Melissa Rudy

Cincinnati

Senior Health Editor at Fox News

Health editor with Fox News

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Articles

Cancer report reveals surprising new data on deaths, diagnoses

4 days ago | foxnews.com | Melissa Rudy

The annual cancer statistics report from the National Cancer Institute (NCI) — which was published in the journal Cancer on Monday, April 21 — shows some signs of progress in America’s fight against the disease. Overall, rates of new cancer diagnoses and cancer-related deaths have declined. Between 2018 and 2022, cancer death rates have decreased by 1.7% each year for men and 1.3% for women, the report stated.
Colorectal cancer risk reduced by this common vitamin, study suggests

6 days ago | foxnews.com | Melissa Rudy

Vitamin D is widely known for boosting bone health, muscle strength and immune function, but it also has a range of other benefits — including cancer prevention. A new study published in the journal Nutrients suggests that the common vitamin is effective in preventing and treating colorectal cancer.
Joe Rogan gave up drinking alcohol for this one simple reason

1 week ago | foxnews.com | Melissa Rudy

Longevity doctor reacts to alcohol cancer advisory: ‘It’s about time’ Following the U.S. surgeon general’s new advisory warning of alcohol’s link to multiple cancers, Dr. Brett Osborn, a Florida neurosurgeon and longevity doctor, speaks with Fox News Digital about alcohol's toxic effects on the brain and body. Joe Rogan has joined the growing tribe of teetotalers. On a recent episode of "The Joe Rogan Experience," the podcaster, 57, said he has given up drinking alcohol.
Joe Rogan gave up drinking alcohol for this one simple reason

1 week ago | flipboard.com | Melissa Rudy

At $37,900, Is This 2019 Mercedes E450 Convertible A Stylish Steal? If classiness ever comes to call, it will probably arrive in something like today's Nice Price or No Dice Mercedes E450. Finished in Lunar Blue paint …
New drug for Parkinson’s shown to be effective in clinical trials: ‘Very encouraged’

1 week ago | nypost.com | Melissa Rudy

A new drug has shown promise in combating Parkinson’s disease while minimizing unwanted side effects. The once-daily pill, tavapadon, was found to relieve symptoms — including stiffness, coordination, tremors and movement — for a longer period of time for patients who were also taking at least 400 mg of levodopa a day and were experiencing “motor fluctuations,” which are periods of time when the medication wears off and symptoms return, according to the study.
New drug for Parkinson’s shown to be effective in clinical trials: 'Very encouraged'

1 week ago | foxnews.com | Melissa Rudy

Doctor shares ways to prevent getting Parkinson's disease Rheumatologist Dr. Mahsa Tehrani shares strategies for preventing what a new study projects will be a prevalence of Parkinson's disease on 'America Reports.' A new drug has shown promise in combating Parkinson’s disease while minimizing unwanted side effects.
Fake Ozempic drugs found in US drug supply, FDA warns

1 week ago | foxnews.com | Melissa Rudy

As counterfeit Ozempic circulates in the U.S., the Food and Drug Administration has issued a warning to Americans. In an April 14 announcement, the FDA stated that Novo Nordisk — manufacturer of Ozempic and Wegovy — notified the agency that "several hundred units of counterfeit Ozempic (semaglutide) injection 1 mg" were in the U.S. drug supply chain. Ozempic is an injectable medication approved to treat type 2 diabetes. Wegovy, the same drug but at a higher dose, is approved to treat obesity.
Common medical test linked to 5% of cancers, study suggests: ‘Use them wisely’

1 week ago | foxnews.com | Melissa Rudy

CT scans, or CAT scans, are widely used to get internal images of the body and diagnose dangerous medical conditions — but they could pose a hidden risk. A new study from the University of California - San Francisco found that CT (computed tomography) scans could be responsible for 5% of all cancer diagnoses each year, according to a press release.
Anti-aging benefits linked to one surprising health habit

1 week ago | nypost.com | Melissa Rudy

Engaging in a long-term meditation practice could significantly alleviate stress and slow down aging, suggests a new study published in the journal Biomolecules. Researchers from Maharishi International University (MIU), the University of Siegen, and the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences studied the effectiveness of transcendental meditation, which is a program where people silently repeat a mantra in their head to achieve deep relaxation.
Meditation could slow aging and reduce stress, study finds

1 week ago | foxnews.com | Melissa Rudy

Engaging in a long-term meditation practice could significantly alleviate stress and slow down aging, suggests a new study published in the journal Biomolecules. Researchers from Maharishi International University (MIU), the University of Siegen, and the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences studied the effectiveness of transcendental meditation, which is a program where people silently repeat a mantra in their head to achieve deep relaxation.