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Why Aren’t More Medical Students Choosing to Practice Family Medicine?
Today, in HealthDay’s continuing series on the U.S. family doctor crisis, we look at one driving force behind the growing shortage. Why aren’t more medical students choosing to practice family medicine? We’ll be asking Dr. Genaro DeLeon, a family medicine resident at the Cleveland Clinic, and Michael Dill, Director of Workforce Studies for the Association of American Medical Colleges.
Diet Quality vs. Cutting Calories: What Matters for Weight Loss?
A two-year study compared a Mediterranean-style weight-loss program with a calorie-focused program to see whether prioritizing diet quality leads to greater weight loss.
Can Antioxidants Help Protect Against Cervical Cancer?
In a new study, women who consumed more anti-oxidant rich foods – such as fruits, vegetables and whole grains – were less likely to be diagnosed cervical cancer.
Family Medicine Shortage: Why Future Doctors Look Elsewhere
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- August 24, 2026
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Dr. Genaro DeLeon, a resident physician at the Cleveland Clinic, couldn’t decide between pursuing surgery or family medicine.
Surgery paid more and offered a more comfortable lifestyle, DeLeon said.
On the other hand, family medicine meant juggling an inbox f...
Alfalfa Sprouts Linked To E. Coli And Salmonella Outbreak
- Ellyn Vohnoutka HealthDay Reporter
- August 24, 2026
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Alfalfa sprouts sold in grocery stores have sickened 55 people in 15 states, federal health officials say.
Two of those people were infected with both E. coli and Salmonella, an unusual combination in a single outbreak.
Four people had been hospit...
Losing A Parent Doubles Rates Of Mental Health Problems Among Children
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- August 24, 2026
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Children who lose a parent develop mental health problems at twice the rate of kids with an intact family, a new study reports.
Losing a parent to death, imprisonment or separation all dramatically increase risk of mental health problems among kids and teens, researchers...
Play Important Part Of Preschool Learning — But These Parents Don't Agree, Study Says
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- August 24, 2026
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Play is considered one of the most powerful ways young children can learn and grow, but some preschools face family opposition to frolicking, a new study says.
Nearly all teachers (97%) strongly agree that play supports academic learning in preschool settings, researcher...
Screening Dramatically Reduces Risk Of Colon Cancer Death
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- August 24, 2026
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Getting recommended colon cancer screenings can reduce your risk of dying from the disease by more than 40%, a new study says.
People who took part in a stool screening program for colon cancer had a 43% lower risk of dying from that cancer, researchers reported Aug. 20 ...
The Way You Use Weed Could Be A Red Flag For Addiction, Study Finds
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- August 24, 2026
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The way you use weed might be a red flag for heavy use or addiction, a new study says.
People who use weed in nearly every form — smoking, vaping, eating and dabbing — are nearly three times as likely to get stoned every day or have cannabis use disorder, res...
FDA Clears First Robot That Draws Blood On Its Own
- Ellyn Vohnoutka HealthDay Reporter
- August 21, 2026
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The next time you roll up your sleeve for a blood test, the hand holding the needle may not be a hand at all.
Federal regulators have authorized the first robot capable of drawing blood from a patient's arm on its own, with no one guiding the needle.
The device is ...
Nearly 8 In 10 Young Adults Are In Early Stages Of Metabolic Disorder, Study Finds
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- August 21, 2026
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A surprising number of young adults have early signs of a metabolic disorder that could have a lasting impact on their health, a new study says.
Nearly 8 of 10 people with an average age of 23 had signs of cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic syndrome, otherwise known as CKM ...
Diet Quality Versus Cutting Calories: What Matters More For Weight Loss?
- HealthDay Staff HealthDay Reporter
- August 21, 2026
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Is weight loss really just about calories in, calories out — or does diet quality make a difference?
A team led by Dr. Thomas Keyserling, a professor of medicine at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, followed 360 adults with obesity for two years.
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Psilocybin Safe And Effective Against Mood Disorders, Real-World Data Show
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- August 21, 2026
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Oregon’s landmark psilocybin program is showing that the “magic mushroom” chemical can help people manage their mood disorders, a new study says.
People participating in state-regulated psilocybin services reported relief from symptoms of anxiety, depre...
TikTok Shaping Teens' Appetites, Diet
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- August 21, 2026
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TikTok is shaping teenagers’ appetites, a new study suggests.
Teens say what they see on TikTok is prompting hunger, driving their cravings and fueling their interest in trying new food, researchers reported Aug. 19 in the Journal of Nutrition Education and Beh...
Self-Driving Cars Might Not Be Safe For Everyone, Study Says
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- August 21, 2026
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You might want to steer clear of self-driving vehicles if you have a history of head injuries, a new study warns.
Hockey players who’d suffered repeated concussions were slower to respond when a self-driving car faced a complex traffic situation and needed them to ...
Personalized Vaccine Helped Melanoma Patients Stay Cancer-Free Longer, Drugmakers Say
- Ellyn Vohnoutka HealthDay Reporter
- August 20, 2026
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An experimental vaccine kept melanoma from returning or spreading in people at high risk of the skin cancer coming back, drugmakers Moderna and Merck announced Wednesday.
The vaccine is built for one patient at a time. It is designed to match the genetics of that person'...
Sugary Drinks Linked To Doubled Risk Of Stomach Cancer
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- August 20, 2026
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Sugary drinks aren’t just rotting your teeth, a new study says.
Sugar-sweetened beverages might more than double a person’s risk of stomach cancer, researchers reported Aug. 17 in the journal Gastro Hep Advances.
“This is the first study ...
Can Antioxidants Help Protect Against Cervical Cancer?
- HealthDay Staff HealthDay Reporter
- August 20, 2026
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Could a diet rich in antioxidants help women lower their risk of cervical cancer?
A new study suggests these compounds may play a role in preventing the disease, the fifth-most commonly diagnosed cancer in women globally.
A team led by Maozhu Lang of the Chinese Ac...
Why You Move Matters When It Comes To Brain Health, Dementia Risk
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- August 20, 2026
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It’s been said that regular physical activity can help lower risk of dementia, but a new evidence review suggests that why you move also matters.
Leisure-time exercise like walking, cycling, running, swimming or playing sports is associated with a much lower risk o...
Too Much Caregiving Can Harm Mental Health, Study Finds
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- August 20, 2026
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Caregivers who spend more than half a workweek providing unpaid service to others are risking their own mental health, a new study says.
More than 20 hours a week delivering unpaid care increases a caregiver’s risk of depression, anxiety and other mental health pro...
Spinal Cord Stimulation Improves Arm Strength, Mobility In Stroke Survivors
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- August 20, 2026
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Spinal cord stimulation might help stroke survivors improve their arm strength and hand mobility, a small-scale study has found.
Seven stroke survivors suffering from profound muscle weakness experienced an average 32% increase in arm strength as electrical pulses stimul...
Outshine Frozen Fruit Bars Recalled Over Possible Glass Contamination
- Ellyn Vohnoutka HealthDay Reporter
- August 19, 2026
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Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream, Inc. is recalling several kinds of Outshine Fruit Bars because they may contain pieces of glass.
The voluntary recall covers Strawberry, Watermelon, Grape, Tangerine and Black Cherry 6-count boxes of 2.5-ounce bars. The Outshine 24-count Variety...
Photos, Screenshots Degrade People's Memory, Study Says
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- August 19, 2026
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Think twice before taking that selfie or saving that screenshot to remember something, researchers warn.
It might help you in the moment, but could harm your memory in the long run, a new study says.
Taking photos or screenshots during an experience has been linked...
