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26 May

A Special HealthDay Series: The U.S. Family Medicine Crisis

HealthDay explores the growing shortage of family physicians in the United States. A new HealthDay-Harris Poll finds Americans know the value of having a family doctor, but sometimes find it difficult to access care.

22 May

Sunscreen Confusion Is Putting More Americans at Risk for Melanoma

A national survey from the Melanoma Research Alliance finds less than a third of people practice sun safety every day.

21 May

Common Food Preservatives Linked to Major Heart Problems

A new study finds people who consume high levels of preservatives found in processed foods have higher risks of high blood pressure, heart attack and stroke.

Trump Admin Bars Key U.S. Researchers From Global Virus Response Talk

TUESDAY, May 26, 2026 (HealthDay News) — The Trump administration has issued a directive shutting key U.S. health research officials out of global discussions on virus outbreaks, according to CNN.

Specifically, officials from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) have been barred from communicatin...

Andria Park Huynh HealthDay Reporter
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May 26, 2026
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Antibiotics Won't Help Ease Asthma-Linked Wheezing in Kids

TUESDAY, May 26, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Kids with asthma can have wheezing attacks severe enough to trigger a visit to the ER.

However, a new trial shows that getting antibiotics once they are there won't help.

In fact, the trial was stopped early after researchers found the antibiotic azithromycin was useless in e...

Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
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May 26, 2026
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Everyone Has A Family Doc, But Can You Get An Appointment?

TUESDAY, May 26, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Retired physician Ken Licker is old enough to remember a time when you could call your family doctor and see them within a matter of days, if not hours.

“You call for an appointment now, and you’re a regular patient but you need to see him for a new problem,” Licker, 82, of F...

Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
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May 26, 2026
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Yoga Eases Insomnia And Anxiety In Cancer Survivors, Study Finds

TUESDAY, May 26, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Sleepless nights, anxiety, mood swings and fatigue are all potential issues for cancer survivors. Now, research finds the ancient art of yoga may ease all of these troubles.

The finding "offers survivors, who are likely already managing multiple medications, a non-pharmaceutical solution for r...

Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
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May 26, 2026
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Many U.S. College Students With Psychosis Are Not Receiving Treatment

TUESDAY, May 26, 2026 (HealthDay News) — The college years are prime time for the emergence of mental illnesses involving psychosis, according to a new study.

However, almost 60% of college students who seek mental health care after a psychotic episode do not get the recommended treatment, researchers recently reported in the journal...

Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
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May 26, 2026
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Dust Yields Clues to Viral Outbreaks, Study Finds

TUESDAY, May 26, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Dusting just took on a whole new purpose: Scientists say dust contains clues to viruses circulating in offices, schools and other buildings, according to a new study.

“Research like this is useful for monitoring a range of buildings where there’s a variety of things that you'...