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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.

23 Jul

Top Sports for Improving Motor Skills in Children with Autism

Organized sports-based interventions—particularly martial arts and aquatic training—show promise for improving key motor skills in children with autism spectrum disorder, though larger, higher-quality studies are needed.

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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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July 28, 2026
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FDA Panel Backs Two Peptides For Compounding, Rejects One

MONDAY, July 27, 2026 (HealthDay News) — A federal advisory panel has recommended allowing compounding pharmacies to make two more unproven peptides while voting to reject a third.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) committee voted Friday to add epitalon and semax to a list of substances that specialized compounding pharmaci...