RFK Jr. Removes All Experts from CDC Vaccine Advisory Committee

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), said on Monday that he would be retiring all 17 members of a committee that offers recommendations on vaccines to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

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Kennedy announced the news in an opinion column for The Wall Street Journal, claiming that HHS “is putting the restoration of public trust above any pro- or antivaccine agenda.” The experts’ removal marks the latest action Kennedy, one of America’s most notorious vaccine skeptics, has taken to radically change the country’s immunization policy.

“Today, we are taking a bold step in restoring public trust by totally reconstituting the Advisory Committee for Immunization Practices (ACIP). We are retiring the 17 current members of the committee, some of whom were last-minute appointees of the Biden administration,” Kennedy wrote in the column. “Without removing the current members, the current Trump..

Appendix Cancer Has Quadrupled in Millennials

Cancer is generally a disease of old age. But researchers are increasingly finding that certain types—including colon, breast, stomach, and pancreatic cancers—are hitting people younger than 50 far more commonly than they used to.

In a new report, published in the Annals of Internal Medicine, researchers at Vanderbilt University focus on a relatively rare cancer—appendiceal cancer, which occurs in the appendix—and found that its rates are also rising, especially among millennials.

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Andreana Holowatyji, assistant professor of hematology and oncology at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, and her colleagues analyzed data from the National Cancer Institute’s Surveillance, Epidemiology and End Results program, a cancer registry that includes patients from 1975 to 2019. The scope of the dataset allowed them to look for generational differences in cancer rates. They specifically tracked appendix cancer, which for many years was misclassified as colorectal..

How Often Should You Really Go to the Dentist?

Going to the dentist is essential for preventing and detecting cavities, gum disease, and other oral issues. But few people go enough: According to the latest federal data, only 65% of adults had a dental exam or cleaning in the past year.

How often do you really need to visit the dentist? Here’s what oral health experts say.

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Why go at all?

Research shows a strong link between oral diseases and systemic ones. “Regular dental visits are critical for early detection of oral health issues before they escalate or spread to other parts of the body,” says Dr. Kemia Zeinali, founder of Dreamhouse Dental in Bell Gardens, Calif. “For example, untreated cavities, tooth decay, and gum disease can lead to serious health problems like heart disease and diabetes.”

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Dentists also perform oral cancer screenings for people with risk factors or symptoms, which are “critical to catching such cancers early in their deve..

Do you need a magnesium supplement? Experts share symptoms of deficiency

Magnesium is said to be a natural remedy for a variety of ailments — but is it really necessary to supplement, and if so, how much do you need?
Fox News Digital spoke to multiple health experts about the multipurpose mineral, which plays a role in over 300 of the body’s enzyme systems and helps with energy production, muscle and nerve function, and blood pressure regulation.
Magnesium may help lower the risk of certain diseases and could help to improve sleep, reduce stress and anxiety, and prevent nighttime muscle cramps, sources said.
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The nutrient «supports a stable heartbeat and prevents arrhythmias, works with calcium and vitamin D to keep bones strong, and aids insulin sensitivity and glucose metabolism,» Dr. Heather Viola, a primary care physician with Mount Sinai Health System in New York City, told Fox News Digital.
Magnesium can also help with constipation relief, migraine prevention and PMS symptoms, ac..

Couples who cuddle before sleep reap key health benefits, study reveals

Snuggling with your partner could be a win-win for your health.
Cuddling at night promotes more secure attachment between partners and lowers stress levels, according to a new study published in the Journal of Social and Personal Relationships.
Researchers from Auburn University examined data from 143 heterosexual «bed-sharing» couples, analyzing associations between physical closeness at sleep onset, perceived stress, attachment insecurity and sleep disturbance.
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Factors including daytime sleepiness, income, age, relationship length, sleep diagnoses and whether children or pets sleep in the bed were also considered.
The results revealed that couples who assumed a physically closer position upon going to sleep were indirectly linked with «lower couple insecure attachment» (when they have trouble connecting emotionally) and lower stress.
The researchers found no «significant» associations between physical closene..

