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Pediatric pneumonia outbreaks have some doctors and families concerned, but statements from public health agencies suggest there’s no cause for alarm — similar to their initial reaction to COVID.

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.

Participating in intermittent (time-restricted) fasting could lead to a reduced risk of cognitive deterioration, recent studies suggest. The researchers shared findings with Fox News Digital.

A simple blood test could detect Alzheimer’s disease with 100% accuracy, according to research from Resonant, a Utah biotech company that develops diagnostic tests for neurodegenerative diseases.

Lipedema, a common but often overlooked disease, causes abnormal fat to accumulate in the lower body. A California woman shared her personal experience with overcoming the painful condition.

Shilpa P. Saxena, MD, chief medical officer of Forum Health in Tampa, Florida, shares the 10 functional health trends that she foresees for 2024. Georgia biohacker Melanie Avalon also weighs in.

Gratitude has been scientifically linked to improved physical and mental health. Dr. Anne-Katherin Eiselt of Teladoc Health shares why it’s beneficial and how to cultivate a gratitude practice.

Outpatient physical therapist practices are experiencing severe staff shortages, according to a recent report by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA). PTs weigh in on the situation.

The federal government will distribute free COVID-19 tests to schools across the U.S., according to an announcement posted on the U.S. Department of Education website this Wednesday.

Heading into the holiday season, a licensed medical family therapist and other experts share tips on how to reduce family-related stress that may arise at home.

With some U.S. states now reporting outbreaks of childhood pneumonia cases, health experts share tips and insights for parents to prevent the illness from making its way into their households.

An uptick in RSV cases is happening in western Massachusetts, leading some children to suffer from mild cases of pneumonia, according to a report.

As childhood pneumonia outbreaks begin to crop up in regions around the U.S., an infectious diseases experts weighs in on possible causes and risks and presents key facts.

In the years since the pandemic triggered a spike in permanent telecommuting, many have complained of so-called “Zoom fatigue.” Experts weigh in on the effects and prevention tips.

College students may be at a greater risk of experiencing depression and anxiety compared to those not in higher education, according to a new study published in The Lancet Public Health.

A pediatric pneumonia outbreak has been reported in Warren Countyin southwestern Ohio. The Warren County Health District has recorded 142 cases of childhood pneumonia since August.

Drinking too much alcohol can throw your gut balance out of whack. Dr. Gill Hart, a U.K. biochemist, shares that alcohol can impact gut health and offers tips to reduce the negative effects.

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.

Cases of the COVID-19 variant Omicron BA.2.86 have tripled in two weeks, comprising between 5% and 15% of all infections, according to the CDC. A doctor weighs in on the risk.

Three women ran the New York City Marathon in honor of their longtime friend who is living with lupus. The four friends shared their motivation and experience with Fox News Digital.