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Fox News
2 days ago
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- Fox News
NFL legend Deion Sanders announces he had an 'aggressive form' of bladder cancer
Fox News senior medical analyst Dr. Marc Siegel discusses what's next for Deion Sanders after his cancer treatment.
Fox News
5 days ago
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- Fox News
Ozzy Osbourne's death puts renewed spotlight on the different forms of Parkinson's disease
Fox News senior medical analyst Dr. Marc Siegel takes a look at Ozzy Osbourne's battle with Parkinson's disease, plus the dangers of cannabis gummies on 'America Reports.'
Fox News
11-07-2025
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Joe Biden's osteopathic doctor pleads the Fifth on mental acuity: DO vs MD
As the probe into Joe Biden's mental acuity continues, the former president's personal physician, Kevin O'Connor, DO, made an appearance this week in Washington, D.C., in front of the House Oversight Committee. O'Connor sat down for a closed-door interview on Wednesday with committee staff and panel chair James Comer, R-Ky. — but O'Connor invoked the Fifth Amendment to all questions, save for his name, as Fox News Digital previously reported. In the wake of this, many people have been wondering: What's the difference between a doctor of osteopathic medicine (DO) and a doctor of medicine (MD)? Dr. Marc Siegel, Fox News' senior medical analyst, confirmed that the capabilities of both a DO and an MD are the same, even when it comes to acknowledging mental decline or diagnosing and screening for prostate cancer. "He's a DO and he's a family practitioner," said Siegel. "With that training, he should know how to screen for prostate cancer." Training as a DO should not "take away" from medical training or medical education, said Siegel, who's an internist — it only adds osteopathic methods such as manipulative treatment. "I'm trained to be able to suss out cognitive decline," said Siegel. "I'm not a specialist in that, but I can certainly screen for that. And so should a family practitioner who went to osteopathic school." He added, "He's a guy who should say, 'Hey, [Biden's] got some cognitive decline. Let me get a neurologist in here.'" As a White House physician, O'Connor's responsibility was to address the medical needs of the president. But DOs have more of a focus on the "mind, body, spirit connection," according to Cleveland Clinic. MDs and DOs have similar schooling, do the same jobs, can prescribe medicine and practice anywhere in the country. Still, DOs approach medicine more holistically, according to the same source. Cleveland Clinic defines osteopathic medicine as treating patients as a whole and improving wellness through education and prevention. DOs also receive extra training in osteopathic manipulative medicine (OMM), which is a hands-on method for treating and diagnosing patients. This alternative training and approach don't define a doctor's practice, as DOs use "all types of modern medical treatments," according to Cleveland Clinic — while MDs can also provide whole-person, preventive care. DO training was first developed in 1892 by physician Andrew Taylor Still, MD, who changed his philosophy of medicine after the Civil War, the same source noted. He believed traditional medicine to treat spinal meningitis, which killed three of his children, was ineffective — and developed the concept of osteopathic medicine. In the U.S., as of 2023, there were 154 allopathic medical schools – using medication, surgery and other interventions to treat illnesses – and 38 otheopathic medicine schools, according to Cleveland Clinic. A 2024 report from the American Osteopathic Association found that 57% of DOs practice family medicine, internal medicine and pediatrics — compared to 28% of MDs. The number of DOs in the U.S. has been on the rise in the last decade, according to the same report. Nearly 70% of DOs in active practice are under age 45 — and 45% are female. Several U.S. presidents have been under the care of osteopathic physicians in recent years. O'Connor was appointed by Biden in 2021, serving until March 2025 in the role of White House physician. Dr. Sean Barbabella, DO, stepped into the role that same month. He is a decorated Navy physician who served in Afghanistan and Iraq. Before becoming physician to President Donald Trump, Barbabella ran the Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point in Havelock, North Carolina, according to multiple sources. Dr. Sean Conley, DO, served as a physician to Trump during his first term, from 2018 to 2021. House GOP members, including Rep. Ronny Jackson, R-Texas, a former White House doctor himself, continue to investigate accusations that Biden's former top White House aides covered up signs of his mental and physical decline while in office, and whether any executive actions were commissioned via autopen without the president's full knowledge. Biden allies have been pushing back on those claims. Fox News Digital's Elizabeth Elkind contributed reporting.
