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30 Dec
Study: Statins May Offer Lifesaving Benefits for All Patients With Type 2 Diabetes
In a large new study, statins significantly lowered the risk of death and major heart events in people with type 2 diabetes — regardless of their heart risk level.
29 Dec
GLP-1 Medications May Ease CPAP Dependence in Sleep Apnea
A new study suggests GLP-1 medications may reduce the need for CPAP machines in people with obesity, diabetes and sleep apnea.
26 Dec
How Super Mario and Yoshi May Help Young Adults Beat Burnout
A new study finds classic video games spark childlike wonder in university students leading to greater happiness and a lower risk of burnout from academic stress.
I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter December 30, 2025
Doubting Your Doubts May Help You Stick to Big Life Goals, Research Shows
TUESDAY, Dec. 30, 2025 (HealthDay News) — When people start doubting whether they can reach an important life goal, it often feels like a sign to give up.
But a new study suggests questioning those doubts can actually strengthen commitment.
The research — led by Patrick Carroll, a psychology professor at Ohio State ... Full Page
I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter December 30, 2025
Salmonella Outbreak Tied to Raw Oysters Sickens 64 in 22 States
TUESDAY, Dec. 30, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Health officials are warning seafood lovers to think twice before eating raw oysters amid a salmonella outbreak that has sickened people in more than 20 states.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said 64 people have been infected with a rare strain of Salmonella Tel... Full Page
I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter December 30, 2025
Passengers' Brain Signals May Help Self-Driving Cars Make Safer Choices
TUESDAY, Dec. 30, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Cars from companies like Tesla already promise hands-free driving, but recent crashes show that today’s self-driving systems can still struggle in risky, fast-changing situations.
Now, researchers say the next safety upgrade may come from an unexpected source: The brains of the people r... Full Page
I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter December 30, 2025
Study Finds Wildfire Smoke Releases More Harmful Gases Than Expected
TUESDAY, Dec. 30, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Wildfires may be sending far more harmful pollution into the air than scientists once believed, according to new research.
A study published Dec. 29 in Environmental Science & Technology, a journal of the American Chemical Society, found that wildfires and prescribed burns releas... Full Page
Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter December 30, 2025
Head Injuries Linked To Suicide Risk, Researchers Say
TUESDAY, Dec. 30, 2025 (HealthDay News) — A serious knock on the noggin might substantially increase a person’s risk of suicide, a new study says.
People who’ve sustained a head injury are 21% more likely to attempt suicide than those without such an injury, researchers recently reported in the journal Neurology.... Full Page
Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter December 30, 2025
Early IBD Linked To Changes In Gut Bacteria, Evidence Shows
TUESDAY, Dec. 30, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Early changes in a person's gut bacteria might herald the onset of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), a new evidence review has found.
This finding could help doctors diagnose IBD earlier, and, researchers added, potentially fuel efforts to find new treatments for the condition.
Research... Full Page
Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter December 30, 2025
Where A Senior Lives Can Hinder Their Recovery From A Broken Hip, Experts Say
TUESDAY, Dec. 30, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Where a senior resides might factor into whether they lose their independence to a broken hip, a new study says.
Elderly folks are less able to return home following a fall-related hip fracture if they live in a poorer neighborhood, researchers found.
Seniors living in the most disadvan... Full Page
Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter December 30, 2025
Visiting Abroad In The Coming Year? Antibiotics Becoming Less Effective Against Traveler's Diarrhea, Study Warns
TUESDAY, Dec. 30, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Planning some international travel as one of your New Year’s resolutions?
Then be forewarned: Traveler’s diarrhea is becoming harder to treat.
The antibiotics typically used to treat traveler’s diarrhea are becoming less effective, researchers recently reported in ... Full Page
Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter December 30, 2025
Gestational Diabetes Increasing Steadily In The U.S.
TUESDAY, Dec. 30, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Gestational diabetes rose every single year in the United States since 2016, putting both mother and baby at risk during these pregnancies, a new study says.
The condition increased by 36% between 2016 and 2024, increasing from 58 to 79 cases for every 1,000 births, researchers reported Dec. ... Full Page
Shagun Bindlish, MD, FACP, FOMA, DABOM, DACLM HealthDay Reporter December 30, 2025
Understanding Childhood Obesity: Causes, Treatments and How to Reduce Stigma
TUESDAY, Dec. 30, 2025 (HealthDay News) — While childhood obesity has become more common in recent years, this is a condition that is about more than just weight.
