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Alcohol-Attributable Cancer Mortality Has Increased Significantly in the U.S.

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 23:00:00 +0200

THURSDAY, Sept. 3, 2026-- Alcohol-attributable cancer mortality has increased in the United States, with mortality rates higher in men and those aged 55 years or older, according to a study published online Sept. 2 in The Lancet Regional Health...

FDA Approves First-in-Class Drug for Polycythemia Vera

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 22:56:00 +0200

THURSDAY, Sept. 3, 2026-- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Mimrylo (rusfertide) as a new treatment for adults with polycythemia vera who have not achieved adequate control with existing therapies.Mimrylo mimics hepcidin, a...

Maintaining Physical Activity Tied to Better Quality of Life With Multiple Sclerosis

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 17:35:00 +0200

THURSDAY, Sept. 3, 2026-- Functional physical performance is positively associated with quality of life (QoL) in people with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS), according to a study published online Aug. 23 in Multiple Sclerosis and...

Azacitidine + Venetoclax Tied to Improved Event-Free Survival in Adults With AML

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 17:35:00 +0200

THURSDAY, Sept. 3, 2026-- For adults with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) eligible for induction chemotherapy, azacitidine plus venetoclax is associated with longer event-free survival than induction chemotherapy, according to a study published in...

Very Low-Carb Diet Shows Greater Cardiometabolic Benefits Than Other Diets

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 17:32:00 +0200

THURSDAY, Sept. 3, 2026-- A very low-carbohydrate diet has greater cardiometabolic benefits, particularly in hepatic metabolic function, compared with matched 10 percent weight loss induced by other popular diets in people with metabolically...

About 1 in 20 Hospitalized U.S. Adults With Firearm Injuries Develop Bacterial Infections

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 17:28:00 +0200

THURSDAY, Sept. 3, 2026-- Bacterial infection during initial hospitalization for firearm injury occurred in about 5 percent of patients, according to a study published online Aug. 3 in JAMA Network Open.Jerry Yang, from the University of Maryland...

Intensive BP Lowering Reduces Recurrent Stroke After Intracerebral Hemorrhage

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 17:23:00 +0200

THURSDAY, Sept. 3, 2026-- Intensive blood pressure-lowering treatment after intracerebral hemorrhage reduces the risk for recurrent stroke without an increase in serious adverse events, according to a study published in the September issue of The...

Focal Therapy Use Remains Uncommon in Nonmetastatic Prostate Cancer

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 16:57:00 +0200

THURSDAY, Sept. 3, 2026-- For patients with nonmetastatic prostate cancer, focal therapy use has remained uncommon across risk groups, and its use is defined as inappropriate in about half of recipients, according to a research letter published...

Causes, Outcomes of Traumatic Brain Injury Identified Worldwide

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 16:50:00 +0200

THURSDAY, Sept. 3, 2026-- Causes of traumatic brain injury (TBI) and outcomes vary worldwide, according to a study published online Aug. 19 in Nature Medicine.Joseph G. Nugent, M.D., M.P.H., from the Oregon Health & Science University in...

FDA Clears Blood Test for Alzheimer Disease

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 16:44:00 +0200

THURSDAY, Sept. 3, 2026-- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has cleared the PrecivityAD2 test for adults aged 40 years and older presenting with signs or symptoms of cognitive impairment and undergoing evaluation for Alzheimer disease or other...

Your Health Insurance Rates Are Going To Rise Next Year: Here's Why

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 16:31:00 +0200

THURSDAY, Sept. 3, 2026— Employer healthcare costs are on track to climb about 11% next year, the sharpest jump in more than two decades.Companies expect to hold that increase closer to 8% by scaling back what their health plans cover. Even the...

Memory Loss Starts Younger Than Previously Thought, Brain Scans Reveal

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 15:13:00 +0200

THURSDAY, Sept. 3, 2026— A person’s memory starts to get worse much sooner than previously thought, a new study says.Folks in their 50s start showing signs of decreased memory function, likely due to changes in the brain region responsible for...

Healthier Fat Choices Linked To Longer Life After Prostate Cancer Diagnosis

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 14:58:00 +0200

THURSDAY, Sept. 3, 2026— For men with prostate cancer, eating healthier fats after diagnosis may be linked to a longer life.The finding comes from a study of nearly 5,000 men whose prostate cancer had not spread."Our findings suggest that diet...

Light Therapy Improves Sleep Among Seniors, Study Finds

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 12:30:00 +0200

THURSDAY, Sept. 3, 2026— Bright light therapy can help seniors get better sleep, a new study says.Light therapy lamps improved the sleep cycles and activity levels of older adults in cities who had diminished exposure to natural light, researchers...

Genetics Help Shape Personality And Life Path, Major Study Finds

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 12:15:00 +0200

THURSDAY, Sept. 3, 2026— Genetics help shape your personality, and those same genes reverberate throughout your life, a new study has found.More than 1,200 different genetic variants are linked to the Big Five personality traits, researchers...

Walking Provides A Window Into MS Patients' Quality Of Life

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0200

THURSDAY, Sept. 3, 2026— Simple walking tests could be an easy way to assess the well-being of a patient with multiple sclerosis (MS), a new study says.Better walking performance and higher levels of daily physical activity are linked to better...

$50B Rural Health Transformation Program Needs More Transparency, Groups Say

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 11:30:00 +0200

THURSDAY, Sept. 3, 2026— One year into its creation, a $50 billion federal program aimed at improving rural healthcare lacks transparency, which could make it difficult to protect against fraud, identify successful projects and ensure the program...

Time-Restricted Eating May Help Patients With Type 1 Diabetes

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 22:26:00 +0200

WEDNESDAY, Sept. 2, 2026-- Time-restricted eating (TRE) may help adults with type 1 diabetes (T1D) and overweight control their blood sugar, according to a study published online Aug. 17 in Diabetes Care.Mary-Claire Runchey, R.D., from the...

Residential Context Has Larger Impact on Ovarian Cancer Survival in Black Women

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 22:23:00 +0200

WEDNESDAY, Sept. 2, 2026-- Residential context has a stronger association with survival for Black than White women with epithelial ovarian cancer (EOC), according to a study published online Aug. 10 in JAMA Network Open.Francesmary Modugno, Ph.D...

ESC: Silent Atherosclerosis Present in 57.1 Percent of Adults Aged 18 to 70

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 17:45:00 +0200

WEDNESDAY, Sept. 2, 2026-- Silent atherosclerosis is detectable in early adulthood and increases with age, according to a study published online Aug. 29 in the New England Journal of Medicine to coincide with the annual meeting of the European...

ESC: Atorvastatin Lowers Cardiovascular Event Risk in Older Adults Without Clinical CVD

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 17:41:00 +0200

WEDNESDAY, Sept. 2, 2026-- For community-dwelling older adults without clinical cardiovascular disease, atorvastatin is associated with a lower risk for major cardiovascular events, but does not improve disability-free survival, according to a...

Updated Recommendations Address Medications to Prevent Migraine in Adults

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 17:38:00 +0200

WEDNESDAY, Sept. 2, 2026-- Updated recommendations are presented to help clinicians decide which medications may be effective for preventing migraine in adults in two reports issued by the American Academy of Neurology and American Headache...

Recommendations Updated for Radiation Therapy in Pancreatic Cancer

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 17:34:00 +0200

WEDNESDAY, Sept. 2, 2026-- Updated recommendations are presented for the use of radiation therapy (RT) in pancreatic cancer in a clinical practice guideline issued by the American Society for Radiation Oncology and published online Aug. 11 in...

Pregnancy Complications Rare for Women Receiving CAR T-Cell Therapy

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 17:31:00 +0200

WEDNESDAY, Sept. 2, 2026-- For women with autoimmune disease who had received autologous CD19-chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy, pregnancies seem to be uncomplicated without disease reactivation, according to a study published in the...

Community Health Grants Spared For Now After Judge Finds HHS Used Fake Sources

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 16:49:00 +0200

WEDNESDAY, Sept. 2, 2026— A judge has blocked sweeping changes to federal teen pregnancy prevention grants, ruling that health officials backed the new requirements with scientific studies that appear not to exist.The money at stake pays for...

Stroke Survivors Should Start Rehab Within 48 Hours, New Guidelines Say

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 16:06:00 +0200

WEDNESDAY, Sept. 2, 2026— Sara Kutzle worked as a makeup artist in San Francisco before suffering a stroke at age 39.Her stroke cost her a week in intensive care, a month in the hospital and then months upon months relearning everyday skills like...

Study Finds 1 In 13 Young Adults Has Hidden Artery Disease

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 15:39:00 +0200

WEDNESDAY, Sept. 2, 2026— Heart disease often starts decades before symptoms appear, and a major new study shows just how early."Currently, a person's risk of developing atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease is estimated according to their risk...

Millions Will Lose Medicaid Because They Aren't Able To Get Enough Work Hours, Study Predicts

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 12:30:00 +0200

WEDNESDAY, Sept. 2, 2026— About 1 in every 5 eligible adults in Medicaid expansion states might lose their benefits due to new work requirements that take effect in 2027, a new study says.These folks likely will be unable to fulfill the minimum...

Back Braces Don't Seem To Help Ease Pain, Review Finds

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 12:15:00 +0200

WEDNESDAY, Sept. 1, 2026— Back braces have been used for decades to treat low back pain, but a new review has concluded that they don’t appear to help much.There’s little to no quality evidence available showing that back braces are effective in...

Weighted Blankets Help Ease Hospital Anxiety, Study Says

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0200

WEDNESDAY, Sept. 2, 2026— It’s natural to be anxious when you’re stuck in a hospital bed suffering from a serious illness.But that anxiety might be eased with one cheap and easy strategy, a new pilot study says.Placing a weighted blanket over...

Trump and RFK Jr.'s Health Industry Deals Haven't Been Enforced And Are At Risk Of Vanishing

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 11:45:00 +0200

WEDNESDAY, Sept. 2, 2026— In the thick of his competitive reelection race in Michigan, Republican Rep. Tom Barrett joined Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. at a sprawling 400-acre apple orchard, farm and winery. They touted...

CDC: Buprenorphine Treatment Differs in Urban, Rural Areas

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 00:56:00 +0200

TUESDAY, Sept. 1, 2026-- Buprenorphine access and treatment differ between urban and rural areas, according to research published in the Aug. 27 issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Morbidity and Mortality Weekly...

Cancer Risk ID'd for Asian American, NHPI Population

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 00:54:00 +0200

TUESDAY, Sept. 1, 2026-- Considerable differences are seen in the incidence of cancers among Asian American and Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (NHPI) people, according to a study published online Aug. 27 in Cancer.Nikita Sandeep Wagle...

FDA Approves Lisraya for Dermatomyositis in Adults

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 17:04:00 +0200

TUESDAY, Sept. 1, 2026-- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Lisraya (brepocitinib) tablets as the first oral treatment of dermatomyositis in adults.The approval was based on results from a phase 3 trial in which 241 adults with...

Higher Parental Vitamin B12 Tied to Lower Prevalence of Birth Defects

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 17:03:00 +0200

TUESDAY, Sept. 1, 2026-- Lower predicted prevalences of birth defects are seen in association with periconception parental vitamin B12 and postconception maternal red blood cell (RBC) folate, according to a study published online Sept. 1 in the...

Estrogen Hormone Treatment May Be Beneficial for Brain Fog Symptoms in Menopausal Women

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 16:59:00 +0200

TUESDAY, Sept. 1, 2026-- An estrogen hormone treatment combining estriol and progesterone may relieve symptoms of "brain fog" in menopausal women, according to a study published online Sept. 1 in Scientific Reports.Noriko Itoh, from the David...

ESC: Artificial Sweetener Linked to Increased Risk for Major Cardiovascular Events

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 16:47:00 +0200

TUESDAY, Sept. 1, 2026-- The artificial sweetener xylitol is independently associated with the incident risk for major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) in the general population, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the...

CDC Launches New Channel To Track US Overdose Deaths And Provide Resources

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 16:44:00 +0200

TUESDAY, Sept. 1, 2026— Federal health officials have launched a web page that gathers the nation's drug overdose numbers, prevention tips and treatment resources into a single place.The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) opened...

2005 to 2023 Saw More U.S. Women Never Screened for Cervical Cancer

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 16:43:00 +0200

TUESDAY, Sept. 1, 2026-- From 2005 to 2023, there was an increase in the proportion of U.S. women never screened for cervical cancer, according to a study published online Aug. 27 in JAMA Network Open.Kalyani Sonawane, Ph.D., from the Medical...

Virtual Reality-Based Digital Defocus Vision Training May Aid Myopia in Children

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 16:41:00 +0200

TUESDAY, Sept. 1, 2026-- Virtual reality-based digital defocus vision training (DDVT) may be a promising adjunctive approach for pediatric myopia control, according to a study published online Aug. 27 in JAMA Ophthalmology.Jing Zhong, M.D., Ph.D...

Freshwater Swimming Tied to Stomach Bugs, Skin Conditions

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 16:39:00 +0200

TUESDAY, Sept. 1, 2026-- Swimming in freshwater sites, such as rivers and lakes, is tied to a higher risk for stomach bugs and skin conditions, according to a study published online Aug. 22 in the International Journal of Hygiene and Environmental...

FDA Authorizes First Wearable to Continuously Monitor Ketone Levels

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 16:34:00 +0200

TUESDAY, Sept. 1, 2026-- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has authorized the Libre Duo 10-Day Continuous Dual Glucose Ketone Monitoring System for people aged 2 years and older living with diabetes.Prior to this authorization, the FDA granted...

Hormone Therapy With Estriol Might Relieve Menopause 'Brain Fog'

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 15:38:00 +0200

TUESDAY, Sept. 1, 2026— Hormone therapy might help women experiencing “brain fog” during menopause, a new small-scale study says.Menopausal women struggling with memory lapses, trouble concentrating and slower thinking benefited from hormone...

Type 1 Diabetes Cases Forecast To Surge 30% Worldwide By 2049

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 15:09:00 +0200

TUESDAY, Sept. 1, 2026— The number of people living with type 1 diabetes worldwide is projected to jump nearly 30% over the next two decades from 9.4 million today to 12.1 million by 2049.The number of new cases per year is expected to climb too...

High Testosterone Increases Risk Of Heart Rhythm Disorder, Review Finds

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 15:05:00 +0200

TUESDAY, Sept. 1, 2026— “Low T” is a trendy health topic, with aging men sold testosterone as a veritable Fountain of Youth.But too much testosterone can also pose a risk to heart health, a new evidence review says.Men with low testosterone or...

A Doctor's Take: Recognizing The Signs Of Cancer: A Reminder From The Loss Of Dolly Parton

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 15:00:00 +0200

TUESDAY, Sept. 1, 2026— The recent death of country music icon Dolly Parton after she was diagnosed with cancer has brought renewed attention to the importance of prompt detection and identification of the signs of this disease.While Parton was...

Shocking Increase In Children Accidentally Eating Weed, Other Recreational Drugs

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 12:15:00 +0200

TUESDAY, Sept. 1, 2026— There’s been a shocking increase in the number of kids who’ve accidentally eaten recreational drugs left around by adults, a new study says.The rate of accidental ingestions of recreational drugs among children younger than...

Sleep Likely To Be Overlooked In Back-To-School Rush, Survey Finds

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0200

TUESDAY, Sept. 1, 2026— The upcoming back-to-school season will very likely put a serious dent in the sleep of many American families. Healthy sleep takes a back seat to the everyday demands of work, school and family, a new survey has found.About...

Why Older Pedestrians Fare Worse In Car Crashes

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 11:45:00 +0200

TUESDAY, Sept. 1, 2026— On an August morning two years ago, Meredith Melville was crossing Piedmont Avenue in Oakland, California, to meet a friend at a cafe. While in the crosswalk, she noticed a car some distance away.Perhaps she misjudged its...

ESC: Lower Adherence to Blood Pressure Medicine Cuts Prevention Benefit

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 21:57:00 +0200

MONDAY, Aug. 31, 2026-- Lower adherence to blood pressure-lowering medication is associated with no benefit for preventing cardiovascular events, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the European Society of Cardiology, held from...

Unintentional Ingestion of Recreational Drugs Increased, Especially Since 2013

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 21:55:00 +0200

MONDAY, Aug. 31, 2026-- Unintentional ingestion of recreational drugs increased substantially in U.S. children younger than 6 years of age from 2000 to 2024, according to a study published online June 24 in BMC Public Health.Kristen Uskovich, from...

150+ Minutes of Social Media Daily Tied to Depression in Adults

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 17:24:00 +0200

MONDAY, Aug. 31, 2026-- Higher social media use is associated with self-reported depression in adults, according to a study published online Aug. 22 in npj Mental Health Research.Martin L. Block, from the Medill School of Journalism at...

2011 to 2021 Saw Heart Failure-Related Hospitalization Rise in CKD

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 17:20:00 +0200

MONDAY, Aug. 31, 2026-- For patients with advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD), the rates of heart failure-related hospitalization increased from 2011 to 2021, according to a study published in the September issue of Kidney International...

Adenotonsillectomy Tied to Increase in Respiratory Tract Infections in Children

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 17:14:00 +0200

MONDAY, Aug. 31, 2026-- Adenotonsillectomy (ATE) is associated with increased odds of hospital visits due to upper and lower respiratory tract infections (RTIs) in children, according to a study published online July 31 in the Journal of...

Estimated Glucose Disposal Rate Inversely Linked to Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 17:12:00 +0200

MONDAY, Aug. 31, 2026-- There is a negative link between estimated glucose disposal rate (eGDR) and benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) in men, according to a study published online Aug. 25 in The Aging Male.Haowen Liang, M.D., from Liuzhou...

Biomarkers Plus Kidney Donor Profile Index Improve Prediction of Concordant Allograft Outcomes

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 17:08:00 +0200

MONDAY, Aug. 31, 2026-- Combining deceased kidney donor urinary biomarkers with the Kidney Donor Profile Index (KDPI) improves prediction of concordant allograft outcomes, according to a study published online July 9 in the Journal of the American...

Could It Be The Season Of Explosive Diarrhea? Recalled Lettuce Is Off Shelves But Cyclospora Cases Keep Rising

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 16:59:00 +0200

MONDAY, Aug. 31, 2026— The recalled iceberg lettuce blamed for the majority of a nationwide parasite outbreak should no longer be sitting in stores or restaurants, federal health officials say, yet the infections continue.The best-by dates on the...

Men Don't Like Dieting, And It Could Be Harming Their Health

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 15:13:00 +0200

MONDAY, Aug. 31, 2026— Some men see dieting as a pursuit for women, and something they simply don’t have the willpower to do, a new study says.A panel of U.K. men who were overweight or obese said diets are simply too restrictive to stick with...

Home Rehab Delays Linked To Poorer Recovery After Hip And Knee Replacement

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0200

MONDAY, Aug. 31, 2026— After a hip or knee replacement, getting back on your feet may depend in part on how quickly rehab begins.Every year, hundreds of thousands of older Americans recover from joint replacement surgery at home.Medicare and...

Warnings About Cancer-Alcohol Link Can Be Made Stronger, Researchers Say

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 12:30:00 +0200

MONDAY, Aug. 31, 2026— Warnings about the link between alcohol and cancer are more powerful if the messages are shaped in certain ways, a new study says.Naming specific cancers linked to drinking and showing AI-generated images of the health...

Social Media Increases Risk Of Depression, Study Says

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 12:15:00 +0200

MONDAY, Aug. 31, 2026— Adults who spend hours scrolling social media every day are more likely to develop depression, a new study says.Around 2.5 hours or more of scrolling per day is linked to self-reported depression, researchers recently...

Live Near A Dry Cleaner? You Might Have A Higher Risk For This Devastating Neurological Condition

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0200

MONDAY, Aug. 31, 2026— People living near dry cleaners might have a higher risk of Parkinson’s disease, a new study says.People living within approximately 500 feet of a dry cleaner had a 14% greater risk of Parkinson’s compared to those living...

High Fertility Costs Push Americans Abroad For IVF Treatment

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 11:45:00 +0200

MONDAY, Aug. 31, 2026— In the summer of 2024, Emilie and Justin Solomon found themselves on a top-secret mission in Greece.Their family and friends thought the adventure-loving couple was on another jet-setting vacation, but they were keeping...

Monthly News Roundup - August 2026

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 04:08:00 +0200

New Drug Approvals
The following drugs have recently been approved by the FDA.Mimrylo (rusfertide) Lyophilized Powder for Injection
Date of Approval: August 28, 2026Treatment for: Polycythemia VeraPress Release | Approval HistoryLisraya...

EASD: Youth-Onset Type 2 Diabetes Increased 10-Fold From 2002 to 2023

Sat, 29 Aug 2026 00:44:00 +0200

FRIDAY, Aug. 28, 2026-- There was a 10-fold increase in youth-onset type 2 diabetes from 2002 to 2023, according to a study to be presented at the annual meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes, held from Sept. 28 to Oct. 2...

Onset of Mortality, Morbidity Delayed for Offspring of Centenarians

Sat, 29 Aug 2026 00:40:00 +0200

FRIDAY, Aug. 28, 2026-- Centenarians' offspring exhibit delayed onset of mortality and various morbidities, according to a study published online Aug. 26 in JAMA Network Open.Eric R. Reed, Ph.D., from the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in...

Therapist-Led Online Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Aids Depression

Sat, 29 Aug 2026 00:36:00 +0200

FRIDAY, Aug. 28, 2026-- Integrated cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is effective for primary care patients with depression, according to a study published in the June issue of The Lancet Primary Care.Debbie Tallon, from University of Bristol in...

Probable Postictal Psychosis Linked to Risk for Subsequent Primary Psychotic Disorders

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 16:49:00 +0200

FRIDAY, Aug. 28, 2026-- Probable postictal psychosis (PIP) is associated with an increased risk for subsequent primary psychotic disorders, according to a study published online Aug. 26 in BMJ Neurology Open.Varsha Nandwana, M.D., from the...

Healthy Lifestyle in Early Childhood Linked to Lower Risk for IBD

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 16:47:00 +0200

FRIDAY, Aug. 28, 2026-- A healthy lifestyle in early childhood is associated with a reduced risk for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), according to a study published online Aug. 24 in Journal of Crohn's and Colitis.Annie Guo, from the University...

Fractional Exhaled Nitric Oxide Elevated in Pediatric Chest Tightness Variant Asthma

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 16:44:00 +0200

FRIDAY, Aug. 28, 2026-- Children with chest tightness variant asthma (CTVA) have higher fractional exhaled nitric oxide (FeNO) levels and lower parameters of small airway function, according to a study published online Aug. 10 in Frontiers in...

Machine Learning Model IDs Heart Failure With Reduced Ejection Fraction Using Routine Lab Indicators

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 16:41:00 +0200

FRIDAY, Aug. 28, 2026-- A 13-indicator routine laboratory model shows moderate discrimination for distinguishing heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF), according to a study published online Aug. 9 in Frontiers in Cardiovascular...

FDA Authorizes First Wearable To Track Both Ketones And Blood Sugar

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 16:39:00 +0200

FRIDAY, Aug. 28, 2026— People with diabetes can now get an early warning when a dangerous complication starts to build in their bodies.The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Tuesday authorized the first wearable sensor that continuously...

Short-Term Pretransplant Dialysis Does Not Affect Kidney Transplant Outcomes

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 16:35:00 +0200

FRIDAY, Aug. 28, 2026-- Allograft survival is unaffected when kidney transplant (KT) is performed after short-term pretransplant dialysis duration (PTDD), according to a study published online Aug. 24 in the International Journal of...

Inhaler Overuse Linked To Heart Risks In Asthma And COPD Patients

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 15:51:00 +0200

FRIDAY, Aug. 28, 2026— For people with asthma or COPD, reaching for a rescue inhaler too often may be a warning sign — not just for their lungs, but for their heart.It's estimated nearly 1 in 5 asthma patients and 1 in 3 COPD patients overuse...

Your Parents' Age Might Improve Your Health Outlook, Study Says

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 15:12:00 +0200

FRIDAY, Aug. 28, 2026— People whose parents have reached age 100 can expect to reap some health benefits from their folks’ longevity, a new study says.They tend to live longer and have substantially lower risks of heart disease and high blood...

A Doctor's Take: Cyclospora or Salmonella? The Key Differences and How to Protect Yourself

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0200

FRIDAY, Aug. 28, 2026— Recent outbreaks of foodborne illness, like the cyclosporiasis cases that have led to hundreds of illnesses, two deaths and produce recalls in several states, remind us that food safety is an ongoing concern. Pathogens like...

Hormone Therapy Might Lower Dementia Risk Among Women

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 12:15:00 +0200

FRIDAY, Aug. 28, 2026— Hormone therapy might reduce the risk of dementia in women after menopause, a new study says.Women who received hormone therapy had a 16% lower risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease, researchers reported Aug. 26 in the...

