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23 Jun
Midlife Strength Training Linked to Lower Diabetes Risk
Consistent strength training throughout midlife reduces the risk of type 2 diabetes by 42%, new study finds.
22 Jun
Middle-Aged Women Drink More, Know Less About Breast Cancer Risk
A national survey of 2,200 U.S. women found that middle-aged women reported the highest levels of problematic alcohol use but had the lowest awareness that alcohol consumption increases breast cancer risk.
19 Jun
Fish Oil Supplements May Be a Bust for Alzheimer’s Prevention
Nutrients from omega-3 supplements do reach the brain, according to a new study, but they do not appear to improve memory or cognitive function in adults at increased risk for Alzheimer's disease.
Even 5-Minute Movement Breaks Can Boost Your Mood And Fight Fatigue
WEDNESDAY, June 24, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Got five minutes?
A new study, published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, suggests that five minutes of physical activity every hour may be all it takes to boost your mood, reduce fatigue and break up long stretches of unhealthy sitting.
Keith Diaz of the Columbia U...
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Accelerated Aging May Explain Rising Cancer Risk In Young Adults
WEDNESDAY, June 24, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Younger generations have a higher risk of developing cancer earlier in their lives, and a new study advances one potential explanation.
Accelerated “wear-and-tear” biological aging among younger folks appears to be interfering with the way their bodies respond to cancer, researc...
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- June 24, 2026
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Mom's Good Heart Health Lowers Risk Of Baby's Developmental Delays
WEDNESDAY, June 24, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Want to give your baby the best start in life?
Then tend to your heart health, both prior to and during pregnancy, a new study says.
Expectant mothers in worse heart health are more likely to have children who suffer from developmental delays, researchers reported June 23 in JAMA ...
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- June 24, 2026
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Belly Laughs Spring From The Primitive Brain, Researchers Say
WEDNESDAY, June 24, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Ever bark with laughter when something funny hits you out of left field? Or get a case of the giggles so bad you can’t stop, even though your sides ache?
That sort of spontaneous laughter might originate from a more primitive part of the human brain, researchers reported June 23 in th...
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
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- June 24, 2026
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Racial Gaps Narrow For U.S. Cancer Deaths, Report Finds
TUESDAY, June 24, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Racial disparities are narrowing among cancer patients, but people of color remain more likely to die from cancer, a new report says.
The disparity in cancer death rates between Black and white Americans has narrowed substantially, from 34% higher in 1991 to 9% in 2024, the American Associati...
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
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- June 24, 2026
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Sunscreen Misinformation Popular On TikTok, Study Finds
TUESDAY, June 23, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Healthy use of sunscreen is overwhelmingly promoted in popular TikTok videos, a new study says.
However, people more often like, share and comment on the rare TikTok offerings that feature negative misinformation regarding sunscreen, researchers reported June 18 in the journal PLOS Digita...
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
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- June 23, 2026
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Patient Portal Messages Double, Doctors Face Rising Workload
TUESDAY, June 23, 2026 (HealthDay News) — More than 1 in 10 Americans now use patient portals and health apps to communicate with their doctor, a new study says.
Online portal messages from patients more than doubled between 2020 and 2025, researchers reported June 22 in the Journal of the American Medical Association.
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- June 23, 2026
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Most Americans Unaware Of Link Between Alcohol And Cancer — And Aren't Interested In Spreading The Word, Either
TUESDAY, June 23, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Fewer than half of Americans understand that booze is a cancer-causing substance along the lines of known carcinogens like tobacco, asbestos and formaldehyde, a new study says.
Alcohol has been listed as a Group 1 carcinogen by the International Agency for Research on Cancer since the late 19...
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
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- June 23, 2026
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Kids’ Juice And Soda Intake Linked To Higher Blood Pressure Risk As Young Adults
TUESDAY, June 23, 2026 (HealthDay News) — That juice box you hand your child as a daily treat could be setting them up for poor heart health later on, a new study says.
Drinking fruit juice or sugary sodas throughout childhood may be linked to an increased risk of high blood pressure in adulthood, researchers reported June 22 in the ...
