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A record number of high school teens died of drug overdoses in 2022, driven mostly by fentanyl poisonings from counterfeit pills, according to a new study in The New England Journal of Medicine.

Dr. Anthony Fauci admitted that social distancing recommendations were likely not based on scientific data, the lab leak hypothesis was possible and there may be future vaccine hesitancy.

A new study from Columbia University found that each bottle of water can contain hundreds of thousands of nanoplastics. Researchers, public health experts and bottled water groups chimed in.

Dry winter weather can cause serious havoc to our skin. To prevent dry skin, use these everyday tricks and homemade treatments to keep your skin smooth and glowing all year round.

The Fox News Health Newsletter brings you trending and important stories about health warnings, drug shortages, mental health issues and more in this weekly recap.

Research by Keck School of Medicine of USC found that people who wear hearing aids regularly have a 24% lower risk of mortality. A lead researcher and geriatrician detailed the benefits.

Early-onset dementia has been on the rise in recent years — and a major new study has identified 15 factors that could increase the risk. The lead researcher and an Alzheimer's expert weigh in.

Three women, all in their 90s, are residents at Sunrise at East 56th, a senior living facility in Manhattan, New York, and shared their New Year's resolutions and words of wisdom.

Screen time for children under 2 years of age could result in "atypical sensory" behaviors and other processing issues, a study from Drexel University suggests.

A new study from the University of Toronto and Ocean Conservancy found that an overwhelming majority of American protein food samples were contaminated with microplastics.

Women who were screened for breast cancer on a yearly basis were shown to have a 17% lower risk of death compared to those who received screenings every two years, according to a new study.

Some designers have added “bling" to hearing devices, transforming them into fashion statements instead of something to be hidden. Audiologists weigh in on the evolution of hearing aids.

Winter can take a toll on the skin — but there are steps you can take to protect and nourish it. Dr. Dave Reilly, a U.K.-based skin care research scientist, shares 5 tips to keep skin looking fresh.

Some nurses at Seattle Children’s Hospital feel unsafe at work and want protection. Fox News Digital talked to the nurses about their experiences; industry spokespeople also weighed in.

U.S. News has revealed its list of the 2024 Best Diets, in partnership with The Harris Poll, an American market research and analytics company, plus a panel of 43 health experts.

New York City public hospitals are joining a growing number of health care facilities in states across the country in reinstituting mask mandates amid a marginal uptick in cases.

One way to combat seasonal illness is to consume nutrients and proteins that help improve immune health, according to Amy Goodson, a registered dietitian in Dallas-Fort Worth.

Scientists in Switzerland have announced the discovery of a new class of antibiotics that have shown to be effective against a deadly, drug-resistant bacteria.

Seventeen-month-old Hayden Fell went to sleep one night, and the next morning, his father couldn't wake him. But his crib cam captured a possible seizure, offering a clue as to why.

Los Angeles Outpatient Center executive director Dominique Hamler and NYU Langone psychologist Dr. Yamalis Diaz detailed the lack of development during the COVID pandemic.