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. ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.<...

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 ...

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...

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...

Swearing is a Superpower, New Research Suggests

SATURDAY, Dec. 27, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Next time you’re primed to hold back a torrent of four-letter frustration, just let 'er rip instead.

"Swearing is an easily available way to help yourself feel focused, confident and less distracted, and 'go for it' a little more," said researcher Richard Stephens of Keele University i...

Better Sleep: The Added Perk of Your New Year's Goals

FRIDAY, Dec. 26, 2025 (HealthDay News) — As millions prepare to set New Year’s resolutions centered on "eating clean" and "getting fit," new research suggests these habits could also benefit your pillow time. 

An American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) report reveals that diet and exercise aren't just for weight loss &md...

How to Fight 'Middle-Age Spread'

FRIDAY, Dec. 26, 2025 (HealthDay News) — A steady uptick on your scale is a nasty side effect of middle age.

Most adults in the U.S. put on 10 to 25 pounds between their 20s and their 40s — and there’s more bad news about this "middle-age spread."

As you age, it gets harder and harder to do much about it.

"You...

'Love Actually,' 'Four Christmases' and the Science of Holiday Comfort Movies

WEDNESDAY, Dec. 24, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Every winter, millions of people curl up on the couch and press play on the same beloved holiday movies — whether it’s "Love Actually," "The Holiday," "The Family Stone" or "Four Christmases."

Snowy towns, familiar faces, predictable plot twists and happy endings aren’t de...