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A new trend has emerged that is taking self-care to the next level – for those who can afford it.
«Boat-tox» has people ordering Botox injectables and other personal care services and treatments directly to their locations aboard yachts or private boats.
New York-based Dr. Alexander Golberg, who specializes in functional and aesthetic medicine, told Fox News Digital that «boat-tox» is part of a larger concierge aesthetic trend.
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It's «luxury care that meets patients wherever they are,» he said. «If someone is planning a boat day with friends, they can also fit in their Botox treatment at the same time.»
Golberg said he started «Dr. Hamptons,» a service that delivers treatments directly to patients’ homes. It caters to celebrities, CEOs, frequent travelers and younger professionals.
Other treatments such as lip enhancements, IV and wellness drips are also available.
As a result of the coronavirus, when many d..

You may think your spouse’s «selective hearing» is a choice — but science argues otherwise.
The phenomenon of selective hearing is more than choosing when or when not to listen, according to a recent article by Dr. Stella Fulman at Audiology Island in New York.
«Selective hearing is the brain’s ability to prioritize and process certain auditory stimuli over others,» she wrote. «It enables individuals to concentrate on particular sounds while ignoring or minimizing the impact of competing noises.»
6 SIMPLE WAYS TO PROTECT YOUR HEARING NOW BEFORE IT'S TOO LATE, ACCORDING TO EXPERTS
«This process occurs seamlessly and is often automatic, allowing individuals to maintain focus on relevant information even in challenging environments.»
In an interview with Fox News Digital, Jorge Rey, a Miami Beach-based audiologist at HearUSA, confirmed that selective hearing «isn’t just a matter of people tuning others out or ignoring them.»
«It’s a real neurological process rooted in how the brain p..

Protein is popping up in everything from popcorn and tortilla chips to coffee and ice cream, and now a new form is flexing for attention.
High-protein grocery items have surged in popularity over the past year, with shoppers seeking products that support muscle repair, immune function and metabolism. Long a staple in fitness circles, protein shakes — typically made from whey concentrate and coming in flavors like chocolate, vanilla and peanut butter — offer a creamy, milkshake-like way to pack in the nutrients.
Now muscling its way into the supplement spotlight is clear protein, which is made from whey protein isolate and comes in ready-to-drink bottles or powders that turn water into brightly colored, juice-like beverages.
TRYING TO EAT MORE PROTEIN? DON'T OVERLOOK THIS SWEET SURPRISE
Searches for «clear protein» on The Vitamin Shoppe’s website were up 11% in July, according to the company, marking the seventh straight month it has been ranked as a top search term.
Ready-to-drink..

For those suffering from obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), the condition could be significantly worse on the weekends.
After investigating changes in severity, researchers at Flinders University in Australia discovered that symptoms of OSA were markedly more prominent at the end of the week.
The study, published in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, analyzed sleep data from more than 70,000 users of an under-mattress sleep monitor that tracked OSA severity across every day of the week.
ALZHEIMER'S RISK COULD RISE WITH SPECIFIC SLEEP PATTERN, EXPERTS WARN
Data was collected for sleep duration, sleep timing and the apnea-hypopnea index (AHI), a measure of the severity of sleep apnea.
The participants — predominantly middle-aged, overweight men — had an average of more than five OSA events per night.
OSA severity «significantly increased» on weekends, jumping 18% higher on Saturdays compared to Wednesdays. The overall severity score was 6% higher on weekends..

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is warning that travelers to China face an «enhanced» risk of contracting a virus spread by mosquitoes.
There has been an outbreak of chikungunya in Guangdong Province, which can cause fever, joint pain, headache, muscle pain, joint swelling, and rash.
Recently, the CDC raised the warning related to chikungunya in China from Level 1: «Practice Usual Precautions» to Level 2: «Practice Enhanced Precautions.»
The CDC says there are no medicines to treat chikungunya, and recommends preventing it by wearing insect repellent, wearing long sleeves and pants, or staying in places that have air conditioning or screens on the windows and doors.
KANSAS TRACKS 5 SERIOUS WEST NILE VIRUS CASES AS MOSQUITO SEASON PEAKS ACROSS THE STATE
The department also recommends travelers heading to an area with an outbreak get the chikungunya vaccine, except for pregnant women.
Pregnant women are urged to reconsider traveling to areas with an outbreak ..

