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31 Jul

What Dad Eats Before Conception May Influence Baby's Health

A new study suggests fathers who eat more ultra-processed foods before conception may influence their babies' birth weight and body composition.

30 Jul

Popular Eczema Remedy May Fall Short

A new study finds oral antihistamines may do little to ease eczema flare-ups and itchiness.

29 Jul

Not Just Pregnancy Fatigue: Could It Be Sleep Apnea?

The first clinical guideline from the American College of Chest Physicians outlines when pregnant patients should be screened, treated, and reevaluated for obstructive sleep apnea.

FTC Sues Hims & Hers Over Health Privacy And Billing Practices

FTC Sues Hims & Hers Over Health Privacy And Billing Practices

FRIDAY, July 31, 2026 (HealthDay News) — 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 prescriptions.

The lawsuit, joined by California and Utah, was filed Wednesday in ...

Family History Plays Role In Genetic Risk For Breast Cancer, Researchers Find

Family History Plays Role In Genetic Risk For Breast Cancer, Researchers Find

FRIDAY, July 31, 2026 (HealthDay News) — 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 the cancer history of family members, researchers reported July...

What Dad Eats Before Conception May Influence Baby's Health

What Dad Eats Before Conception May Influence Baby's Health

FRIDAY, July 31, 2026 (HealthDay News) — 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 birth have always received attention, but little is said about the role o...

Daily Routine Key To Good Health, Study Says

Daily Routine Key To Good Health, Study Says

FRIDAY, July 31, 2026 (HealthDay News) — 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, researchers reported recently in the Journal of Behavioral Medicine

Nicotine Levels Are Rising Among Teens Who Vape, New Study Warns

Nicotine Levels Are Rising Among Teens Who Vape, New Study Warns

FRIDAY, July 31, 2026 (HealthDay News) — 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 few months in late 2024, researchers reported July 29 in JAMA...

Psilocybin Therapy Helps Ease Veterans' Severe PTSD, Pilot Study Finds

Psilocybin Therapy Helps Ease Veterans' Severe PTSD, Pilot Study Finds

FRIDAY, July 31, 2026 (HealthDay News) — 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 nightmares and a short fuse. He felt constantly on guard and always ...

Scientists Defend Fauci's Pandemic Work As Senate Hearing Turns Bitter

Scientists Defend Fauci's Pandemic Work As Senate Hearing Turns Bitter

THURSDAY, July 30, 2026 (HealthDay News) — 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 Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) from 19...

Vaping Is Likely Reshaping The Future Of Cancer In The US, Study Argues

Vaping Is Likely Reshaping The Future Of Cancer In The US, Study Argues

THURSDAY, July 30, 2026 (HealthDay News) — 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 use, researchers reported July 27 in the journal JNCI Cancer Spectr...

Study Questions Effectiveness of Antihistamines in Easing Eczema

Study Questions Effectiveness of Antihistamines in Easing Eczema

THURSDAY, July 30, 2026 (HealthDay News) — 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 University in Hamilton, Canada, reviewed 47 clinical trials i...

Sugar Consumption Early In Life Linked To Increased Dementia Risk, World War II-Era Data Show

Sugar Consumption Early In Life Linked To Increased Dementia Risk, World War II-Era Data Show

THURSDAY, July 30, 2026 (HealthDay News) — 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 old age, compared to those born after rationing ended, r...

Work Stress Harming Middle-Age Sleep, Study Says

Work Stress Harming Middle-Age Sleep, Study Says

THURSDAY, July 30, 2026 (HealthDay News) — 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 though they had no history of sleep disorders, researchers reported Jul...

Cell Phone Ownership Linked To Lower Reading Skills In Elementary Students

Cell Phone Ownership Linked To Lower Reading Skills In Elementary Students

THURSDAY, July 30, 2026 (HealthDay News) — 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 journal Behavioral Sciences.

Whether the kid had th...

Red Cross Declares Rare National Blood Supply Crisis Amid Summer Shortfall

Red Cross Declares Rare National Blood Supply Crisis Amid Summer Shortfall

WEDNESDAY, July 29, 2026 (HealthDay News) — 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 about 40% of the nation's blood, said donations have fallen to a four...

More Women Drinking During Pregnancy

More Women Drinking During Pregnancy

WEDNESDAY, July 29, 2026 (HealthDay News) — 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, researchers reported July 27 in JAMA: The Journal of the American Medical A...

Not Just Pregnancy Fatigue: Could It Be Sleep Apnea?

Not Just Pregnancy Fatigue: Could It Be Sleep Apnea?

WEDNESDAY, July 29, 2026 (HealthDay News) — 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 obstructive sleep apnea — a condition that often goes overlooked during...

Talking To Your Baby? Eye Contact Is Key To Language Development, Experiment Shows

Talking To Your Baby? Eye Contact Is Key To Language Development, Experiment Shows

WEDNESDAY, July 29, 2026 (HealthDay News) — 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 as a switch that triggers synchronization of their brain ...

DoorDash, GrubHub Delivering Junk Food To 1 In 4 Teens During School Hours

DoorDash, GrubHub Delivering Junk Food To 1 In 4 Teens During School Hours

WEDNESDAY, July 29, 2026 (HealthDay News) — 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 bring them meals and snacks during school hours, researchers repor...

Fifth Death Reported In NYC Legionnaires' Disease Outbreak

Fifth Death Reported In NYC Legionnaires' Disease Outbreak

TUESDAY, July 28, 2026 (HealthDay News) — 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 Carnegie Hill and Yorkville neighborhoods, according to the New York City...

Many Young Adults Aren't Ready To Manage Their Own Healthcare, Poll Finds

Many Young Adults Aren't Ready To Manage Their Own Healthcare, Poll Finds

TUESDAY, July 28, 2026 (HealthDay News) — 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 scheduling needed appointments or providing proof of insu...

Can A Daily Multivitamin Help You Stay Active As You Age?

Can A Daily Multivitamin Help You Stay Active As You Age?

TUESDAY, July 28, 2026 (HealthDay News) — 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 study included more than 16,000 adults, 60 and older, who were r...

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