Sticking To BP Meds Lowers Heart Risk, Study Finds

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0200

FRIDAY, Aug. 28, 2026— Folks who think missing a dose of blood pressure medication here or there won’t harm their health should probably think again, a new study says.Regularly missing doses not only blunts the effectiveness of blood pressure...

A Third Of Women In Their 20s Haven't Gotten This Essential Cancer Screening

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 11:45:00 +0200

FRIDAY, Aug. 28, 2026— Nearly a third of women in their 20s have never been screened for cervical cancer, increasing their risk of disease and death, a new study says.Women are urged to start cervical cancer screening at either 21 or 25, based on...

Bill Of The Month: Her Breast MRI Was Approved, But That Didn't Mean Her Insurance Would Pay

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 11:30:00 +0200

FRIDAY, Aug. 28, 2026— Last year, Stephanie Halver’s primary care doctor consulted a risk assessment tool to calculate her chances of one day developing breast cancer. Halver, now 43, remembered the likelihood “popped up really high.”That’s partly...

Brain Abnormalities Identified in Children at Risk for Schizophrenia

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 23:12:00 +0200

THURSDAY, Aug. 27, 2026-- Global and regionally specific brain abnormalities can differentiate children with distinct risk profiles for schizophrenia compared with typically developing (TD) children, according to a study published online June 9 in...

Higher Short-Term Exposure to Pollen Linked to Lower FEV1 in COPD

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 23:05:00 +0200

THURSDAY, Aug. 27, 2026-- Higher short-term exposure to ambient pollen is associated with lower forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV1) among people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), according to a study published in Chronic...

Thymic Radiation Linked to Worse Outcomes in Patients With NSCLC

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 17:52:00 +0200

THURSDAY, Aug. 27, 2026-- For patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), thymic radiation exposure is independently associated with increased risks for distant metastasis, according to a study published online Aug. 25 in the Annals of...

Addition of CAC to PREVENT-ASCVD Equations May Improve Predictive Utility in Certain Patients

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 17:50:00 +0200

THURSDAY, Aug. 27, 2026-- The addition of coronary artery calcium (CAC) scoring to the Predicting Risk of Cardiovascular Disease EVENTS (PREVENT) atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) equations may modestly improve predictive utility...

Considerable Global Disparities Found in Access to Dermatological Care

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 17:46:00 +0200

THURSDAY, Aug. 27, 2026-- Global access to dermatological care varies significantly, with 42 percent of countries reporting inadequate or extremely poor access, according to a study published online Aug. 26 in JAMA Dermatology.Esther E. Freeman...

Most Adults With Moderate-to-Severe Ulcerative Colitis Ineligible for RCTs

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 17:41:00 +0200

THURSDAY, Aug. 27, 2026-- More than half of real-world adult patients with moderate-to-severe ulcerative colitis (UC) are ineligible for current randomized controlled trials (RCTs), according to a study published online Aug. 4 in Crohn's &...

AI Model Predicts Indwelling Catheter Conversion in Early Neurogenic Bladder

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 17:37:00 +0200

THURSDAY, Aug. 27, 2026-- A novel prognostic stratification model can predict indwelling catheter conversion (ICC) among patients with early-stage spinal cord injury (SCI) and neurogenic bladder (NB), according to a study published online Aug. 23...

Antenatal Complications Increased With Maternal Multiple Long-Term Conditions

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 17:33:00 +0200

THURSDAY, Aug. 27, 2026-- The risk for antenatal complications is increased in association with maternal multiple long-term conditions (MLTCs), according to a study published in the September issue of The Lancet Public Health.Lisa Kent, Ph.D...

Insurance Poses Barrier to Virtual Pulmonary Rehabilitation for COPD

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 17:30:00 +0200

THURSDAY, Aug. 27, 2026-- Insurance coverage is a major barrier for participation in virtual pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) programs for people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), according to a study published in the July issue of...

Calorie Restriction and Mediterranean-Style Diet Yield Similar Weight Loss

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 17:27:00 +0200

THURSDAY, Aug. 27, 2026-- While a Mediterranean-style dietary intervention improves diet quality at 24 months, it does not lead to significantly greater weight loss than a calorie-restricting diet, according to a study published online Aug. 20 in...

FDA Approves First Pill To Extend Survival In Advanced Pancreatic Cancer

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 16:53:00 +0200

THURSDAY, Aug. 27, 2026— The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the first drug shown to substantially extend the lives of people with advanced pancreatic cancer, nearly doubling survival time in a key clinical trial.The pill...

Thyroid Tablets Recalled Nationwide Due To Potential Over-Potency Risk

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 16:35:00 +0200

THURSDAY, Aug. 27, 2026— More than 3,600 bottles of a common thyroid medication are being recalled nationwide because lab testing showed the pills could be too strong.Vitruvias Therapeutics, based in Auburn, Alabama, initiated the voluntary recall...

FDA Approves Rasonque, the First Pill To Extend Survival In Advanced Pancreatic Cancer

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 16:08:00 +0200

THURSDAY, Aug. 27, 2026 — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the first drug shown to substantially extend the lives of people with advanced pancreatic cancer, nearly doubling survival time in a key clinical trial.
The...

Heat Waves Linked To Dozens Of Health Problems, Emergencies

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 15:03:00 +0200

THURSDAY, Aug. 27, 2026— Health problems caused by heat waves extend far beyond simple dehydration or heatstroke, a new study says.As many as 33 diagnoses can be tied to extreme heat events, researchers reported recently in the journal Science...

Are Scented Cleaners Creating Indoor Air Pollution?

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0200

THURSDAY, Aug. 27, 2026— The citrus, pine or floral scent of a freshly cleaned room may come with something unexpected: invisible air pollution.A new study warns fragrances in both conventional and botanical cleaning products can react with ozone...

Implant Improves Speech After Brain Injury

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 12:15:00 +0200

THURSDAY, Aug. 27, 2026— A brain implant might be able to improve speech and swallowing problems that can occur following a traumatic brain injury, a new study says.The implant delivers low-frequency electrical stimulation to the motor thalamus, a...

This Brain Skill Doesn't Decline With Age, And Can Actually Improve Among Seniors

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0200

THURSDAY, Aug. 27, 2026— Age doesn’t seem to degrade a person’s language skills as it does other brain functions, a new study says.Unless a senior is affected by stroke or dementia, they are likely to retain and might even improve their ability...

Illegal Fentanyl Use Double That For Medical Purposes, With High Risk Of OD, Study Finds

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 11:45:00 +0200

THURSDAY, Aug. 27, 2026— Illegal use of the powerful synthetic opioid fentanyl is more than double its use for medical purposes in the United States, a new study has found.More than 7 of 10 people whose urine tested positive for fentanyl had not...

Trump Puts Autistic Kids In Spotlight And Cuts Agencies Built To Protect Them

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 11:30:00 +0200

THURSDAY, Aug. 27, 2026— At Chain of Lakes Elementary School in Winter Haven, Florida, Josette Smith’s 9-year-old son, Ethan, gets to do what he loves most: crafts, math and science. That is, when he isn’t being pulled out of class.Ethan has...

Cortical Atrophy in Early-Onset Alzheimer Disease Signature Can Predict Progression to Dementia

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 22:16:00 +0200

WEDNESDAY, Aug. 26, 2026-- Baseline cortical atrophy measured within the early-onset Alzheimer disease (EOAD) signature, a set of predominantly parietotemporal regions showing greater atrophy in EOAD than in controls, can predict progression from...

Extreme Heat Linked to 33 Clinically Reportable Diagnoses

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 22:13:00 +0200

WEDNESDAY, Aug. 26, 2026-- Extreme heat is associated with 33 diagnoses, including multiple sclerosis, injuries, and dermatologic and pressure-related conditions, according to a study published online Aug. 26 in Science Advances.Hyojung Jang, from...

Factors Identified in Disparities of Response to Patient Messages

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 17:42:00 +0200

WEDNESDAY, Aug. 26, 2026-- Writing style can explain about half of observed disparities in care team response to messages sent by patients, according to a study published online Aug. 24 in JAMA Network Open.Mitchell Tang, Ph.D., from Harvard...

Strength Training May Cut GDM Risk in Pregnant Women With Overweight, Obesity

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 17:36:00 +0200

WEDNESDAY, Aug. 26, 2026-- Strength training during pregnancy may improve some outcomes for women with overweight or obesity, according to a study published online Aug. 19 in Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica.Teresa E. Santa Cruz...

Highly Aspherical Lenslets Effective for Reducing Myopia Progression in Children

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 17:33:00 +0200

WEDNESDAY, Aug. 26, 2026-- Spectacle lenses with highly aspherical lenslets (HAL) are safe and effective for reducing myopia progression in children, according to a study published online Aug. 20 in JAMA Ophthalmology.Jason Shen, Ph.D., from...

Paternal Exposure to Valproate Not Linked to Offspring Neurodevelopmental Disorders

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 17:31:00 +0200

WEDNESDAY, Aug. 26, 2026-- Paternal exposure to valproate during sperm development is not associated with neurodevelopmental disorders (NDDs) in offspring, according to a study published online Aug. 19 in Neurology.Yen-Chen Anne Feng, Sc.D., from...

All-Cause Mortality Elevated for Adult Five-Year Survivors of Hodgkin Lymphoma

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 17:27:00 +0200

WEDNESDAY, Aug. 26, 2026-- Five-year survivors of Hodgkin lymphoma (HL) diagnosed during adulthood experience nearly twofold higher all-cause mortality than the general population, according to a research letter published online Aug. 18 in JAMA...

First Measles Deaths Reported In US This Year — American Academy Of Pediatrics Responds

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 17:01:00 +0200

WEDNESDAY, Aug. 26, 2026— Two unvaccinated Pennsylvania residents have died of measles, the first deaths linked to the virus in the state in 35 years, its Department of Health (DOH) said Tuesday.They are the first measles-related deaths in the...

'True Grit' Program Helps Prepare Kids With Spinal Cord Injuries For Adulthood

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 15:44:00 +0200

WEDNESDAY, Aug. 26, 2026— A week-long sleepaway camp effectively helps young people who use wheelchairs prepare for adulthood, a new study says.Rutgers University’s True Grit program is meant to teach life skills and build independence among 14-...

At Least 1 In 4 NFL Players Who Died Recently Had Impact-Related Brain Damage, Study Finds

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 12:30:00 +0200

WEDNESDAY, Aug. 26, 2026— At least 1 in 4 former NFL players who died in recent years suffered from brain damage linked to repeated head impacts, a new study says.That rate may be on the lower end, based on how many players donated their brain for...

After A Sleepless Night, Which Better Boosts Brain Power — Exercise Or A Nap?

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 12:15:00 +0200

WEDNESDAY, Aug. 26, 2026— A short bout of exercise appears to work quicker than a long nap to refresh a sleep-deprived mind, a new study says.About 20 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous exercise performed as well as a 90-minute nap in protecting the...

Most Parents Struggle With One Back-To-School Routine

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0200

WEDNESDAY, Aug. 26, 2026— There’s one part of the back-to-school routine that parents aren’t looking forward to, a new poll indicates.About 3 out of 4 American parents have trouble getting their child to eat breakfast before they head off to...

The Medicare GLP-1 Discount Has One Big Catch: Some Sick Patients Don't Qualify

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:30:00 +0200

WEDNESDAY, Aug. 26, 2026— In January, Jeff La Marca got a prescription for the popular weight loss drug Zepbound. But he couldn’t afford the $750 monthly price tag.“I thought, ‘Thank God, there’s a path,’ ” said La Marca, who lives in Basking...

Emergency Diagnosis Linked to Worse Outcomes for Range of Conditions

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 00:39:00 +0200

TUESDAY, Aug. 25, 2026-- For a range of nonneoplastic conditions, emergency diagnosis is associated with worse clinical outcomes, according to a study published online Aug. 25 in PLOS Medicine.Emma Whitfield, Ph.D., from the University College...

1 in 4 Former NFL Players Had CTE at Death in 2016 to 2021

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 17:50:00 +0200

TUESDAY, Aug. 25, 2026-- About 1 in 4 former National Football League (NFL) players who died during 2016 to 2021 had chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) at death, according to a study published online Aug. 25 in The BMJ.Daniel Daneshvar, M.D...

Robotic Arm-Assisted TKR Offers Similar Outcome to Conventional TKR

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 17:47:00 +0200

TUESDAY, Aug. 25, 2026-- For patients with advanced knee osteoarthritis, total knee replacement (TKR) with the Mako robotic arm-assisted system (rTKR) offers similar benefit to TKR with conventional instruments (cTKR), according to a study...

Acute Myeloid Leukemia Increasingly Impacting Older Adults Globally

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 17:43:00 +0200

TUESDAY, Aug. 25, 2026-- Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) poses an increasing global burden for older adults, according to a study published online Aug. 19 in the Journal of Geriatric Oncology.Zhijuan Xu, from the First Affiliated Hospital of Ningbo...

Physical Exams May Not Reliably Diagnose Pediatric Pneumonia

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 17:39:00 +0200

TUESDAY, Aug. 25, 2026-- Clinicians may not agree on physical exam findings for youth with community-acquired pneumonia (CAP), according to a study published online Aug. 20 in JAMA Network Open.Shubhada Hooli, M.D., from Texas Children's Hospital...

Internet-Based Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy Aids Children's Anxiety Symptoms

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 17:33:00 +0200

TUESDAY, Aug. 25, 2026-- The Master Your Worries internet-based cognitive-behavioral therapy (iCBT) program is associated with long-term improvement in children's anxiety symptoms, according to a study published online Aug. 14 in JAMA Network...

Sugar-Sweetened Beverages May Increase Risk for Gastric Cancer

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 17:29:00 +0200

TUESDAY, Aug. 25, 2026-- Higher intake of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSB) is associated with a higher risk for incident gastric cancer, according to a study published online Aug. 17 in Gastro Hep Advances.Tae-Geun Gweon, from the Catholic...

Chemo-Free Combo of Four Targeted Therapies Shows Promise in Metastatic Breast Cancer

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 17:20:00 +0200

TUESDAY, Aug. 25, 2026-- For patients with hormone receptor (HR)-positive, human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2)-positive metastatic breast cancer (MBC), the combination of anastrozole, palbociclib, trastuzumab, and pertuzumab shows...

Bowel Urgency in Ulcerative Colitis Linked to Disease-Related Disability

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 17:17:00 +0200

TUESDAY, Aug. 25, 2026-- Bowel urgency is common in adults with ulcerative colitis (UC), especially among those without diarrhea or rectal bleeding, and is associated with disease-related disability, according to a study published recently in...

Drug Retention in Spondyloarthritis Varies With Socioeconomic Status

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 17:14:00 +0200

WEDNESDAY, Aug. 25, 2026-- For patients with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) or axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA), biologic/targeted synthetic disease-modifying antirheumatic drug (b/tsDMARD) retention varies with countries' socioeconomic status...

Clear Eyes Eye Drops Recalled Nationwide Over Sterility Concerns

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 17:03:00 +0200

TUESDAY, Aug. 25, 2026— Nearly 40,000 bottles of a widely sold eye drop are being pulled from shelves nationwide because the maker cannot guarantee the product is sterile.Prestige Brands Holdings, of Tarrytown, New York, recalled 39,060 bottles of...

Want A Doc To Respond To Your Portal Message? These Tips Will Improve Your Odds, Study Says

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 15:12:00 +0200

TUESDAY, Aug. 25, 2026— Hoping for a quick response from your doctor to a message sent through your patient portal?Then keep it cordial and positive, a new study suggests.Doctors were more likely to respond to messages that addressed them by name...

A Doctor's Take: Executive Orders On Childhood Vaccines Raise Public Health Debate

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0200

TUESDAY, Aug. 25, 2026— On the first day of medical school, I walked through the historical displays in the campus library. Among historical instruments and vintage incubators sat an Emerson iron lung respirator, a medical device used to treat...

Chemo-Free Treatment Shows Promise For Some Metastatic Breast Cancer Patients

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 14:50:00 +0200

TUESDAY, Aug. 25, 2026— A new approach to treating metastatic breast cancer may allow some patients to avoid chemotherapy, at least initially.In a small early-stage trial recently published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute...

Robot-Assisted Knee Replacement Surgery No Better Than Traditional Surgeon-Only Procedures, Trial Finds

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 12:30:00 +0200

TUESDAY, Aug. 25, 2026— Knee replacement patients do just as well with regular old “sawbones” surgery as they do with cutting-edge robot-assisted procedures, a new clinical trial has found.Robot-assisted knee replacement surgery is more precise...

Symptoms After Childbirth Can Cause Depression, Low Self-Esteem

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 12:15:00 +0200

TUESDAY, Aug. 25, 2026— Childbirth can be tough on a woman’s body and their self-esteem might plummet if minor post-delivery health problems prompt shame, embarrassment and depression, a new study says.Women with pain, bleeding and itching caused...

Web App Helps Caregivers Manage Dementia Patients' Aggression, Agitation

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0200

TUESDAY, Aug. 25, 2026— An experimental web app can help caregivers better manage loved ones who have dementia without resorting to drugs, a new study says.The app, called WeCareAdvisor, provides caregivers with strategies to help them manage...

Ebola Is Still Killing In Central Africa. These Groups Are Working To Save Lives

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 11:45:00 +0200

TUESDAY, Aug. 25, 2026— Misinformation and distrust are among the challenges facing public health workers in the Democratic Republic of Congo as they confront the second-deadliest Ebola outbreak on record. Even though the virus has faded from U.S...

Body Roundness Index Linked to Increased Odds of Asthma in Children, Teens

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 23:48:00 +0200

MONDAY, Aug. 24, 2026-- Among children and adolescents, higher body roundness index (BRI) is associated with increased odds of current asthma, according to a study published online Aug. 6 in the Annals of Human Biology.Tingqiaonan Chen, from...

Prenatal Organophosphate Pesticide Exposure Not Linked to Autism Traits

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 23:47:00 +0200

MONDAY, Aug. 24, 2026-- Prenatal organophosphate pesticide (OP) exposure is not associated with autism-related traits in childhood, according to a study published online Aug. 24 in JAMA Pediatrics.Haleigh M. Cavalier, M.P.H., Ph.D., from NYU...

FOBT Screening Linked to Reduction in CRC Mortality

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 17:42:00 +0200

MONDAY, Aug. 24, 2026-- Screening invitation and participation were associated with a reduction in colorectal cancer (CRC) mortality in a cohort study of population-based fecal occult blood test (FOBT) screening, published online Aug. 20 in JAMA...

CDC Characterizes Changing Epidemiology of Mpox Infection

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 17:39:00 +0200

MONDAY, Aug. 24, 2026-- Fewer cases of mpox virus (MPXV) infection were reported in 2025 than 2024, but the number of reported cases during September to October 2025 was double that seen in 2024, according to research published in the Aug. 20...

Family Medicine Shortage: Why Future Doctors Look Elsewhere

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 17:38:00 +0200

MONDAY, Aug. 24, 2026— 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...

Cortical Thickness Alterations Can Precede Amyloid Positivity

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 17:34:00 +0200

MONDAY, Aug. 24, 2026-- Alterations in cortical thickness can precede positron emission tomography (PET)-detectable amyloid positivity by several years, according to a study published online Aug. 19 in Nature Neuroscience.James M. Roe, from the...

Zinc Supplementation Cuts Infections in Children Under 5 Years With Sickle Cell Anemia

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 16:59:00 +0200

MONDAY, Aug. 24, 2026-- For children younger than 5 years with sickle cell anemia, zinc supplementation at 20 mg per day is associated with a reduction in all-cause infection, according to a study published online Aug. 19 in the Journal of the...

Alfalfa Sprouts Linked To E. Coli And Salmonella Outbreak

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 16:57:00 +0200

MONDAY, Aug. 24, 2026— 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...

Normalizing BMI Linked to Lower Risk for Progression to Stage 3 Type 1 Diabetes

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 16:56:00 +0200

MONDAY, Aug. 24, 2026-- Normalizing body mass index (BMI) is associated with a reduced risk for progression to stage 3 type 1 diabetes (T1D), with the association mainly observed in youth, according to a study published online July 16 in Diabetes...

Losing A Parent Doubles Rates Of Mental Health Problems Among Children

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 15:13:00 +0200

MONDAY, Aug. 21, 2026— 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...

Play Important Part Of Preschool Learning — But These Parents Don't Agree, Study Says

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 12:30:00 +0200

MONDAY, Aug. 24, 2026— 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...

Screening Dramatically Reduces Risk Of Colon Cancer Death

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 12:15:00 +0200

MONDAY, Aug. 24, 2026— 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...

The Way You Use Weed Could Be A Red Flag For Addiction, Study Finds

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0200

MONDAY, Aug. 24 2026— 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...

How Much Of A Cancer Drug Is Too Much? Patients, Researchers Challenge FDA-Approved Dosages

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 11:45:00 +0200

MONDAY, Aug. 24, 2026— Northwestern University economist Chuck Manski studies decision-making amid uncertainty. That prepared him better than many other cancer patients to decide whether to stay on an immunotherapy treatment that was making him...

Huge Gap Exists Between Regulatory Authorization, Clinical Validation of AI Medical Devices

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 23:10:00 +0200

FRIDAY, Aug. 21, 2026-- Only three of the 1,357 U.S. Food and Drug Administration-authorized artificial intelligence (AI) medical devices have been evaluated for clinical effectiveness, according to a study published online Aug. 19 in PLOS Digital...

December 2024 to 2025 Saw Significant Increase in Leucovorin Dispensing

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 23:06:00 +0200

FRIDAY, Aug. 21, 2026-- Leucovorin dispensing to children increased 700 percent from December 2024 to December 2025, according to a research letter published in the Aug. 13 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine.Kao‑Ping Chua, M.D., Ph.D...

Higher Diet Quality Linked to Improved Lung Function in Asthma, COPD

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 23:02:00 +0200

FRIDAY, Aug. 21, 2026-- Higher diet quality is associated with better lung function (LF), especially among individuals with asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), according to a study published online Aug. 17 in ERJ Open...

Habitual Fasting May Be Harmful for Older Adults

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 16:43:00 +0200

FRIDAY, Aug. 21, 2026-- Habitual fasting may be detrimental in older adults, according to a study published online Aug. 20 in the Journal of Internal Medicine.Luis Kalmbach, from the Karolinska Institutet and Stockholm University, and colleagues...

Small Change in Hours Benefits Emergency Physicians Working Night Shifts

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 16:41:00 +0200

FRIDAY, Aug. 21, 2026-- A small change in night-shift hours improves sleep quality and inflammatory biomarkers in emergency medicine physicians, according to a pilot study published in the September issue of the American Journal of Emergency...

FDA Clears First Robot That Draws Blood On Its Own

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 16:28:00 +0200

FRIDAY, Aug. 21, 2026— 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...

Cannabis Use Linked to Earlier Age of Psychosis Onset

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 16:26:00 +0200

FRIDAY, Aug. 21, 2026-- Cannabis users may have an earlier age at onset (AAO) of psychosis than nonusers, with larger differences accumulating with age, according to a review published online Aug. 18 in Biological Psychiatry.Carly Stevens, M.D...

Preoperative Chemo + Immunotherapy Combo Shrinks Head, Neck Cancer Tumors

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 16:17:00 +0200

FRIDAY, Aug. 21, 2026-- Combining chemotherapy with immunotherapy before surgery for head and neck cancer is associated with significantly greater reductions in tumor size than immunotherapy alone, according to a study published online Aug. 13 in...

Aircrew Face Higher Odds of Radiation-Related Cancer Deaths

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 16:15:00 +0200

FRIDAY, Aug. 21, 2026-- Flight attendants and pilots have a higher proportion of radiation-related cancer deaths compared with other occupations, according to a research letter published online Aug. 17 in JAMA Internal Medicine.Vishal R. Patel...

Nearly 8 In 10 Young Adults Are In Early Stages Of Metabolic Disorder, Study Finds

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 15:38:00 +0200

FRIDAY, Aug. 21, 2026— 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...

Diet Quality Versus Cutting Calories: What Matters More For Weight Loss?

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 15:02:00 +0200

FRIDAY, Aug. 21, 2026— 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...

Psilocybin Safe And Effective Against Mood Disorders, Real-World Data Show

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 12:30:00 +0200

FRIDAY, Aug. 21, 2026— 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...

TikTok Shaping Teens' Appetites, Diet

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 12:15:00 +0200

FRIDAY, Aug. 21, 2026— 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...

Self-Driving Cars Might Not Be Safe For Everyone, Study Says

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0200

FRIDAY, Aug. 21, 2026— 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...

Medicare's Paying Less For Cataract Surgery. Eye Doctors Are Turning To Lucrative Lasers.

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 11:45:00 +0200

FRIDAY, Aug. 21, 2026— Tammy Chalala, a retired dietitian in New York, was thrilled with the results of her cataract surgeries, which left her with close to 20/20 vision.She said she paid nearly $4,000 out-of-pocket for her two surgeries last year...

