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Health's weekend read includes cancer battles by British royals plus gender care and sleep stories
Fox News Digital publishes a wide range of pieces all week long to keep you in the know about the latest health and wellness topics — from medical research to health care innovations to stories of personal medical triumph.
As you settle into your Sunday, check out some top stories of the week in Health that you may have missed, or have been meaning to check out.
These are just a few of what’s new, of course: There are many more to see at http://www.foxnews/health.
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Dive into this selection here.
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This week’s recap includes (left to right) stories about cancers within the royal family, the impact of gender-affirming treatment on our young people — and what a night of missed sleep does to your health. (Getty Images; iStock)
Women advocate for their heart health
For American Heart Month, doctors and patients are speaking out to help ensure that women’s symptoms get life-saving attention and treatment.
Carol Pollard, 79, who lives in San Jose, California, and Tina Marie Marsden, 49, from Georgia, share how their symptoms were overlooked — and how they fought for their own diagnoses. “Women’s health is a very important issue and requires self-advocacy to find the right medical provider who recognizes the bias,” Dr. Philip Adamson told Fox News Digital. Click here to get the story.
Carol Pollard (left) and Tina Marsden (right) experienced misdiagnoses that put their lives at risk. Fox News Digital spoke to them about their experiences and why they’re encouraging others to advocate for their own health. (Carol Pollard; Tina Marston)
Some states tap Medicaid for housing
In some states, the line between housing and health care is becoming increasingly blurred as Medicaid funds are being allocated to provide housing for the homeless.
Some believe the move could help alleviate the health conditions that can arise from poor living conditions, while others say the funding will not solve the underlying problems. Click here to get the story.
A homeless woman begs for money along a city sidewalk. Her sign reads, “Homeless & Hungry – Please Help.” (Photo by © Viviane Moos/CORBIS/Corbis via Getty Images)
Cancer runs in the royal family
In the wake of King Charles III’s announcement of his cancer diagnosis, Fox News Digital looked back at other members of the British royal family who have battled the disease — from Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York, to King Edward VII.
“When it comes to demographics, cancer is the great equalizer,” one doctor said. Click here to get the story.
Left to right, Queen Elizabeth II, King Charles III, King George VI and Sarah Ferguson are among the British royals who have been diagnosed with cancer. (Getty Images)
Doctor shares ‘back to basic’ health tips
When it comes to wellness, Dr. Barbara Bawer, a primary care physician at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, says it’s best to go back to basics.
She shares the six surprisingly simple ways to keep yourself healthy, touching on sleep, immunity and more. Click here to get the story.
Barbara Bawer, M.D., a family medicine physician at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, said checking in with your doctor on any changes to the “BASICS” is important to maintaining overall health. (Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center)
What’s in a name?
Ever wonder how your prescription drug got its name? The former AI drug development lead at Johnson & Johnson revealed to Fox News Digital how medications get their monikers — and the process may surprise you. Click here to get the story.
Naming drugs can be viewed as a “staged process,” based on drug advancement, which begins with the chemical name, a doctor said. (Getty Images)
Effects on health of an all-nighter
Pulling an all-nighter can have several impacts on the body, both physically and mentally.
Two doctors reveal the short- and long-term effects of staying up all night – from weakened immunity to mood changed and impaired judgment. Click here to get the story.
‘Gender-affirming’ care doesn’t benefit youth, study finds
A national organization of pediatricians and other health care professionals claims that “gender-affirming” therapies, including puberty blockers, surgeries and hormone treatments, have not been shown to benefit adolescents with gender dysphoria. 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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