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28 Jul

Can a Daily Multivitamin Help You Stay Active as You Age?

A new study finds a daily multivitamin may help preserve brain power and physical stamina in adults 60 and older.

27 Jul

How Accurate Are Photo-Based Calorie Apps? NIH Puts 4 to the Test

An NIH study found four popular photo-based calorie-tracking apps underestimated calories and fat by about a third.

24 Jul

Frequent Marijuana Use Linked to Higher Stress Hormone Levels

In a new study, young adults who frequently used cannabis had significantly higher cortisol levels upon waking up.

Fifth Death Reported In NYC Legionnaires' Disease Outbreak

TUESDAY, July 28, 2026 (HealthDay News) — A fifth person has died in a Legionnaires' disease outbreak on Manhattan's Upper East Side, New York City health officials said.

As of July 27, 90 people have been diagnosed in the month since the cluster emerged in the Carnegie Hill and Yorkville neighborhoods, according to the New York City...

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July 28, 2026
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Many Young Adults Aren't Ready To Manage Their Own Healthcare, Poll Finds

TUESDAY, July 28, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Many young adults aren’t prepared to manage their own healthcare, a new survey has found.

About 1 in 6 parents (17%) said their 18- to 25-year-old doesn’t handle any basic healthcare responsibilities on their own, including scheduling needed appointments or providing proof of insu...

Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
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July 28, 2026
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Can A Daily Multivitamin Help You Stay Active As You Age?

TUESDAY, July 28, 2026 (HealthDay News) — A new study is shifting the conversation about multivitamins.

Instead of asking whether they can prevent heart disease or cancer, researchers are asking whether they can help older adults maintain their independence.

Their study included more than 16,000 adults, 60 and older, who were r...

Stephanie Brown HealthDay Reporter
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July 28, 2026
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Family-Based Childhood Obesity Program Helps Kids Cut Weight, Become Healthier

TUESDAY, July 28, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Childhood obesity can be effectively treated through a family-based program provided through their local pediatrician, a new clinical trial says.

About 42% of kids in the program lost enough weight to improve their heart health and lower their diabetes risk within a year and a half, researche...

Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
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July 28, 2026
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Prebiotic Soda Health Claims Questioned In New Nutrition Study

TUESDAY, July 28, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Prebiotic soda is one of the latest health crazes, promising better gut health while helping slake thirst.

But a new study suggests these drinks aren’t delivering on their promises to customers.

On average, prebiotic sodas contain as much sugar as fiber, and their average fiber le...

Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
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July 28, 2026
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Breakfast Can Help Teens Make Better Food Choices Throughout Their Day, Study Says

TUESDAY, July 28, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Teens who start eating breakfast regularly are more likely to make healthy food choices through the rest of the day, a new study says.

Teenagers who ate breakfast still consumed as many daily calories as those who skipped the morning meal, but were less likely to choose high-sugar or high-fat...