More Than 2 in 3 Patients View Test Results Before Their Doctor

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 01:01:00 +0200

THURSDAY, Aug. 20, 2026-- More than two-thirds of patients report viewing their test results in a portal before hearing from a provider, but how well they understand them is tied to their digital literacy, according to a study published online...

FDA Authorizes First Standalone Robotic Device to Draw Blood

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 00:58:00 +0200

THURSDAY, Aug. 20, 2026-- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has authorized the Aletta as the first standalone robotic device that can draw blood from a patient's arm. The device is authorized for use in adult outpatients with the oversight of...

Composite Dietary Antioxidant Index Inversely Linked to Cervical Cancer Prevalence

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 17:47:00 +0200

THURSDAY, Aug. 20, 2026-- The Composite Dietary Antioxidant Index (CDAI) is significantly inversely associated with cervical cancer (CC) prevalence, according to a study published online Aug. 19 in the International Journal of Gynecology &...

Number of Health Care Workers Has Increased 198.5 Percent Since 1990

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 17:45:00 +0200

THURSDAY, Aug. 20, 2026-- The global health workforce has expanded since 1990, mainly due to an increase in female health workers, according to a study published online Aug. 18 in The Lancet Public Health.Megan Knight, from the Institute for...

Childhood-Onset Epilepsy Tied to Lower Rate of Educational Attainment

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 17:40:00 +0200

THURSDAY, Aug. 20, 2026-- Childhood-onset epilepsy is associated with significantly lower completion rates of primary school and long-term educational attainment, according to a study published online Aug. 18 in the Journal of Neurology...

ED Boarding Time Varies Considerably Across Hospitals

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 17:38:00 +0200

THURSDAY, Aug. 20, 2026-- The timeliness of the transition from emergency department (ED) to inpatient management varies considerably by hospital, according to a research letter published online in the Journal of the American Medical...

Laser Interstitial Thermal Therapy Beneficial for Brain Tumors

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 17:25:00 +0200

THURSDAY, Aug. 20, 2026-- Laser interstitial thermal therapy (LITT) shows promise for patients with primary and metastatic brain tumors, with short hospital stays and preserved quality of life, according to a study published online Aug. 17 in the...

Sleep Disturbances, Duration Linked to Working Life Expectancy

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 17:08:00 +0200

THURSDAY, Aug. 20, 2026-- Sleep disturbances and long sleep duration are associated with a reduction in working life expectancy (WLE), according to a study published online Aug. 18 in Occupational & Environmental Medicine.Saana Myllyntausta...

Model May Help Identify Women at Risk for Overactive Bladder

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:59:00 +0200

THURSDAY, Aug. 20, 2026-- A machine learning model can predict overactive bladder (OAB) risk in women, using common reproductive and sociodemographic data, according to a study published online Aug. 12 in JMIR Medical Informatics.Guoqiang Huang...

Adults Hold Outdated Beliefs About Antibiotics

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:54:00 +0200

THURSDAY, Aug. 20, 2026-- U.S. adults hold outdated beliefs on antibiotics, according to a study published online July 21 in Open Forum Infectious Diseases.Alistair Thorpe, Ph.D., from the Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine at the University of...

Personalized Vaccine Helped Melanoma Patients Stay Cancer-Free Longer, Drugmakers Say

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:43:00 +0200

THURSDAY, Aug. 20, 2026— 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...

Sugary Drinks Linked To Doubled Risk Of Stomach Cancer

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:10:00 +0200

THURSDAY, Aug. 20, 2026— 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...

Can Antioxidants Help Protect Against Cervical Cancer?

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0200

THURSDAY, Aug. 20, 2026— 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...

Why You Move Matters When It Comes To Brain Health, Dementia Risk

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 12:30:00 +0200

THURSDAY, Aug. 20, 2026— 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...

Too Much Caregiving Can Harm Mental Health, Study Finds

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 12:15:00 +0200

THURSDAY, Aug. 20, 2026— 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...

Spinal Cord Stimulation Improves Arm Strength, Mobility In Stroke Survivors

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0200

THURSDAY, Aug. 20, 2026— 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%...

You Want To Join A Clinical Trial. Here's What To Know About The Hurdles

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 11:30:00 +0200

THURSDAY, Aug. 20, 2026— Connecting people with clinical trials is complicated — even if people identify a promising match, there’s a slew of potentially thorny factors, including geographic incompatibility, and financial and time...

Phthalates From Personal Care Products Tied to Higher BP in Pregnancy

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 22:43:00 +0200

WEDNESDAY, Aug. 19, 2026-- Higher concentrations of personal care products-associated chemicals may contribute to elevated blood pressure (BP) in pregnancy, according to a study published online July 13 in the Journal of the Endocrine...

Safety Intervention Reduces Incidence of Postoperative Endophthalmitis

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 22:40:00 +0200

WEDNESDAY, Aug. 19, 2026-- A multifaceted surgical safety intervention is effective and sustainable in reducing the incidence of postoperative endophthalmitis (POE) following ophthalmic surgery, according to a study published in the September...

Non-U.S.-Born Physicians Make Up Nearly Half of Internal Medicine Workforce

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 17:52:00 +0200

WEDNESDAY, Aug. 19, 2026-- Non-U.S.-born physicians make up nearly half of the internal medicine workforce in the United States, according to a research letter published online Aug. 12 in the Journal of the American Medical Association.Giacomo...

Exercise Link to Dementia Varies by Physical Activity Domain

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 17:48:00 +0200

WEDNESDAY, Aug. 19, 2026-- High physical activity is associated with reduced risks for dementia, with the associations varying by physical activity domain, according to a review published online Aug. 18 in The Lancet Public Health.Natan Feter...

Couples' Coping Skills Help Reduce Depression in GI Cancer Survivors

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 17:08:00 +0200

WEDNESDAY, Aug. 19, 2026-- Dyadic coping is a potentially modifiable protective factor in the psychological health of middle-aged and older gastrointestinal cancer survivors, according to a study recently published in the European Journal of...

Risk for Prostate Cancer Elevated With Higher Ultraprocessed Food Intake

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 17:04:00 +0200

WEDNESDAY, Aug. 19, 2026-- Higher ultraprocessed food (UPF) intake is associated with a higher risk for prostate cancer, according to a study published online Aug. 7 in the American Journal of Medicine.Hunter Scott, from Florida Atlantic...

Lung Disease More Common With Ulcerative Colitis Than Crohn Disease

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 17:01:00 +0200

WEDNESDAY, Aug. 19, 2026-- Interstitial lung disease (ILD) is more often associated with ulcerative colitis (UC) than Crohn disease (CD), according to a study published online July 24 in Crohn's & Colitis 360.Sneh Parekh, D.O., from the...

Outshine Frozen Fruit Bars Recalled Over Possible Glass Contamination

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 16:18:00 +0200

WEDNESDAY, Aug. 19, 2026— 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...

Photos, Screenshots Degrade People's Memory, Study Says

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 16:02:00 +0200

WEDNESDAY, Aug. 19, 2026— 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...

Study Raises New Questions About Fluoride Exposure During Pregnancy

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 15:11:00 +0200

WEDNESDAY, Aug. 19, 2026— A new study funded by the National Institutes of Health is raising questions about fluoride exposure during pregnancy and children's cognitive development."This study addresses an important gap by evaluating prenatal...

These Jet-Setting Jobs Carry The Highest Risk Of Radiation-Related Cancer Death In The Nation

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:30:00 +0200

WEDNESDAY, Aug. 19, 2026— Two jet-setting jobs carry the nation’s highest risk of radiation-related cancer death, a new study says.Out of more than 500 U.S. occupations, flight attendants and pilots are first and second when it comes to cancer...

Fingertip Patch Tracks Medication Levels In Parkinson's Patients

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:15:00 +0200

WEDNESDAY, Aug. 19, 2026— It’s tough to home in on the right dose of drugs for Parkinson’s disease patients.Too little levodopa — the gold-standard drug for the disease — will leave patients unable to move, while too much triggers severe...

Do Dogs Help Teens Cope With Social Stress? It Depends, Researchers Say

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0200

WEDNESDAY, Aug. 19, 2026— They say a dog is a boy’s or girl’s best friend, but that relationship isn’t always a healthy one for a teenager who struggles with social anxiety, a new study says.Teens manage their stress in healthier ways if they see...

What Geriatric Emergency Departments Do Differently

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 11:45:00 +0200

WEDNESDAY, Aug. 19, 2026— It had been a rough few months. Cynthia Tompkins was hospitalized in May for osteomyelitis — a bone infection — then spent six weeks in a rehabilitation facility. “It was a struggle,” she said. “I didn’t bounce back too...

Rates of Active Surveillance for Low-Risk Prostate Cancer High for Veterans

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 00:04:00 +0200

TUESDAY, Aug. 18, 2026-- Uptake of active surveillance for low-risk prostate cancer is very high in the Veterans Affairs (VA) health system, according to a research letter published online Aug. 13 in the Journal of the American Medical...

Social Engagement May Sustain Brain Health Function

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0200

TUESDAY, Aug. 18, 2026-- Greater engagement in social activities at baseline is associated with greater preservation of brain function over time in older adults, according to a study published online Aug. 12 in Alzheimer’s & Dementia.Cynthia...

How To Protect Yourself During Wildfire Season

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 19:11:00 +0200

TUESDAY, Aug. 18, 2026— Wildfires are on the rise in many parts of the world, bringing with them major health threats.As bad air days become more and more common, it’s a good idea to learn new ways to keep your lungs and body systems...

Heart Stress Based on NT-proBNP Changes May Improve CVD Risk Stratification

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 17:53:00 +0200

TUESDAY, Aug. 18, 2026-- For community-dwelling older adults, longitudinal changes in N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) concentrations (heart stress [HS]) may improve risk stratification of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and...

Increase Seen in Rates of Xenobiotic-Induced Liver Injury From 2020 to 2024

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 17:48:00 +0200

TUESDAY, Aug. 18, 2026-- The rates of xenobiotic-induced liver injury (XILI) have increased, with acetaminophen (APAP) alone being the most frequently implicated xenobiotic, according to a study published online Aug. 13 in Clinical...

Systemic Physical Multimorbidity Higher With Schizophrenia-Spectrum, Bipolar Disorder

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 17:43:00 +0200

TUESDAY, Aug. 18, 2026-- People with schizophrenia-spectrum or bipolar disorder have increased relative and absolute incidence of systemic physical multimorbidity, according to a study published in the September issue of The Lancet Psychiatry.Sean...

Heat-Not-Burn Tobacco, E-Cigarettes May Be Linked to Postoperative Recurrence of Crohn Disease

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 17:40:00 +0200

TUESDAY, Aug. 18, 2026-- For patients with Crohn disease (CD), heat-not-burn tobacco (HNBT) and possibly electronic cigarette (e-cigarette) use is associated with increased postoperative endoscopic recurrence of CD, according to a study published...

Digital Behavioral Health Game Reduces Depressive Symptoms in Teens

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 17:37:00 +0200

TUESDAY, Aug. 18, 2026-- A codesigned digital behavioral health game for adolescents with depressive and anxiety symptoms is associated with a modest, sustained reduction in depressive symptoms, according to a study published online Aug. 17 in...

Most Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Candidates Meet Criteria for Clinical Obesity

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 17:17:00 +0200

TUESDAY, Aug. 18, 2026-- Most metabolic and bariatric surgery (MBS) candidates meet criteria for clinical obesity (adiposity with obesity-related organ dysfunction), according to a study published online Aug. 11 in JAMA Network Open.Simone...

Long-Term Risk for Incident Psoriasis Elevated With Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 17:12:00 +0200

TUESDAY, Aug. 18, 2026-- Patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) have an increased risk for incident psoriasis, according to a study published online Aug. 7 in the Journal of Global Health.Yuting Qiu, from Capital Medical University in...

Lower Protein Diet May Be Better in Incremental Peritoneal Dialysis

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 17:09:00 +0200

TUESDAY, Aug. 18, 2026-- A lower protein diet could be associated with better control of uremic toxins in patients starting peritoneal dialysis (PD) with a lower dose (incremental PD), according to a study published online Aug. 6 in...

Kindergarten Vaccine Exemptions Hit Record High, New CDC Data Shows

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:47:00 +0200

TUESDAY, Aug. 18, 2026— A record share of U.S. kindergartners started school last year without at least one required vaccine, new federal data show.Exemptions rose to 4.2% during the 2025-2026 school year, up from 3.6% a year earlier, according to...

Loneliness Is A Health Crisis, But Doctors Alone Can't Cure It, Analysis Argues

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:01:00 +0200

TUESDAY, Aug. 18, 2026— Loneliness is contributing to illness, but it’s a fool’s errand to expect doctors alone to cure this particular ailment, a new study says.Social isolation — whether it be from loss, health problems or other factors that...

Constipation In Space: A New Study Provides Answers

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:49:00 +0200

TUESDAY, Aug. 18, 2026— Constipation is a well-known problem for astronauts in space, and researchers now think they know why it occurs. Weightlessness appears to affect the gut microbiome, the billions of healthy bacteria that reside in a...

Social Media Beauty Trends May Up Teens' Exposure To Hormone-Disrupting Chemicals

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0200

TUESDAY, Aug. 18, 2026— That beauty tutorial on social media might influence more than what your teen buys.It may also increase their exposure to hormone-disrupting chemicals, a new study warns."We often hear that social media may hurt kids'...

Waist Size Is Accurate Way To Gauge Unhealthy Excess Weight, Study Says

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:15:00 +0200

TUESDAY, Aug. 18, 2026— Are you worried that extra pounds might be harming your health?Check the notches on your belt, a new study suggests.Waist size might be one of the simplest and most effective measures to detect health risks associated with...

Panel Offers First Guidelines For Using E-Cigarettes To Help Smokers Quit

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0200

TUESDAY, Aug. 18, 2026— A panel of experts has issued the first clinical guidelines for using e-cigarettes to help adults quit smoking.E-cigarettes should be offered alongside other smoking cessation strategies like nicotine replacement therapies...

Newsom Promotes Affordable Insulin, But California's Generic Label Off To A Slow Start

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:30:00 +0200

TUESDAY, Aug. 18, 2026— At a Walgreens in San Francisco’s bustling Japantown neighborhood, pharmacist Margaret On stocks two boxes of long-acting insulin pens from California’s new prescription drug label, CalRx, emblazoned with the state’s iconic...

Study Reveals Silicosis Rates Among Workers Fabricating Stone Countertops

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 00:46:00 +0200

MONDAY, Aug. 17, 2026-- From January 2019 through June 2026, there were 592 cases of silicosis in California among workers fabricating crystalline silica-containing engineered stone countertops, according to a study published online Aug. 12 in...

Dose-Dependent Link Seen for Clomiphene Citrate, Adverse Perinatal Outcomes

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 17:51:00 +0200

MONDAY, Aug. 17, 2026-- There is a dose-dependent relationship between clomiphene citrate (CC) and adverse perinatal outcomes among fresh autologous in vitro fertilization (IVF) cycles, according to a study published in the August issue of BMJ...

Central Adiposity Reclassifies Cardiovascular Risk Across BMI Spectrum

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 17:35:00 +0200

MONDAY, Aug. 17, 2026-- Waist circumference (WC) and waist-to-hip ratio (WHR) reclassify cardiovascular risk across normal weight, overweight, and obesity, according to a study published in the Aug. 11 issue of the Journal of the American College...

Real-World ARIA Incidence With Lecanemab Aligns With Clinical Trial Findings

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 17:32:00 +0200

MONDAY, Aug. 17, 2026-- Nearly 1 in 4 patients treated with lecanemab for mild cognitive impairment or mild Alzheimer disease (AD) with confirmed amyloid pathology develop amyloid-related imaging abnormality (ARIA), according to a study published...

Jalapeño Recalls Keep Growing As Salmonella Outbreak Investigation Continues

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 17:23:00 +0200

MONDAY, Aug. 17, 2026— The list of foods pulled from store shelves because they contain Salmonella-linked jalapeño peppers keeps getting longer.Two more companies announced recalls in the past week, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said...

NEWS2 Scores Can ID Patients With Suspected Sepsis Needing Timely Treatment

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 17:10:00 +0200

MONDAY, Aug. 17, 2026-- National Early Warning Score 2 (NEWS2) values calculated by U.K. National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) guidelines can identify patients with suspected sepsis in whom delayed antibiotic administration is...

Music Streaming Linked To Rise In Traffic Deaths

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 17:10:00 +0200

MONDAY, Aug. 17, 2026— When a blockbuster album drops, streaming numbers may not be the only thing that spikes.A new study, published today in JAMA Network Open, finds traffic deaths also rise significantly.Dr. Vishal Patel of Harvard Medical...

Patient Education Increases Skin Cancer Screening in Stem Cell Transplant Survivors

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 16:46:00 +0200

MONDAY, Aug. 17, 2026-- Remotely delivered interventions improve skin cancer screening among survivors of hematopoietic cell transplantation (HCT), according to a study published online Aug. 6 in the Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer...

Dexrazoxane Offers Lasting Doxorubicin Cardioprotective Effect in Childhood Cancer Survivors

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 16:42:00 +0200

MONDAY, Aug. 17, 2026-- For childhood cancer survivors, dexrazoxane seems to offer a doxorubicin cardioprotective effect on left ventricular (LV) systolic function in the long term, according to a study published online Aug. 6 in Journal of...

Quartz Countertop Workers Are Falling Prey To Lung Disease

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 15:47:00 +0200

MONDAY, Aug. 17, 2026— There’s a rapidly growing epidemic of lung disease among craftspeople working with quartz countertops, a new study says.More and more quartz workers are developing silicosis, an incurable and progressive lung disease caused...

Many Smokers Unaware Of Heart, Brain Risks Of Smoking

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 12:15:00 +0200

MONDAY, Aug. 17, 2026— Many smokers still haven’t absorbed the fact that smoking and secondhand smoke cause heart attacks and strokes, despite decades of messaging around tobacco’s health risks, a new study says.More than 90% know that smoking...

Tylenol, Other Medications Fuel Spike In Liver Damage Cases, Poison Center Data Says

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0200

MONDAY, Aug. 17, 2026— There’s been a nearly 400% increase in calls to U.S. poison centers related to liver injuries, mostly related to Tylenol and other medications, a new study says.Liver injuries caused by foreign substances skyrocketed from an...

ED Drug Might Increase Glaucoma Risk, Study Says

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 11:45:00 +0200

MONDAY, Aug. 17, 2026— The erectile dysfunction drug Cialis might increase the risk of glaucoma among men taking it to treat urinary incontinence, a new study says.Men taking tadalafil (Cialis) to treat side effects from an enlarged prostate wound...

My Husband Was Kicked Out Of Hospice For Dying Too Slowly

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 11:30:00 +0200

MONDAY, Aug. 17, 2026— “No more operations,” he said.It was mid-January 2026, and my then-73-year-old husband, Mike Salmon, had just started bouncing back from a three-month ordeal of three operations related to aortic aneurysms, sepsis and a...

Tadalafil (Cialis), Used for BPH and ED, Might Increase Glaucoma Risk, Study Says

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 11:08:00 +0200

MONDAY, Aug. 17, 2026 — Tadalafil (sold as Cialis), a drug used to treat both erectile dysfunction and the urinary symptoms of an enlarged prostate, might increase the risk of glaucoma, a new study says.
Men prescribed tadalafil for symptoms...

Burnout Common Among Psychiatric Mental Health Registered Nurses

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 21:14:00 +0200

FRIDAY, Aug. 14, 2026-- Nearly 4 in 10 inpatient psychiatric mental health registered nurses (PMH-RNs) experience high burnout, according to a study published online July 27 in the Journal of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing.Justinna Dixon...

FDA Approves First Self-Balancing, Personal Exoskeleton

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 21:11:00 +0200

FRIDAY, Aug. 14, 2026-- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has cleared Eve (Wandercraft), the first self-balancing personal exoskeleton for eligible adult wheelchair users living with spinal cord injury.Eve enables eligible users, who can...

States Enact Emergency Orders On Kratom While Awaiting Federal Rules

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 17:35:00 +0200

FRIDAY, Aug. 14, 2026— States are moving faster and further than federal regulators to get kratom off store shelves, with some banning the herb outright while a pending federal rule targets only one of its chemicals.Massachusetts acted Thursday...

Suboptimal Adherence to Brain Health Recommendations Common in Early Alzheimer Disease

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 17:09:00 +0200

FRIDAY, Aug. 14, 2026-- For patients with early Alzheimer disease (AD), suboptimal adherence to brain health recommendations is common, including among those pursuing anti-amyloid antibody therapy (AAT), according to a study published in the...

Genomic Newborn Screening Could ID Cancer Predisposition Syndrome

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 17:06:00 +0200

FRIDAY, Aug. 14, 2026-- About 1 in 27,000 newborns develop an early-onset malignancy with an associated pathogenic or likely pathogenic variant, which can be identified in genomic newborn screening, according to a study published online Aug. 12 in...

Report Highlights Substance Use in Young Adults in U.S. in 2025

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 17:03:00 +0200

FRIDAY, Aug. 14, 2026-- Cannabis use remains high among young adults in the United States, according to a report issued by the University of Michigan.Megan E. Patrick, Ph.D., from the University of Michigan Institute for Social Research, and...

Imaging Turnaround Time Increased From 2023 to 2024

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +0200

FRIDAY, Aug. 14, 2026-- Imaging turnaround times continued to increase across modalities through 2024, according to a study published online Aug. 3 in Journal of the American College of Radiology.Alexandra R. Drake, M.P.H., from the Harvey L...

Many With Atypical Alzheimer Disease Do Not Qualify for Anti-Amyloid Therapy

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 16:56:00 +0200

FRIDAY, Aug. 14, 2026-- Many people with atypical Alzheimer disease (AD) do not meet eligibility criteria for anti-amyloid therapies (AAT), according to a study published online Aug. 5 in Neurology.Dror Shir, M.D., from the Mayo Clinic in...

Processed Foods Linked To Prostate Cancer Risk

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 15:50:00 +0200

FRIDAY, Aug. 14, 2026— Ultra-processed foods might be linked to a higher risk of prostate cancer, a new study says.Men who ate the most ultra-processed foods had as much as a 34% higher risk of prostate cancer, compared to those who ate less...

Screen Time Is Not All Bad For Kids' Brains

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 15:05:00 +0200

FRIDAY, Aug. 14, 2026— More screen time isn’t always bad for kids' brains.It may even have some surprising benefits, according to a new study from Finland published in the journal Pediatric Exercise Science.Researchers followed 260 children for...

Winter Is Coming: How Vaccines Help Protect Against Respiratory Illness

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0200

FRIDAY, Aug. 14, 2026— August is National Immunization Awareness Month – the perfect time to prepare for the viruses and bacteria that spread each fall and winter. These germs can cause illnesses ranging from the common cold to pneumonia. In some...

Sleep Disturbances Linked To Genetic Alzheimer's Risk

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:30:00 +0200

FRIDAY, Aug. 14, 2026— A person’s sleep patterns could be an early sign of Alzheimer’s disease, a new study says.A greater number of micro-awakenings during sleep is linked to a greater genetic risk for Alzheimer’s, researchers reported recently...

Pre-K Sets Kids Up For School Success, Study Says

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:15:00 +0200

FRIDAY, Aug. 14, 2026— Parents who want their kids to do great at school should get them into pre-kindergarten, a new study suggests.Children who attend public school pre-K perform better academically through high school compared to kids who stay...

Expect Other Seniors To Act Their Age? Then Expect Problems With Your Own Memory, Study Says

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0200

FRIDAY, Aug. 14, 2026— They say you’re as old as you feel, but you also might be as old as you expect other seniors to behave, a new study says.Older folks who have strong beliefs about “acting one’s age” tend to report more memory problems...

People With Disabilities Say Medicaid Income Limits Stifle Career Advancement

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 11:45:00 +0200

FRIDAY, Aug. 14, 2026— Erica Carter is passionate about her job, and she has seven acres of flowers and vegetables to show for it.Carter’s specialty is reeling in grants to support students in the Omaha Nation school district, where she is a...

Stair Climbing Associated With Reduction in Cardiovascular, All-Cause Mortality

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 22:18:00 +0200

THURSDAY, Aug. 13, 2026-- Stair climbing as a form of physical activity is associated with a reduced risk for cardiovascular and all-cause mortality, according to a study published online Aug. 13 in the American Journal of Cardiovascular...

Socioeconomic Inequalities Tied to Functional Aging

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 22:16:00 +0200

THURSDAY, Aug. 13, 2026-- Socioeconomic inequalities are associated with differences in mobility and functioning as people age, according to a study published online Aug. 13 in PLOS Medicine.Stephanie Schrempft, Ph.D., from Geneva University...

Flu Treatment With Oseltamivir Linked to Reduced Risk for Pediatric ICU Admissions, Length of Stay

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 17:33:00 +0200

THURSDAY, Aug. 13, 2026-- For children hospitalized with influenza, oseltamivir treatment is associated with a reduced risk for intensive care unit (ICU) admission and with decreased hospital length of stay (LOS), according to a study published...