The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) has reported the first case of human plague in 2025.
New Mexico health officials confirmed the infectious disease in a 43-year-old man from Valencia County, who was hospitalized and has been discharged since the Aug. 25 press release.
The man recently spent time camping in Rio Arriba County, where officials believe he may have been exposed.
FIVE DEATHS REPORTED AMID BACTERIAL INFECTION OUTBREAK IN MAJOR CITY
Plague is known to «circulate among wildlife» throughout the western U.S., the release stated.
Erin Phipps, state public health veterinarian for NMDOH, commented in a statement that this case is a reminder of the «severe threat that can be posed by this ancient disease.»
«It also emphasizes the need for heightened community awareness and for taking measures to prevent further spread,» she said.
The last human plague case in New Mexico was recorded in a Lincoln County resident in 2024.
Plague is a bacterial disease of rodents, which is gen..

The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) has reported the first case of human plague in 2025.
New Mexico health officials confirmed the infectious disease in a 43-year-old man from Valencia County who was hospitalized and has been discharged since the Aug. 25 press release.
The man recently spent time camping in Rio Arriba County, where officials believe he may have been exposed.
FIVE DEATHS REPORTED AMID BACTERIAL INFECTION OUTBREAK IN MAJOR CITY
The plague is known to «circulate among wildlife» throughout the western U.S., the release stated.
Erin Phipps, state public health veterinarian for NMDOH, commented in a statement that this case is a reminder of the «severe threat that can be posed by this ancient disease.
«It also emphasizes the need for heightened community awareness and for taking measures to prevent further spread.»
The last human plague case in New Mexico was recorded in a Lincoln County resident in 2024.
The plague is a bacterial disease of rodents, which is general..

This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, please contact the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 or 1-800-273-TALK (8255).
Two California parents are suing OpenAI for its alleged role after their son committed suicide.
Adam Raine, 16, took his own life in April 2025 after consulting ChatGPT for mental health support.
In an appearance on «Fox & Friends» on Friday morning, Raine family attorney Jay Edelson shared more details about the lawsuit and the interaction between the teen and ChatGPT.
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«At one point, Adam says to ChatGPT, ‘I want to leave a noose in my room, so my parents find it.’ And Chat GPTs says, 'Don't do that,'» he said.
«On the night that he died, ChatGPT gives him a pep talk explaining that he's not weak for wanting to die, and then offering to write a suicide note for him.» (See the video at the top of this article.)
Amid warnings by 44 attorneys general ac..

Previous research has linked a common vitamin to a slowdown in aging — and now a new Harvard study appears to confirm those findings.
The study, which was published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, found that taking a daily vitamin D pill prevented telomeres from shortening, a hallmark of aging.
Telomeres, which are often compared to the plastic tips on the ends of shoelaces, act as «protective ends» on chromosome strands, according to a Harvard press release.
COMMON DAILY VITAMIN COULD SLOW BIOLOGICAL AGING, MAJOR STUDY SUGGESTS
As people age, telomeres get shorter, which can increase the likelihood of poor health and mortality, prior studies have shown.
Research has also suggested that higher levels of vitamin D in the blood is linked to longer telomeres.
In this latest randomized trial, approximately 1,000 people aged 50 and older were divided into two groups — one group took 2,000 international units (IU) of vitamin D pills each day, and the other group took placebo p..

Two people have died after eating oysters contaminated with flesh-eating bacteria, health officials confirmed, and others have been infected.
Both of the fatal cases were traced to Louisiana-harvested oysters that ended up on plates in restaurants in Louisiana and Florida.
The bacterium, Vibrio vulnificus, has now been linked to six deaths in Louisiana and five deaths in Florida, according to the states' health departments.
BRAIN EATING AMOEBA-INFECTED PATIENT DIES, MISSOURI HEALTH OFFICIALS CONFIRM
The rising number of outbreaks prompted the Louisiana Department of Health to issue a statement July 31, urging residents to take precautions against vibriosis, the infection caused by Vibrio vulnificus.
Vibrio vulnificus is part of a wider group of Vibrio bacteria, which are found in coastal waters, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention states.
Vibrio has the potential to cause severe infections, according to Dr. Andrew Handel, pediatric infectious diseases specialist at Sto..