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22 Jul
Weight Returns Within Months Of Stopping Anti-Obesity Drugs, Study Finds
People who quit taking anti-obesity meds, including popular GLP-1 receptor agonists, may regain a significant amount of weight after eight weeks, a new study finds.
21 Jul
Early Access to Smartphones May Have Serious Mental Health Consequences in Early Adulthood
A new study finds kids given smartphones before the age of 13 are more likely to have poorer mental health by the age of 18.
18 Jul
GLP-1 Medications May Increase the Risk of Severe Acid Reflux
A new study finds patients with type 2 diabetes who take GLP-1 receptor agonists are 27% more likely to develop gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) compared to those taking other common drugs called SGLT-2 inhibitors.
PFAS 'Forever Chemicals' Linked To Type 2 Diabetes
WEDNESDAY, July 23, 2025 (HealthDay News) — So-called “forever chemicals” could be increasing Americans’ risk of developing type 2 diabetes, a new study says.
Higher blood levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are associated with a significantly greater risk of developing type 2 diabetes, the form of ...
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
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- July 23, 2025
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COVID Boosters Protect People With Cancer
WEDNESDAY, July 23, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Cancer patients can be very vulnerable to a severe COVID infection, but COVID-19 vaccine boosters can be lifesavers for them, a new study says.
COVID boosters reduced cancer patients’ hospitalizations and ICU stays by 29%, researchers report in JAMA Oncology.
Overall, t...
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
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- July 23, 2025
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Surviving Cancer Doesn't Change Eating Habits For Most, Study Says
WEDNESDAY, July 23, 2025 (HealthDay News) — A cancer diagnosis often forces a person to take a hard look at their life and lifestyle, but a new study shows that few take steps to eat healthier after treatment.
People who survive cancer are as likely as others to ignore the risk posed by red meat, alcohol and other unhealthy foods and...
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
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- July 23, 2025
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'Weekend Warrior' Workouts Reduce Diabetics' Risk Of Death
WEDNESDAY, July 23, 2025 (HealthDay News) — A “weekend warrior” exercise schedule can lower diabetics’ risk of early death, a new study says.
People with diabetes who get all their recommended weekly exercise in one or two sessions – the “weekend warrior” approach – were 21% less likely to di...
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
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- July 23, 2025
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Urgent Care Often Hands Out Inappropriate Prescriptions, Study Finds
WEDNESDAY, July 23, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Urgent care clinics are handing out fistfuls of antibiotics, steroids and opioids for conditions these drugs won’t help, a new study says.
"Previous studies had shown that patients continue to receive antibiotics for diagnoses where they may not be indicated, such as for a viral respi...
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
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- July 23, 2025
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Endurance Athletes Could Be At Increased Risk Of Dangerous Heart Scarring, Researchers Say
WEDNESDAY, July 23, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Apparently healthy endurance athletes could have scar tissue building up in their heart, increasing their risk of dangerous abnormal heart rhythms, a new study says.
About half of a large group of middle-aged male cyclists and triathletes showed signs of scarring in their heart’s left...
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
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- July 23, 2025
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7/22 -- CTM DONE- Transgender Americans Braced For Loss Of Gender-Affirming Care
TUESDAY, July 22, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Just about all transgender Americans believe they’ll lose their access to gender-affirming health care during President Donald Trump’s current term in office.
As a result, despair is driving many to consider suicide or risky black-market hormones, researchers report in JAMA Ne...
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
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- July 22, 2025
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Few Schools Screen Students For Depression, Anxiety
TUESDAY, July 22, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Fewer than one-third of American public schools are screening students for psychological problems, years after the U.S. Surgeon General declared a mental health crisis among the nation’s youth.
In 2021, then-U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy warned that social media, the COVID-19 pandem...
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
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- July 22, 2025
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Dogs Can Sniff Out Parkinson's Disease, Study Shows
TUESDAY, July 22, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Dogs’ noses are sensitive enough to track down fleeing convicts, locate human remains in hidden burial sites and detect illicit drug stashes.
They’ve even been able to sniff out human diseases like prostate cancer, malaria and COVID-19.