Childhood obesity reflects our modern environment of ultra-processed foods, digital devices and psychological stressors.
To address childhood obesity, clinicians an... Full Page
I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter December 29, 2025
Singer Barry Manilow Announces Lung Cancer Diagnosis and Surgery
MONDAY, Dec. 29, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Barry Manilow, the singer behind hits like "Copacabana," "Can’t Smile Without You" and "Mandy," announced that he has lung cancer and is postponing upcoming concerts to undergo surgery.
Manilow, 82, shared the news in a post on Instagram last week. He said the cancer was discovered after... Full Page
I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter December 29, 2025
Aetna to Cover Fertility Care for Same-Sex Couples Nationwide
MONDAY, Dec. 29, 2025 (HealthDay News) — For years, many same-sex couples have had to pay tens of thousands of dollars out of pocket to try to have children, even when their insurance covered fertility care for straight couples.
That’s now set to change.
In a landmark legal settlement approved last week, Aetna agreed to c... Full Page
I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter December 29, 2025
Officials Declare 99 Wisconsin City Schools Safe After Major Lead Cleanup
MONDAY, Dec. 29, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Officials say nearly 100 public schools in Wisconsin’s largest city are now safe after months of urgent repairs to fix lead paint hazards found earlier this year.
The work wrapped up about two weeks ahead of a Dec. 31 deadline, even after the city of Milwaukee temporarily lost federal su... Full Page
I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter December 29, 2025
American Academy of Pediatrics Sues Feds Over Millions in Lost Child Health Funding
MONDAY, Dec. 29, 2025 (HealthDay News) — The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is suing the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), seeking to stop nearly $12 million in federal funding cuts that it says put children’s health programs at risk.
The AAP says the government abruptly cut several grants earlier this m... Full Page
Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter December 29, 2025
Video Games An Effective Stress Reliever For Young Adults
MONDAY, Dec. 29, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Did a younger sibling or cousin get a Nintendo Switch 2 for Christmas this year?
Young adults feeling stressed or burned out might want to hop on and play a few rounds, a new study says.
Popular video games like those in the Super Mario Bros. or Yoshi series can offer meaningful emotiona... Full Page
Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter December 29, 2025
CBD No Good For Pain Relief, Experts Conclude
MONDAY, Dec. 29, 2025 (HealthDay News) — CBD and other cannabis derivatives are a bust when it comes to pain relief, a new evidence review has concluded.
Products containing mainly or only cannabidiol (CBD) demonstrated almost no ability to manage a person’s pain, according to a review of recent clinical trials.
“Th... Full Page
Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter December 29, 2025
Money Worries Speed Up Heart Aging, Increase Risk Of Death
MONDAY, Dec. 29, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Fretting over making ends meet ages your heart just as much as classic risk factors for heart disease, a new Mayo Clinic study says.
Financial strain and food insecurity are the strongest drivers of accelerated heart aging, researchers reported in the journal Mayo Clinic Proceedings.<... Full Page
Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter December 29, 2025
Recovery Tougher For Seniors With Spinal Cord Injury
MONDAY, Dec. 29, 2025 (HealthDay News) — It’s tougher for older folks to recover from a spinal cord injury, a new study reports.
Seniors recover just as well as young people when it comes to healing their nervous system, including getting their strength back and regaining sensory function.
But they have worse recovery of ... Full Page
Toby C. Chai, MD, urologist and the Chief of Urology at Boston Medical Center HealthDay Reporter December 29, 2025
Urinary Incontinence: Behavioral Changes That Can Make a Real Difference
MONDAY, Dec. 29, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Urinary incontinence (UI) is the involuntary loss of urine. Just having a UI “accident” occasionally may not require attention, but when individuals have UI, it can interfere with routine activities of life, and many people will seek medical help.
Besides embarrassment, UI can dec... Full Page
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Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay Reporter December 28, 2025
Five New Year's Resolutions to Help You Breathe Easier
SUNDAY, Dec. 28, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Making resolutions for the new year?
Keep in mind that small ones can make a big difference if you have allergies or asthma.
"Simple lifestyle adjustments and preventative care can make a meaningful difference for people managing these conditions," said allergist Dr. Cherie Zachary, pres... Full Page
