GLP-1 Drugs Increase Risk Of Acid Reflux, GERD

TUESDAY, July 15, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Folks using GLP-1 weight loss drugs like Ozempic are more likely to suffer from severe acid reflux, a new study says.

People with type 2 diabetes were more likely to suffer from gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) if they were prescribed a GLP-1 drug compared to those taking sodium-glucose...

New Stem Cell Approach Helps Transplant Patients Drop Immune-Suppressing Drugs

TUESDAY, July 15, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Minnesota native Mark Welter needed a kidney transplant, but wasn’t happy that he’d be on immune-suppressing drugs for the rest of his life.

The drugs are critical to keep a patient’s body from rejecting a donated organ, but they come with many downsides: severe side effects...

Consistent Physical Activity Lowers Risk Of Death

TUESDAY, July 15, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Adults who are consistently physically active have an overall lower risk of premature death, even if they pick up the habit later, a new evidence review says.

People who get regular exercise are 30% to 40% less likely to suffer an early death from any cause, researchers reported July 10 in th...

Diet, Exercise Can Help GLP-1 Patients Who Miss Doses

TUESDAY, July 15, 2025 (HealthDay News) — It can sometimes be tough to fill prescriptions for GLP-1 drugs like Wegovy and Zepbound, given the overwhelming popularity of the breakthrough weight-loss meds.

But people who miss a dose here and there shouldn’t worry about losing ground in their fight against excess weight, a new stu...

CDC Says COVID-19 Cases Rise in 25 States

MONDAY, July 14, 2025 (HealthDay News) — COVID-19 cases are on the rise again across the United States, with the biggest increases in parts of the South, Southeast and West Coast.

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that 25 states are seeing growth in COVID cases as a summer wave appears to be starting...

Bread Sold at Walmart, Kroger Recalled for Hazelnut Allergy

MONDAY, July 14, 2025 (HealthDay News) — A popular brand of bread sold at Walmart, Kroger and other stores has been recalled in 12 U.S. states due to undeclared hazelnuts.

Hartford Bakery Inc. is recalling six lots of its Lewis Bake Shop Artisan Style 1/2 Loaf bread because they may contain hazelnuts, a tree nut that can trigger dang...

Arizona Resident Dies From Pneumonic Plague

MONDAY, July 14, 2025 (HealthDay News) — An Arizona resident has died from pneumonic plague, a rare but serious illness, health officials confirmed. 

The death happened in Coconino County in Northern Arizona, which includes Flagstaff. Officials gave no information about the person who died, The Associated Press reported...

Diet Influences Constipation Risk, Study Says

MONDAY, July 14, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Worried about maintaining your regularity as you grow older?

Changing your diet can reduce the risk of chronic constipation in middle-aged folks and seniors, a new study says.

The Mediterranean diet and plant-based diets were found to best ward off constipation, researchers reported rece...

Household Mold Can Trigger Lung Disease

MONDAY, July 14, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Household mold can be a significant trigger for a rare but potentially debilitating lung disease that can cause permanent breathing problems, a new study says.

Mold appears to be the primary cause for nearly a quarter (23%) of 231 cases of hypersensitivity pneumonitis (HP) treated at the Unive...

New Bride Survived Removal Of A 40-Pound Tumor

MONDAY, July 14, 2025 (HealthDay News) — A young woman became a June bride months after surviving complex surgery to remove a 40-pound tumor from her body, Cedars-Sinai doctors report.

Adriana Pulido, 24, died on the operating table six times during an early attempt to remove the huge tumor.

Located near her liver, the tumor ha...

Sugar, Sweeteners Might Trigger Early Puberty In Some Kids

MONDAY, July 14, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Sugar and artificial sweeteners might increase the risk of early puberty in children, a new study says.

Sugar, aspartame (Equal), sucralose (Splenda) and glycyrrhizin (licorice root) are all significantly associated with a higher risk of early puberty, particularly in genetically predisposed c...

Menopause Hormone Therapy Boosts GLP-1 Drug Effectiveness, Researchers Say

MONDAY, July 14, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Good news for women of a certain age: Hormone replacement therapy for menopause appears to boost the effectiveness of GLP-1 weight loss drugs like Wegovy and Zepbound, a new study says.

Women using tirzepatide (Zepbound) lost more weight if they also were taking hormone therapy — 17% of ...

Obesity-Related Cancer Deaths More Than Triple In U.S.

MONDAY, July 14, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Cancer deaths linked to obesity more than tripled in the U.S. during the past two decades, a new study says.

Deaths linked to the 13 types of obesity-related cancer rose to 13.5 deaths per million from 3.7 deaths per million between 1999 and 2020, researchers reported Sunday at the Endocrine S...

How to Stay Safe at the Beach or Pool This Summer

SUNDAY, July 13, 2025 (HealthDay News) — A day at the beach or pool is a great way to beat the summer heat — but it can also be risky if you’re not careful.

Dr. Eric Costanzo of Hackensack Meridian Jersey Shore University Medical Center has some valuable advice to help families stay safe this summer, whether at the shore ...

Killer Whales Show a Softer Side, Sharing Food With People

SATURDAY, July 12, 2025 (HealthDay News) — They’re known as "killer whales," but orcas have a surprisingly soft and even generous side.

"Orcas often share food with each other — it’s a prosocial activity and a way that they build relationships with each other. That they also share with humans may show their interest...