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10 Jun
Sugary Drinks Linked to Higher Risk of Liver Cancer in Major Analysis
A pooled analysis of 11 prospective cohort studies found that higher consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages was associated with an increased risk of liver cancer, while no association was observed for artificially sweetened beverages.
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.
New Vaccine Schedule Released By American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists
In a significant shift for maternal health, the American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists (ACOG) has released its own immunization schedule for pregnant patients.
This marks the first time the organization has issued formal guidance on the schedule. The group said the move was spurred by its commitment to evidence-based medicin...
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Vitamin C May Be Key To A Healthier Brain As You Age
Getting enough vitamin C may be linked to better brain health as we age.
Researchers in Japan studied more than 2,000 adults over the age of 64, comparing vitamin C levels in their blood plasma to MRI scans of their brains.
They found that participants with lower vitamin C levels tended to have lower gray matter volume. They also had...
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Can Fasting Treat Gum Disease? Study Finds Reduced Inflammation
Fasting might help improve your dental health, a new study says.
People who followed a short-term fast wound up with less inflammation associated with gum disease, researchers reported recently in the Journal of Clinical Peridontology.
“Our study suggests lifestyle modifications could be important alongside proper toot...
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Living With Cats Not Linked To Worse Asthma in Children
Parents don’t have to give away Kitty or Tabby to protect their kids from asthma, a new study says.
Living with a cat does not worsen asthma in children and teens, researchers reported June 9 in the journal Frontiers in Allergy.
“Children living with a cat had similar asthma severity, exacerbation, asthma control...
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Few Stroke, Brain Injury Survivors Get Top-Quality Hospital Rehab
Few people who’ve suffered a stroke or brain injury are being offered top-quality, hospital-based rehab, a new study says.
Only about 22% of patients who’ve suffered a stroke, brain injury or spinal cord injury are sent to inpatient rehabilitation following their hospitalization, researchers reported June 10 in the journal ...
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
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Popular Joint Pain Supplement Might Increase Alzheimer's Risk, Study Says
A popular over-the-counter supplement taken for joint pain might increase people’s risk for Alzheimer’s disease, a new study says.
Glucosamine use is associated with a 25% higher odds that a person will progress from mild cognitive impairment to dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, researchers reported June 9 in the journal ...
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
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- June 11, 2026
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Sugary Beverages May Raise Your Risk of Liver Cancer
If you regularly drink soda or other sugary beverages, a new study may give you a reason to cut back.
Researchers analyzed dietary data from more than 1.5 million adults across 11 long-term investigations. They wanted to find out whether drinking sugar-sweetened or artificially sweetened beverages was associated with liver cancer risk.
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FDA Approves First New Sunscreen Ingredient in Two Decades
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved bemotrizinol (BEMT) for use in over-the-counter sunscreen products.
Bemotrizinol is a chemical filter that absorbs both UVA and UVB radiation, the two primary types of ultraviolet rays that cause skin damage and increase cancer risk.
It’s the first new sunscreen ing...
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Teen Recovering From Concussion? A 'Sweet Spot' For Screen Time Could Speed Up Their Recovery
Moderating a teen’s screen time following a concussion might help speed their recovery, a new study says.
Teenagers who kept their screen time to around 141 minutes a day within the first three days of their concussion sped up their recovery by about 35%, researchers reported June 9 in the British Journal of Sports Medicine....
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
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Retro Video Game Aids Stroke Recovery, Improves Arm Function
A customized throwback video game might help stroke survivors regain arm function, a new study says.
The '90s-style video game requires players to use their arm muscles to complete tasks like flying a helicopter around the screen to hit a moving target, researchers reported June 8 in the journal Neurorehabilitation and Neural Repair
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- June 10, 2026
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Women Hit Harder By Sleep Apnea Than Men, Study Finds
Women with sleep apnea tend to suffer from it more than men, even though they wake in the night about as often, a new study says.
Women reported much higher levels of headache, nightmares and needing to go to the bathroom at night due to their sleep apnea, researchers will report at the upcoming annual meeting of the American Academy of Sl...
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
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- June 10, 2026
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Once-Daily GLP-1 Pill May Offer New Option for Weight Loss, Diabetes
Another GLP-1 pill could be headed for the market soon, according to early clinical trial results.
The once-daily experimental pill elecoglipron helped people control their blood sugar and lose weight in a pair of phase 2 clinical trials, researchers reported June 8 in The Lancet.
Based on these results, elecoglipron will ad...
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How Much Alcohol Is Actually Safe? A New Study Challenges Old Advice
The debate on "healthy drinking" has shifted again, according to a study released independently today, after the Trump administration decided not to include its findings in new dietary guidelines.
The study — published June 8 in the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs — concluded that even one drink a day increases...
- Andria Park Huynh HealthDay Reporter
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- June 9, 2026
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Air Pollution Might Contribute To Clogged Arteries, Heart Disease Risk
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.
In particular, women had an 81% increased ris...
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
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- June 9, 2026
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New Study Suggests No Major Adverse Outcomes With Early GLP-1 Exposure During Pregnancy
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 exposure can occur.
The medications, which in...
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Feeding Babies Eggs Sooner May Cut Allergy Risk, Study Suggests
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 months of age, researchers reported June 8 in ...
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
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- June 9, 2026
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Infections A ‘Major Health Hazard’ For People With Diabetes, Large Study Warns
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 diabetes, according to a new study.
Peopl...
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
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- June 9, 2026
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Children's Well-Being Plummets Across 29 States, Report Finds
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.
This score measures children's well-bein...
- Andria Park Huynh HealthDay Reporter
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- June 8, 2026
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Just 5 Minutes Of Prayer Helps Reduce Pain and Anxiety, Study Finds
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 director and co-founder of the Global Medical Res...
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- June 8, 2026
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ADHD ‘Masking’ May Help People Blend In But Harms Mental Health
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 conversations or over-prepare for meetings, r...
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
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- June 8, 2026
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