But are they keen enough to detect dis...
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
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- July 22, 2025
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Four-Day Work Week Benefits Workers, Employers, Study Says
TUESDAY, July 22, 2205 (HealthDay News) — A four-day work week can lead to happier and more productive, dedicated employees, a new global study found.
Workers at companies that instituted a four-day work week – essentially working 80% of their regular hours for the same pay – reported less burnout and better job satisfact...
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
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- July 22, 2025
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For Some, Gluten Intolerance Is Psychological, Study Says
TUESDAY, July 22, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Gluten intolerance might be all in the minds of some people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), results from a small-scale experiment indicate.
People with the common digestive disorder reported worse GI symptoms after eating a cereal bar, even though the bar contained no gluten or wheat, ac...
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
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- July 22, 2025
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Early Smartphone Access Harms Developing Minds, Study Warns
TUESDAY, June 22, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Care about your kid’s well being?
Then best not give them a smartphone until they’re a full-fledged teenager, a major new study says.
Kids given a smartphone when they were younger than 13 tend to have poorer mental health and well-being, researchers report in the Journa...
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
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- July 22, 2025
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GI Cancers On The Rise Among Younger Adults
MONDAY, July 21, 2025 (HealthDay News) — GI cancers among people 50 and younger are rising at an alarming rate, increasing in the U.S. faster than any other type of early onset cancer, according to a pair of new studies.
Cancers of the colon, stomach and esophagus have all increased in recent years, threatening the health of younger ...
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
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- July 21, 2025
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Eggs Guilt-Free For 'Bad' Cholesterol, Experiment Shows
MONDAY, July 21, 2025 (HealthDay News) — A new egg study has produced sunny-side-up results for the oft-maligned breakfast staple.
Eggs are commonly thought to increase risk of heart disease by raising people’s cholesterol levels.
But people who ate two eggs a day experienced reductions in their “bad” LDL chol...
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
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- July 21, 2025
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Increasing Walk Cadence Counters Frailty Among Seniors, Study Says
MONDAY, July 21, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Putting a little more pep in the step could help elderly folks improve their health and remain independent, a new study says.
Older adults who slightly increased their walking cadence wound up with substantial improvements in physical function, researchers reported July 17 in the journal P...
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
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- July 21, 2025
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Slower Arm Movement Increases Fall Risk Among Seniors
MONDAY, July 21, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Seniors might be more prone to bone-breaking falls because they are unable to react quickly enough to regain their balance, a new study says.
When a person starts to slip and fall, their natural response is to raise their arms in an attempt to restore balance.
But seniors 65 and older th...
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
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- July 21, 2025
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Male Virility Affected By Minimal Rises In Blood Sugar, Study Says
MONDAY, July 21, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Even small increases in blood sugar might put a dent in a man’s virility, a new study says.
Minimally elevated blood glucose levels are linked to a decline in sperm movement and erectile function, even if levels are below the threshold for diabetes, according to findings presented at the...
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
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- July 21, 2025
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Seven Seconds Can Protect Pedestrians At Intersections
MONDAY, July 21, 2025 (HealthDay News) — A seven-second head start for pedestrians can save lives and prevent injuries at busy intersections, a new study says.
Pedestrian-related injuries dropped by 33% at crosswalks where New York City rejiggered traffic lights to give walkers those extra seven seconds, res...
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
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- July 21, 2025
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Why Experts Say You Shouldn’t Feed Wild Animals
SUNDAY, July 20, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Feeding wild elephants might seem kind or exciting, but a new study warns it can lead to serious harm.
Researchers at the University of California San Diego say that giving food to wild animals — especially elephants — can change their behavior in dangerous ways.
“Many ...
- I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
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- July 20, 2025
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Summer Drinking Poses Unique And Sobering Risks
SATURDAY, July 19, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Lift a toast to summer fun but don’t let risky drinking ruin the party.
Too much alcohol can be deadly in the summer heat, the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism warns.
And 1 in 6 Americans is a binge drinker.
"Think before you drink," the institute ur...
- Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay Reporter
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- July 19, 2025
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