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22 Jul
GLP-1 Use Surges Among Young People With Obesity
A new national study finds GLP-1 weight-loss medications are becoming the dominant treatment for obesity in teens and young adults, while researchers say guidance on how to use these therapies is still evolving.
21 Jul
Up to 5 Cups of Coffee a Day Is Generally Safe and May Even Lower Heart Disease Risk
Up to 400 milligrams of caffeine a day from regularly brewed coffee is safe for most adults and may offer some protection for your heart, according to a new Scientific Statement from the American Heart Association.
20 Jul
Why Do So Many Women Miss the Signs of Perimenopause?
A study of more than 7,600 U.S. women found confusion about perimenopause is common, with about one in three women over 35 unsure whether they're in the transition.
Taylor Farms Faces Cyclospora Outbreak, Recalls And Political Questions
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 continue investigating a Cyclospora outbreak that feels a lot larger tha...
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- July 22, 2026
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Measles Cases Set 35-Year US Record With Months To Go In 2026
WEDNESDAY, July 22, 2026 (HealthDay News) — 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 University's U.S. measles tracker.
That total edges past t...
- Ellyn Vohnoutka HealthDay Reporter
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- July 22, 2026
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GLP-1 Use Surges Among Young People With Obesity
WEDNESDAY, July 22, 2026 (HealthDay News) — 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 published July 20 in JAMA Pediatrics.
"This research is ...
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- July 22, 2026
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TV Does Indeed Rot Your Brain, Study Says
WEDNESDAY, July 22, 2026 (HealthDay News) — 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 thinking, researchers reported recently in Alzheimer’s...
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
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- July 22, 2026
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How Does ADHD Affect Athletes' Concussion Risk?
WEDNESDAY, July 22, 2026 (HealthDay News) — 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 afterward, researchers reported recently in the journal Clinical and Tr...
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
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- July 22, 2026
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1 In 4 Americans Stuck In Jobs For Health Insurance, Survey Finds
WEDNESDAY, July 22, 2026 (HealthDay News) — 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 health benefits, according to the survey from the West Health-Gal...
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
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- July 22, 2026
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Tick-Borne Meat Allergy: Many Carry Alpha-Gal Antibodies Without Symptoms
WEDNESDAY, July 22, 2026 (HealthDay News) — 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 related to the condition, researchers reported recently in Morbid...
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
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- July 22, 2026
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Cannabis Drinks Sold Next To Soda Are Sending Kids To The ER, Doctors Say
TUESDAY, July 21, 2026 (HealthDay News) — 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 psychoactive compound in marijuana that gives users a "high," but many ...
- Ellyn Vohnoutka HealthDay Reporter
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- July 21, 2026
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Coffee May Lower Your Heart Disease Risk, But How Much Is Safe?
TUESDAY, July 21, 2026 (HealthDay News) — 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 statement from the American Heart Association (AHA).
Five 8-oun...
- HealthDay Staff HealthDay Reporter
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- July 21, 2026
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The Best Surgery For Pelvic Organ Prolapse?
TUESDAY, July 21, 2026 (HealthDay News) — 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 underwent hysteropexy — in which a mesh implant keeps the uter...
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
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- July 21, 2026
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Gait Training Can Help Knee Arthritis
TUESDAY, July 21, 2026 (HealthDay News) — 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 can yield major benefits, researchers wrote in The Lancet ...
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
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- July 21, 2026
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More Than Half Of US Adults Should Be Offered Statins, Study Says
TUESDAY, July 21, 2026 (HealthDay News) — 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 recommended lifelong screening and treatment to prevent heart attacks, strokes ...
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
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- July 21, 2026
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Compounded Ozempic, Zepbound Still Widely Available Despite End Of Drug Shortages
TUESDAY, July 21, 2026 (HealthDay News) — 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 identified dozens of clinics and medical spas in Oklahoma and West Virgin...
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
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- July 21, 2026
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FDA: Iceberg Lettuce Recall Stands After False Positive For Cyclospora
MONDAY, July 20, 2026 (HealthDay News) — A multistate outbreak of cyclosporiasis has prompted a voluntary recall of iceberg lettuce sold by Taylor Farms de Mexico of Guanajuato, Mexico.
The lettuce recall stands, despite a positive test result that turned out to be a false alarm. The source of the outbreak remains under investi...
- Ellyn Vohnoutka HealthDay Reporter
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- July 20, 2026
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Why Do So Many Women Miss The Signs Of Perimenopause?
MONDAY, July 20, 2026 (HealthDay News) — 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 and 34% said they were unsure of their reproductive stage. ...
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- July 20, 2026
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Virtual Therapy Sessions Improve Lives Of Kids With Lupus
MONDAY, July 20, 2026 (HealthDay News) — 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 therapy program is called Treatment and Education Approach...
- Chaunie Brusie HealthDay Reporter
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- July 20, 2026
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Study Links GLP-1 Medications To Rare Vision Issue
MONDAY, July 20, 2026 (HealthDay News) — 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 drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro and Zepbound — may ...
- Deanna Neff HealthDay Reporter
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- July 20, 2026
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CDC Warns Of Parasite Outbreak Tied To Taco Bell Lettuce In 5 States
FRIDAY, July 17, 2026 (HealthDay News) — 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 Thursday night, follows an outbreak of cyclosporiasis that has sickened more...
- Ellyn Vohnoutka HealthDay Reporter
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- July 17, 2026
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The Best Vegetables For Your Heart May Depend On Your Sex
FRIDAY, July 17, 2026 (HealthDay News) — 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 600 young adults in Australia and found clear differences betw...
- HealthDay Staff HealthDay Reporter
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- July 17, 2026
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A Hidden Influence On Teen Girls' Emotions: Testosterone
FRIDAY, July 17, 2026 (HealthDay News) — 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 testosterone rose early during puberty had increased mental health sympto...
- Chaunie Brusie HealthDay Reporter
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- July 17, 2026
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