Couples who cuddle before sleep reap these health benefits, study reveals

Snuggling with your partner could be a win-win for your health.
Cuddling at night promotes more secure attachment between partners and lowers stress levels, according to a new study published in the Journal of Social and Personal Relationships.
Researchers from Auburn University examined data from 143 heterosexual «bed-sharing» couples, analyzing associations between physical closeness at sleep onset, perceived stress, attachment insecurity and sleep disturbance.
MOST SLEEP-DEPRIVED CITIES IN US REVEALED IN REPORT: WHERE DOES YOURS RANK?
Factors including daytime sleepiness, income, age, relationship length, sleep diagnoses and whether children or pets sleep in the bed were also considered.
The results revealed that couples who assumed a physically closer position upon going to sleep were indirectly linked with «lower couple insecure attachment» (when they have trouble connecting emotionally) and lower stress.
The researchers found no «significant» associations between physical closene..

What to know before visiting a chiropractor: Experts discuss benefits and risks

Nearly 62 million adults saw a chiropractor in the last five years and around 35.5 million did so in the last 12 months, a Gallup survey showed.
While chiropractic treatment has been shown to have many benefits, experts also urge caution about potential risks.
Fox News Digital gathered experts' input on when to see a chiropractor and when to consult a spine specialist.
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One of the main differences between spine doctors and chiropractors is that spine doctors go to medical school and have highly specialized training.
«The majority of our decision-making is based on science,» said Dr. Gbolahan Okubadejo, an orthopedic spine surgeon located in the New York City metro area. «We do a lot of research … a lot about decision-making is research-based.»
Chiropractors, on the other hand, are not medical doctors, but hold a Doctor of Chiropractic (DC) degree.
They can have a variety of specialties and certificatio..

Former MLB pitcher finds liver donor in high-school classmate he hadn’t seen in 20 years

A man's Facebook plea for a liver donor attracted the attention of a high-school acquaintance he hadn't spoken to in 20 years.
In April 2024, after experiencing appetite loss and losing 15 pounds in a month, Steven Register, 42, was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer, according to news agency SWNS.
Doctors told the former MLB pitcher — who played for the Colorado Rockies in 2008 and the Philadelphia Phillies in 2009 — that a liver transplant was likely his best chance of survival.
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«When we first met with the doctors, they gave me a year to a year-and-a-half to live,» Register said, adding that he and his wife, Beth, immediately started researching options.
The couple traveled from Auburn, Alabama, to the MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas, where Register underwent surgery for a temporary ostomy bag and began chemotherapy, per the SWNS report.
Plans for the liver resection were canceled when doctors disc..

Psychedelics as potential mental health treatment are explored by Trump administration

The Trump administration has expressed interest in exploring psychedelics for their potential in treating PTSD and other debilitating mental health issues, various officials have shared.
«The Department shares the goal of ensuring that all Americans — especially our nation’s veterans — have access to safe and effective treatments for conditions such as PTSD, addiction and depression,» a spokesperson for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), run by Sec. Robert J. Kennedy Jr., said in a statement provided to Fox News Digital.
«Secretary Kennedy is committed to applying rigorous, evidence-based science to research efforts aimed at addressing these serious health challenges.»
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In recent years, researchers have been actively investigating the potential of psychedelics, such as MDMA and psilocybin («magic mushrooms») to treat mental health disorders.
MDMA is not approved for clinical use by the U.S. Food and Drug Admi..

As Fluoride Bans Spread, Who Will Be Hit the Hardest?

Cavities and dental costs are at risk of skyrocketing as a growing number of states consider banning the use of fluoride in public water—and children from low-income households are likely most vulnerable.

In March, Utah became the first state to prohibit adding fluoride to drinking water. A couple months later, Florida followed suit. Several other states are now considering similar bills.

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In a recent study published in JAMA Health Forum, researchersprojected what would happen if the entire country were to stop adding fluoride to the water supply. The potential impact on both people’s oral health and their dental bills was substantial: Tooth decay, the study found, would increase by about 7.5%—representing about 25 million more cavities—and the U.S. would face about $9.8 billion in additional costs over five years, including both what families would have to pay out-of-pocket for dental care and what the government would need to pay for public health ..