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09 Jun

New Study Suggests No Major Adverse Outcomes With Early GLP-1 Exposure During Pregnancy

Researchers found no substantial increase in the risk of pregnancy loss, abnormal fetal growth, or major congenital malformations among pregnancies with first-trimester GLP-1 exposure. But they say more studies are needed.

08 Jun

Study Finds Just 5 Minutes of Prayer Helps Reduce Pain and Anxiety

Five-minute in-person intercessory prayer sessions can significantly reduce pain and anxiety in patients, according to new research.

05 Jun

How Brain Surgery Helped an Illinois Mom Grow Her Family

When medication stopped working and a brain tumor stood in the way of another pregnancy, one Illinois mom faced a life-changing decision.

Air Pollution Might Contribute To Clogged Arteries, Heart Disease Risk

Air Pollution Might Contribute To Clogged Arteries, Heart Disease Risk

TUESDAY, June 9, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Long-term exposure to air pollution might contribute to clogged arteries and heart disease, a new study says.

People with higher levels of exposure to smog had an elevated risk of calcium deposits and plaques in their arteries, researchers reported today in the journal Radiology.

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New Study Suggests No Major Adverse Outcomes With Early GLP-1 Exposure During Pregnancy

New Study Suggests No Major Adverse Outcomes With Early GLP-1 Exposure During Pregnancy

TUESDAY, June 9, 2026 (HealthDay News) — New research is shedding light on first-trimester GLP-1 exposure during pregnancy — and the findings may offer some reassurance.

GLP-1 use among women of reproductive age is increasing. And while current recommendations call for discontinuation before pregnancy, unintentional early expos...

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Feeding Babies Eggs Sooner May Cut Allergy Risk, Study Suggests

Feeding Babies Eggs Sooner May Cut Allergy Risk, Study Suggests

TUESDAY, June 9, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Feeding babies egg early in their lives can lead to a decline in egg allergies, particularly among infants with eczema, a new study says.

Cases of egg allergy decreased in Australia within a decade of the nation adopting guidelines that recommend the introduction of egg to infants around 6 mon...

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Infections A ‘Major Health Hazard’ For People With Diabetes, Large Study Warns

Infections A ‘Major Health Hazard’ For People With Diabetes, Large Study Warns

TUESDAY, June 9, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Diabetes wreaks havoc on the body, doing damage to the heart, kidneys, eyes and other major organs.

But one of the most important health risks from diabetes has not gotten the attention it deserves, researchers argue.

Infections should be considered a major health hazard for anyone with ...

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Children's Well-Being Plummets Across 29 States, Report Finds

Children's Well-Being Plummets Across 29 States, Report Finds

MONDAY, June 8, 2026 (HealthDay News) — The kids are not all right, at least in the United States, according to a new report showing a nosedive in children's well-being from 2019 to 2024.

In 29 states, the overall U.S. score fell from 553 to 547 on a 1,000-point scale, a decline that surpasses pre-pandemic numbers, the report found.<...

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Just 5 Minutes Of Prayer Helps Reduce Pain and Anxiety, Study Finds

Just 5 Minutes Of Prayer Helps Reduce Pain and Anxiety, Study Finds

MONDAY, June 8, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Five minutes of prayer may help ease pain and anxiety, according to a new study from the University of Maryland School of Medicine.

"The prayer intervention was effective regardless of the patient’s faith or no faith," said co-author Joshua Brown, a professor at Indiana University and dir...

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ADHD ‘Masking’ May Help People Blend In But Harms Mental Health

ADHD ‘Masking’ May Help People Blend In But Harms Mental Health

MONDAY, June 8, 2026 (HealthDay News) — It can be incredibly difficult for adults with ADHD to fit in socially.

But trying to hide the telltale signs of ADHD could cost their mental health and well-being, a study says.

Adults with ADHD might better fit in if they pretend to pay attention, suppress their urge to fidget, rehearse...

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Why Alcohol Makes You Crave Salty Snacks — And How Protein-Rich Foods Can Help Prevent Weight Gain

Why Alcohol Makes You Crave Salty Snacks — And How Protein-Rich Foods Can Help Prevent Weight Gain

MONDAY, June 8, 2026 (HealthDay News) — There’s a biological reason why booze makes a person crave bar snacks like chips, nuts, fries and pizza, a new study argues.

Alcohol appears to trigger a hormone associated with cravings for savory flavors, researchers reported recently in the journal Obesity Reviews.

This ...

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Getting The RSV Shot While Pregnant Could Protect Your Baby After Birth

Getting The RSV Shot While Pregnant Could Protect Your Baby After Birth

MONDAY, June 8, 2026 (HealthDay News) — There’s now real-world evidence that pregnant women who get the RSV vaccine reduce their newborn’s risk of becoming so sick they require hospitalization, a new study says.

Vaccination against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) reduces the risk of hospitalization in babies by nearly 7...

