Fox News Digital publishes an array of health pieces all week long to keep you in the know on a range of wellness topics: health care access, innovative surgeries, cancer research, mental health trends and more — plus, personal stories of people and families overcoming great obstacles.
As you wind down your weekend, check out some of the top stories of the week in Health that you may have missed, or have been meaning to check out.
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Woman ‘shakes off’ brain surgery with Taylor Swift songs
A New Jersey woman stayed awake during her brain surgery — and sang Taylor Swift songs to help doctors gauge her cognitive function. Selena Campione, 36, shared her story with Fox News Digital. Click here to get the story.
Center, Taylor Swift is shown performing in Glendale, Arizona, on March 12, 2023; on either side, Selena Campione is shown during her brain surgery on Jan. 31, 2024. For part of the operation, she sang Swift songs so that doctors could gauge her brain functioning. (Hackensack Meridian Health; John Medina/Getty Images)
Health care is ‘overwhelmingly complex’ for seniors
Adults tend to need more medical care as they age, but coordinating that care can be stressful and strenuous for seniors. Doctors discussed the health care challenges older adults face — and what needs to change to improve the situation. Click here to get the story.
Adults tend to need more medical care as they age, but coordinating that care can be stressful and strenuous for seniors. Here’s what to know. (iStock)
Should busy doctors use ChatGPT as ‘assistants’?
It’s happening more often — busy physicians are turning to chatbots for help in summarizing medical reports. Experts weighed the benefits and the risks of using AI in the health care space. Click here to get the story.
AI responses, such as those from ChatGPT, were found to be 70% shorter than real physicians’ responses in a new study. (iStock)
Intermittent fasting could have unexpected effects
Time-restricted eating has been linked to a higher risk of heart-related death in a new study. The researchers and cardiologists offer their insights on the surprising connection. Click here to get the story.
Previous studies have found that time-restricted eating can improve key measures related to heart health, including blood pressure, blood glucose and cholesterol levels, the AHA noted in a press release. (iStock)
Cancer and Princess Kate: What to know about screenings
Kate Middleton’s announcement of a cancer diagnosis has sparked an outpouring of support — and concerns about the uptick of cases among younger adults. Here’s what to know about the recommended cancer screenings for early detection. Click here to get the story.
“We hope that you will understand that, as a family, we now need some time, space and privacy while I complete my treatment,” Middleton said in her announcement on Friday. (The Prince and Princess of Wales Twitter)
Cold therapy under hot scrutiny in new study
The benefits of cold plunging and other ice therapies have been called into question by a new study. The researchers plus cold therapy experts reacted to the findings. Click here to get the story.
Cold therapy has been a popular health trend in recent years, but a new review suggests it might not live up to the hype. Still, others disagree with that. (iStock)
Smokers at high risk of heart attacks
People who smoke marijuana daily face a significantly higher risk of heart attack and stroke, a new study found. Get the details on the effects of frequent cannabis use. Click here to get the story.
Daily weed smoking could cause complications for heart health, according to a new study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association. (PABLO VERA/AFP via Getty Images; iStock)
Drug overdoses hit record high
Drug overdoses reached a new high last year in the U.S., according to a new CDC report. Find out what groups were most affected — and what addiction experts think about the surge. Click here to get the story.
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At-home abortions are on the rise
Since 2020, the prevalence of medication abortions — triggered by what’s known as the abortion pill — has risen 10%. Women’s health experts detailed the possible reasons for the increase. Click here to get the story.
A medication abortion typically costs around $800, according to the Planned Parenthood website, but some health insurance policies may cover it. (iStock)
