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09 Jul
Three Million Preventable Deaths a Year: Can Healthcare Do Better?
The Hidden Toll of Preventable Medical Harm. HealthDay speaks with Dr. Mark Ramsey, CEO of the Patient Safety Movement.
08 Jul
Coffee Linked to Lower Risk of Serious Liver Disease, Including Cancer
A new study finds just one to two cups of coffee a day may significantly lower your risk of cirrhosis, liver cancer and death from liver disease.
07 Jul
GLP-1 “Secret Shopper” Study Finds Gaps in Online Prescribing
Researchers conducted a secret shopper study, evaluating 49 websites offering GLP-1 medications, to assess prescribing practices, clinician involvement, and quality of care.
Seniors Know How Sharp They Are At Any Given Time, Study Finds
FRIDAY, July 10, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Seniors have a pretty good handle on how sharp they are at any given moment, a new study says.
Self-ratings captured by smartwatches closely matched seniors' actual brain performance in real-time everyday settings, researchers reported recently in the journal Neuropsychology.
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Smartphone App Uses Voice To Predict Asthma, COPD Flare-Ups
FRIDAY, July 10, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Voice changes measured by a smartphone app can send up a red flag for people with asthma or COPD, warning them of an oncoming symptom flare-up, a new study says.
In the future, daily voice checks using such an app might be used to monitor for signs of an asthma or COPD exacerbation, researcher...
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LGBTQ+ People Less Likely To Be Screened For Some Common Cancers
FRIDAY, July 10, 2026 (HealthDay News) — LGBTQ+ people are less likely to be regularly tested for some common forms of cancer, a new study says.
Gay and bisexual women, as well as transgender individuals, are less likely to receive screening for cervical or breast cancers, researchers reported July 6 in the journal Cancer.
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AI Can Detect Previously Invisible MS Scars In The Brain
FRIDAY, July 10, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Artificial intelligence (AI) can help doctors find previously invisible brain lesions linked to multiple sclerosis, potentially improving their ability to track disease progression, a new study says.
The gray matter of the brain plays a key role in MS progression, but conventional MRI scans ca...
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Use Hits Record High As Medicare Opens Access To Weight-Loss Drugs
THURSDAY, July 9, 2026 (HealthDay News) — The share of U.S. adults taking GLP-1 medications to lose weight has reached a record 11%.
That’s about 40 million people — as many folks who live in California, the nation’s largest state.
A new Medicare program that began July 1 could drive that figure higher still.<...
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Foundation Fights Medical Errors That Claim 200,000 U.S. Lives A Year
THURSDAY, July 9, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Medical error is one of the leading causes of death in the United States, and one organization believes those deaths can be stopped.
The Patient Safety Movement Foundation (PSMF), a nonprofit founded in 2012, has set an ambitious goal: zero preventable patient deaths by 2030.
"What we'r...
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Innovative Hip Replacement Cuts Post-Surgery Risk Of Dislocation By 70%
THURSDAY, July 9, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Hip replacement surgery can dramatically improve the life of a person in chronic pain from a bum hip, but afterward patients must move carefully lest they cause their new hip to pop out of joint.
But a better-designed hip implant can reduce a patient’s risk of hip displacement by 70%, r...
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
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Global Study Finds Kids Worldwide Skipping Fruits And Vegetables
THURSDAY, July 9, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Kids around the world aren’t eating enough fruits and veggies, a major new analysis has found.
Plant-based foods are rich in essential nutrients that support children’s normal development and long-term health, researchers said.
But globally kids aren’t consuming the am...
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New, Highly Accurate Brush Test Can Detect Mouth Cancer Within An Hour
THURSDAY, July 9, 2026 (HealthDay News) — A non-invasive brush test can diagnose mouth cancer within one hour, potentially boosting detection rates, a new study says.
The brush test proved nearly 96% accurate in detecting oral cancer when tested on hundreds of patients, researchers reported recently in the journal Biomarker Resea...
