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30 Jul
Popular Eczema Remedy May Fall Short
A new study finds oral antihistamines may do little to ease eczema flare-ups and itchiness.
29 Jul
Not Just Pregnancy Fatigue: Could It Be Sleep Apnea?
The first clinical guideline from the American College of Chest Physicians outlines when pregnant patients should be screened, treated, and reevaluated for obstructive sleep apnea.
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.
Scientists Defend Fauci's Pandemic Work As Senate Hearing Turns Bitter
THURSDAY, July 30, 2026 (HealthDay News) — More than 155 physicians, scientists and public health advocates signed a public letter defending Dr. Anthony Fauci, as he faced a hostile Senate hearing over his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Fauci led the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) from 19...
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Vaping Is Likely Reshaping The Future Of Cancer In The US, Study Argues
THURSDAY, July 30, 2026 (HealthDay News) — E-cigarettes could be reshaping the future of cancer in the United States, by offering people a less-toxic option than smoking, a new study argues.
Smokers are increasingly switching to vaping and other forms of nicotine use, researchers reported July 27 in the journal JNCI Cancer Spectr...
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
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Study Questions Effectiveness of Antihistamines in Easing Eczema
THURSDAY, July 30, 2026 (HealthDay News) — People with eczema often take antihistamine pills, hoping to ease relentless itching.
But a new study finds they may do little to help and could even cause worrisome side effects.
A team led by Dr. Alexandro Chu, of McMaster University in Hamilton, Canada, reviewed 47 clinical trials i...
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Sugar Consumption Early In Life Linked To Increased Dementia Risk, World War II-Era Data Show
THURSDAY, July 30, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Feeding your toddler — or unborn child — less sugar might protect their brains from dementia much later in life, a new study says.
Children who endured World War II sugar rationing had an up to 23% lower risk of dementia in old age, compared to those born after rationing ended, r...
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
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Work Stress Harming Middle-Age Sleep, Study Says
THURSDAY, July 30, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Work stress could be eating away at the sleep of most middle-aged working folks, undermining their health, a new study says.
Nearly 70% of a small group of people ages 50 to 66 experienced persistent sleep problems, even though they had no history of sleep disorders, researchers reported Jul...
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
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Cell Phone Ownership Linked To Lower Reading Skills In Elementary Students
THURSDAY, July 30, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Cell phones could be blunting young children’s reading skills, a new study says.
Elementary school students who simply owned a cell phone scored worse on reading comprehension tests, researchers reported recently in the journal Behavioral Sciences.
Whether the kid had th...
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
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Red Cross Declares Rare National Blood Supply Crisis Amid Summer Shortfall
WEDNESDAY, July 29, 2026 (HealthDay News) — The American Red Cross has declared a national blood supply crisis for only the second time in its history, warning a drop in donations is threatening the availability of blood nationwide.
The organization, which supplies about 40% of the nation's blood, said donations have fallen to a four...
- Ellyn Vohnoutka HealthDay Reporter
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- July 29, 2026
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More Women Drinking During Pregnancy
WEDNESDAY, July 29, 2026 (HealthDay News) — An increasing number of women drink during pregnancy, potentially risking the health of their unborn children, a new study says.
More than 1 in 7 women reported that they drank alcohol while pregnant in 2023-24, researchers reported July 27 in JAMA: The Journal of the American Medical A...
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
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- July 29, 2026
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Not Just Pregnancy Fatigue: Could It Be Sleep Apnea?
WEDNESDAY, July 29, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Pregnancy can make you really sleepy. It can even make you snore. But when does that become more than just a normal part of pregnancy?
The American College of Chest Physicians says those symptoms could be signs of obstructive sleep apnea — a condition that often goes overlooked during...
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Talking To Your Baby? Eye Contact Is Key To Language Development, Experiment Shows
WEDNESDAY, July 29, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Want to give your tot a brain boost when it comes to learning language?
Maintain eye contact as much as possible when you’re talking to them, a new study suggests.
Eye contact helps a baby decide what is important, acting as a switch that triggers synchronization of their brain ...
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
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- July 29, 2026
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DoorDash, GrubHub Delivering Junk Food To 1 In 4 Teens During School Hours
WEDNESDAY, July 29, 2026 (HealthDay News) — DoorDash and GrubHub have become stiff competition for a traditional, everyday eatery found in every U.S. community — the high school cafeteria.
Nearly one-quarter of teens say they use mobile food delivery services to bring them meals and snacks during school hours, researchers repor...
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
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- July 29, 2026
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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...
- Ellyn Vohnoutka HealthDay Reporter
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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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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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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...
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
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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...
- Ellyn Vohnoutka HealthDay Reporter
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- July 27, 2026
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How Accurate Are Photo-Based Calorie Apps? 4 Are Put To The Test
MONDAY, July 27, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Snap a photo, get a calorie count.
It sounds simple — but a new study finds some popular AI-powered food tracking apps may underestimate calories and fat by roughly a third.
"Photo-based calorie tracking apps are very popular, especially for people trying to manage their heal...
- HealthDay Staff HealthDay Reporter
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- July 27, 2026
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Weed-Killing Chemical Linked To Premature Births In Humans, Study Says
MONDAY, July 27, 2026 (HealthDay News) — The active chemical ingredient in professional-grade Roundup weed killer might increase the risk of premature births, a new study says.
Pregnant women with higher urine levels of the chemical glyphosate were 35% more likely to deliver their child earlier than 37 weeks of gestation, researchers...
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
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- July 27, 2026
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