The most surprising thing I've learned about [Bell] is that she's obsessed with biohacking in a way that I don't know if anyone else has been as obsessed with biohacking,» Lupe said.
POPULAR 'FIBERMAXXING' DIET TREND NOT RIGHT FOR EVERYONE, NUTRITIONIST SAYS
«You ask her anything about your glucose levels, you ask her how to plug up your system before you eat a bowl of pasta, the woman knows what the heck to do.»
Biohacking is a broad term for enhancing health through a variety of DIY methods, including lifestyle and behavioral changes. It can also include the use of supplements or technology, according to experts.
Dietary changes are a core component of biohacking. According to Lupe, Bell will eat some spinach or other..

Hall of Fame quarterback Dan Marino recently revealed that he was diagnosed with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis, or MASH.
The Miami Dolphins legend said the discovery came years ago after a routine checkup when he was feeling sluggish.
«MASH is a serious form of liver disease characterized by an excessive buildup of fat in the liver, combined with inflammation and liver cell damage,» Rosario Ligresti, M.D., chief of gastroenterology at Hackensack University Medical Center in New Jersey, told Fox News Digital.
HALL OF FAMER DAN MARINO OPENS UP ABOUT MASH DIAGNOSIS, WHY HE WANTS TO SHARE HIS HEALTH JOURNEY
Unlike alcoholic liver disease or viral hepatitis, MASH develops silently from everyday health issues like obesity, type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol and high blood pressure.
While Marino’s story grabbed headlines, experts say it’s part of a much larger health crisis that often goes unnoticed.
«MASH is often called a ‘silent’ disease because it typically progresses..

A major new study found that carrying a few extra pounds might not be as dangerous as being underweight, especially for those who are «fat but fit.»
Researchers from Aarhus University Hospital in Denmark followed more than 85,000 adults and found that people who were underweight were nearly three times more likely to die during the study period than those at the high end of the normal body mass index (BMI) range.
Even participants within the «healthy» range, but on the lower side, faced a higher risk of early death.
FOR THE FIRST TIME, THERE ARE MORE CHILDREN IN THE WORLD WHO ARE OBESE THAN UNDERWEIGHT
Meanwhile, those who were overweight or moderately obese did not face higher death rates compared to people with BMIs in the upper-normal range.
The findings challenge long-standing assumptions about BMI — a calculation using weight and height — and health, suggesting it may be possible to be «fat but fit» and that carrying a few extra pounds may not be as harmful as once thought, accor..

Two more healthcare workers have been fired after making controversial comments about the assassination of Turning Point USA founder and CEO Charlie Kirk.
In New Orleans, Acadian Ambulance Service announced the termination of an employee for this reason.
«We are aware of a recent social media post by one of our employees on their personal page,» the company wrote in a statement provided to Fox News Digital.
NURSE PUT ON LEAVE AT MAJOR HOSPITAL AFTER COMMENTS SUPPORTING CHARLIE KIRK'S DEATH
«The post was not reflective of our company’s mission and values or the high standard of professional conduct we expect from every member of our team. The employee has since removed the post and is no longer employed by Acadian Ambulance Service.»
«Our team members dedicate their lives to caring for others in their moments of greatest need. We expect and hold one another accountable to uphold respect, dignity and professionalism both in the field and online.»
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Living a healthy lifestyle has been proven to promote longevity, but experts are taking it seven steps further.
Longevity experts David Cravit and Larry Wolf, co-founders of the web magazine and newsletter SuperAgingNews.com, recently published «The SuperAging Workbook» – a follow-up to their 2023 book, «SuperAging: Getting Older Without Getting Old.»
In the book, the authors map out the «7 As of super-aging» for optimal health and longevity.
FITNESS EXPERT REVEALS 6 PILLARS OF STRENGTH TRAINING THAT OLDER ADULTS SHOULD MASTER
In an interview with Fox News Digital, Cravit and Wolf talked about the art of «getting older without getting old.»
«I may be 65, but I could have 30 more years to go here,» said Canada-based Cravit. «I can do new stuff. I can create new things. I can grow. I can learn. I can fulfill.»
«There are 101,000 Americans over the age of 100 … If I have a positive attitude, I can literally aspire to live to 100, and that's who the super-agers are.»
TWO KEY HEART HEA..

Vaccination against hepatitis B is a common recommendation, but what exactly is it preventing?
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and his advisory group plan to meet this week to discuss and vote on various vaccine recommendations for hepatitis B, along with COVID-19 and measles, mumps and rubella.
Hepatitis B is considered a serious viral infection that causes inflammation in the liver and is the most common liver infection in the world, according to the Cleveland Clinic.
HEPATITIS A OUTBREAK INFECTS THOUSANDS OF TRAVELERS AT POPULAR DESTINATIONS
An estimated 254 million people worldwide are living with the infection, the World Health Organization has reported.
The infection can be brief, known as acute hepatitis B, or it can be a long-term, chronic form, which can lead to complications like cirrhosis (scarring of the liver) and liver failure.
Hepatitis B is triggered by exposure to bodily fluids infected with the virus, including amniotic fluid, blood, menstrual fluid, saliva and ot..

A balanced lifestyle — in the key areas of diet, exercise and sleep — is key to a healthy body and a healthy life, according to experts.
In an on-camera interview with Fox News Digital, Georgia-based cardiothoracic surgeon Dr. Jeremy London echoed the importance of balance for heart health in particular, especially when it comes to nutrition. (See the video at the top of the article.)
But just moderating what you eat in a day won’t necessarily rule out life-threatening conditions such as heart disease, he noted.
HEART SURGEON REVEALS WHAT TO EAT (AND NOT EAT) FOR OPTIMAL CARDIAC HEALTH
«You can be mindful of what you're putting in your mouth, but it's not necessarily the one thing,» London said.
«People will say, ‘Well, my diet's really good. How come I still have high cholesterol?’ Well, you’ve got to look at, honestly, what you are not good at.»
Focusing on the lifestyle factor that most trips you up is likely to have a greater impact on your health, London said.
«If y..

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..