First Metatarsophalangeal Joint Arthrodesis Eases Painful Hallux Rigidus

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 17:30:00 +0200

THURSDAY, Aug. 13, 2026-- For adults aged 40 years or older with painful hallux rigidus, first metatarsophalangeal joint (MTPJ) arthrodesis offers a superior reduction in walking-related pain compared with watchful waiting, according to a study...

Menopausal Hormone Therapy Use Linked to Lower Risk for Alzheimer Disease

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 17:27:00 +0200

THURSDAY, Aug. 13, 2026-- Menopausal hormone therapy (MHT) use is associated with Alzheimer disease (AD)-related neuropathologic and clinical outcomes, according to a study published online Aug. 12 in Neurology.Jennifer Bruno, Ph.D., from Stanford...

Study IDs Neurobiological Roots of Sensory Over-Responsivity

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 17:22:00 +0200

THURSDAY, Aug. 13, 2026-- Sensory over-responsivity (SOR) is associated with autistic traits and anxiety in both children with and without autism, according to a study published online Aug. 13 in the Journal of the American Academy of Child &...

2005 to 2023 Saw Decrease in DXA Testing for Osteoporosis Screening

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 17:10:00 +0200

THURSDAY, Aug. 13, 2026-- From 2005 to 2023, there was a decrease in dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) testing for osteoporosis among Medicare beneficiaries, with the largest decrease seen for Hispanic beneficiaries, according to a study...

Rare Bacteria In Coastal Waters Has Killed 7 This Summer

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 17:09:00 +0200

THURSDAY, Aug. 13, 2026— At least seven people in Florida and Louisiana have died in recent weeks from a rare bacteria that can destroy skin and tissue. Louisiana reported five deaths so far this year, while Florida recorded its second death of...

Endometriosis Tied to Higher Risk for Developing Type 2 Diabetes

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 17:07:00 +0200

THURSDAY, Aug. 13, 2026-- Endometriosis is associated with increased type 2 diabetes risk, according to a study published online Aug. 6 in Diabetologia.Maggie Fuzak Nunziato, Ph.D., from George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia, and colleagues...

Older Adults Limit Movements With Rising Temperatures

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 17:04:00 +0200

THURSDAY, Aug. 13, 2026-- Among older adults, higher temperatures are associated with lower life-space mobility, the geographic footprint of where people live, work, and recreate, according to a pilot study published in the May issue of Innovation...

Therapeutic Hypothermia Duration Explored in Comatose OHCA Survivors

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 16:59:00 +0200

THURSDAY, Aug. 13, 2026-- For comatose survivors of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest treated with therapeutic hypothermia, neurological outcomes are not improved with increasing cooling duration, according to a study published online Aug. 5 in the...

Socializing: A Prescription For Healthier Brain Aging

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 15:01:00 +0200

THURSDAY, Aug. 13, 2026— Imagine heading to a doctor’s office for memory problems and getting a prescription to hang out with friends.Prescriptions calling for “doses” of social engagement could help seniors’ brains age more gracefully, a new...

Taking The Stairs May Lower Your Risk Of Dying From Heart Disease

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0200

THURSDAY, Aug. 13, 2026— Taking the stairs instead of the elevator may do more for your health than you think.A large study published in the American Journal of Cardiovascular Drugs found people who regularly climbed the stairs were 39% less...

Sweet Tooth? It Could Be Shaping Your Decisions, Study Says

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 12:30:00 +0200

THURSDAY, Aug. 13, 2026— A taste for sweets — ice cream, candy, chocolates, pastries — might provide a window into the way you make decisions, researchers say.People with a sweet tooth are more apt to make impulsive choices — but not necessarily...

Gambling Linked To Mental Health Problems Among College Students

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 12:15:00 +0200

THURSDAY, Aug. 13, 2026— Gambling is a powerful temptation for today’s college students, and those hooked have a greater risk of deeper mental health issues, a new study says.Student gambling frequently occurs alongside depression, anxiety and...

Stressed Parents Turn To Screens For Help, Study Finds

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0200

THURSDAY, Aug. 13, 2026— Parents under stress are more likely to use screens to help manage their children, a new study says.As stress levels rise, parents tend to use screens to help calm or occupy their children, researchers reported recently in...

Hospitals Say They Found A Tool To Help Reduce Childbirth Risks: Wristbands

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 11:45:00 +0200

THURSDAY, Aug. 13, 2026— Hospitals across the U.S. are trying to reduce maternal deaths and complications after pregnancies using one small tool: a silicone wristband stamped with the declaration “I Gave Birth.”The wristbands are part of a growing...

Physician Normalization of Symptoms May Lead Patients to Not Seek Treatment

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 22:54:00 +0200

WEDNESDAY, Aug. 12, 2026-- Reassurance of patients that their symptoms are "normal" may lead patients to infer that treatment is not necessary, according to a study published online Aug. 10 in Nature Human Behaviour.Seyi Lawal, from the University...

Subclinical Cardiac Dysfunction Linked to Neurodegeneration in APOE-ε4 Carriers

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 22:51:00 +0200

WEDNESDAY, Aug. 12, 2026-- Subclinical cardiac dysfunction relates to greater neurodegeneration cross-sectionally and longitudinally among APOE ε4 carriers, according to a study published online July 24 in Alzheimer's & Dementia.Elizabeth E...

Dexamethasone Eye Drops Can Reduce Progression to ROP Requiring Treatment

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 17:59:00 +0200

WEDNESDAY, Aug. 12, 2026-- Administration of dexamethasone eye drops reduces the proportion of preterm infants with prethreshold retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) progressing to type 1 ROP requiring treatment, according to a study published online...

Deramiocel Can Safely Slow Progression in Advanced Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 17:55:00 +0200

WEDNESDAY, Aug. 12, 2026-- Deramiocel, a heart-derived cellular therapy consisting of human allogeneic cardiosphere-derived cells, can safely slow progression of advanced Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), according to a study published online...

AMH Predicts Benefit of Chemo + Endocrine Therapy in Under 55s With Breast Cancer

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 17:53:00 +0200

WEDNESDAY, Aug. 12, 2026-- Anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH) appears to predict the benefit of chemotherapy plus endocrine therapy (CET) versus ET alone in premenopausal women younger than 55 years with hormone receptor-positive/human epidermal growth...

High Temps, Heat Waves Linked to Poorer Mental Health in Children, Teens

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 17:41:00 +0200

WEDNESDAY, Aug. 12, 2026-- High temperatures and heat waves are associated with poorer mental health in children and young people, according to a review published online July 25 in the International Journal of Epidemiology.Shevonne Kwan, R.N...

FDA Wants More Information From Food Makers On New Food Chemicals

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 17:41:00 +0200

WEDNESDAY, Aug. 12, 2026— For decades, food manufacturers have been able to decide what food chemicals were safe enough to add to their products based on general government guidelines. Now, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) wants more...

Effect of Preparation Techniques Before Embryo Transfer Appears to Be Limited

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 17:38:00 +0200

WEDNESDAY, Aug. 12, 2026-- Preparation techniques before embryo transfer (ET) do not seem to affect pregnancy rates, according to a review published online Aug. 5 in the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews.Noyuri Yamaji, Ph.D., from Showa...

Aspirin/Omega-3 Combo Matches Antibiotics In Treating Gum Disease, Trial Finds

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 16:04:00 +0200

WEDNESDAY, Aug. 12, 2026— People with severe gum infections might be able to forego antibiotics by taking low-dose aspirin and omega-3 fatty acid supplements instead.Patients’ gum disease improved just as well with an aspirin and omega-3 treatment...

Endometriosis Linked To Higher Type 2 Diabetes Risk

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 15:12:00 +0200

WEDNESDAY, Aug. 12, 2026— New research is drawing a surprising link between two conditions that affect millions of women.A major study — published Aug. 6 in the journal Diabetologia — finds women with endometriosis face a 46% higher risk of...

Experimental Pulse Oximeter Accurate Regardless Of Skin Tone, Researchers Say

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 12:30:00 +0200

WEDNESDAY, Aug. 12, 2026— Pulse oximeters became widely known during the COVID-19 pandemic, as doctors used the finger clip devices to tell whether a respiratory infection was robbing patients of needed oxygen. But skin tone impairs the...

'Normal' Can Backfire During Doctor/Patient Discussions

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 12:15:00 +0200

WEDNESDAY, Aug. 12, 2026— A positive bedside manner might sometimes be the worst thing for doctors to provide patients, researchers say.Patients might come away thinking they don’t need treatment — even if they really do — after a doctor reassures...

Tamiflu Helps Keep Severely Ill Kids Out Of The ICU, Study Finds

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0200

WEDNESDAY, Aug. 12, 2026— Children with the flu who receive prompt treatment with Tamiflu are less likely to land in a hospital intensive care unit (ICU), a new study says.Oseltamivir (Tamiflu) given as soon as possible reduced children’s risk of...

Patients Wary Of Governments, Companies Pushing AI As A Rural Healthcare Solution

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 11:45:00 +0200

WEDNESDAY, Aug. 12, 2026—Two of the nation’s most powerful health officials predict artificial intelligence will play a key role in solving rural America’s health challenges.Health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. told a panel of U.S. senators...

Physical Activity Reduces Stroke, Mortality, Regardless of A-Fib

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 00:32:00 +0200

TUESDAY, Aug. 11, 2026-- Physical activity (PA) is associated with a reduced risk for stroke and mortality among individuals with and without atrial fibrillation (AF), according to a study published online Aug. 5 in the Journal of the American...

Bacterial Vaginosis Linked to Tripled Odds of STI Coinfection

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 00:30:00 +0200

TUESDAY, Aug. 11, 2026-- More than 1 in 10 women (12 percent) positive for bacterial vaginosis (BV) are infected with at least one sexually transmitted infection (STI), according to a study published in the August issue of O&G Open.Elizabeth...

Long-Term Medication Adherence Tied to Lower Cardiovascular Event Rate in Type 2 Diabetes

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 18:08:00 +0200

TUESDAY, Aug. 11, 2026-- Greater long-term medication adherence among adults with type 2 diabetes is linked to fewer cardiovascular events, according to a study published in the September issue of The Lancet Regional Health: Europe.Lise B...

Organized, Biennial FIT-Based Screening Linked to Lower Colorectal Cancer Mortality

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 18:04:00 +0200

TUESDAY, Aug. 11, 2026-- An organized fecal immunochemical testing (FIT)-based colorectal cancer (CRC) screening program is associated with a sustained decline in CRC mortality, according to a study published online Aug. 5 in JAMA Network...

Reinitiating Obesity Meds After Bariatric Surgery Tied to Greater One-Year Weight Loss in Youths

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 18:01:00 +0200

TUESDAY, Aug. 11, 2026-- Restarting obesity medications, including glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists, soon after sleeve gastrectomy (SG) surgery is associated with greater one-year weight loss than surgery alone in adolescents...

Dietary Nitrate From Beetroot Juice Promising for Pregnant Women With CKD

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 17:57:00 +0200

TUESDAY, Aug. 11, 2026-- For pregnant women with chronic kidney disease (CKD), receipt of dietary nitrate from beetroot juice is associated with lower median creatinine concentrations and fewer serious adverse events, according to a study...

Risk for Psychiatric Disorders Begins to Increase Before Diagnosis of IBD

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 17:55:00 +0200

TUESDAY, Aug. 11, 2026-- Patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) have an increased risk for psychiatric disorders from two to three years before diagnosis to 10 years after, according to a study published online Aug. 5 in Clinical...

Full, Limited Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery Beneficial in Rhinosinusitis With Nasal Polyps

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 17:50:00 +0200

TUESDAY, Aug. 11, 2026-- For patients with chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps (CRSwNP), full and limited functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS) are both effective for improving health-related quality of life within 24 months, according...

High-Dose Omega-3 Linked to A-Fib Risk in Patients With High CVD Risk

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 17:48:00 +0200

TUESDAY, Aug. 11, 2026-- High-dose eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA)/docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) treatment is associated with increased atrial fibrillation (AF) risk in patients at high cardiovascular disease risk, according to a study published online...

4CMenB Vaccine Confers Modest Protection Against Gonorrhea in Teens

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 17:14:00 +0200

TUESDAY, Aug. 11, 2026-- The 4C meningococcal B (MenB) vaccine confers modest protection against gonorrhea among adolescents, according to a study published online Aug. 4 in Open Forum Infectious Diseases.Mark McMillan, Ph.D., R.N., from the...

Executive Order Calls For Fewer Routine Childhood Vaccines, Doctors Push Back

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 17:06:00 +0200

TUESDAY, Aug. 11, 2026— A new executive order calls for American children to be routinely immunized against 11 diseases instead of the 17 now recommended by federal health officials.President Donald Trump signed the order Monday — the third such...

Real-World Performance Of Alzheimer's Drug, Leqembi, Matches Trial Data, Study Finds

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 16:08:00 +0200

TUESDAY, Aug. 11, 2026 — Sally Osmer jumped at the chance to be treated with the cutting-edge Alzheimer’s drug lecanemab.
Osmer has a family history of the disease, and was diagnosed with early-stage Alzheimer’s at age 74. She...

Real-World Performance Of Alzheimer's Drug Matches Trial Data, Study Finds

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 16:05:00 +0200

TUESDAY, Aug. 11, 2026— Sally Osmer jumped at the chance to be treated with the cutting-edge Alzheimer’s drug lecanemab.Osmer has a family history of the disease, and was diagnosed with early-stage Alzheimer’s at age 74. She didn’t notice any...

Study Finds Undisclosed Chemicals In Most Personal Care Products

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 15:10:00 +0200

TUESDAY, Aug. 11, 2026— The ingredients listed on your shampoo, sunscreen or baby lotion may not tell the whole story.For a study just published in the journal Environment & Health, researchers who tested 113 personal care and cleaning...

Barbie And Ken Fade From Fantasy, Offer More Realistic Proportions, Study Finds

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 12:30:00 +0200

TUESDAY, Aug. 11, 2026— Barbie and Ken have come down to earth after years of showcasing impossible blonde bombshell perfection, a new study says.The body proportions of today’s Barbie and Ken dolls are now much closer to those seen in real...

Together, Two Everyday Health Factors Double Death Risk In Midlife And Beyond

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 12:15:00 +0200

TUESDAY, Aug. 11, 2026— Two factors dramatically increase the risk of early death for middle-aged folks and seniors, a new study says — belly fat and vitamin D deficiency.People over 50 with belly fat and low vitamin D have a more than doubled...

Children Should Get Flu Vaccine, Top Pediatrics Group Recommends

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0200

TUESDAY, Aug. 11, 2026— All children ages 6 months or older without contraindications should be vaccinated against the flu, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) said in updated recommendations.Vaccines reduce the risk of children and teens...

Many States Cover Doula Care, But Access To A 'Birthing Bestie' Is Often Out Of Reach

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 11:45:00 +0200

TUESDAY, Aug. 11, 2026— Doula Taja Iglesias and her business partner have built a space in Alexandria, Virginia, that’s all things pregnancy, birth and childcare.Comfortable couches in one area invite expectant parents to settle in for birth...

CHEST Issues Guidelines for Management of Adult Bronchiectasis

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 23:47:00 +0200

MONDAY, Aug. 10, 2026-- New recommendations are presented for the management of adult bronchiectasis in a clinical practice guideline issued by the American College of Chest Physicians and published online July 21 in CHEST.Rachel Thomson...

Study IDs Dementia Risk Factors in Those Older Than 90 Years

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 23:43:00 +0200

MONDAY, Aug. 10, 2026-- Dementia risk factors persist even in nonagenarians, according to a study published online Aug. 4 in The Lancet Healthy Longevity.Hilary L. Colbeth, Ph.D., from the University of California (UC) Davis, and colleagues...

Jalapeño Recall Reaches Seven Grocery Chains In 26 States

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 17:40:00 +0200

MONDAY, Aug. 10, 2026— Prepared foods sold at some Trader Joe's, Target, Walmart, Hannaford, Kroger, Stop and Shop and Whole Foods stores are being pulled from shelves because the jalapeños they contain may carry Salmonella.Taylor Fresh Foods of...

AAP Releases Influenza Vaccine Recommendations for All Children 6 Months and Older

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 17:24:00 +0200

MONDAY, Aug. 10, 2026-- Researchers from the American Academy of Pediatrics Committee on Infectious Diseases updated recommendations for use of influenza vaccines and antiviral medications in the prevention and treatment of influenza for children...

Randomized Trial of Early Vitrectomy Feasible for Postoperative Endophthalmitis

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 17:10:00 +0200

MONDAY, Aug. 10, 2026-- For adults with postoperative endophthalmitis, conducting a randomized trial of early vitrectomy versus standard-of-care treatment is feasible, with benefit suggested for early vitrectomy, according to a study published...

Warning Symptoms, Clinical History Can Predict Sudden Cardiac Arrest

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 17:01:00 +0200

MONDAY, Aug. 10, 2026-- Warning symptoms combined with clinical history can predict imminent sudden cardiac arrest (ISCA), and having a recurrent cardiovascular event is associated with increased SCA risk, according to two studies published...

New Melanoma Drug Based On Herpes Virus Granted FDA Accelerated Approval

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 16:59:00 +0200

MONDAY, Aug. 10, 2026— Federal regulators have granted accelerated approval to a novel therapy for advanced melanoma — giving doctors another weapon to fight this challenging skin cancer.Tudriqev is an oncolytic viral therapy, which means it is a...

Risk for Herpes Zoster Elevated for Individuals With Atopic Dermatitis

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 16:56:00 +0200

MONDAY, Aug. 10, 2026-- Individuals with atopic dermatitis have an increased risk for herpes zoster, according to a study published online Aug. 5 in JDDG: Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft.Anna K. Schober, from the London School...

Achieving PSA

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 16:53:00 +0200

MONDAY, Aug. 10, 2026-- For patients with metastatic castration-sensitive prostate cancer (mCSPC), achieving a prostate-specific antigen (PSA) level of <0.2 ng/mL within nine months of initiating treatment is associated with improved overall...

New Melanoma Drug, Tudriqev, Based On Herpes Virus Granted FDA Accelerated Approval

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 16:08:00 +0200

MONDAY, Aug. 10, 2026 — Federal regulators have granted accelerated approval to a novel therapy for advanced melanoma — giving doctors another weapon to fight this challenging skin cancer.
Tudriqev is an oncolytic viral therapy, which...

Working At Home Makes Breastfeeding Harder, Not Easier, Study Says

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 15:14:00 +0200

MONDAY, Aug. 10, 2026— Working from home won’t necessarily help a new mother breastfeed, a new study says.Mothers who worked from home had lower breastfeeding rates than those working outside the home, researchers reported recently in the Western...

Kidney Dialysis: Here's What You Need To Know

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 15:01:00 +0200

MONDAY, Aug. 10, 2026— Dialysis is a life-saving medical treatment for people whose kidneys are no longer able to efficiently filter waste, toxins and excess fluids from the blood. What Is Dialysis And When Is It Needed? The term dialysis means to...

Even Light Exercise May Lower Stroke Risk For People With A-fib

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0200

MONDAY, Aug. 10, 2026— If you have atrial fibrillation, or A-fib, getting moving may make a real difference.A-fib is an irregular heartbeat that raises the risk of stroke — and it affects an estimated 10.5 million adults in the U.S. Yet research...

Heart Problems Linked To Brain Shrinkage Among People With Genetic Risk For Alzheimer's

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 12:15:00 +0200

MONDAY, Aug. 10, 2026— Heart health appears to affect brain health among people with a genetic risk for Alzheimer’s disease, a new study says. People whose hearts are pumping blood less effectively tend to have brains that are shrinking faster...

Zepbound Lowers Heart Attack, Stroke Risk Among Type 2 Diabetics

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0200

MONDAY, Aug. 10, 2026— The weight loss drug Zepbound might cut the risk of heart attack or stroke among type 2 diabetics with excess weight and heart problems, a new study says.Patients taking tirzepatide (Zepbound/Mounjaro) had a 32% lower risk...

Rising Global Heat Linked To Mental Health Risks In Children

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 11:45:00 +0200

MONDAY, Aug. 10, 2026— Climate-driven heat waves are harming children’s mental health, and it’s only going to get worse as it gets hotter, a new evidence review says.For every 1-degree Celsius increase in daily temperature, there’s an almost 1%...

Budget Battle Erupts In Nation's Capital Over Opioid Settlement Money

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 11:30:00 +0200

MONDAY, Aug. 10, 2026— For years, Washington, D.C., has paid for Medicaid — the state-federal health insurance program for low-income people — out of its general budget. But next year, the city is shifting part of that recurring...

Type 2 Diabetes Linked to Worse Menopausal Symptoms

Sat, 08 Aug 2026 00:37:00 +0200

FRIDAY, Aug. 7, 2026-- Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is significantly associated with the number and severity of menopausal symptoms among midlife women, according to a study published online Aug. 4 in Menopause.You Lee Yang, Ph.D., R.N., from...

Adult Children of Divorced, Unmarried Parents Face More Mental Health Issues

Sat, 08 Aug 2026 00:35:00 +0200

FRIDAY, Aug. 7, 2026-- The association between parental divorce and later mental health in adult offspring may be explained less by marital status and more by parental mental illness and substance use, according to a study recently published in...

FDA Reverses Course, Approves First mRNA Flu Shot

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 17:03:00 +0200

FRIDAY, Aug. 7, 2026— The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the first flu vaccine built on messenger RNA (mRNA) technology, months after the agency refused to even consider the application.The shot, called mFLUSIVA, is made by...

Add-On Tirzepatide May Reduce MACE Risk in People With T2D, ASCVD

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 16:10:00 +0200

FRIDAY, Aug. 7, 2026-- For individuals with type 2 diabetes and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, adding tirzepatide to standard-of-care treatment is associated with a reduction in the risk for major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE)...

Breathing Interventions May Curb Cravings With Substance Use

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 16:05:00 +0200

FRIDAY, Aug. 7, 2026-- Controlled breathing interventions can lessen cravings in people who use substances, according to a study published online July 29 in Addiction.Ariel Dart Roxburgh, Ph.D., from Monash University in Melbourne, Australia, and...

Study IDs Gaps in Hereditary Breast Cancer Risk Assessment Before Gender-Affirming Mastectomy

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 16:03:00 +0200

FRIDAY, Aug. 7, 2026-- Structural and systemic gaps exist that hinder effective integration of hereditary breast cancer risk assessment in transgender and gender-diverse (TGD) individuals undergoing gender-affirming mastectomy (GAM), according to...

Early Respiratory Infections Linked to Atopic Dermatitis Diagnosis

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 15:57:00 +0200

FRIDAY, Aug. 7, 2026– Early respiratory infection burden is associated with atopic dermatitis (AD) diagnosis in childhood, according to a study published online July 29 in JAMA Dermatology.Nicklas Brustad, M.D., Ph.D., from the University of...

Wildfires Now Top Source of Unhealthy Air for Pregnant Women in U.S.

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 15:54:00 +0200

FRIDAY, Aug. 7, 2026-- Prenatal exposure to fine particulate matter (PM2.5) decreased between 2003 and 2019 in the United States, but the contribution of wildfire smoke to prenatal PM2.5 exposure has more than doubled, according to a study...

Therapy Dogs Aid Stroke Rehab

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 15:32:00 +0200

FRIDAY, Aug. 7, 2026— Pets make everything better —including stroke rehabilitation, a new study says.Patients recovering from a recent stroke became more engaged in rehab sessions when a therapy animal was present, researchers report in the...

Can Yoga Calm A Grumpy Gut?

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0200

FRIDAY, Aug. 7, 2026— For millions of people living with irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS, relief may come from an unexpected place — the yoga mat.IBS causes abdominal pain, bloating and changes in bowel habits.A new clinical review of 10...

Short-Term Vegan Diet Linked To Lower Inflammation And Aging

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 12:15:00 +0200

FRIDAY, Aug. 7, 2026— Switching to a vegan diet for even a short time can reduce inflammation and slow aging on a cellular level, a new study says.People who adopted a vegan diet for just one month experienced changes in genetic expression that...

Review Finds Little Proof IVF Embryo Transfer Tricks Boost Success

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0200

FRIDAY, Aug. 7, 2026— Techniques meant to improve the odds that in vitro fertilization (IVF) will result in pregnancy have little to no medical evidence behind them, a new review says.Doctors try a number of methods to improve the success rate of...

Wildfire Smoke An Increasing Hazard To U.S. Pregnancies, Study Says

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 11:45:00 +0200

FRIDAY, Aug. 7, 2026— Wildfire smoke has become a major factor in the way air pollution affects pregnancies in the U.S., a new study says.Prenatal exposure to air pollution caused by wildfires has more than doubled in recent years, as climate...

