Sugary Beverages May Raise Your Risk of Liver Cancer

WEDNESDAY, June 10, 2026 (HealthDay News) — If you regularly drink soda or other sugary beverages, a new study may give you a reason to cut back.

Researchers analyzed dietary data from more than 1.5 million adults across 11 long-term investigations. They wanted to find out whether drinking sugar-sweetened or artificially sweetened be...

FDA Approves First New Sunscreen Ingredient in Two Decades

WEDNESDAY, June 10, 2026 (HealthDay News) — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved bemotrizinol (BEMT) for use in over-the-counter sunscreen products.

Bemotrizinol is a chemical filter that absorbs both UVA and UVB radiation, the two primary types of ultraviolet rays that cause skin damage and increase cancer risk.&...

Teen Recovering From Concussion? A 'Sweet Spot' For Screen Time Could Speed Up Their Recovery

WEDNESDAY, June 10, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Moderating a teen’s screen time following a concussion might help speed their recovery, a new study says.

Teenagers who kept their screen time to around 141 minutes a day within the first three days of their concussion sped up their recovery by about 35%, researchers reported June 9 i...

Retro Video Game Aids Stroke Recovery, Improves Arm Function

WEDNESDAY, June 10, 2026 (HealthDay News) — A customized throwback video game might help stroke survivors regain arm function, a new study says.

The '90s-style video game requires players to use their arm muscles to complete tasks like flying a helicopter around the screen to hit a moving target, researchers reported June 8 in the jo...

Women Hit Harder By Sleep Apnea Than Men, Study Finds

WEDNESDAY, June 10, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Women with sleep apnea tend to suffer from it more than men, even though they wake in the night about as often, a new study says.

Women reported much higher levels of headache, nightmares and needing to go to the bathroom at night due to their sleep apnea, researchers will report at the upc...

Once-Daily GLP-1 Pill May Offer New Option for Weight Loss, Diabetes

WEDNESDAY, June 10, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Another GLP-1 pill could be headed for the market soon, according to early clinical trial results.

The once-daily experimental pill elecoglipron helped people control their blood sugar and lose weight in a pair of phase 2 clinical trials, researchers reported June 8 in The Lancet.<...

How Much Alcohol Is Actually Safe? A New Study Challenges Old Advice

TUESDAY, June 9, 2026 (HealthDay News) — The debate on "healthy drinking" has shifted again, according to a study released independently today, after the Trump administration decided not to include its findings in new dietary guidelines.

The study — published June 8 in the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs &mdash...

Air Pollution Might Contribute To Clogged Arteries, Heart Disease Risk

TUESDAY, June 9, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Long-term exposure to air pollution might contribute to clogged arteries and heart disease, a new study says.

People with higher levels of exposure to smog had an elevated risk of calcium deposits and plaques in their arteries, researchers reported today in the journal Radiology.

New Study Suggests No Major Adverse Outcomes With Early GLP-1 Exposure During Pregnancy

TUESDAY, June 9, 2026 (HealthDay News) — New research is shedding light on first-trimester GLP-1 exposure during pregnancy — and the findings may offer some reassurance.

GLP-1 use among women of reproductive age is increasing. And while current recommendations call for discontinuation before pregnancy, unintentional early expos...

Feeding Babies Eggs Sooner May Cut Allergy Risk, Study Suggests

TUESDAY, June 9, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Feeding babies egg early in their lives can lead to a decline in egg allergies, particularly among infants with eczema, a new study says.

Cases of egg allergy decreased in Australia within a decade of the nation adopting guidelines that recommend the introduction of egg to infants around 6 mon...

Infections A ‘Major Health Hazard’ For People With Diabetes, Large Study Warns

TUESDAY, June 9, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Diabetes wreaks havoc on the body, doing damage to the heart, kidneys, eyes and other major organs.

But one of the most important health risks from diabetes has not gotten the attention it deserves, researchers argue.

Infections should be considered a major health hazard for anyone with ...

Children's Well-Being Plummets Across 29 States, Report Finds

MONDAY, June 8, 2026 (HealthDay News) — The kids are not all right, at least in the United States, according to a new report showing a nosedive in children's well-being from 2019 to 2024.

In 29 states, the overall U.S. score fell from 553 to 547 on a 1,000-point scale, a decline that surpasses pre-pandemic numbers, the report found.<...

Just 5 Minutes Of Prayer Helps Reduce Pain and Anxiety, Study Finds

MONDAY, June 8, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Five minutes of prayer may help ease pain and anxiety, according to a new study from the University of Maryland School of Medicine.

"The prayer intervention was effective regardless of the patient’s faith or no faith," said co-author Joshua Brown, a professor at Indiana University and dir...

ADHD ‘Masking’ May Help People Blend In But Harms Mental Health

MONDAY, June 8, 2026 (HealthDay News) — It can be incredibly difficult for adults with ADHD to fit in socially.

But trying to hide the telltale signs of ADHD could cost their mental health and well-being, a study says.

Adults with ADHD might better fit in if they pretend to pay attention, suppress their urge to fidget, rehearse...

Why Alcohol Makes You Crave Salty Snacks — And How Protein-Rich Foods Can Help Prevent Weight Gain

MONDAY, June 8, 2026 (HealthDay News) — There’s a biological reason why booze makes a person crave bar snacks like chips, nuts, fries and pizza, a new study argues.

Alcohol appears to trigger a hormone associated with cravings for savory flavors, researchers reported recently in the journal Obesity Reviews.

This ...

Getting The RSV Shot While Pregnant Could Protect Your Baby After Birth

MONDAY, June 8, 2026 (HealthDay News) — There’s now real-world evidence that pregnant women who get the RSV vaccine reduce their newborn’s risk of becoming so sick they require hospitalization, a new study says.

Vaccination against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) reduces the risk of hospitalization in babies by nearly 7...

Irregular Sleep Risks Preschool Kids' Brain Power

MONDAY, June 8, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Irregular sleep is linked to lower brain power among preschool kids, a new study says.

Children who don’t stick to a regular sleep schedule tend to have problems with vocabulary and memory, according to research to be presented at an upcoming meeting of the American Academy of Sleep Medic...

Dengue Is No Longer Just A Travel Risk — What Google’s Mosquito Plan Could Mean For Your Summer

FRIDAY, June 5, 2026 (HealthDay News) — This is not science fiction or some perverse prank.

A Silicon Valley tech giant is seeking federal approval to release up to 64 million sterilized male mosquitoes in California and Florida over the next two years. 

The aim? 

To drive down the population of Aedes aegypt...