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15 Jun

GLP-1 Drugs Linked to Dizziness and Fainting Episodes in Certain Patients

Researchers found adults taking GLP-1 drugs alongside multiple blood pressure medications experience more low blood pressure-related episodes, including fainting and falls.

12 Jun

Influencers, Booze, and Teens: What's Showing Up in Their Feeds?

Researchers warn teens are being exposed to alcohol-related social media content on a regular basis, and a lot of it is from influencers and the alcohol industry.

11 Jun

Higher Vitamin C Tied to Healthier Aging Brains

A study of more than 2,000 older adults finds that higher blood levels of vitamin C are associated with greater gray matter volume and stronger brain network connectivity.

Organic Baby Formula Recalled Following Botulism Cases

MONDAY, June 15, 2026 (HealthDay News) — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is investigating a multistate outbreak of infant botulism linked to Nara Organics Whole Milk Organic Powdered Infant Formula.

Three infants in California, Pennsylvania and Washington have been diagnosed with toxin type A infections after consuming fo...

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FDA Approves First Over-the-Counter Glucose Monitor for Children

MONDAY, June 15, 2026 (HealthDay News) — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cleared the first over-the-counter wearable device to track blood sugar in young children.

The continuous glucose monitor (CGM) — called the Stelo Glucose Biosensor System — is for use in children as young as 2 years old who do not us...

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Many Patients Stop And Restart GLP-1 Meds, Study Finds

MONDAY, June 15, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Folks are told that once you start taking Ozempic or Zepbound, you’ll need to stay on them to maintain the drugs’ benefits.

But patients prescribed such GLP-1 drugs are more likely to stop them and then restart use later than was previously assumed, according to research presented ...

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Trust In CDC Plummets Under Trump Administration, New Poll Shows

MONDAY, June 15, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Public trust in the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has taken a nose dive under the Trump administration, a new poll has found.

Only 50% of U.S. adults now say they trust health recommendations issued by the CDC, compared to 77% in early 2025, according to a survey from H...

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Half Of U.S. Parents Track Their Adult Children’s Location

MONDAY, June 15, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Parents can track a child’s location at any moment through their kid’s smartphone, a feature meant to provide reassurance for anxious moms and dads.

But at what age should mom and dad stop the practice?

A new poll finds half of U.S. parents (52%) saying they’ve c...

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Taking GLP-1s While On BP Meds May Up Your Risk Of Dizzy Spells, Fainting

MONDAY, June 15, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Researchers are flagging a potential safety concern tied to GLP-1 medications and blood pressure.

A new Northwestern Medicine study tracked more than 42,000 adults who started semaglutide, tirzepatide or liraglutide while taking multiple blood pressure drugs.

The authors tracked hypotens...