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17 Apr

This Common Habit May Be Speeding Up Memory Loss in Men

A six-year study finds a surprising link between sodium intake and cognitive decline in men.

16 Apr

Air Pollution May Trigger Migraine Attacks

A new study finds spikes in air pollution—from dust, car exhaust, and nitrogen dioxide—are linked to more migraine-related hospital visits.

15 Apr

AI Health Advice Could Do More Harm Than Good, Study Warns

A new study finds popular chatbots frequently provide misleading or incomplete medical information, highlighting the need for stronger oversight.

New Weight Loss Research Questions Need for GLP-1 Drugs

FRIDAY, April 17, 2026 (HealthDay News) — A new approach to weight loss research is challenging one of the biggest assumptions behind popular weight loss drugs: Are GLP-1s actually needed to achieve weight loss?

In a new study published April 15 in the journal Molecular Metabolism, researchers tested a drug that targets two ...

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Trump Names CDC Director Pick

FRIDAY, April 17, 2026 (HealthDay News) — After months of leadership changes, President Donald Trump has chosen a new candidate to lead the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

The White House announced Thursday that Dr. Erica Schwartz, a physician and former deputy surgeon general, is the new nominee.

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Rising Colon Cancer Deaths Hit Younger Adults Without Degrees Hardest

FRIDAY, April 17, 2026 (HealthDay News) — A growing number of younger adults are dying from colon cancer, but the increase isn’t affecting everyone in the same way.

New research, published April 16 in JAMA Oncology, shows the rise in colon cancer deaths is happening mostly among adults without a four-year college degre...

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FDA To Review Whether To Allow More Access To Certain Peptides

FRIDAY, April 17, 2026 (HealthDay News) — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will soon review whether certain peptides should be allowed in customized medications made by compounding pharmacies.

Peptides are small chains of amino acids that are marketed for a wide range of uses, including treating wounds, obesity, insomnia a...

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Most People Would Take A Blood Test For Alzheimer's, Study Says

FRIDAY, April 17, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Most people would want to take a blood test that can assess their risk of Alzheimer’s disease, rather than remain anxious about their odds, a new study says.

About 85% of primary care patients said they’d take a blood test that looks for the toxic proteins linked to Alzheimer&rsqu...

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Memory Problems? Your Salt Intake Could Make Matters Worse, Study Says

FRIDAY, April 17, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Reaching for the salt shaker could have long-lasting implications for your memory and brain health, a new study says.

Higher sodium intake appears to affect episodic memory, the type of memory used to recall personal experiences and specific events from your past, researchers report in the Ju...