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
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- June 23, 2026
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Middle-Aged Women Drink More, Know Less About Breast Cancer Risk
MONDAY, June 22, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Middle-aged women have the highest levels of problematic alcohol use, a new national survey shows, yet they may be the least aware that drinking can increase breast cancer risk.
Researchers questioned 2,200 women, 18 and older, about their drinking habits and mental health, as well as their kn...
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- June 22, 2026
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Rising Healthcare Costs Leave Many Americans Less Secure
MONDAY, June 22, 2026 (HealthDay News) — A growing number of Americans are finding themselves priced out of the healthcare system.
Only 49% of U.S. adults report being “cost secure,” meaning they can pay for the medical visits and treatments they need. That leaves half of Americans under stress to pay for medical bills.&n...
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- June 22, 2026
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Short Videos Help First-Time Dads Learn Newborn Safety Basics
MONDAY, June 22, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Brief videos can help first-time fathers better protect their newborns, a new study says.
Videos on safe sleep, infant crying and car safety helped educate dads on ways they can guard against injury, researchers reported June 19 in the journal Pediatrics Open Science.
“New...
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
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- June 22, 2026
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Federal Push To Increase U.S. Primary Care Docs Has Fizzled, Study Says
MONDAY, June 22, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Federal efforts to expand the number of primary care doctors in America have fallen short, a new study says.
Primary care’s share of 1,000 new U.S. residency positions funded by Medicare has dwindled over time, researchers reported June 15 in the Journal of the American Medical Assoc...
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
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- June 22, 2026
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Fish Oil Supplements May Be A Bust For Alzheimer's Prevention
FRIDAY, June 19, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Millions of Americans take fish oil supplements hoping to keep their brains sharp as they age.
But evidence just published in the journal EBioMedicine suggests those capsules may not deliver the cognitive boost many expect.
"We all wish there was a silver bullet for preventing A...
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- June 19, 2026
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Dog Owners Feel Similar Grief Whether Pets Euthanized, Die Naturally
FRIDAY, June 19, 2026 (HealthDay News) — The grief pet owners feel at the loss of a beloved companion is strikingly similar regardless of the circumstances surrounding the death, a new study says.
Dog owners felt the same emotions — grief, guilt, blame — whether their pet was euthanized or died naturally, researchers repo...
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- June 19, 2026
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Ozempic Might Cut Risk Of Broken Bones, Study Says
FRIDAY, June 19, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Ozempic doesn’t only help people lose weight, but might also protect against broken bones, a new study says.
People with type 2 diabetes treated with semaglutide (Ozempic/Wegovy) had a 15% lower risk of bone fractures, according to findings presented Sunday at the Endocrine Society&rsquo...
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
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- June 19, 2026
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Prehab Can Boost Seniors' Recuperation From Spinal Fusion Surgery, Trial Finds
FRIDAY, June 19, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Prehabilitation can help the elderly recover better and suffer fewer complications from spinal fusion surgery, a new study says.
Patients 75 and older who underwent a four-week prehab program prior to surgery were 18% less likely to suffer complications afterward, researchers reported June 16 ...
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
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- June 19, 2026
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Massage Guns Can Cause Eye Damage, Vision Loss, Case Report Warns
FRIDAY, June 19, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Massage guns are great for working over sore muscles, but you should avoid using one anywhere near your eyes, a new study warns.
A young man suffered retinal tears and bruising in his eyes after he tried perking himself up by repeatedly using his massage gun on his head, researchers reported J...
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- June 19, 2026
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Ebola Infections Climb, Could Take Year To Contain, Health Officials Say
THURSDAY, June 18, 2026 (HealthDay News) — A growing Ebola outbreak in Central and East Africa could become the worst on record if infections are not brought under control soon, health officials warned this week.
The outbreak could last as long as a year and sicken thousands more people if current transmission rates continue, officia...
- Ellyn Vohnoutka HealthDay Reporter
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- June 18, 2026
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Feeling Sleepy During the Day? It Could Be a Warning Sign for High Blood Pressure
THURSDAY, June 18, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Feeling excessively sleepy during the day could be a warning sign for high blood pressure — especially if you also have trouble falling asleep at night.
That's according to a new study from Penn State College of Medicine, which found that adults who experience an uncontrollable urge to...
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- June 18, 2026
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