More Than Half Of US Adults Should Be Offered Statins, Study Says

TUESDAY, July 21, 2026 (HealthDay News) — More than half of U.S. adults should be taking cholesterol-lowering statin drugs under updated guidelines, a new study says.

Earlier this year, the American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology recommended lifelong screening and treatment to prevent heart attacks, strokes ...

Compounded Ozempic, Zepbound Still Widely Available Despite End Of Drug Shortages

TUESDAY, July 21, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Americans are still buying compounded versions of Ozempic and Zepbound more than a year after federal regulators declared that shortages of those weight-loss drugs had ended, a new study says.

A "secret shopper" program identified dozens of clinics and medical spas in Oklahoma and West Virgin...

FDA: Iceberg Lettuce Recall Stands After False Positive For Cyclospora

MONDAY, July 20, 2026 (HealthDay News) — A multistate outbreak of cyclosporiasis has prompted a voluntary recall of iceberg lettuce sold by Taylor Farms de Mexico of Guanajuato, Mexico.

The lettuce recall stands, despite a positive test result that turned out to be a false alarm. The source of the outbreak remains under investi...

Why Do So Many Women Miss The Signs Of Perimenopause?

MONDAY, July 20, 2026 (HealthDay News) — About 1 in 3 women over 35 is unsure whether she’s in perimenopause — and researchers say symptom confusion is a major reason why.

A team led by Yihan Xu, from Flo Health Inc. in London, surveyed more than 7,600 U.S. women and 34% said they were unsure of their reproductive stage. ...

Virtual Therapy Sessions Improve Lives Of Kids With Lupus

MONDAY, July 20, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Children with lupus may have a new resource to manage symptoms. 

A virtual therapy program out of Michigan State University relieved mental health symptoms of depression and anxiety for kids with the autoimmune disorder.

The therapy program is called Treatment and Education Approach...

Study Links GLP-1 Medications To Rare Vision Issue

MONDAY, July 20, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Popular medications used to treat type 2 diabetes and obesity, known as GLP-1 receptor agonists, have been linked to a small increase in the risk of a rare but serious eye condition.

The medications — which include well-known drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro and Zepbound — may ...

CDC Warns Of Parasite Outbreak Tied To Taco Bell Lettuce In 5 States

FRIDAY, July 17, 2026 (HealthDay News) — The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is warning people not to eat shredded iceberg lettuce served at Taco Bell locations in Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio and West Virginia.

The warning, posted Thursday night, follows an outbreak of cyclosporiasis that has sickened more...

The Best Vegetables For Your Heart May Depend On Your Sex

FRIDAY, July 17, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Turns out, eating your vegetables isn't one-size-fits-all when it comes to your health.

New research suggests the veggies that best protect your heart could depend on your sex.

Researchers analyzed dietary data from more than 600 young adults in Australia and found clear differences betw...

A Hidden Influence On Teen Girls' Emotions: Testosterone

FRIDAY, July 17, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Researchers have long focused on estrogen as the hormone driving emotional and mental distress during female puberty, but new research points to a different culprit: testosterone. 

Researchers found that girls whose testosterone rose early during puberty had increased mental health sympto...

One Type Of ADHD Med May Affect Kids' Weight

FRIDAY, July 17, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Two top treatments both eased kids' ADHD symptoms in a new study, though one caused more significant weight loss within the first year.

Children who were given dexamphetamine lost more weight than those prescribed methylphenidate, according to an Australian study recently published in the

Poll: Many Older Americans Unaware Of 988 Suicide Help Line

FRIDAY, July 17, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Since its inception four years ago, the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline has provided millions of Americans with a critical safety net during mental health emergencies.

The service offers free mental health counseling, any time, day or night  — via call, text or chat.

But new...

FDA Clears First Cholesterol Pill To Rival Costly Injections

THURSDAY, July 16, 2026 (HealthDay News) — A new daily pill will give people with stubbornly high cholesterol a cheaper, needle-free way to drive their levels down.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) acted today to approve Lipfendra (enlicitide), the first drug taken by mouth that blocks a protein called PCSK9 that limits ho...

One Of The Largest Epidural Studies Ever Delivers Reassuring News For Parents

THURSDAY, July 16, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Does having an epidural during labor increase the risk of harm to your baby?

One of the largest studies to investigate the question says the answer is no.

A team led by Dr. Rachel Kearns of the Glasgow Royal Infirmary in the U.K., reviewed data from nearly 500,000 births in Scotland ov...

Brain 'Microstimulation' Works Long-Term To Restore Sense Of Touch After Spinal Cord Injury

THURSDAY, July 16, 2026 (HealthDay News) — A special brain-computer interface can restore a sense of touch to the hands of people who lose that vital sense after a spinal cord injury, researchers report.

For up to a decade, the breakthrough microstimulation technology has allowed five recipients to feel touch sensations whenever they...

Could A Vaccine Prevent Pancreatic Cancer In Those At High Risk?

THURSDAY, July 16, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Pancreatic cancer can be a silent killer, especially for people who inherit mutant genes that greatly raise their risk for the disease.

However, there's new hope of preventing the cancer among these high-risk people: A vaccine that trains their immune systems to hunt and kill the rogue ...

'Night Owls' At Risk Of Wider Waistlines, Unhealthy Hearts

THURSDAY, July 16, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Higher levels of cholesterol and body fat are more likely in folks who stay up late, new research finds.

The study of 287 women in New Zealand found that "early birds" and "night owls" ate about the same amount of food each day, but it was the timing of their eating that mattered.

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