Fox News
07-07-2025
- Health
- Fox News
TEXAS TRAGEDY: Marc Siegel Joins the Guy Benson Show, Discusses the Health Risks From Texas Floods
Dr. Marc Siegel, Fox News Medical Correspondent & author of 'COVID: The Politics of Fear and the Power of Science,' joined the Guy Benson Show today with guest host Ross Kaminsky to discuss some of the health risks associated with the ongoing central Texas flash floods. Siegel and Ross discussed that and more on the Guy Benson Show today – listen to the full segment and interview at the link below. Listen to the full interview below: Listen to the full podcast below: Dylan Rolfsen
New York Post
26-06-2025
- Health
- New York Post
Deadly Hepatitis A outbreak infects thousands of travelers at popular European destinations
A spike in viral infections has sickened thousands of travelers and caused several deaths at some popular European destinations. Four countries — Austria, Czechia, Hungary and Slovakia — have reported a spike in hepatitis A cases between January and May 2025, according to a rapid risk assessment issued by the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC). In total, 2,097 cases have been reported across the four countries. Slovakia, which has been dealing with an active outbreak since 2022, represents 880 of those cases. Czechia is the next most affected country, reporting 600 cases and six deaths, the ECDC stated. Hungary has reported 530 cases in 2025, and Austria has reported 87. Hepatitis A is an 'acute viral liver disease' caused by the hepatitis A virus (HAV), according to the agency. 3 In total, 2,097 cases have been reported across the four countries. Getty Images/iStockphoto The disease is mainly spread through contaminated food or water, or through close contact with infected people. Dr. Marc Siegel, Fox News senior medical analyst, said that hepatitis A is a 'widely transmissible' disease that spreads easily among food handlers and 'can get you very sick.' People who have not received the hepatitis A vaccination or been infected by the virus are susceptible, the agency noted. Vaccinations are given in two doses, six to 12 months apart, according to Siegel. Every morning, the NY POSTcast offers a deep dive into the headlines with the Post's signature mix of politics, business, pop culture, true crime and everything in between. Subscribe here! 'People will have lifetime immunity after infection,' the doctor noted. 'A doctor can check your titres (levels of blood antibodies) to document that you are immune from prior vaccination.' Groups most affected by the infections include people who are homeless, use or inject recreational drugs or live in unsanitary conditions, as well as those with limited access to healthcare. 'Within these groups, the risk of the disease is assessed as moderate for those below 40 years of age and high for adults 40 years of age or older, as the severity of the disease increases with age,' the ECDC stated. 3 The disease is mainly spread through contaminated food or water, or through close contact with infected people. BSIP/Universal Images Group via Getty Images 'For people with predisposing liver disease or older adults, the risk can be very high. The risk for the broader population in these countries is assessed as low to moderate.' Those who are immunosuppressed are also at a higher risk, the alert said. Not everyone will develop symptoms, but those who do may notice the following common effects, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Dark urine or clay-colored stools Diarrhea Fatigue Fever Joint pain Loss of appetite Nausea, stomach pain or vomiting Yellow skin or eyes (jaundice) 'This outbreak reminds us that hepatitis A can cause serious illness and death, especially among people with limited access to healthcare and basic hygiene,' said Ole Heuer, head of the ECDC's One Health Unit, in a press release. 3 Those who are immunosuppressed are also at a higher risk, the alert said. LightRocket via Getty Images 'We need to strengthen outreach, provide access to vaccination in groups more likely to be exposed and ensure basic sanitation, especially in response to the increase in cases.' To address the outbreak, the ECDC recommends investigating potential means of transmission of hepatitis A, such as 'possible foodborne transmission or spill-overs into other groups at increased risk of infection.' The agency also calls for targeted vaccination programs, 'post-exposure prophylaxis' to close contacts to prevent infection, and more genetic testing of the virus, as well as increased education and awareness among high-risk groups. According to the CDC, receiving the hepatitis A vaccine or immune globulin (medication containing antibodies) within two weeks of exposure can prevent illness.