Medicaid Work Rule Leaves Homeless People In The Cold

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 11:30:00 +0200

FRIDAY, Aug. 7, 2026— Tywon Pugh has seizures that make it hard to find and keep a job.“They called me a ‘liability to the job site,’ ” Pugh said, recalling the words of his manager when a seizure cost him his last job at a fast-food restaurant in...

FDA Approves First Drug for Full Range of Narcolepsy Symptoms

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 21:49:00 +0200

THURSDAY, Aug. 6, 2026-- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Orzeyful (oveporexton) tablets for the treatment of narcolepsy type 1 in adults.Orzeyful marks the first medicine approval for the full range of symptoms associated with...

Childhood Body Size Linked to Subsequent Reproductive Outcomes

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 21:47:00 +0200

THURSDAY, Aug. 6, 2026-- Higher body mass index (BMI) in childhood is associated with lower odds of childbirth as women age, according to a study published online Aug. 4 in JAMA Network Open.Dorthe C. Pedersen, Ph.D., from Copenhagen University...

FDA Approves First Drug, Orzeyful, for Full Range of Narcolepsy Symptoms

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 21:08:00 +0200

THURSDAY, Aug. 6, 2026 -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Orzeyful (oveporexton) tablets for the treatment of narcolepsy type 1 in adults.
Orzeyful marks the first medicine approval for the full range of symptoms associated with...

Salmonella Outbreak Linked To Imported Jalapeños Sickens Hundreds

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 19:07:00 +0200

THURSDAY, Aug. 6, 2026— A multistate outbreak of Salmonella infections has been linked to fresh jalapeño peppers imported from Sinaloa, Mexico, according to federal health officials.The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the U.S. Centers...

Exposure to Air Pollutants Linked to Increased RA Disease Activity

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 17:26:00 +0200

THURSDAY, Aug. 6, 2026-- Exposure to air pollution, especially fine particulate matter (PM2.5), is associated with an increased risk for rheumatoid arthritis (RA) disease activity and flare risk, according to a study published online Aug. 5 in the...

Vascular Burden in Midlife Linked to Increased Risk for Dementia, Death

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 17:17:00 +0200

THURSDAY, Aug. 6, 2026-- Maintaining optimal midlife vascular health is associated with more dementia-free survival years, according to a study published online Aug. 5 in Neurology Open Access.Jiaqi Hu, Ph.D., from Tsinghua University in Beijing...

Cretostimogene Promising for High-Risk, Non-Muscle-Invasive Bladder Cancer

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 17:13:00 +0200

THURSDAY, Aug. 6, 2026-- For patients with high-risk, non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer, the oncolytic immunotherapy cretostimogene grenadenorepvec shows a clinically meaningful antitumor response, according to a study published in the August...

Body Fat Percentage May Be Better Indicator of Men's Reproductive Health Than BMI

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 17:08:00 +0200

THURSDAY, Aug. 6, 2026-- For men, body fat percentage may be a better indicator of reproductive health than body mass index (BMI), according to a study published online July 29 in Human Reproduction.Nis Brix, M.D., from Aarhus University in...

Autonomous Oxygen Titration Increases Proportion of Time in Normoxemia

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 17:04:00 +0200

THURSDAY, Aug. 6, 2026-- For adults hospitalized with an acute illness or injury and receiving supplemental oxygen, autonomous oxygen titration substantially increases the proportion of time spent in normoxemia and reduces time spent in hypoxemia...

Botox Helpful in Alleviating Chronic Migraine in Pediatric Patients

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 16:59:00 +0200

THURSDAY, Aug. 6, 2026-- Onabotulinumtoxin A is effective in decreasing headache frequency and disability of chronic migraine in pediatric patients, according to a study published online July 8 in Pediatric Neurology.Lauren Vilardo, M.D., from the...

Wildfire Smoke Sends More Oregonians To Emergency Rooms

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 16:51:00 +0200

THURSDAY, Aug. 6, 2026— Days of poor air quality from thick wildfire smoke are pushing more Oregonians into emergency rooms and urgent care clinics, state health officials say.Respiratory complaints have climbed past what the state normally sees...

Cancer-Attributable Costs High for Seniors, Vary With Cancer Phase, Type, Race

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 16:50:00 +0200

THURSDAY, Aug. 6, 2026-- For older adults, cancer-attributable costs vary with cancer phase, type, and race, according to a study published online July 28 in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute.Angela B. Mariotto, Ph.D., from the National...

Glyphosate Exposure During Pregnancy Linked to Preterm Birth

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 16:46:00 +0200

THURSDAY, Aug. 6, 2026-- Exposure to glyphosate, a widely used herbicide, during the middle months of pregnancy may increase the chance of preterm birth, according to a study published online July 14 in Environmental Pollution.Teresa Herrera...

Peanut Allergy? Fecal Transplant Might Be A Solution, Pilot Trial Finds

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 15:59:00 +0200

THURSDAY, Aug. 6, 2026— Peanut allergies might be treatable by using a fecal transplant to introduce “good” bacteria into a person’s digestive tract, a new study says.Some young adults with peanut allergies wound up with a higher tolerance to...

New CDC Director Dr. Erica Schwartz Takes Over

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 15:37:00 +0200

THURSDAY, Aug. 6, 2026— Dr. Erica Schwartz was confirmed Wednesday as new head of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).The U.S. Senate voted 51-44 to confirm Schwartz as director of the nation's premier public health agency...

Three Midlife Habits That Could Help Protect Your Brain

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0200

THURSDAY, Aug. 6, 2026— Your brain's future may hinge on three key health factors in middle age.A study published Aug. 5 in the journal Neurology Open Access found that adults with normal blood pressure, no diabetes and no history of smoking...

Want Strong Bones? Review Says Vigorous Sports Like Handball Beat Walking, Strength Training

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 12:15:00 +0200

THURSDAY, Aug. 6, 2026— Light exercise might not be enough to ensure strong bones, a new evidence review says.People who engage in high-intensity sports appear to promote the highest levels of bone growth, researchers reported recently in the...

Germs From Pet Dogs Might Protect Infants Against Infection, Researchers Say

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0200

THURSDAY, Aug. 6, 2026— Kids with pet dogs get fewer respiratory tract infections and require fewer rounds of antibiotics than children not exposed to canines, a new study says.Microbes from dogs appear to provide some protection to children...

Parenting Can Offset ADHD Risk In Toddlers, Study Says

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 11:45:00 +0200

THURSDAY, Aug. 6, 2026— Kind and patient parenting can offset an increased risk of ADHD that children might have developed in the womb, a new study says.Children can have a higher risk of ADHD if they’ve been exposed to inflammation during...

Nurses Chase Cyclospora, Aided By Interviews, Fast-Food Receipts — And The Messy Details

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 11:30:00 +0200

THURSDAY, Aug. 6, 2026— More than 900 people in Washtenaw County, Michigan, have been sickened with cyclosporiasis since mid-June. Linda Kim, a public health nurse, has called more than 100 of them. Almost everyone has said the same thing: It’s...

Occupational Exposure to Pesticides Linked to Risk for ALS

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 22:33:00 +0200

WEDNESDAY, Aug. 5, 2026-- Occupational exposure to pesticides is associated with an increased risk for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), according to a review published online Aug. 4 in Occupational & Environmental Medicine.France Labrèche...

Barriers to Pediatric Cancer Clinical Trial Participation Identified

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 22:30:00 +0200

WEDNESDAY, Aug. 5, 2026-- Black and Hispanic children with cancer often do not participate in clinical trials due to various reasons, including the informed consent discussion, non-English language preference, and study requirements, according to...

Autism Therapy Spending Quintuples, Prompting Federal Push For State Oversight

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 17:30:00 +0200

WEDNESDAY, Aug. 5, 2026— Medicaid spending on autism therapy quintupled in four years, climbing to $10 billion in 2025 from about $2 billion in 2021, reports The New York Times.Spending per child more than doubled over that period, rising from a...

Family History Drives Cancer Risk in BRCA Test Groups

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 17:07:00 +0200

WEDNESDAY, Aug. 5, 2026-- Lifetime cancer risk is modified by family history in women who undergo BRCA1 or BRCA2 testing, and those who test negative may still face a greater risk for cancer if they have a family history of cancer, according to a...

Once-Weekly Oral Islatravir-Lenacapavir Noninferior to Daily B/F/TAF in HIV

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 16:58:00 +0200

WEDNESDAY, Aug. 5, 2026-- For adults with virologically suppressed HIV-1, once-weekly oral islatravir-lenacapavir (ISL/LEN) is noninferior to once-daily oral bictegravir-emtricitabine-tenofovir alafenamide (B/F/TAF) for maintaining HIV viral load...

Tadalafil Linked to Glaucoma in Men With Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 16:55:00 +0200

WEDNESDAY, Aug. 5, 2026-- For men with lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS), tadalafil is associated with an increased risk for glaucoma compared with a non-phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitor (non-PDE5i), according to a study published online Aug...

Protocol IDs Patients Who Can Be Treated While Seated in the ED

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 16:42:00 +0200

WEDNESDAY, Aug. 5, 2026-- A data-driven design can optimize a vertical processing pathway (VPP), identifying patients who can be served safely while seated in the emergency department (ED), according to a study published online July 9 in...

Premature Menopause Linked to Increased Risk for Hypertension

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 16:01:00 +0200

WEDNESDAY, Aug. 5, 2026-- Premature menopause is associated with a higher risk for developing hypertension, according to a study published online July 29 in Menopause.Vicente Arrarte, M.D., Ph.D., from Miguel Hernández University of Elche in...

Childhood Obesity Might Impact Women's Future Ability To Give Birth

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 15:37:00 +0200

WEDNESDAY, Aug. 5, 2026— Girls with childhood obesity could struggle with fertility later in life, a new study says.Women who were obese as children were less likely to give birth as adults, researchers reported Aug. 4 in JAMA Network Open. The...

Could The Air You Breathe Be Triggering Painful Arthritis Flares?

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0200

WEDNESDAY, Aug. 5, 2026— Could the air you breathe be making your arthritis worse?A published today in the Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases suggests exposure to fine particle air pollution may trigger flare-ups.People with rheumatoid arthritis...

AI-Managed Oxygen Promotes More Stable Oxygen Levels In Patients

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 13:15:00 +0200

WEDNESDAY, Aug. 5, 2026— AI-driven oxygen delivery can help hospitalized patients maintain better blood oxygen levels, potentially speeding their recovery, a new study says.Patients treated with AI-automated oxygen spent 85% of their time in the...

Type 2 Diabetes Might Make Menopause Worse

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0200

WEDNESDAY, Aug. 5, 2026— Women with type 2 diabetes might face a tougher time with menopause, a new study says.Across all menopause stages, women with type 2 diabetes reported worse symptoms compared to those without diabetes, researchers reported...

Pesticides Linked To Increased ALS Risk, Review Finds

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 11:45:00 +0200

WEDNESDAY, Aug. 5, 2026— Exposure to pesticides on the job can increase a person’s risk of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS, a new evidence review says.Workplace exposure to herbicides and insecticides is linked to a 60% to 70% increased risk...

AI Is Being Used To Boost Medicaid Enrollment, But Not Without Concerns

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 11:30:00 +0200

WEDNESDAY, Aug. 5, 2026— Vanessa Barahona received a call this past spring from Angelica at Kern Family Health Care in Bakersfield, California, telling her it was time to renew her coverage under Medi-Cal, the state’s version of Medicaid.Angelica...

CDC: 1,955 Arboviral Disease Cases Reported in 48 States, D.C. in 2024

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 00:12:00 +0200

TUESDAY, Aug. 4, 2026-- A total of 1,955 arboviral disease cases were reported by 48 states and the District of Columbia in 2024, 92 percent of which were caused by West Nile Virus (WNV), according to research published in the July 30 issue of the...

Food-Based Support Aids Type 2 Diabetes Outcomes

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 00:09:00 +0200

TUESDAY, Aug. 4, 2026-- Medically tailored groceries (MTG) result in lower hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) and improved food and nutrition security among patients with type 2 diabetes and social needs, according to a study published online July 21 in...

Conditional Recommendations Developed for Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Pregnancy

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 17:25:00 +0200

TUESDAY, Aug. 4, 2026-- In an American College of Chest Physicians clinical practice guideline, published online July 21 in CHEST, nine conditional recommendations are presented for the screening, testing, and treatment of obstructive sleep apnea...

28 Percent of U.S. Adults With HTN Eligible for Treatment Under New Guidelines

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 17:22:00 +0200

TUESDAY, Aug. 4, 2026-- Under updated hypertension guidelines, about one-third of adults with hypertension are newly eligible for therapy, but 43 percent remain untreated, according to a study published online July 29 in the Journal of the...

Review Shows Antihistamines Offer No Meaningful Benefit in Atopic Dermatitis

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 17:19:00 +0200

TUESDAY, Aug. 4, 2026-- Evidence shows that routine antihistamine use may not provide a benefit in the management of atopic dermatitis, according to a review published online July 29 in The BMJ.Alexandro W.L. Chu, M.D., from McMaster University in...

Sugar Restriction in First 1,000 Days From Conception Linked to Lower Risk for Dementia

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 17:14:00 +0200

TUESDAY, Aug. 4, 2026-- Sugar restriction in the first 1,000 days from conception is associated with a lower risk for dementia, according to a study published online July 29 in Neurology.Jiazhen Zheng, Ph.D., from The Hong Kong University of...

Family-Based Behavioral Treatment Improves Child Weight Outcomes

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 17:11:00 +0200

TUESDAY, Aug. 4, 2026-- Family-based behavioral treatment (FBT) combined with enhanced standard of care (ESOC) in primary care improves child weight outcomes, according to a study published online July 27 in JAMA Pediatrics.Amanda E. Staiano...

Alcohol Use Among Pregnant Women Has Increased Since 2011

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 17:08:00 +0200

TUESDAY, Aug. 4, 2026-- The prevalence of current alcohol use, binge drinking, and heavy drinking increased among pregnant U.S. women from a low in 2011, according to a study published online July 27 in the Journal of the American Medical...

ASN: Genetics, Change in Saturated Fat Intake Contribute to LDL-C Response

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 17:03:00 +0200

TUESDAY, Aug. 4, 2026-- Genetic background and change (Δ) in saturated fat (SFA) intake contribute to low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) response for individuals following a healthy low-carbohydrate (HLC) or healthy low-fat (HLF) diet...

GLP-1 Receptor Agonists Tied to Increased Risk for Alopecia

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 16:58:00 +0200

TUESDAY, Aug. 4, 2026-- Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists are associated with an increased risk for alopecia in adults with type 2 diabetes, according to a study published online July 22 in The BMJ.Huilin Tang, Ph.D., from the...

Michigan Reports First U.S. Deaths From Parasite Outbreak

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 16:43:00 +0200

TUESDAY, Aug. 4, 2026— Two Michigan residents have died in a widening outbreak of cyclosporiasis, the first deaths from the intestinal parasite ever confirmed in the United States.State health officials announced the deaths Monday, the Associated...

Breathing Exercises Can Curb Addiction Cravings, Review Finds

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 16:14:00 +0200

TUESDAY, Aug. 4, 2026— Controlled breathing might help people who are trying to kick an addiction to alcohol, tobacco or drugs, a new evidence review says.Breathing techniques appeared to help people reduce their cravings, researchers reported...

Collagen Peptides Show Promise For Women's Bone Health

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 15:39:00 +0200

TUESDAY, Aug. 4, 2026— Collagen is best known for beauty benefits. But new research shows it may also help support something every runner depends on — strong bones."Oftentimes, we associate running with being bad for us, bad for our bones, because...

High Body Fat, Not BMI, Linked To Lower Sperm Counts

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 12:15:00 +0200

TUESDAY, Aug. 4, 2026— A man’s body mass index (BMI) is a poorer indication of his fertility than other, more precise measures of body fat, a new study says.A higher body fat percentage is linked to lower sperm counts and changes in the balance of...

Bacterial Vaginosis Tied To Tripled STI Risk, Major Study Finds

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0200

TUESDAY, Aug. 4, 2026— Women with vaginosis are around three times as likely to also test positive for gonorrhea, chlamydia or other bacterial sexually transmitted infections, a new study says.The study results confirm guidance from the U.S...

New Smart Ring Can Track Blood Sugar, Alcohol

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 11:45:00 +0200

TUESDAY, Aug. 4, 2026— An experimental ring might one day help people with diabetes track their glucose levels, a new study says.The “smart ring” continuously monitors up to four different chemical biomarkers found in finger sweat, researchers...

People With Disabilities Fear Service Cuts As Trump's DOJ Questions Legal Protections

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 11:30:00 +0200

TUESDAY, Aug. 4, 2026— Amanda DeSimone-Shabrack relies on a home healthcare aide to help her high-needs autistic 12-year-old son, Mason. Virginia’s Medicaid program covers the assistance, enabling her to work as both an education technology...

Road Injuries Caused 50.9 Million Injuries, 1.34 Million Deaths in 2023

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 21:38:00 +0200

MONDAY, Aug. 3, 2026-- In 2023, there were 50.9 million road injury incident cases and 1.34 million deaths, according to a study published online July 20 in The Lancet Public Health.Stephanie C.C. van der Lubbe, M.D., from the National University...

Omalizumab, Multiallergen OIT Both Viable for Multifood Allergy Treatment

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 21:38:00 +0200

MONDAY, Aug. 3, 2026-- For patients with multifood allergy, treatment success seems higher with omalizumab versus active multiallergen oral immunotherapy (MOIT), but the difference may have been driven by a high rate of study discontinuation by...

VA Launches Nationwide Trial Of GLP-1 Drug For Problem Drinking

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 16:44:00 +0200

MONDAY, Aug. 3, 2026— Federal health officials have launched a nationwide clinical trial to find out whether a drug used to treat diabetes can help veterans cut back on drinking.The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) will test semaglutide, a...

ASN: Healthy Plant-Based Diet Beneficial, Regardless of Food Processing Levels

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 16:36:00 +0200

MONDAY, Aug. 3, 2026-- The associations of healthy or unhealthy plant-based diet indices (hPDI or uPDI) with risks of cardiovascular disease (CVD), type 2 diabetes (T2D), and mortality seem not to vary based on food processing levels, according to...

Gaining an Hour of Sleep May be Protective Against Retinal Disease

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 16:34:00 +0200

MONDAY, Aug. 3, 2026-- Gaining an hour of sleep in the context of daylight saving time (DST) transitions may be protective against retinal disease risk, according to a study published online June 26 in Scientific Reports.Kyle S. Chan, M.D., from...

Considerable Gaps Identified in LDL Cholesterol Control

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 16:34:00 +0200

MONDAY, Aug. 3, 2026-- There are considerable gaps in low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) control, especially among adults with established atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD), according to a research letter published online...

Micro-, Nanoplastics Detected More Often in Patients With STEMI

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 16:32:00 +0200

MONDAY, Aug. 3, 2026-- Micro- and nanoplastics (MNPs) are detected significantly more frequently in patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) than in patients with chronic coronary syndromes (CCS) and controls with normal...

VA Launches Nationwide Trial Of GLP-1 Drug Semaglutide For Problem Drinking

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 16:08:00 +0200

MONDAY, Aug. 3, 2026 — Federal health officials have launched a nationwide clinical trial to find out whether a drug used to treat diabetes can help veterans cut back on drinking.
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) will test...

Hispanic Patients Face Delays in Frontotemporal Dementia Diagnosis

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 16:06:00 +0200

MONDAY, Aug. 3, 2026-- Hispanic patients with frontotemporal dementia (FTD) may receive delayed diagnoses and may report different symptoms than non-Hispanic patients, according to a study published online July 23 in Alzheimer’s & Dementia...

Premature Menopause Linked To High Blood Pressure

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 15:07:00 +0200

MONDAY, Aug. 3, 2026— Women who enter menopause at an earlier age have an increased risk of high blood pressure, a new study says.Researchers found that nearly 23% of women with premature menopause and 19% of women with early menopause had high...

Once-Weekly Pill Could Revolutionize HIV Treatment

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 12:30:00 +0200

MONDAY, Aug. 3, 2026— A new once-weekly pill could revolutionize regular care for patients with HIV, a new study says.This experimental pill is as effective as one of today’s leading HIV therapies, researchers reported in The New England Journal...

Transgender 'Top Surgery' Patients Aren't Receiving Adequate Breast Cancer Advice, Researchers Say

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 12:15:00 +0200

MONDAY, Aug. 3, 2026— Transgender individuals undergoing “top surgery” aren’t being provided adequate counseling about their future risk of breast cancer, a new study says.Top surgery — gender-affirming mastectomy — might appear to reduce or...

Does Childhood Divorce Increase Kids' Risk Of Adult Depression — Or Is It Other Parental Problems?

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0200

MONDAY, Aug. 3, 2026— Kids whose parents divorce have higher odds of depression in adulthood — but the marital split might not be the main driver of these mood disorders.Children of divorce have a 41% increased risk of depression as adults...

Uninsured But Undaunted, A Surgical Patient Searched The Globe For A Deal

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 11:45:00 +0200

MONDAY, Aug. 3, 2026— Around the end of last year, Ronmel Rangel, 63, began to feel a familiar discomfort in his lower abdomen. Twenty-five years earlier, while living in his native Venezuela, he had undergone surgery to repair a hernia on the...

Impact of Alcohol Intake on Fibrosis Risk Varies by Sex, Liver Disease

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 20:45:00 +0200

FRIDAY, July 31, 2026-- Patients with metabolic dysfunction and alcohol-associated liver disease (MetALD) have worse fibrosis scores than those with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), and reducing alcohol intake can...

Press-Needle Therapy Shows Potential for Pediatric Allergic Rhinitis

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 18:02:00 +0200

FRIDAY, July 31, 2026-- For children with allergic rhinitis (AR), press-needle therapy, especially in addition to medication, is potentially effective, improving clinical response, symptoms, and quality of life, according to a review published in...

AI Can Accurately Detect Left Ventricular Dysfunction From Electrocardiograms

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 17:38:00 +0200

FRIDAY, July 31, 2026-- Artificial intelligence (AI) analysis of electrocardiogram (ECG) data can simultaneously detect subtypes of left ventricular (LV) dysfunction and heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF), according to a study...

Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease Linked to Higher Odds of Eosinophilic Esophagitis

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 17:35:00 +0200

FRIDAY, July 31, 2026-- Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) is significantly associated with eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE), according to a study published online July 22 in the Journal of Gastroenterology and...

Platelet-Rich Plasma, Shockwave Therapy Show Therapeutic Efficacy in Interstitial Cystitis

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 17:31:00 +0200

FRIDAY, July 31, 2026-- For patients with interstitial cystitis (IC)/bladder pain syndrome (BPS), the combination of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and low-intensity extracorporeal shockwave therapy (LI-ESWT) shows therapeutic efficacy, according to a...

FTC Sues Hims & Hers Over Health Privacy And Billing Practices

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 16:24:00 +0200

FRIDAY, July 31, 2026— The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has sued telehealth company Hims & Hers, alleging it shared consumers' private health information with advertising platforms and unknowingly charged some customers for...

Exacerbation Risk Profiles Vary With House Dust Mite Sensitization in Pediatric Asthma

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 15:42:00 +0200

FRIDAY, July 31, 2026-- For children with asthma, exacerbation risk is associated with distinct profiles depending on house dust mite (HDM) sensitization status, according to a study published online July 16 in the International Journal of...

Hyperuricemia Predicts Mortality With Chronic Kidney Disease

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 15:37:00 +0200

FRIDAY, July 31, 2026-- Hyperuricemia independently predicts mortality with chronic kidney disease (CKD), according to a study published online July 13 in the Journal of Clinical Medicine.Rasha Babiker, M.B.B.S., Ph.D., from the Ras Al Khaimah...

Family History Plays Role In Genetic Risk For Breast Cancer, Researchers Find

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 15:33:00 +0200

FRIDAY, July 31, 2026— A woman’s genetic risk for breast cancer depends on her family history as well as the presence of cancer-causing mutations, a new study says.Breast cancer risk among women tested for BRCA gene mutations shifted depending on...

What Dad Eats Before Conception May Influence Baby's Health

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 15:07:00 +0200

FRIDAY, July 31, 2026— When it comes to preparing for a healthy pregnancy, the focus is usually on moms. But new research suggests dads' nutrition plays an important role, too."Maternal nutrition and health before, during and after the baby's...

Daily Routine Key To Good Health, Study Says

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0200

FRIDAY, July 31, 2026— Finding a comfortable, consistent daily schedule could be crucial to boosting your mental and physical health, a new study says.People who maintain a consistent routine tend to have lower levels of pain and depression...

Nicotine Levels Are Rising Among Teens Who Vape, New Study Warns

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 11:30:00 +0200

FRIDAY, July 31, 2026— Vape devices are flooding teens’ bodies with increasingly heavy doses of addictive nicotine, a new study finds.Average urine levels of a key nicotine metabolite, cotinine, nearly tripled among teenagers over a period of a...