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- July 9, 2026
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E. Coli Outbreak Prompts Recall Of Frozen Blueberries At Publix
WEDNESDAY, July 8, 2026 (HealthDay News) — An E. coli outbreak linked to frozen blueberries has sickened 12 people, four of them seriously enough to require hospital care, federal health officials say.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are investigating ...
- Ellyn Vohnoutka HealthDay Reporter
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Drinking Coffee May Lower Your Risk of Liver Disease
WEDNESDAY, July 8, 2026 (HealthDay News) — The best thing about your morning coffee may not be the caffeine kick.
A study just published in the journal Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology suggests as little as one to two cups a day may lower your risk of serious liver disease.
The study included more than 355,000 ...
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U.S. Teens Underestimate Risks Of Fentanyl Use, Survey Finds
WEDNESDAY, July 8, 2026 (HealthDay News) — U.S. teens are seriously underestimating how lethal the synthetic opioid fentanyl can be, a new study says.
More than half of American eighth-graders don’t think it’s dangerous to experiment with fentanyl, researchers reported July 7 in JAMA Network Open.
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Men More Likely To Be Diagnosed With Advanced Cancer
WEDNESDAY, July 8, 2026 (HealthDay News) — More men die from cancer than women, and a new study suggests one potential reason why.
Men are more likely than women to be diagnosed with advanced cancer that has spread to other parts of the body, researchers report in the July issue of the journal Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers &...
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Rumination Plays Key Role In Caregiver Stress, Study Says
WEDNESDAY, July 8, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Caring for a loved one with dementia can be incredibly stressful — and a great deal of that stress could be coming from caregivers second-guessing themselves, a new study says.
Caregivers who dwell on difficult problems, negative thoughts or distressing events can find their day-to-day...
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Training Program Could Ward Off Injuries Among Soccer Girls
WEDNESDAY, July 8, 2026 (HealthDay News) — A targeted training program can help young female soccer players avoid torn knees and other injuries, a new study says.
Girls who play soccer have a higher risk of leg and ankle injuries compared to boys, due to differences in strength and balance, researchers said in background notes.
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Michigan, Other States See Unusual Spike In Parasite That Causes 'Explosive' Diarrhea
TUESDAY, July 7, 2026 (HealthDay News) — A parasite that causes severe, watery diarrhea is spreading across the United States, and health officials in Michigan are racing to explain an unusual surge in cases.
Michigan's outbreak has grown fast. It has recorded 572 cases of cyclosporiasis as of July 4, up from 170 on June 30, accordin...
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Weight Loss Surgery Increases Risk Of Alcoholism, Study Says
TUESDAY, July 7, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Weight loss surgery can be a lifesaver for people with severe obesity, but they will need to watch the booze from then on, a new study says.
People who undergo gastric bypass or gastric sleeve tend to absorb alcohol more rapidly afterward, researchers reported recently in the International...
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IV Vitamin C Might Boost Recuperation Among Trauma Patients
TUESDAY, July 7, 2026 (HealthDay News) — People who’ve been severely injured in an accident might have a lower risk of death if doctors pump them full of vitamin C, a new evidence review says.
High doses of intravenous (IV) vitamin C appear to reduce the risk of death and sepsis in trauma patients, researchers reported recently...
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- July 7, 2026
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Fatty Liver Boosts Odds Of More Deadly Colon Cancer, Study Says
TUESDAY, July 7, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Fatty liver disease can fuel the most aggressive form of colon cancer, a new study says.
People with fatty liver disease are more prone to have their colon cancer travel to their liver as well, causing their survival odds to plummet, researchers reported recently in the journal Nature...
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Exercise Can Ward Off Nicotine Fits, Help Smokers Quit
TUESDAY, July 7, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Exercise can boost a smoker’s odds of successfully quitting, a new evidence review says.
Smokers taking part in exercise programs were more likely to either quit or cut back on cigarettes, researchers reported recently in the Journal of Sport and Health Science.
In fact, a...
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