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The dreaded root canal may be necessary for good oral health, but it could also potentially lower inflammation and improve blood sugar and cholesterol, according to a new study.Researchers from King's College London followed 65 patients for two years after they received successful root canals for a common dental infection and analyzed molecules in their blood to reveal how their bodies were processing sugar, fat and other key substances, and responding to disease and treatment.The scientists found that blood sugar levels dropped significantly for the root canal patients, which is a key factor in reducing diabetes risk, according to the

As he launches a bid to become the next governor of California, Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., has embraced his most recent conflict with the Trump administration, touting himself as the president's "most vocal critic."Throughout his congressional career, highly visible clashes with President Donald Trump have given Swalwell a national profile. He looks poised to continue that streak, repeatedly highlighting his tensions with the president as the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced a new investigation against him this month."Nancy Pelosi selected me to lead the impeachment of a corrupt president. Californians will never bow the knee," Swalwell said in a video

Former Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Breiden Fehoko, who won a national championship with LSU in 2020, announced his retirement on Friday at age 29. Fehoko, who began his NFL career as an undrafted free agent with the Los Angeles Chargers in 2020, made the announcement on Instagram. "Sometimes in life you just get a sense of fulfillment & for me it’s now. 29 years old and I couldn’t be happier with the journey of where this game has taken me," his post read. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM "To my family you guys never let me quit and more importantly never

TITUSVILLE, Fla. — Anna Kepner, an 18-year-old high school senior and varsity cheerleader, was found dead on a Carnival cruise ship during a family vacation earlier this month, and the cause remains a mystery more than two weeks later.Her remains arrived in Miami when the ship returned to shore two weeks ago Saturday.Since then, her stepbrother was questioned by the FBI, but no criminal charges have been filed and no official cause of death has been revealed. Her final hours remain a mystery.Here's a timeline of events:FBI INVESTIGATES CARNIVAL CRUISE SHIP DEATH IN MARITIME MYSTERY THAT CAN BE ‘VERY COMPLEX,’

"Real Time" host Bill Maher took a swipe at former First Lady Michelle Obama for her insisting that America isn't ready for a woman president, comments he said he was "shocked" by."To me, this is logical fallacy 101," Maher said Friday during a panel discussion.Obama made headlines earlier this month for declaring "we ain't ready" for a female president following then-Vice President Kamala Harris' defeat in the 2024 election against President Donald Trump."That’s why I’m like, don’t even look at me about running, because you all are lying. You’re not ready for a woman. You are not," Obama said. "You

Multiple police officers were attacked, including one who was injured, while responding to a shooting in Chicago on Friday in which at least five victims were shot.The incident happened near State and Randolph streets at about 10 p.m., just hours after a Christmas tree lighting ceremony, according to Fox 32.Ald. Brian Hopkins of Chicago's 2nd Ward said at least five people were shot, including one person in critical condition.SHOOTING AT NORTH CAROLINA CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING LEAVES 4 PEOPLE WOUNDED"300 juveniles rioting in the Loop now, at least 5 victims shot, one critical with life threatening gunshot wound to torso," he

A shooting at a Christmas tree lighting event in Concord, North Carolina, on Friday left four people wounded, according to police.Concord Police said three victims were listed in critical condition and one was in stable condition. All four victims were rushed to a hospital for medical treatment.The shooting happened at the city's annual Tree Lighting Ceremony on Union Street S near the intersection with Corban Avenue shortly before 7:30 p.m.FATHER MAKES CHILLING CONFESSION ABOUT INFANT AFTER 4 OTHER CHILDREN FOUND DEAD OUTSIDE NORTH CAROLINA HOMEPolice, Concord Fire and Cabarrus County EMS personnel were already at the event and responded immediately

"McBee Dynasty: Real American Cowboys" star Steve McBee Sr. is hoping to receive a presidential pardon after receiving his prison sentence.The 52-year-old reality star told Fox News Digital that he hopes to ask President Trump for a full pardon, after he was sentenced to two years in federal prison after pleading guilty to a multimillion-dollar fraud scheme involving crop insurance."We have the hopes that he will see that this was a trophy prosecution, a complete weaponization of the DOJ and overreach," he said. "I'm not saying there wasn't a clerical mistake made, but it's so minor.""I mean, they have the