Newsom Reverses On Long-Sought Paid Leave Benefit For California Teachers

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 11:30:00 +0200

FRIDAY, July 31, 2026 (HealthDayNews) — California public school teacher Mollie Blustein planned her pregnancy so that her daughter would arrive during summer break. But when the elementary school teacher went into premature labor and delivered her...

Psilocybin Therapy Helps Ease Veterans' Severe PTSD, Pilot Study Finds

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 11:15:00 +0200

FRIDAY, July 31, 2026— U.S. Army veteran Zachariah Collett served a 28-month combat tour in Iraq that left deep scars on his psyche.After his medical retirement at age 25, due in part to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), Collett suffered from...

Monthly News Roundup - July 2026

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 05:07:00 +0200

New Drug Approvals
The following drugs have recently been approved by the FDA.Gwyn Lo (ethinyl estradiol and norelgestromin) Transdermal System
Date of Approval: July 28, 2026Treatment for: Birth ControlPress Release | Approval...

Many Young Adults Not Prepared to Manage Their Own Health Care

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 00:58:00 +0200

THURSDAY, July 30, 2026-- Many young adults may be entering adulthood without the skills needed to manage their own health care, according to the results of a survey released by the C.S. Mott Children's Hospital National Poll on Children's...

Disease-Specific Immune Trajectories Identified Years Before IBD Onset

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 00:55:00 +0200

THURSDAY, July 30, 2026-- Disease-specific immune trajectories are identified years before onset of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), according to a study published online July 21 in Gut.Arno R. Bourgonje, M.D., Ph.D., from the Icahn School of...

Link Between Liver Fibrosis in MASLD, ASCVD Varies by Glycemic Status

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 00:51:00 +0200

THURSDAY, July 30, 2026-- For patients with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), the association between liver fibrosis and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) varies with glycemic status, according to a...

One-Third of Patients With Chronic Rhinosinusitis With Nasal Polyps Exhibit Anxiety Symptoms

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 00:46:00 +0200

THURSDAY, July 30, 2026-- A considerable proportion of patients with chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps (CRSwNP) exhibit anxiety symptoms, according to a study published online July 23 in the Journal of Inflammation Research.Pei-Wen Wu...

Review Reveals Limited Effects of Exercise on Hip Osteoarthritis

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 17:42:00 +0200

THURSDAY, July 30, 2026-- For individuals with hip osteoarthritis, exercise produces small improvements in pain and physical function, but these improvements may not be clinically meaningful, according to a review published online July 22 in the...

FDA Approves Simtriyo for Treating ADHD in Children and Adults

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 17:39:00 +0200

THURSDAY, July 30, 2026-- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has granted approval of Simtriyo (centanafadine) for the treatment of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in adults and children 6 years and older weighing ≥20 kg.The...

App Can Help Reduce Interdialytic Weight Gain in Chronic Hemodialysis

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 17:35:00 +0200

THURSDAY, July 30, 2026-- For adults receiving chronicoutpatient hemodialysis, use of a smartphone-based app designed to support fluid intake restriction is feasible and associated with sustained reductions in interdialytic weight gain (IDWG)...

Eosinophilic Esophagitis Prevalence May Be Higher Than Thought in Pediatric Patients With Asthma

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 17:33:00 +0200

THURSDAY, July 30, 2026-- Screening for eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) in a pediatric asthma clinic may identify more patients than previously thought, according to a study published online June 23 in JACI: In Practice.Robert E. Becker, M.D., from...

Feelings of Hunger Gradually Return With Semaglutide Use

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 17:30:00 +0200

THURSDAY, July 30, 2026-- Semaglutide sustains lower calorie intake for more than a year, even as feelings of hunger gradually return, according to a study published in the August issue of the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.Jena S...

Men 50 Years and Older Seem to Have Insufficient Knowledge Toward BPH

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 17:28:00 +0200

THURSDAY, July 30, 2026-- Men aged 50 years and older demonstrate insufficient knowledge, positive attitude, and proactive practice regarding benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), according to a study published online July 17 in Neurourology and...

Scientists Defend Fauci's Pandemic Work As Senate Hearing Turns Bitter

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 16:39:00 +0200

THURSDAY, July 30, 2026— More than 155 physicians, scientists and public health advocates signed a public letter defending Dr. Anthony Fauci, as he faced a hostile Senate hearing over his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.Fauci led the National...

Vaping Is Likely Reshaping The Future Of Cancer In The US, Study Argues

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 15:31:00 +0200

THURSDAY, July 30, 2026— E-cigarettes could be reshaping the future of cancer in the United States, by offering people a less-toxic option than smoking, a new study argues.Smokers are increasingly switching to vaping and other forms of nicotine...

Study Questions Effectiveness of Antihistamines in Easing Eczema

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 15:10:00 +0200

THURSDAY, July 30, 2026— People with eczema often take antihistamine pills, hoping to ease relentless itching.But a new study finds they may do little to help and could even cause worrisome side effects.A team led by Dr. Alexandro Chu, of McMaster...

Sugar Consumption Early In Life Linked To Increased Dementia Risk, World War II-Era Data Show

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 12:15:00 +0200

THURSDAY, July 30, 2026— Feeding your toddler — or unborn child — less sugar might protect their brains from dementia much later in life, a new study says.Children who endured World War II sugar rationing had an up to 23% lower risk of dementia in...

Work Stress Harming Middle-Age Sleep, Study Says

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0200

THURSDAY, July 30, 2026— Work stress could be eating away at the sleep of most middle-aged working folks, undermining their health, a new study says.Nearly 70% of a small group of people ages 50 to 66 experienced persistent sleep problems, even...

Cell Phone Ownership Linked To Lower Reading Skills In Elementary Students

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 11:45:00 +0200

THURSDAY, July 30, 2026— Cell phones could be blunting young children’s reading skills, a new study says.Elementary school students who simply owned a cell phone scored worse on reading comprehension tests, researchers reported recently in the...

Hospice's Bad Reputation Amid Fraud Crisis Will Hurt Patients, Industry Experts Warn

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 11:30:00 +0200

THURSDAY, July 30, 2026— Mark Vantrease regularly sees his Vietnam War buddies over breakfast, attends his grandchildren’s Little League games, and, when he’s up to it, tends to his lush front-yard garden, which is dotted with shells retrieved...

Mental Distress, Fatigue Common in Childhood Survivors of Leukemia, Lymphoma

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 23:02:00 +0200

WEDNESDAY, July 29, 2026-- Adult childhood cancer survivors (CCS) of acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), acute myeloid leukemia (AML), and non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) frequently report mental distress, fatigue, and executive function (EF)...

Renal Impairment Linked to Age-Related Macular Degeneration

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 23:00:00 +0200

WEDNESDAY, July 29, 2026-- Renal impairment and age-related macular degeneration (AMD) are interrelated, with higher odds of AMD among individuals with chronic kidney disease (CKD), according to a review published online July 25 in the American...

Obesity Treatment for U.S. Adolescents and Young Adults Shifted Rapidly From 2022 to 2026

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 17:33:00 +0200

WEDNESDAY, July 29, 2026-- Adolescents and young adults are increasingly using glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RA) weight-loss drugs for obesity care, according to a research letter published online July 20 in JAMA Pediatrics.Sarah...

Semaglutide Not Linked to Higher Neovascular Age-Related Macular Degeneration Risk

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 17:30:00 +0200

WEDNESDAY, July 29, 2026-- Neovascular age-related macular degeneration (NVAMD) risk is not increased with semaglutide among adults with type 2 diabetes, according to a study published online June 1 in Ophthalmology.Cindy X. Cai, M.D., from Johns...

Machine Learning LDL-C Equation Comparable to Original Martin-Hopkins

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 17:18:00 +0200

WEDNESDAY, July 29, 2026-- A simplified machine learning-based low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) equation provides results that are comparable to the original Martin-Hopkins equation, according to a study published online July 15 in JAMA...

Most U.S. Adults Unsure Which Vaccines CDC Recommends During Pregnancy

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 17:15:00 +0200

WEDNESDAY, July 29, 2026-- Most Americans are unsure of which vaccines the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends during pregnancy, according to the results of a survey released by the Annenberg Public Policy Center (APPC) of...

Swimming Program May Provide Short-Term Relief From Chronic Low Back Pain

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 17:11:00 +0200

WEDNESDAY, July 29, 2026-- A swimming and education program may provide short-term improvement of chronic low back pain, according to a study published online July 21 in the British Journal of Sports Medicine.Deborah M. Wareham, from Macquarie...

Red Cross Declares Rare National Blood Supply Crisis Amid Summer Shortfall

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 16:38:00 +0200

WEDNESDAY, July 29, 2026— The American Red Cross has declared a national blood supply crisis for only the second time in its history, warning a drop in donations is threatening the availability of blood nationwide.The organization, which supplies...

More Women Drinking During Pregnancy

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 15:56:00 +0200

WEDNESDAY, July 29, 2026— An increasing number of women drink during pregnancy, potentially risking the health of their unborn children, a new study says.More than 1 in 7 women reported that they drank alcohol while pregnant in 2023-24...

Not Just Pregnancy Fatigue: Could It Be Sleep Apnea?

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 15:11:00 +0200

WEDNESDAY, July 29, 2026— Pregnancy can make you really sleepy. It can even make you snore. But when does that become more than just a normal part of pregnancy?The American College of Chest Physicians says those symptoms could be signs of...

Talking To Your Baby? Eye Contact Is Key To Language Development, Experiment Shows

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 12:15:00 +0200

WEDNESDAY, July 29, 2026— Want to give your tot a brain boost when it comes to learning language?Maintain eye contact as much as possible when you’re talking to them, a new study suggests.Eye contact helps a baby decide what is important, acting...

DoorDash, GrubHub Delivering Junk Food To 1 In 4 Teens During School Hours

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 11:45:00 +0200

WEDNESDAY, July 29, 2026— DoorDash and GrubHub have become stiff competition for a traditional, everyday eatery found in every U.S. community — the high school cafeteria.Nearly one-quarter of teens say they use mobile food delivery services to...

Cyclospora Boosts Fears That Deadlier Foodborne Outbreaks Are Ahead

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 11:30:00 +0200

WEDNESDAY, July 29, 2026— The next foodborne illness outbreak could be much worse.That’s the concern of food safety leaders across the U.S. who are raising alarms over federal cuts they say have made it harder to detect and stop the spread of...

Female Emergency Medicine Physicians Order More Tests, Admit More Patients

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 22:06:00 +0200

TUESDAY, July 28, 2026-- Female emergency department physicians order more tests than male physicians, but these differences may not be unnecessary care, according to a research letter published online July 20 in JAMA Internal Medicine.Dan P. Ly...

FDA Approves At-Home Furoscix ReadyFlow Autoinjector

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 22:03:00 +0200

TUESDAY, July 28, 2026-- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Furoscix ReadyFlow (furosemide injection; MannKind) for the treatment of edema in adults with heart failure or chronic kidney disease.Furoscix ReadyFlow is an at-home...

Enfortumab Vedotin-Pembrolizumab More Effective for MIBC Than Cisplatin-Gemcitabine

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 17:33:00 +0200

TUESDAY, July 28, 2026-- For adults with muscle-invasive bladder cancer, the combination of enfortumab vedotin and pembrolizumab is associated with improved event-free and overall survival compared with cisplatin and gemcitabine, according to a...

Frequent TV Watching Linked to Smaller Brain Volume

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 17:29:00 +0200

TUESDAY, July 28, 2026-- Not all sitting is the same in terms of its impact on brain health, according to a study published online July 10 in Alzheimer’s & Dementia.Natan Feter, Ph.D., from the University of Southern California in Los Angeles...

Few Young Adults Receive Palliative Care as Part of Advanced Cancer Treatment

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 17:26:00 +0200

TUESDAY, July 28, 2026-- Few young adults receive palliative care (PC) as part of treatment for stage 4 solid tumors or poor-prognosis high-grade brain tumors, according to a research letter published online July 23 in JAMA Network Open.Kewei...

Cardiovascular Risk Factors Linked to Increased Plaque Burden

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 17:23:00 +0200

TUESDAY, July 28, 2026-- Cardiovascular risk factors (RFs) are associated with increased plaque burden, according to a study published online July 23 in JACC Advances.Jakub Chmiel, M.D., from Harvard Medical School in Boston, and colleagues...

Weaker Rest-Activity Rhythm, Unfavorable Sleep Profile Linked to Overactive Bladder

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 17:03:00 +0200

TUESDAY, July 28, 2026-- Weaker rest-activity rhythms (RARs) and unfavorable sleep profiles are associated with a higher prevalence of overactive bladder (OAB), according to a study published online July 17 in Neurourology and Urodynamics.Renjie...

Povorcitinib Beneficial for Moderate-to-Severe Hidradenitis Suppurativa

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 16:58:00 +0200

TUESDAY, July 28, 2026-- For patients with moderate-to-severe hidradenitis suppurativa (HS), povorcitinib (an oral Janus kinase 1 inhibitor) is beneficial, according to a study published online July 23 in Nature Medicine.Martina L. Porter, M.D...

Blood Type A Linked to Lower Mortality in Patients Undergoing Hemodialysis

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 16:53:00 +0200

TUESDAY, July 28, 2026-- For patients undergoing hemodialysis, ABO blood type is associated with all-cause and cardiovascular mortality, according to a study published in the July issue of Kidney International Reports.Masafumi Kurajoh, M.D...

Children, Teens Have Higher Psychological Burden of Atopic Dermatitis

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 16:46:00 +0200

TUESDAY, July 28, 2026-- The psychological burden of atopic dermatitis (AD) seems strongest in children and adolescents, according to a review published online July 6 in Frontiers in Public Health.Hongli Wang, from the Beijing Institute of Chinese...

Fifth Death Reported In NYC Legionnaires' Disease Outbreak

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 16:33:00 +0200

TUESDAY, July 28, 2026— A fifth person has died in a Legionnaires' disease outbreak on Manhattan's Upper East Side, New York City health officials said.As of July 27, 90 people have been diagnosed in the month since the cluster emerged in the...

Many Young Adults Aren't Ready To Manage Their Own Healthcare, Poll Finds

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 15:49:00 +0200

TUESDAY, July 28, 2026— Many young adults aren’t prepared to manage their own healthcare, a new survey has found.About 1 in 6 parents (17%) said their 18- to 25-year-old doesn’t handle any basic healthcare responsibilities on their own, including...

Can A Daily Multivitamin Help You Stay Active As You Age?

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 15:14:00 +0200

TUESDAY, July 28, 2026— A new study is shifting the conversation about multivitamins.Instead of asking whether they can prevent heart disease or cancer, researchers are asking whether they can help older adults maintain their independence.Their...

Family-Based Childhood Obesity Program Helps Kids Cut Weight, Become Healthier

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 12:16:00 +0200

TUESDAY, July 28, 2026— Childhood obesity can be effectively treated through a family-based program provided through their local pediatrician, a new clinical trial says.About 42% of kids in the program lost enough weight to improve their heart...

Prebiotic Soda Health Claims Questioned In New Nutrition Study

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0200

TUESDAY, July 28, 2026— Prebiotic soda is one of the latest health crazes, promising better gut health while helping slake thirst.But a new study suggests these drinks aren’t delivering on their promises to customers.On average, prebiotic sodas...

Breakfast Can Help Teens Make Better Food Choices Throughout Their Day, Study Says

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 11:45:00 +0200

TUESDAY, July 28, 2026— Teens who start eating breakfast regularly are more likely to make healthy food choices through the rest of the day, a new study says.Teenagers who ate breakfast still consumed as many daily calories as those who skipped...

To Afford Aging In Place, Older Adults Turn To 'Golden Girls' Housing

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 11:30:00 +0200

TUESDAY, July 28, 2026— Shirley Jennett, a retired nurse, loves her spacious ranch-style house in Denver, with its big backyard and gazebo.“I want to stay here,” she vowed. “And die here.”She might pull that off. In relatively good health, Jennett...

MS-Related Mortality Rates Highest in Non-Hispanic Blacks

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 23:39:00 +0200

MONDAY, July 27, 2026-- Multiple sclerosis (MS)-related mortality rates are highest among non-Hispanic Blacks, with an earlier age of death also seen for non-Hispanic Blacks, according to a study published online July 22 in Neurology Open...

Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes Linked to Increased Risk for Peripheral Artery Disease

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 23:36:00 +0200

MONDAY, July 27, 2026-- Adverse pregnancy outcomes are associated with an increased risk for peripheral artery disease (PAD) up to 46 years later, according to a study published online July 21 in PLOS Medicine.Casey Crump, M.D., Ph.D., M.P.H...

87.5 Million U.S. Adults Now Eligible for Statins Under New Guidelines

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 17:24:00 +0200

MONDAY, July 27, 2026-- The 2026 American Heart Association/American College of Cardiology/multisociety guideline on the management of dyslipidemia has increased the U.S. population recommended for primary prevention statin therapy, according to a...

Data Reveal No Hypersensitivity Due to Axillary Brachial Plexus Block Alone

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 17:18:00 +0200

MONDAY, July 27, 2026-- Multimodal pain testing data reveal no post-axillary brachial plexus block hypersensitivity in healthy controls, according to a study published in the August issue of Anesthesiology.Yun-Yun Chen, M.D., from the Brigham and...

Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulation May Offer Long-Term Cardiovascular Benefits in OSA

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 17:11:00 +0200

MONDAY, July 27, 2026-- For patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), hypoglossal nerve stimulation (HGNS) is associated with variable but potential long-term cardiovascular benefits, according to a study published online July 16 in JAMA...

FDA Panel Backs Two Peptides For Compounding, Rejects One

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 17:07:00 +0200

MONDAY, July 27, 2026— A federal advisory panel has recommended allowing compounding pharmacies to make two more unproven peptides while voting to reject a third.The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) committee voted Friday to add epitalon...

Weight Cycling Linked to Increased Loss of Muscle Volume

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 16:48:00 +0200

MONDAY, July 27, 2026-- For individuals who maintain stable weight over 48 months, weight cycling, defined as repeated episodes of weight loss and regain, is associated with increased loss of thigh muscle volume, according to a study published...

Crohn Disease Linked to Increased Risk for Periprosthetic Joint Infection

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 16:44:00 +0200

MONDAY, July 27, 2026-- Crohn disease (CD) is associated with an increased risk for periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) after total joint arthroplasty, according to a study published in the August issue of Arthroplasty Today.McKenzie W. Culler...

How Accurate Are Photo-Based Calorie Apps? 4 Are Put To The Test

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 15:10:00 +0200

MONDAY, July 27, 2026— Snap a photo, get a calorie count. It sounds simple — but a new study finds some popular AI-powered food tracking apps may underestimate calories and fat by roughly a third."Photo-based calorie tracking apps are very...

Weed-Killing Chemical Linked To Premature Births In Humans, Study Says

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 12:30:00 +0200

MONDAY, July 27, 2026— The active chemical ingredient in professional-grade Roundup weed killer might increase the risk of premature births, a new study says.Pregnant women with higher urine levels of the chemical glyphosate were 35% more likely...

Popular School Cafeteria Meals Need An Update To Meet Healthy Food Standards, Researchers Say

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 12:15:00 +0200

MONDAY, July 27, 2026— Spicy chicken wings, tacos, pizza, sausage biscuits and breakfast smoothies offered by school cafeterias must be reinvented, lest they vanish from the menu, a new study says.These items all contain loads of added sugar and...

Weed-Killing Chemical, Glyphosate, Linked To Premature Births In Humans, Study Says

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 12:07:00 +0200

MONDAY, July 27, 2026 — The active chemical ingredient in professional-grade Roundup weed killer might increase the risk of premature births, a new study says.
Pregnant women with higher urine levels of the chemical glyphosate were 35% more...

Ovarian Syndrome Quadruples Heart Disease Risk In Women, Major Study Concludes

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0200

MONDAY, July 27, 2026— Young women suffering from an ovary-related hormone condition might be living with a higher risk of heart attack or stroke, a new large-scale study says.Women with polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS) had more...

'Yo-yo' Weight Loss Linked To Decline In Muscle Mass

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 11:45:00 +0200

MONDAY, July 27, 2026— Middle-aged folks have a higher risk of muscle loss if their weight “yo-yos” due to inconsistent dieting, a new study says.People who repeatedly dropped and regained weight wound up losing nearly four times as much thigh...

'The Child Is Terrified': Doctors On Front Lines Of Measles Comeback Speak Out

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 11:30:00 +0200

MONDAY, July 27, 2026— This isn’t just a bad year for measles. It looks to be the start of a bad era. Confirmed measles cases just hit a 35-year high, and it’s only July. Together with last year, the number of cases has exceeded the combined total...

IFNα Elevation Drives Immune Endotype of Sjögren Disease

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 20:07:00 +0200

FRIDAY, July 24, 2026 -- Elevation of interferon (IFN)α drives an immune endotype of Sjögren disease, according to a study published in the August issue of The Lancet Rheumatology.
Deborah Forbes, M.B.Ch.B., from the University of...

1 in 3 Women and 1 in 4 Men Engage in Intentional Outdoor Tanning

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 20:07:00 +0200

FRIDAY, July 24, 2026 -- More than one-third of women and one-quarter of men engage in intentional outdoor tanning, with variance observed by age, race, physical activity level, and alcohol use, according to a study published online July 22 in JAMA...

Incidence of Atherosclerotic CVD Events Higher With Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 17:51:00 +0200

FRIDAY, July 24, 2026-- Women with polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS), previously polycystic ovarian syndrome, have a higher incidence of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) events, according to a study published online...

Better Cardiovascular Health in Pregnancy May ID Cardiometabolic Risk

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 17:48:00 +0200

FRIDAY, July 24, 2026-- Better cardiovascular health (CVH) during pregnancy is associated with longer time to incident postdelivery diagnosis of cardiometabolic conditions, according to a study published online June 29 in JAMA Network Open.Ellen...

Emergency Presentation of Cancer Common in Older Adults

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 17:44:00 +0200

FRIDAY, July 24, 2026-- Emergency presentation (EP) for cancer diagnosis is common among older U.S. adults and predicts persistently elevated mortality, according to a study published online July 14 in the Journal of the National Cancer...

Very Preterm Birth, Very Low Birth Weight Linked to Lower Positive Functioning in Early Adulthood

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 17:42:00 +0200

FRIDAY, July 24, 2026-- A substantial portion of adults born either very preterm (VP) or with very low birth weight (VLBW) exhibit lower positive functioning in early adulthood, according to a study published online July 20 in JAMA Pediatrics.Elif...

Early-Life PFAS Exposure Tied to Intestinal Inflammation in Childhood

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 17:38:00 +0200

FRIDAY, July 24, 2026-- Exposure to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), or "forever chemicals," during pregnancy and early life is associated with increased intestinal inflammation during childhood, according to a study published online...

FDA Advisers Dismiss Safety Warnings, Back Four Peptide Treatments

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 16:26:00 +0200

FRIDAY, July 24, 2026— A panel of outside advisers to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) voted Thursday to let specialized pharmacies produce and sell four peptide treatments the agency banned three years ago.The votes are nonbinding, but...

Frequent Marijuana Use Linked To Higher Stress Hormone Levels

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 15:37:00 +0200

FRIDAY, July 24, 2026— Marijuana may help you unwind — but using it too often could have the opposite effect on your stress response.Researchers say adults who use pot frequently wake up with higher levels of cortisol, also known as the "stress...

Money Problems Might Make Your Brain Old Before Its Time, Study Suggests

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 12:30:00 +0200

FRIDAY, July 24, 2026— Being cash-strapped certainly frays your nerves, but it might also accelerate brain aging, a new study says.People who have persistent money struggles or low income as young adults tend to perform less well on cognitive...

Back Pain? Try Swimming, Study Says

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 12:15:00 +0200

FRIDAY, July 24, 2026— Suffering from low back pain?A few laps in the swimming pool might help, a new study says.An eight-week swimming program significantly improved function and pain among a group of people with back problems, researchers...

Ozempic Cuts Down Calorie Intake For At Least A Year, Even If Hunger Returns, Trial Finds

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0200

FRIDAY, July 24, 2026— Worried that your Ozempic is becoming less effective over time?Don’t worry — you’re still eating less, even if you are feeling a bit hungrier, a new study says.People on semaglutide for weight loss continue to eat less even...

Black MS Patients Dying Younger Than White Ones, Study Finds

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 11:45:00 +0200

FRIDAY, July 24, 2026— Black people with multiple sclerosis (MS) die from the disease at a younger age than white folks, a new study reports.The death rate among Black patients with MS peaks between ages 65 and 74, while white patients are most...

Public Health Improvements Stall Amid Trump's DEI Crackdown

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 11:30:00 +0200

FRIDAY, July 24, 2026— As Earl Williams drove through a historic Black neighborhood known as Dewey City in his hometown of Thomasville, Georgia, he hardly recognized what he saw.Homes that once belonged to friends, family and neighbors had siding...

