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COVID vaccine's impacts, plus IVF shutdowns, vaccine risks and more key health stories
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What women over 50 should know about heart health
To close out American Heart Month, an expert shared the specific risk factors for heart disease that affect women over 50 years of age. Dr. Stacey Rosen, a Northwell Health cardiologist and American Heart Association volunteer medical expert, shared symptoms to watch for and strategies to reduce the risk. Click here to get the story.
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in women, according to experts. For American Heart Month in February, there are risk factors women need to know about — and how to handle them. (iStock)
Providers shut down IVF after court ruling
A decision from the Alabama Supreme Court has led to a halt in IVF services at some locations — including the state’s largest health provider, the University of Alabama at Birmingham — and a flurry of protests from providers in the fertility space. Doctors and activists lend their reactions to the controversial ruling. Click here to get the story.
In the Alabama court’s ruling, the chief justice referenced upholding “the sanctity of unborn life” — phrasing that appears in the Alabama Constitution. (Jack Atley/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
‘COVID paralyzed my diaphragm’
A Tennessee marathon runner could barely walk after the COVID-19 infection took his breath away – literally. Gerald Branim, 55, and his doctor, Matthew Kaufman of the Institute of Advanced Reconstruction in New Jersey, shared how Branim overcame diaphragm paralysis. Click here to get the story.
Gerald Branim, 55, was a marathon runner when he got COVID, which led to a paralyzed diaphragm that stopped him in his tracks. (Institute for Advanced Reconstruction)
COVID vaccine risks identified in study
In the largest-ever COVID vaccine study, the shot has been linked to small increases in neurological, blood and heart-related medical conditions. Two doctors reacted to the findings. Click here to get the story.
Researchers from the Global Vaccine Data Network in New Zealand analyzed 99 million people who received COVID vaccinations across eight countries. (iStock)
Wendy Williams’ dementia diagnosis sparks discussion
The former TV talk show host allegedly battled alcoholism for years before a diagnosis of frontotemporal dementia. Addiction and cognitive experts shared thoughts on the impact of alcohol on dementia risk. Click here to get the story.
Wendy Williams is seen attending a private dinner at Fresco By Scotto on Feb. 21, 2023, in New York City. The former TV talk show host has been diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia and aphasia. (Getty Images)
‘Gas station heroin’ puts kids at risk, experts warn
Products containing tianeptine, a tricyclic antidepressant that has not been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, can cause severe opioid-like effects. Experts shared the dangers of these products being available for purchase at many convenience stores. Click here to get the story.
Among tianeptine’s significant and severe withdrawal symptoms, according to an expert, are nausea, vomiting, confusion, flu-like symptoms, depression, anxiety, coma and even respiratory failure and overdose. (iStock)
‘Heart twins’ reveal matching surgery scars
A Florida kindergarten student was intentionally placed in her teacher’s class due to their shared experience with open-heart surgery. The mother of 6-year-old Kennedy Vogt and the girl’s teacher, Charlene Honor, spoke with Fox News Digital about how they’ve bonded over their matching scars. Click here to get the story.
Kennedy Vogt (left) is a student at Lake Highland Preparatory School in Orlando, Florida; she had surgery at age 5 for a heart defect. Her teacher, Carlene Honor (right), also underwent heart surgery. (American Heart Association)
FDA approves new allergy drug
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has given Xolair (omalizumab) the green light for use in decreasing the risk of life-threatening reactions to certain foods. The injectable medication may help those allergic to multiple types of food when taken regularly, experts found. Click here to get the story.
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Yoga is known to boost relaxation, strength and flexibility – and now a new study has found the practice could improve cancer survivors’ quality of life.
A randomized trial led by the University of Rochester Medical Center found that a four-week yoga program significantly reduced insomnia, fatigue, anxiety and mood disturbances after cancer treatment.
The findings were presented last week at the 2026 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting in Chicago.
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The study was conducted across multiple U.S. community cancer care sites, including 410 adult cancer survivors averaging 54 years of age. Around 75% were breast cancer survivors, and none of them had practiced yoga regularly within the prior three months.
A randomized trial led by the University of Rochester Medical Center found that a four-week yoga program significantly reduced insomnia, fatigue, anxiety and mood disturbances in cancer survivors. (iStock)
The participants were randomly assigned to two groups. Half of them received only standard survivorship care without the yoga, while the other half received standard care and were also enrolled in the Yoga for Cancer Survivors (YOCAS) program.
As part of the YOCAS program, the survivors completed two instructor-led 75-minute yoga sessions each week, including 18 Gentle Hatha yoga and Restorative yoga poses, breathing exercises and mindfulness training.
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Based on questionnaires completed by the patients, the survivors in the yoga group experienced “moderate-to-large” reductions in overall mood disturbance, “small-to-medium” reductions in anxiety and “medium-to-large” reductions in fatigue, the study found.
The improvements in mood and fatigue appeared to be linked to yoga’s beneficial effect on sleep quality, according to the researchers.
As part of the YOCAS program, the survivors completed two instructor-led 75-minute yoga sessions each week, including 18 Gentle Hatha yoga and Restorative yoga poses, breathing exercises and mindfulness training. (iStock)
“This indicates that cancer survivors have an option to alleviate these cancer-related side effects at the same time, without adding another drug,” lead investigator Yuri Choi, PhD, of the Wilmot Cancer Institute, University of Rochester Medical Center, in Rochester, New York, told Fox News Digital.
The study did not reveal any major safety concerns or serious adverse events related to the yoga practice.
“This indicates that cancer survivors have an option to alleviate these cancer-related side effects at the same time, without adding another drug.”
The study did have some limitations, chiefly that the findings are preliminary and have not yet been peer-reviewed for a medical publication.
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“The sample in our clinical trial was relatively homogeneous, with most participants being women (96%), breast cancer patients (75%), Caucasian (93%), and having some college or higher education (82%),” noted Choi.
“We are adapting our intervention to reach all cancer patients and survivors, including the creation of a mobile app to reach people in rural communities.”
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The research also excluded patients with metastatic cancer (whose disease had spread to other parts of the body).
The total study was only four weeks, so more research is needed to determine long-term benefits.
If the findings are confirmed by peer-reviewed publications, this could lead to recommendations for structured yoga programs as a non-drug supportive therapy for cancer survivors, the researchers noted. (iStock)
If the findings are confirmed by peer-reviewed publications, this could lead to recommendations for structured yoga programs as a non-drug supportive therapy for cancer survivors, the researchers noted.
Some yoga studios may use different names for Gentle Hatha and Restorative yoga, such as Foundations Yoga or Healing Yoga, Choi noted.
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“Survivors should also look for certified yoga instructors who have experience working with cancer patients/survivors or individuals with other challenging health conditions,” the researcher advised. “They should not be afraid to ask their oncology team for referrals to qualified instructors in their community.”
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Choi also noted that the research did not reveal whether other types of yoga, such as heated-room or rigorous-flow yoga, are safe or beneficial for cancer survivors.
The study was funded by the National Cancer Institute.
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