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

WEDNESDAY, Sept. 2, 2026 (HealthDay News) — 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 walking and writing — not to mention learning how to function a...

Study Finds 1 In 13 Young Adults Has Hidden Artery Disease

WEDNESDAY, Sept. 2, 2026 (HealthDay News) — 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 factors, such as age, sex, smoking status, blood pressure and choleste...

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

WEDNESDAY, Sept. 2, 2026 (HealthDay News) — 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 work hours required under the new law, researchers reported Aug. 28 in ...

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

WEDNESDAY, Sept. 1, 2026 (HealthDay News) — 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 easing back pain, according to a new Cochrane rev...

Weighted Blankets Help Ease Hospital Anxiety, Study Says

WEDNESDAY, Sept. 2, 2026 (HealthDay News) — 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 hospital patients appeared to help calm them down, res...

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

TUESDAY, Sept. 1, 2026 (HealthDay News) — 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 the Overdose Prevention Data Channel on Monday, timing it to Interna...

Hormone Therapy With Estriol Might Relieve Menopause 'Brain Fog'

TUESDAY, Sept. 1, 2026 (HealthDay News) — 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 therapy combining estriol and progesterone, researchers report...

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

TUESDAY, Sept. 1, 2026 (HealthDay News) — 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, rising 14% globally over the same period.

The impact could be s...

High Testosterone Increases Risk Of Heart Rhythm Disorder, Review Finds

TUESDAY, Sept. 1, 2026 (HealthDay News) — “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 high testosterone levels both have a higher risk of a...

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

TUESDAY, Sept. 1, 2026 (HealthDay News) — 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 known for her vibrant spirit and resilience, reports suggest she m...

Shocking Increase In Children Accidentally Eating Weed, Other Recreational Drugs

TUESDAY, Sept. 1, 2026 (HealthDay News) — 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 age 6 increased by more than 3,300% between 2000 and 202...

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

TUESDAY, Sept. 1, 2026 (HealthDay News) — 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 1 in 3 American adults (32%) say work and school schedul...

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

MONDAY, Aug. 31, 2026 (HealthDay News) — 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 recalled Taylor Farms lettuce have passed, according to the U.S. Cent...

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

MONDAY, Aug. 31, 2026 (HealthDay News) — 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, researchers reported Aug. 26 in the journal PLOS One.

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

MONDAY, Aug. 31, 2026 (HealthDay News) — 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 Medicaid guidelines call for starting home physical or occupational...

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

MONDAY, Aug. 31, 2026 (HealthDay News) — 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 consequences boosts response to the warnings, researchers report in the jo...

Social Media Increases Risk Of Depression, Study Says

MONDAY, Aug. 31, 2026 (HealthDay News) — 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 reported in the journal npj Mental Health Research.

The stud...

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

MONDAY, Aug. 31, 2026 (HealthDay News) — 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 four to five miles away, researchers report in the journal ...

FDA Authorizes First Wearable To Track Both Ketones And Blood Sugar

FRIDAY, Aug. 28, 2026 (HealthDay News) — 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 tracks ketones — chemicals the body makes when it burns fat inste...

Inhaler Overuse Linked To Heart Risks In Asthma And COPD Patients

FRIDAY, Aug. 28, 2026 (HealthDay News) — 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 these products.

Researchers analyzed real-world health data f...