Mild COVID Can Lead To Long-Term Hidden Eye Problems

FRIDAY, July 10, 2026 (HealthDay News) — 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 difficulty focusing months — or even years — after infect...

Seniors Know How Sharp They Are At Any Given Time, Study Finds

FRIDAY, July 10, 2026 (HealthDay News) — 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, researchers reported recently in the journal Neuropsychology.

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Smartphone App Uses Voice To Predict Asthma, COPD Flare-Ups

FRIDAY, July 10, 2026 (HealthDay News) — 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 used to monitor for signs of an asthma or COPD exacerbation, researcher...

LGBTQ+ People Less Likely To Be Screened For Some Common Cancers

FRIDAY, July 10, 2026 (HealthDay News) — 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 cancers, researchers reported July 6 in the journal Cancer.

AI Can Detect Previously Invisible MS Scars In The Brain

FRIDAY, July 10, 2026 (HealthDay News) — 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 brain plays a key role in MS progression, but conventional MRI scans ca...

Use Hits Record High As Medicare Opens Access To Weight-Loss Drugs

THURSDAY, July 9, 2026 (HealthDay News) — The share of U.S. adults taking GLP-1 medications to lose weight has reached a record 11%.

That’s about 40 million people — as many folks who live in California, the nation’s largest state.

A new Medicare program that began July 1 could drive that figure higher still.<...

Foundation Fights Medical Errors That Claim 200,000 U.S. Lives A Year

THURSDAY, July 9, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Medical error is one of the leading causes of death in the United States, and one organization believes those deaths can be stopped.

The Patient Safety Movement Foundation (PSMF), a nonprofit founded in 2012, has set an ambitious goal: zero preventable patient deaths by 2030.

"What we'r...

Innovative Hip Replacement Cuts Post-Surgery Risk Of Dislocation By 70%

THURSDAY, July 9, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Hip replacement surgery can dramatically improve the life of a person in chronic pain from a bum hip, but afterward patients must move carefully lest they cause their new hip to pop out of joint.

But a better-designed hip implant can reduce a patient’s risk of hip displacement by 70%, r...

Global Study Finds Kids Worldwide Skipping Fruits And Vegetables

THURSDAY, July 9, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Kids around the world aren’t eating enough fruits and veggies, a major new analysis has found.

Plant-based foods are rich in essential nutrients that support children’s normal development and long-term health, researchers said.

But globally kids aren’t consuming the am...

New, Highly Accurate Brush Test Can Detect Mouth Cancer Within An Hour

THURSDAY, July 9, 2026 (HealthDay News) — A non-invasive brush test can diagnose mouth cancer within one hour, potentially boosting detection rates, a new study says.

The brush test proved nearly 96% accurate in detecting oral cancer when tested on hundreds of patients, researchers reported recently in the journal Biomarker Resea...