Many U.S. Schools Unprepared To Help Concussed Students Return To The Classroom

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0200

THURSDAY, July 23, 2026— Many U.S. schools aren’t well prepared to help students who’ve suffered a concussion, a new study says.A quarter of public schools have no concussion policy at all, and those with such a policy aren’t adequately training...

Global Morbidity Gap Increased 21.9 Percent From 1990 to 2023

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 23:02:00 +0200

THURSDAY, July 23, 2026-- The global morbidity gap increased from 1990 to 2023, according to a study published in the August issue of The Lancet Public Health.Simon I. Hay, D.Sc., from the University of Washington in Seattle, and colleagues...

1 in 4 U.S. Workers Sticking With a Job Strictly for Health Insurance

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 22:59:00 +0200

THURSDAY, July 23, 2026-- Nearly 1 in 4 U.S. workers saythey are staying in a job they do not want for the health insurance, according to the results of a survey from the West Health-Gallup Center on Healthcare in America.The poll, conducted in...

CDC: Seroprevalence of Alpha-Gal IgE Antibodies Highest in States With Elevated Case Counts

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 18:07:00 +0200

THURSDAY, July 23, 2026-- The estimated seroprevalence of alpha-gal immunoglobulin E (IgE) antibodies is similar to the geographic distribution of suspected alpha-gal syndrome (AGS) cases, according to research published in the July 2 issue of the...

Organized Sports-Based Interventions Can Improve Gross Motor Skills in Autism

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 17:48:00 +0200

THURSDAY, July 23, 2026-- For children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), organized sports-based interventions may improve gross motor skills, with the most consistent benefits seen for martial arts and aquatic training, according to a review...

Indefinite-Duration Maintenance Therapy No Better Than Fixed-Duration Therapy in Multiple Myeloma

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 17:45:00 +0200

THURSDAY, July 23, 2026-- For patients with standard-risk newly diagnosed multiple myeloma not undergoing up-front autologous stem cell transplantation, indefinite-duration maintenance therapy does not yield significantly longer overall survival...

Plasmapheresis Linked to Improved Outcomes for MOGAD Attacks

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 17:40:00 +0200

THURSDAY, July 23, 2026-- For myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein antibody-associated disease (MOGAD) attacks, plasmapheresis appears to be associated with improved outcomes, especially in isolated optic neuritis, according to a study published...

Burden of Myocardial Dysfunction Elevated for Individuals With Psoriasis

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 17:34:00 +0200

THURSDAY, July 23, 2026-- Individuals with psoriasis have a higher burden of myocardial dysfunction, independent of cardiometabolic risk, according to a study published online July 17 in the Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and...

Problematic Social Media Use Linked to Worsening of ADHD Symptoms

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 17:30:00 +0200

THURSDAY, July 23, 2026-- Increases in a problematic social media use may contribute to worsening attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms during adolescence, particularly among boys, according to a study published online July 17...

Adults With CHD and Lower Household Incomes Have Higher Mortality, Disability

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 17:28:00 +0200

THURSDAY, July 23, 2026-- Patients with adult congenital heart disease (ACHD) living in states with a lower median household income and higher percentage of uninsured people have increased rates of mortality and disability, according to a study...

Fecal Microbiota Transplantation-Based Treatment Shows Promise for Chronic Insomnia

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 17:19:00 +0200

THURSDAY, July 23, 2026-- For adults with chronic insomnia disorder, a fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT)-based treatment protocol is associated with improved sleep continuity, according to a study published online July 22 in the Journal of...

Nearly 1.6 Million Dozen Eggs Pulled From Shelves Over Salmonella Concerns

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 16:40:00 +0200

THURSDAY, July 23, 2026— Nearly 1.6 million dozen eggs sold across the South and Southwest are being recalled because they may be contaminated with Salmonella.Midwest Poultry Services, L.P. announced the voluntary recall Wednesday of 1,589,577...

Organized Sports Help Enhance Motor Skills In Children With Autism

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 15:05:00 +0200

THURSDAY, July 23, 2026— Can organized sports help improve motor skills in kids with autism spectrum disorder?Although motor delays are not part of the core diagnostic criteria, it's estimated that 50% to 88% of children with autism experience...

People Living Longer, But Spending More Years With Illness And Disability

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 12:30:00 +0200

THURSDAY, July 23, 2026— People worldwide are living longer than ever before, but spending many of those extra years battling poor health, a new study says.The global morbidity gap — the difference between total life expectancy and years of...

Exercise Underwhelms As A Hip Arthritis Treatment, Review Concludes

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 12:15:00 +0200

THURSDAY, July 23, 2026— Exercise doesn’t help improve pain from hip arthritis as much as doctors and physical therapists might hope, a new evidence review has concluded.Exercises can relieve pain and improve function, but not enough that patients...

Tongue Pacemaker Might Improve Sleep Apnea Patients' Health

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 11:45:00 +0200

THURSDAY, July 23, 2026— Do you have sleep apnea, but find CPAP machines too uncomfortable or noisy?A pacemaker for the tongue might help improve your sleep and overall health, a new study says.People who received a hypoglossal nerve stimulation...

Poll: Costs Are Top Health Care Issue For Midterm Voters, But Fraud Tops GOP List

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 11:30:00 +0200

THURSDAY, July 23, 2026— Health care costs top the list of voters’ health care priorities for the midterm elections, with half (51%) of all voters and more than half of Democratic (60%) and independent (55%) voters saying the issue is extremely...

Adding Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Self-Management Does Not Improve Opioid Taper Success

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 22:51:00 +0200

WEDNESDAY, July 22, 2026-- Adding cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) or self-management to patient-centered opioid tapering does not improve taper success at 12 months, according to a study published online July 7 in the Annals of Internal...

Setmelanotide Beneficial in Acquired Hypothalamic Obesity

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 22:42:00 +0200

WEDNESDAY, July 22, 2026-- For patients aged 4 to 66 years with acquired hypothalamic obesity, setmelanotide leads to significantly greater reductions in body mass index (BMI) and hunger than placebo, according to a study published in the July 9...

Oral Microbiome Dysbiosis Linked to Symptomatic Hand Osteoarthritis

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 17:35:00 +0200

WEDNESDAY, July 22, 2026-- Oral microbiome dysbiosis and disruption of the oral-gut microbiome network are associated with symptomatic hand osteoarthritis (SHOA), according to a study published online July 21 in RMD Open.Jiatian Li, from Central...

Taylor Farms Faces Cyclospora Outbreak, Recalls And Political Questions

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 17:34:00 +0200

TUESDAY, July 21, 2026 — A recent multi-state parasitic outbreak linked to shredded iceberg lettuce has thrust Taylor Farms, one of North America’s largest fresh produce suppliers, back into the public health spotlight.As federal health officials...

AHA: Consuming Up to 400 mg/Day of Caffeine Safe for Most Adults

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 17:15:00 +0200

WEDNESDAY, July 22, 2026-- Consuming up to 400 mg of caffeine/day, equivalent to up to five cups of caffeinated coffee, is considered safe for most adults and may reduce the risk for certain cardiovascular conditions, according to a scientific...

Phelan-McDermid Syndrome More Prevalent Than Previously Estimated

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 17:05:00 +0200

WEDNESDAY, July 22, 2026-- Phelan-McDermid syndrome (PMS), a genetic neurodevelopmental disorder, has a prevalence of 13.7 per 100,000, according to genetic data from multiple sources in a study published online June 28 in Autism Research.Noting...

Measles Cases Set 35-Year US Record With Months To Go In 2026

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 17:05:00 +0200

WEDNESDAY, July 22, 2026— The United States has recorded more measles cases this year than in any year since 1991, with more than five months still left on the calendar.The country had logged 2,295 cases as of Tuesday, according to Johns Hopkins...

Compounded GLP-1 Receptor Agonists Remain Widely Available

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 16:57:00 +0200

WEDNESDAY, July 22, 2026-- Despite the end of nationwide shortages of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs), the market for compounded GLP-1 RA alternatives remains strong, and some of these products are from pharmacies with...

ADHD Poses Additional Concussion Challenges for Athletes

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 16:48:00 +0200

WEDNESDAY, July 22, 2026-- Athletes with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may be more susceptible to sport-related concussion (SRC) and have a longer recovery period, according to a review published online May 20 in Clinical and...

GLP-1 Use Surges Among Young People With Obesity

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 15:08:00 +0200

WEDNESDAY, July 22, 2026— Obesity treatment for young people in the U.S. is rapidly changing.Adolescents and young adults are increasingly using GLP-1 weight-loss medications, while rates of bariatric surgery are declining, according to a study...

TV Does Indeed Rot Your Brain, Study Says

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 12:30:00 +0200

WEDNESDAY, July 22, 2026— It just so happens your mother’s warnings were on the mark — TV does indeed rot your brain, a new study says.Heavy TV watching is associated with increased shrinkage in areas of the brain connected with memory and...

How Does ADHD Affect Athletes' Concussion Risk?

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 12:15:00 +0200

WEDNESDAY, July 22, 2026— Athletes with ADHD face greater risk from concussions, a new evidence review has concluded.They could be more than twice as likely to sustain a concussion, and tend to report more severe and longer-lasting symptoms...

1 In 4 Americans Stuck In Jobs For Health Insurance, Survey Finds

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0200

WEDNESDAY, July 22, 2026— Nearly 1 in 4 American workers say they’re stuck in a job they hate because they need health insurance, a new survey says.About 24% of employees say they want to quit their job but are staying for the employer-provided...

Tick-Borne Meat Allergy: Many Carry Alpha-Gal Antibodies Without Symptoms

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 11:45:00 +0200

WEDNESDAY, July 22, 2026— Many more Americans than previously estimated carry antibodies related to a meat allergy caused by tick bites, a new study says.Nearly 1 in 4 adults in states with the highest rates of alpha-gal syndrome carry antibodies...

Agencies In New York And Beyond Pass The Buck On Opioid Cash Oversight

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 11:30:00 +0200

WEDNESDAY, July 22, 2026— Companies accused of recklessly marketing and distributing prescription opioid painkillers are paying roughly $58 billion to settle lawsuits over their role in fueling the addiction crisis. It’s a pot of gold eyed by...

Obesity More Likely for Immigrants With Longer Duration of U.S. Residence

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 23:32:00 +0200

TUESDAY, July 21, 2026-- Hispanic and Asian adults with longer duration of U.S. residence have a higher prevalence of obesity, according to a research letter published online July 21 in the Annals of Internal Medicine.Maria Claros, M.P.H., from...

2008 to 2023 Saw Shift in Causes of Cirrhosis

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 23:27:00 +0200

TUESDAY, July 21, 2026-- There have been substantial epidemiologic shifts in the burden of cirrhosis in the United States during the past decade, according to a study published in the July issue of the American Journal of Gastroenterology.Pedro...

Timing of JAK Initiation, Shingles Vaccine Administration Can Affect Outcomes in RA

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 17:31:00 +0200

TUESDAY, July 21, 2026-- For patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), the timing of Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitor initiation relative to administration of recombinant zoster vaccine (RZV) can affect early response and arthritis control, according...

Greater Physician Knowledge Linked to Lower Use of Low-Value Services

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 17:25:00 +0200

TUESDAY, July 21, 2026-- Better physician knowledge is associated with lower use of low-value services (LVS), according to a study published online July 13 in JAMA Internal Medicine.Jonathan L. Vandergrift, from the American Board of Internal...

Definition of Functional High-Risk Multiple Myeloma Updated in Era of Combo Therapy

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 17:20:00 +0200

TUESDAY, July 21, 2026-- In the era of combination quadruplet therapy (QUAD) + autologous stem cell transplantation (ASCT), functional high-risk (FHR) multiple myeloma (MM) should include patients who have disease progression within 36 months of...

Social Prescribing Aids Teens Waiting for Mental Health Services

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 17:15:00 +0200

TUESDAY, July 21, 2026-- Social prescribing, which connects people with arts and exercise activities and other support, may help adolescents waiting for specialist mental health services, according to a study published online July 9 in European...

Cognitive, Manual Impairment Tied to Unacceptable Inhaler Technique

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 16:55:00 +0200

TUESDAY, July 21, 2026-- Cognitive function, manual dexterity, and breathing ability all play an important role in helping people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) use their inhalers correctly, according to a study published online...

Remote Patient-Reported Outcome Monitoring Empowers Patients With Cancer

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 16:51:00 +0200

TUESDAY, July 21, 2026-- Remote patient-reported outcome (PRO) monitoring may improve cancer care for underserved patients, according to a study recently published in JCO Oncology Practice.Allison M. Deal, from the University of North Carolina at...

Online Forums, Clinical Notes Show Divergence in Reported Menopause Symptoms

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 16:48:00 +0200

TUESDAY, July 21, 2026-- A systematic gap is seen in how menopause-related symptoms are shared in clinical settings and in online forums, according to a research letter published online July 14 in JAMA Network Open.Tanya Mehta, from the University...

Dietary Guideline Adherence in Pregnancy Tied to Lower Exposure to Some Chemicals

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 16:45:00 +0200

TUESDAY, July 21, 2026-- Greater adherence to U.S. Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA) is associated with minimized exposure to some toxicants during gestation, according to a study published online July 8 in the American Journal of Clinical...

Cannabis Drinks Sold Next To Soda Are Sending Kids To The ER, Doctors Say

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 16:43:00 +0200

TUESDAY, July 21, 2026— Cannabis beverages are increasingly turning up in stores next to iced tea, sodas and even chocolate milk, and doctors warn the easy access is putting kids at risk.The colorful cans contain THC (tetrahydrocannabinol), the...

Coffee May Lower Your Heart Disease Risk, But How Much Is Safe?

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 15:10:00 +0200

TUESDAY, July 21, 2026— Here's some welcome news for coffee lovers. Drinking as many as five cups of caffeinated coffee a day is generally safe for most adults, and may even be linked to cardiovascular benefits, according to a new scientific...

The Best Surgery For Pelvic Organ Prolapse?

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 12:30:00 +0200

TUESDAY, July 21, 2026— Women suffering from pelvic organ prolapse might be best served by a surgery that spares their uterus rather than removing it, a landmark clinical trial reports.Women were less likely to experience treatment failure if they...

Gait Training Can Help Knee Arthritis

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 12:15:00 +0200

TUESDAY, July 21, 2026— Changing the way you walk could offer relief from knee arthritis on par with common painkillers, clinical trial results show.Gait retraining involves making a small adjustment to the angle of your foot — a minor change that...

More Than Half Of US Adults Should Be Offered Statins, Study Says

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0200

TUESDAY, July 21, 2026— More than half of U.S. adults should be taking cholesterol-lowering statin drugs under updated guidelines, a new study says.Earlier this year, the American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology...

Compounded Ozempic, Zepbound Still Widely Available Despite End Of Drug Shortages

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 11:45:00 +0200

TUESDAY, July 21, 2026— Americans are still buying compounded versions of Ozempic and Zepbound more than a year after federal regulators declared that shortages of those weight-loss drugs had ended, a new study says.A "secret shopper" program...

Doctors 'Cringe' At Possibility Of Documenting Which Medicaid Enrollees Are Too Sick to Work

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 11:30:00 +0200

TUESDAY, July 21, 2026— Dr. Alice Thornton has spent more than two decades treating people living with HIV in Lexington, Kentucky.Her team tends to “cringe” anytime they hear about patients having to fill out lots of paperwork, like when applying...

Sense of Smell Linked to Mental Health

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 23:03:00 +0200

MONDAY, July 20, 2026-- Subjective olfactory impairment (SOI) is consistently associated with depression, according to a study published online July 9 in JAMA Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery.Henry Bode, M.D., from the Karolinska Institute...

2018 to 2024 Saw Rise in Insurance Denials for Brand-Name Drugs

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 22:56:00 +0200

MONDAY, July 20, 2026-- Insurance denials of first attempts to fill brand-name prescription drugs with no generic competitors increased more than two-thirds from 2018 to 2024, according to a study published online July 9 in the Journal of the...

2017 to 2022 Saw More Than Doubling in Use of GLP-1 Receptor Agonists

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 17:59:00 +0200

MONDAY, July 20, 2026-- From 2017 to 2022, the use of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) more than doubled, according to a study published online July 17 in the Journal of the American Heart Association.Michael M. Hammond, M.D...

Globally, Youths Not Eating Enough Healthy, Plant-Based Foods

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 17:56:00 +0200

MONDAY, July 20, 2026-- Globally, youth are not consuming enough healthy, plant-based foods, according to a study published online July 8 in BMJ Global Health.Sydney Yearley, from Tufts University in Boston, and colleagues used the Global Dietary...

Review Shows Most Obesity Drugs Do Not Aid Quality of Life, Heart Health

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 17:50:00 +0200

MONDAY, July 20, 2026-- Most obesity drugs do not improve quality of life or heart health, according to a review published online July 8 in The BMJ.Kailei Nong, from Sichuan University in Chengdu, China, and colleagues conducted a systematic...

Four-Zone Scleral Lens Improves Visual Performance for Irregular Corneas

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 17:45:00 +0200

MONDAY, July 20, 2026-- For adults with irregular corneas, a four-zone scleral lens demonstrates high effectiveness for improving visual performance, according to a study published in the September issue of Eye Discovery.Qi Tan, from Rayzon...

Individuals Across Races and Ethnicities Report Psoriasis as a Considerable Burden

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 17:41:00 +0200

MONDAY, July 20, 2026-- Individuals across races and ethnicities report psoriasis as a considerable burden, with reports of transportation barriers, difficulties accessing medications, and delayed care, according to a study published online July...

FDA: Iceberg Lettuce Recall Stands After False Positive For Cyclospora

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 17:18:00 +0200

MONDAY, July 20, 2026— A multistate outbreak of cyclosporiasis has prompted a voluntary recall of iceberg lettuce sold by Taylor Farms de Mexico of Guanajuato, Mexico.The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is still linking the lettuce...

Why Do So Many Women Miss The Signs Of Perimenopause?

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 15:08:00 +0200

MONDAY, July 20, 2026— About 1 in 3 women over 35 is unsure whether she’s in perimenopause — and researchers say symptom confusion is a major reason why.A team led by Yihan Xu, from Flo Health Inc. in London, surveyed more than 7,600 U.S. women...

Gut Bacteria May Hold Key To Preventing Severe Peanut Allergies

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 12:45:00 +0200

MONDAY, July 20, 2026— Why is a peanut allergy a life-and-death event for some folks but a minor inconvenience to others?Chalk it up to different populations of bacteria colonizing the mouth and gut, new research suggests."We found evidence that...

Virtual Therapy Sessions Improve Lives Of Kids With Lupus

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 12:30:00 +0200

MONDAY, July 20, 2026— Children with lupus may have a new resource to manage symptoms. A virtual therapy program out of Michigan State University relieved mental health symptoms of depression and anxiety for kids with the autoimmune disorder.The...

Study Links GLP-1 Medications To Rare Vision Issue

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 12:15:00 +0200

MONDAY, July 20, 2026— Popular medications used to treat type 2 diabetes and obesity, known as GLP-1 receptor agonists, have been linked to a small increase in the risk of a rare but serious eye condition.The medications — which include well-known...

Trump's CDC Nominee Praises Vaccines, Without Vowing Independence From RFK Jr.

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 11:30:00 +0200

MONDAY, July 20, 2026— Dr. Erica Schwartz, President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, expressed support for vaccines — including mRNA-based COVID shots — in a Senate hearing, though she didn’t...

2015 to 2023 Saw Decline in Health Care-Associated Infections in the U.S.

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 22:39:00 +0200

FRIDAY, July 17, 2026-- The prevalence of health care-associated infections was lower in 2023 than in 2015 in the United States, according to a study published in the July 16 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine.Nora Chea, M.D., from the...

More Weight Loss Reported With Dexamphetamine Versus Methylphenidate for ADHD

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 22:35:00 +0200

FRIDAY, July 17, 2026-- For children and adolescents with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), comparable, significant symptom improvement is seen with dexamphetamine and methylphenidate, but weight loss is greater with dexamphetamine...

AAIC: Blood Test Detecting p-tau217 Levels Can Predict Progression to Cognitive Impairment

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 17:42:00 +0200

FRIDAY, July 17, 2026-- Higher p-tau217 levels are associated with an increased risk for progression to cognitive impairment and accelerated cognitive decline among cognitively unimpaired older adults, according to a study published online July 14...

AAIC: Blood-Based Biomarkers for Alzheimer Disease Improve Accuracy of Diagnosis

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 17:30:00 +0200

FRIDAY, July 17, 2026-- Blood-based biomarkers (BBM) for Alzheimer disease (AD) improve accuracy of diagnosis, according to a study presented at the annual Alzheimer's Association International Conference, held from July 12 to 15 in...

Peptide Vaccine Targeting KRAS Mutations Promising for Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 17:21:00 +0200

FRIDAY, July 17, 2026-- A peptide vaccine targeting six common KRAS mutations (mKRAS-VAX) generates durable T-cell responses in individuals with hereditary pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) predisposition, according to a study published...

Seniors Undergoing High-Risk Emergency General Surgery Have Fewer Healthy Days at Home

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 17:14:00 +0200

FRIDAY, July 17, 2026-- In older adults, high-risk emergency general surgery (EGS) is associated with fewer healthy days at home (HDAH), according to a study published online July 15 in the Journal of the American College of Surgeons.Manuel...

Tobacco Treatment Program Effective in Oncology Settings

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +0200

FRIDAY, July 17, 2026-- A sustained virtual tobacco treatment program nearly doubles the rate of quitting versus usual care within community oncology care settings, according to a study published online July 13 in the Journal of Clinical...

CDC Warns Of Parasite Outbreak Tied To Taco Bell Lettuce In 5 States

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 16:46:00 +0200

FRIDAY, July 17, 2026— The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is warning people not to eat shredded iceberg lettuce served at Taco Bell locations in Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio and West Virginia.The warning, posted...

The Best Vegetables For Your Heart May Depend On Your Sex

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 15:02:00 +0200

FRIDAY, July 17, 2026— Turns out, eating your vegetables isn't one-size-fits-all when it comes to your health.New research suggests the veggies that best protect your heart could depend on your sex.Researchers analyzed dietary data from more than...

Black Americans Born Abroad Have Lower Odds For Stroke, Study Finds

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 12:45:00 +0200

FRIDAY, July 17, 2026— Country of birth can play a part in Black Americans' stroke risk, according to a new study.The study — published July 15 in Neurology — found that despite Black Americans typically having an overall higher risk of stroke...

A Hidden Influence On Teen Girls' Emotions: Testosterone

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 12:30:00 +0200

FRIDAY, July 17, 2026— Researchers have long focused on estrogen as the hormone driving emotional and mental distress during female puberty, but new research points to a different culprit: testosterone. Researchers found that girls whose...

One Type Of ADHD Med May Affect Kids' Weight

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 12:15:00 +0200

FRIDAY, July 17, 2026— Two top treatments both eased kids' ADHD symptoms in a new study, though one caused more significant weight loss within the first year. Children who were given dexamphetamine lost more weight than those prescribed...

Poll: Many Older Americans Unaware Of 988 Suicide Help Line

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0200

FRIDAY, July 17, 2026— Since its inception four years ago, the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline has provided millions of Americans with a critical safety net during mental health emergencies.The service offers free mental health counseling, any...

A Sales Tax On Doctor Visits And Medicine? In Missouri, Some Worry

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 11:30:00 +0200

FRIDAY, July 17, 2026— Missouri healthcare advocate Leslie Ortbals and her husband want to start a family, but she worries they can’t afford it. The 27-year-old said she takes 10 medications daily to manage multiple chronic illnesses.Now she...

Odds of Stroke Lower Among Black Individuals Who Have Immigrated

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 23:49:00 +0200

THURSDAY, July 16, 2026-- Individuals who identify as Black who are immigrants to the United States have reduced odds of stroke, with the lowest odds seen for those who have immigrated recently, according to a study published online July 15 in...

New Cancer Cases Predicted to Increase to 34.4 Million by 2050

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 23:46:00 +0200

THURSDAY, July 16, 2026-- An estimated 20.6 million new cancer cases occurred worldwide in 2024, with incidence burden expected to increase to 34.4 million by 2050, according to a study published online July 8 in CA: A Cancer Journal for...

About One-Third of Women 35 Years and Older Report Perimenopause Uncertainty

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 18:16:00 +0200

THURSDAY, July 16, 2026-- Perimenopause uncertainty is prevalent among 34 percent of women aged 35 years or older, according to a study published online July 14 in Menopause.Yihan Xu, Ph.D., from Flo Health Inc. in London, and colleagues conducted...

Increase in Smoking Unlikely With Very Low Nicotine Cigarettes

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 18:13:00 +0200

THURSDAY, July 16, 2026-- For people assigned to smoking very low nicotine-content cigarettes (VLNCs), there is minimal evidence for compensation for reduced nicotine levels, according to a review published online July 15 in JAMA Network...