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Irregular Sleep Risks Preschool Kids' Brain Power

Irregular Sleep Risks Preschool Kids' Brain Power

MONDAY, June 8, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Irregular sleep is linked to lower brain power among preschool kids, a new study says.

Children who don’t stick to a regular sleep schedule tend to have problems with vocabulary and memory, according to research to be presented at an upcoming meeting of the American Academy of Sleep Medic...

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Dengue Is No Longer Just A Travel Risk — What Google’s Mosquito Plan Could Mean For Your Summer

Dengue Is No Longer Just A Travel Risk — What Google’s Mosquito Plan Could Mean For Your Summer

FRIDAY, June 5, 2026 (HealthDay News) — This is not science fiction or some perverse prank.

A Silicon Valley tech giant is seeking federal approval to release up to 64 million sterilized male mosquitoes in California and Florida over the next two years. 

The aim? 

To drive down the population of Aedes aegypt...

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Brain Surgery For Pituitary Tumor Helps Illinois Mom Have Second Baby

Brain Surgery For Pituitary Tumor Helps Illinois Mom Have Second Baby

FRIDAY, June 5, 2026 (HealthDay News) — A suburban Chicago woman who feared she might never have another child is now celebrating a growing family after brain surgery at Northwestern Medicine.

After the birth of her first daughter in 2022, Lisa Fasone began experiencing postpartum hormonal issues.

"My menstrual cycle never came...

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Spinal Cord Stimulation May Restore Arm Strength After Stroke

Spinal Cord Stimulation May Restore Arm Strength After Stroke

FRIDAY, June 5, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Electrical stimulation of the spinal cord might improve arm function among people who’ve suffered a stroke, pilot clinical trial results say.

Seven stroke survivors with profound muscle weakness had an average 32% increase in their arm strength after receiving spinal cord stimulation (SCS...

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Popular Blood Pressure Meds Linked To Kidney Damage Risk In Type 2 Diabetes

Popular Blood Pressure Meds Linked To Kidney Damage Risk In Type 2 Diabetes

FRIDAY, June 5, 2026 (HealthDay News) — A common class of blood pressure medications might contribute to kidney damage among people with type 2 diabetes, a new study says.

Dihydropyridine calcium-channel blockers (DCCBs) work by relaxing blood vessels, and are frequently used as second-line therapies in people with diabetic kidney di...

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Too Much Sitting In Pregnancy Doubles Risk Of Complications

Too Much Sitting In Pregnancy Doubles Risk Of Complications

FRIDAY, June 5, 2026 (HealthDay News) — In the old days, expecting mothers were encouraged to take it easy as much as possible.

But that advice had it completely backward, a new study says.

There are higher odds of pregnancy complications for women who spend more time sitting, compared to those who include even light activity i...

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Two-Pill Combo Offers Hospital-Free Leukemia Treatment Option For Older Adults With AML

Two-Pill Combo Offers Hospital-Free Leukemia Treatment Option For Older Adults With AML

FRIDAY, June 5, 2026 (HealthDay News) — An already available two-pill combo treats leukemia just as well as IV drugs, which should make cancer treatment easier on older adults, a new clinical trial has concluded.

The combo – decitabine-cedazuridine and venetoclax – showed strong response rates and survival outcomes among ...

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Poll Finds Broad Support For Stricter Regulations On Ultra-Processed Foods

Poll Finds Broad Support For Stricter Regulations On Ultra-Processed Foods

THURSDAY, June 4, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Top food researchers have teamed up on a special issue of the American Journal of Public Health to push policymakers for stricter action on ultra-processed foods (UPFs).

In a press call ahead of the issue's release, food politics scholar Marion Nestle underscored its "Do policy!" mes...

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Nearly 1 in 5 Young People Turn to AI Chatbots for Mental Health Advice

Nearly 1 in 5 Young People Turn to AI Chatbots for Mental Health Advice

THURSDAY, June 4, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Nearly 1 in 5 young people in America turn to AI chatbots for mental health advice — and most aren't telling anyone.

A new nationwide study finds 19.2% of adolescents ages 12 to 21 have used AI chatbots like ChatGPT, Gemini, Character.AI or Meta AI for help when feeling sad, angry, nerv...

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Home-Delivered Medical Meals Reduce ER Visits, Save Money

Home-Delivered Medical Meals Reduce ER Visits, Save Money

THURSDAY, June 4, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Providing home-delivered, medically tailored meals to people with chronic health conditions lowers their risk of landing in a hospital, a new study says.

Medicaid patients had fewer hospitalizations and ER visits while receiving meals tailored to their specific medical conditions, which inclu...

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Night Owls Are More Prone To Anxiety, Loneliness

Night Owls Are More Prone To Anxiety, Loneliness

THURSDAY, June 4, 2026 (HealthDay News) — The wee hours of the morning might not be so good for the mental health of night owls, a new study says.

People with later sleep schedules have more anxiety and feelings of loneliness, researchers will report at an upcoming joint meeting of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine and the Sleep...

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