High-Dose Intravenous Vitamin C May Benefit Trauma Patients

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 18:07:00 +0200

THURSDAY, July 16, 2026-- High doses of intravenous vitamin C may improve outcomes in trauma patients, according to a review published online June 30 in BMJ Military Health.Nandesh Chandrakant Patel, M.B.Ch.B., from the Academic Department of...

GLP-1 Receptor Agonist Use Does Not Increase Insulin Discontinuation With Type 2 Diabetes

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 18:04:00 +0200

THURSDAY, July 16, 2026-- For veterans with type 2 diabetes (T2D) receiving basal insulin therapy, the addition of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) does not increase the rate of insulin discontinuation compared with other...

Global Findings Indicate Breast Cancer and A-Fib Incidence Frequently Overlap

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 18:00:00 +0200

THURSDAY, July 16, 2026-- Eighty countries and territories, accounting for 39.60 percent of the world, exhibit overlapping breast cancer (BC) and atrial fibrillation (AF) incidence, according to a study published online July 8 in the Journal of...

GLP-1 Receptor Agonist Use Linked to Higher Risk for Ischemic Optic Neuropathy

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 17:55:00 +0200

THURSDAY, July 16, 2026-- Use of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) is associated with a higher risk for ischemic optic neuropathy (ION) compared with sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitors (SGLT2is) and dipeptidyl...

Epidural Analgesia in Labor Appears to Be Safe for Newborns

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 17:52:00 +0200

THURSDAY, July 16, 2026-- Epidural analgesia during labor is not associated with clinically significant risks of harm to newborn babies or children, according to a study published online July 15 in The BMJ.Rachel J. Kearns, M.D., from Glasgow...

Recurrence Score Elevated for Breast Cancer Diagnosed Within First Year Postpartum

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 17:45:00 +0200

THURSDAY, July 16, 2026-- Postpartum breast cancer (PPBC) diagnosed within the first year postpartum has a significantly elevated 21-gene Oncotype DX Recurrence Score (RS), according to a study published online July 1 in npj Breast Cancer.Shiliang...

FDA Clears First Cholesterol Pill To Rival Costly Injections

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 16:51:00 +0200

THURSDAY, July 16, 2026— A new daily pill will give people with stubbornly high cholesterol a cheaper, needle-free way to drive their levels down.The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) acted today to approve Lipfendra (enlicitide), the first...

FDA Clears First Cholesterol Pill, Lipfendra, To Rival Costly Injections

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 16:07:00 +0200

THURSDAY, July 16, 2026 — A new daily pill will give people with stubbornly high cholesterol a cheaper, needle-free way to drive their levels down.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) acted today to approve Lipfendra (enlicitide), the...

One Of The Largest Epidural Studies Ever Delivers Reassuring News For Parents

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 14:59:00 +0200

THURSDAY, July 16, 2026— Does having an epidural during labor increase the risk of harm to your baby?One of the largest studies to investigate the question says the answer is no.A team led by Dr. Rachel Kearns of the Glasgow Royal Infirmary in the...

Brain 'Microstimulation' Works Long-Term To Restore Sense Of Touch After Spinal Cord Injury

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 12:30:00 +0200

THURSDAY, July 16, 2026— A special brain-computer interface can restore a sense of touch to the hands of people who lose that vital sense after a spinal cord injury, researchers report.For up to a decade, the breakthrough microstimulation...

Heatwaves During Pregnancy Could Affect Baby's Brain Development, Study Suggests

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 12:15:00 +0200

THURSDAY, July 16, 2026— Climate change could be increasing risks to children's brain development. A new study finds that exposure to higher temperatures during pregnancy could spur neurological changes in infancy and beyond.These potentially...

Could A Vaccine Prevent Pancreatic Cancer In Those At High Risk?

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0200

THURSDAY, July 16, 2026— Pancreatic cancer can be a silent killer, especially for people who inherit mutant genes that greatly raise their risk for the disease.However, there's new hope of preventing the cancer among these high-risk people: A...

'Night Owls' At Risk Of Wider Waistlines, Unhealthy Hearts

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 11:45:00 +0200

THURSDAY, July 16, 2026— Higher levels of cholesterol and body fat are more likely in folks who stay up late, new research finds.The study of 287 women in New Zealand found that "early birds" and "night owls" ate about the same amount of food each...

Facing Funding Losses, States Call Out Big Businesses With Employees On Medicaid

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 11:30:00 +0200

THURSDAY, July 16, 2026— As the Trump administration’s January deadline looms for states to enforce new Medicaid work requirements, some state lawmakers are turning the tables by pushing to publicly name the largest companies that have employees...

Irritable Patients Make Emergency Medicine Physicians More Stressed

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 22:47:00 +0200

WEDNESDAY, July 15, 2026-- Patients with irritable behaviors adversely influence emergency physicians' emotions, according to a study published online July 12 in BMJ: Quality & Safety.Linda M. Isbell, Ph.D., from the University of...

Many Adolescents Not Aware of Dangers of Fentanyl Use

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 22:42:00 +0200

WEDNESDAY, July 15, 2026-- A considerable proportion of adolescents are not aware of the dangers of fentanyl use, according to a study published online July 7 in JAMA Network Open.Richard Miech, Ph.D., from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor...

65.8 Percent of U.S. Counties Lack Radiation Oncology Practice Site

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 17:41:00 +0200

WEDNESDAY, July 15, 2026-- In 2025, 68.5 percent of U.S. counties lacked a radiation oncology (RO) practice site, according to a study published online July 9 in the International Journal of Radiation Oncology Biology Physics.Catherine Yu, M.D...

Productivity Loss Precedes Diagnosis of Early-Onset Dementia

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 17:38:00 +0200

WEDNESDAY, July 15, 2026-- Significant productivity loss is seen up to 15 years before diagnosis of early-onset dementia (EOD), according to a study published online July 8 in Neurology.Ave Kivisild, M.D., from the University of Eastern Finland in...

Obesity Has Increased Significantly in U.S. Adults and Youths Since 1999

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 17:31:00 +0200

WEDNESDAY, July 15, 2026-- Obesity prevalence has risen substantially since 1999 and now affects more than 40 percent of U.S. adults and 20 percent of U.S. youths, according to a study published online July 6 in Circulation.Anum S. Minhas, M.D...

Significant Changes in Voice Noted During Exacerbation of Asthma, COPD

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 17:27:00 +0200

WEDNESDAY, July 15, 2026-- Significant changes in voice are observed during an exacerbation of asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), according to a study published online in ERJ Open Research.Loes van Bemmel, Ph.D., from...

3.2 Percent Undergoing Bariatric Surgery Develop New Alcohol-Related Diagnosis

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 17:23:00 +0200

WEDNESDAY, July 15, 2026-- Bariatric surgery may increase the risk for alcohol problems, according to two studies published online June 17 in the International Journal of Obesity.Magnus Strømmen, R.N., Ph.D., from Trondheim University Hospital in...

Significant Changes in Voice NotedDuring Exacerbation of Asthma, COPD

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 17:07:00 +0200

WEDNESDAY, July 15, 2026 -- Significant changes in voice are observed during an exacerbation of asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), according to a study published online in ERJ Open Research.
Loes van Bemmel, Ph.D., from...

Wildfire Smoke Puts Millions At Risk Across Midwest, Northeast

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:44:00 +0200

WEDNESDAY, July 15, 2026— Millions of people across the Midwest and Northeast are breathing dangerous air this week as heavy smoke from wildfires in Canada and Minnesota spreads across the region.Minnesota officials issued an air quality alert...

Blood Test May Predict Alzheimer's Risk Up To 10 Years Before Symptoms Begin

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 12:45:00 +0200

WEDNESDAY, July 15, 2026— A simple blood test may accurately predict a person's risk of developing Alzheimer's symptoms up to a decade before they begin.The test looks for an Alzheimer's biomarker called p-tau217."This is a critical step toward...

AI Can Create 'Ghosts' Of Lost Loved Ones, But Would You Want To Meet Them?

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 12:30:00 +0200

WEDNESDAY, July 15, 2026— Artificial intelligence simulations of the dead are already a reality. Services like HereAfterAI, Project December and Séance AI are converting the deceased's photos, text messages and other data into digital "ghosts" for...

Impulsivity In Third Grade Could Point To Future Struggles

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 12:15:00 +0200

WEDNESDAY, July 15, 2026— Third-graders who often act out during a school day may be at higher risk of falling behind academically in high school and beyond, a new study finds.Impulsive, sometimes disruptive youngsters may be setting a pattern for...

Are Microplastics Linked To Higher Heart Attack Risk?

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0200

WEDNESDAY, July 15, 2026— Compared to healthier patients, people who suffer heart attacks tend to have higher concentrations of microplastics in their blood, a small new study has found.In other studies, the tiny plastic particles — ubiquitous in...

THC/CBD Combo Might Ease Agitation In Late-Stage Dementia

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 11:45:00 +0200

WEDNESDAY, July 15, 2026— Agitation is a common and tough-to-control symptom of late-stage dementia. But a new trial suggests that a combination of two active ingredients in marijuana may help ease patients' agitation.The specially formulated...

Knee Pain? Ragged Cartilage? Research Suggests Surgery's Not The Best Answer

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 11:30:00 +0200

WEDNESDAY, July 15, 2026— Thousands of Americans who undergo a common knee surgery might be making their problems worse rather than better.Researchers who followed patients for 10 years after they received either the actual procedure, arthroscopic...

Consensus Statements Developed for Rheumatoid Arthritis-Linked Interstitial Lung Disease

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 21:02:00 +0200

TUESDAY, July 14, 2026-- Consensus statements have been developed for screening, diagnosis, and treatment of rheumatoid arthritis-associated interstitial lung disease (ILD); the statements were published online June 5 in The Lancet Respiratory...

FDA Expands Use of Zoryve to Include Young Children With Plaque Psoriasis

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 20:58:00 +0200

TUESDAY, July 14, 2026-- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved an expanded indication for Zoryve (roflumilast) cream 0.3 percent for the topical treatment of plaque psoriasis in patients ages 2 years and older.Zoryve is a once-daily...

Chronic Kidney Disease Prevalence Stable From 2013 to 2023

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 17:11:00 +0200

TUESDAY, July 14, 2026-- Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is increasingly associated with diabetes, according to a research letter published online July 8 in the New England Journal of Medicine.Sophie E. Claudel, M.D., from the Boston Medical Center...

Benzodiazepine Use Has Plateaued in Older Adults

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 16:52:00 +0200

TUESDAY, July 14, 2026-- Benzodiazepine use among older U.S. adults decreased before the COVID-19 pandemic but plateaued thereafter, according to a research letter published online July 7 in Annals of Internal Medicine.Mark Olfson, M.D., from...

Primary Care Initiation of Continuous Glucose Monitoring Is Effective

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 16:48:00 +0200

TUESDAY, July 14, 2026-- Among adults with insulin-treated diabetes, initiation of continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) by primary care clinicians is associated with clinically meaningful improvements in hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) and significant...

40 Percent Diagnosed With Ovarian Cancer After Emergency Admission

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 16:45:00 +0200

TUESDAY, July 14, 2026-- About 40 percent of women are diagnosed with ovarian cancer after emergency hospital admission, according to a study published online July 7 in BMJ Oncology.Georgia Zachou, M.D., from the London School of Hygiene and...

High Levels of Light Exposure Linked to Lower Dementia Risk

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 16:41:00 +0200

TUESDAY, July 14, 2026-- High levels of daytime light exposure are associated with a lower risk for dementia, according to a study based on U.S. data published online June 24 in General Psychiatry.Nana Zheng, Ph.D., from The Affiliated Brain...

Vitamin A, D May Aid Asthma Outcomes

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 16:39:00 +0200

TUESDAY, July 14, 2026-- Higher vitamin A is associated with better lung function in children and adults, while vitamin D levels are associated with lower epigenetic aging in asthma in adults, according to a study published online June 30 in...

Hearing Loss Impacts 1 in 4 Patients With Diabetes

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 16:35:00 +0200

TUESDAY, July 14, 2026-- Hearing impairment is a significant, yet underrecognized complication of diabetes, according to a review published online June 23 in Diabetes Metabolism Research and Reviews.Mehwish Nisar, M.D., from the University of...

Ketogenic Diet Beneficial in Schizophrenia, Bipolar-1 Disorders

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 16:31:00 +0200

TUESDAY, July 14, 2026-- Administration of a ketogenic diet (KETO) is feasible for patients with schizophrenia and bipolar-1 disorders and is associated with improved metabolic health, cognitive performance, and clinical symptoms, according to a...

Lettuce Suspected In Growing Multistate Cyclospora Outbreak

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 16:15:00 +0200

TUESDAY, July 14, 2026— Michigan health officials have identified lettuce and other salad greens as the leading suspected source of a growing multistate outbreak of Cyclospora, a parasite that causes watery diarrhea.The illness it causes, known as...

Why Are Family Doctors Leaving The Workforce? Retirement, Burnout Creating A U.S. Primary Care 'Brain Drain'

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0200

TUESDAY, July 14, 2026— A bad back led Dr. Dale Block to retire from family medicine in 2019, after nearly four decades treating patients.“I was one of those rare three-sport athletes” in high school and college, said Block, 67, who lives in...

Unruly Patients Are Stressing ER Staff, Undermining Care

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:45:00 +0200

TUESDAY, July 14, 2026— Nevermind "The Pitt": Real-life drama in America's emergency rooms is wearing down doctors and perhaps impairing the care they can provide, a new study shows.A lot of their anxieties are coming from angry, impatient and...

Pain Patients Should Taper Opioids At Their Own Pace, Study Suggests

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:30:00 +0200

TUESDAY, July 14, 2026— About 5 million Americans are thought to be using an opioid painkiller to ease their chronic pain. A new study suggests that the safest route to reducing use of the powerful drugs is best left up to the patient.“For...

Heatwaves Raise Hospital Admissions For Mental Health Woes

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:15:00 +0200

TUESDAY, July 14, 2026— Heatwaves are increasing in severity and duration for Americans, and research suggests they leave a rise in mental health crises in their wake.A new international study tracked more than 2.6 million warm-season hospital...

U.S. Gun Suicides Hit Record High, Even As Firearm Deaths Decline Overall

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0200

TUESDAY, July 14, 2026— The latest federal data finds U.S. gun deaths dipping slightly overall, even as rates of firearm-related suicides reached a record high. U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) data for 2024 found that guns...

Worried About Your Aging Parents? Welcome To The Caregiving Club

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 11:30:00 +0200

TUESDAY, July 14, 2026— When his father was diagnosed with gallbladder cancer in 2025, William Morrison immediately went into caregiving mode.“We were in the hospital every day,” he said. “I was really playing the intermediary between the medical...

Prevalence of Dementia Risk Factors Varies Across Geographic Settings

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 21:03:00 +0200

MONDAY, July 13, 2026-- Variation is seen in the prevalence and patterns of risk factors for dementia, but broadly similar clusters of risk factors are observed across countries and regions, according to a study published online July 12 in The...

Neurodegenerative Mortality Elevated for NFL Athletes

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 20:59:00 +0200

MONDAY, July 13, 2026-- National Football League (NFL) athletes have higher neurodegenerative mortality than the general population, according to a study published online July 8 in eClinicalMedicine.Charlotte B. Luster, from the Spaulding...

What Is An Aortic Dissection? The Condition That Killed Sen. Lindsey Graham

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 16:48:00 +0200

MONDAY, July 13, 2026— The sudden death of Sen. Lindsey Graham this weekend has drawn attention to a fast-moving and often fatal emergency: aortic dissection, a tear in the body's largest artery.Graham, a Republican from South Carolina, died...

Lung Transplant Can Prolong Survival in Stage IV NSCLC

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 16:21:00 +0200

MONDAY, July 13, 2026-- Lung transplantation can prolong survival for select patients with medically refractory, lung-limited, stage IV non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), according to a study published online July 8 in the Journal of the American...

Antidepressant Effects Seen With Transcranial Pulse Stimulation

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 16:19:00 +0200

MONDAY, July 13, 2026-- Prefontal transcranial pulse stimulation is associated with antidepressant effects, according to a study published online July 6 in JAMA Network Open.Penny Ping Qin, Ph.D., from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, and...

Higher Coffee Consumption Linked to Favorable Indicators of Liver Health

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 16:15:00 +0200

MONDAY, July 13, 2026-- Higher coffee consumption is associated with favorable indicators of liver health, according to a study published online July 1 in Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology.Hyun-Seok Kim, from Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in...

Most U.S. Adults Report Health-Related Engagement With Social Media

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 16:10:00 +0200

MONDAY, July 13, 2026-- Most U.S. adults using social media report some health-related engagement with social media, according to a research letter published online June 30 in the Journal of the American Medical Association.Aline F. Pedroso...

Audiogram Pattern Predicts Recovery in Sudden Hearing Loss

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 16:03:00 +0200

MONDAY, July 13, 2026-- The configuration of the initial pure tone audiogram is an independent predictor of complete recovery in idiopathic sudden sensorineural hearing loss (ISSNHL), according to a study published online June 17 in...

Weight-Loss Drugs Help, But Exercise Is Still The Key To A Healthier Heart

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 14:50:00 +0200

MONDAY, July 13, 2026— Weight-loss meds are transforming obesity treatment.But when it comes to heart health, exercise may still be the game changer."The study shows that while medication supports weight maintenance, it is exercise — with or...

Adderall Misuse Falls Sharply Among Young Adults, Study Finds

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 12:30:00 +0200

MONDAY, July 13, 2026— Half as many young adults are misusing Adderall, Ritalin and other ADHD medications these days to help them remain alert at study or work, a new evidence review says.Misuse of ADHD stimulant meds among adults under 30 fell...

Smartphones Can Increase Seniors' Risk Of Depression

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 12:15:00 +0200

MONDAY, July 13, 2026— Smartphones can contribute to depression among seniors, depending on how they’re using the devices, a new study says.Older folks who compulsively use their phones to scroll news, watch videos or play games alone are more...

Pro Soccer Players Show Signs Of Shrinking Brains

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0200

MONDAY, July 13, 2026— World Cup fever has America in its grip, as the international soccer tournament grinds steadily toward the finals.But a new study is highlighting a darker side to the sport: the toll that soccer can take on the brains of its...

A New Option For Long-Term Care Costs

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:45:00 +0200

MONDAY, July 10, 2026— Kelly Haggett figures that a mandatory surcharge added to Washington state’s payroll tax cost her about $500 last year. But she doesn’t really mind.“On a scale of 1 to 10 of my annoyance with taxes in general, this one is...

New KFF Poll Reveals Who Is Most Likely To Endorse Vaccine Myths

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:30:00 +0200

MONDAY, July 13, 2026— People who don’t have a trusted health care provider are more likely than people with one to believe or lean toward believing several common myths about vaccines, a new KFF Tracking Poll on Health Information and Trust...

Odds of HPV-Related Cancers Up for People With HIV, Solid Organ Transplant Recipients

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 23:37:00 +0200

FRIDAY, July 10, 2026-- The odds of human papillomavirus (HPV)-related cancers are increased among people with HIV (PWH) and solid organ transplant recipients (SOTRs), according to a study published online June 30 in JAMA Network Open.Eva Meglic...

About 30 Percent of Pediatric Surgery Patients Receive Opioid Rx

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 23:37:00 +0200

FRIDAY July 10, 2026-- About 31 percent of pediatric surgery patients receive an opioid prescription at discharge, according to a study published online June 23 in the Journal of the American College of Surgeons.Anoosha Moturu, M.D., M.P.H., from...

GLP-1 Receptor Agonists Linked to Lower Mortality, Amputation Rate in PAD and Type 2 Diabetes

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 18:02:00 +0200

FRIDAY, July 10, 2026-- For patients with peripheral artery disease (PAD) and type 2 diabetes, glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) are associated with lower rates of mortality, hospitalization, revascularization, and amputation...

Dual-Mobility THR Linked to Reduced Risk for Dislocation

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 18:00:00 +0200

FRIDAY, July 10, 2026-- Use of dual mobility (DM) total hip replacement (THR) is associated with a reduced risk for dislocation compared with conventional THR among patients with a displaced femoral neck fracture, according to a study published...

Brain Lithium Concentrations Mirror Serum Concentrations in Bipolar Disorder

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 17:56:00 +0200

FRIDAY, July 10, 2026-- For euthymic individuals with bipolar disorder receiving stable lithium carbonate treatment, brain lithium levels closely match blood lithium levels and are more stable with twice-daily dosing, according to a study...

Model IDs Inpatients at Risk for Hypoglycemia Within 24 Hours

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 17:54:00 +0200

FRIDAY, July 10, 2026-- A deep learning model can identify hospitalized patients at risk for hypoglycemia within 24 hours, according to a study published online June 11 in npj Digital Medicine.Amanda Momenzadeh, Pharm.D., from Cedars-Sinai Medical...

Exclusive Breastfeeding May Protect Against ADHD

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 17:51:00 +0200

FRIDAY, July 10, 2026-- Exclusive breastfeeding may protect against attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in childhood, according to a study published online June 19 in Biological Psychiatry.Berit Skretting Solberg, M.D., Ph.D., from the...

Katie Couric's Memory Loss Scare Puts Rare Brain Condition In Spotlight

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 16:35:00 +0200

FRIDAY, July 10, 2026— Former "TODAY" show anchor Katie Couric recently spent a few frightening hours unable to recall the month, the year or who was president — an episode she now knows was caused by a rare, temporary brain condition.Couric, 69...

Mild COVID Can Lead To Long-Term Hidden Eye Problems

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 15:00:00 +0200

FRIDAY, July 10, 2026— Doctors are shedding new light on a hidden eye condition that can develop after even a mild case of COVID.Researchers say a growing number of patients are experiencing severe eye pain, light sensitivity, trouble reading and...

Seniors Know How Sharp They Are At Any Given Time, Study Finds

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 12:30:00 +0200

FRIDAY, July 10, 2026— Seniors have a pretty good handle on how sharp they are at any given moment, a new study says.Self-ratings captured by smartwatches closely matched seniors' actual brain performance in real-time everyday settings...

Smartphone App Uses Voice To Predict Asthma, COPD Flare-Ups

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 12:15:00 +0200

FRIDAY, July 10, 2026— Voice changes measured by a smartphone app can send up a red flag for people with asthma or COPD, warning them of an oncoming symptom flare-up, a new study says.In the future, daily voice checks using such an app might be...

LGBTQ+ People Less Likely To Be Screened For Some Common Cancers

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0200

FRIDAY, July 10, 2026— LGBTQ+ people are less likely to be regularly tested for some common forms of cancer, a new study says.Gay and bisexual women, as well as transgender individuals, are less likely to receive screening for cervical or breast...

AI Can Detect Previously Invisible MS Scars In The Brain

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 11:45:00 +0200

FRIDAY, July 10, 2026— Artificial intelligence (AI) can help doctors find previously invisible brain lesions linked to multiple sclerosis, potentially improving their ability to track disease progression, a new study says.The gray matter of the...

Patients Face A Thicket of Red Tape Trying To Maintain Consistent Health Coverage

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 11:30:00 +0200

FRIDAY, July 10, 2026 (HealthDay) — By the time Derion Blackman collapsed in front of a Dollar General in Kissimmee, Florida, in March, he had been waiting two months to regain access to some of the vital medications he’d been taking since...

Men More Likely to Be Diagnosed at Regional, Distant Cancer Staging

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 00:31:00 +0200

THURSDAY, July 9, 2026-- For many cancer sites, men are more likely than women to be diagnosed at regional or distant staging than localized staging, according to a study published online July 1 in Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers &...

Maternal Response to Child May Predict Later Psychiatric Disorders

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 00:30:00 +0200

THURSDAY, July 9, 2026-- Timely maternal response to a child predicts later psychiatric disorders in childhood, with associations limited to hyperactivity and conduct disorders, according to a study published online July 1 in PLOS ONE.Bethany...

No Clinician Interaction Needed for Many Online GLP-1 Receptor Agonist Prescribers

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 00:22:00 +0200

THURSDAY, July 9, 2026-- Online glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RA) prescription vendors frequently do not require clinician interaction, according to a research letter published online July 6 in the Journal of the American Medical...

Lower Dementia Risk Seen With SGLT2is in Seniors 65+ With Mood, Psychotic Disorders

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 18:07:00 +0200

THURSDAY, July 9, 2026 -- Sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitor use is associated with a lower risk for dementia in older adults with mood and psychotic disorders, according to a study published online June 30 in JAMA Network Open.
David...

Bimekizumab Well Tolerated, Efficacious Over Three Years in Axial Spondyloarthritis

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 18:07:00 +0200

THURSDAY, July 9, 2026 -- For patients with axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA), bimekizumab, a dual interleukin (IL)-17A and IL-17F inhibitor, is well tolerated over three years, according to a study published in the June issue of the Journal of...

Study Reveals No Link Between Prenatal Acetaminophen and Autism or ADHD in Offspring