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23 May
Sugar, Fat and Sodium on the Rise in Kids’ Breakfast Cereals, New Study Finds
Researchers analyze 1,200 ready-to-eat cereals and find increasing amounts of sugar, fat and sodium, and decreasing amounts of protein and fiber.
22 May
Staying Socially Active May Slow Biological Aging and Prolong Your Life
A new study finds people who stay socially engaged as they age have a lower median biological age, healthier behaviors, and a lower risk of dying.
21 May
Nearly 90% of U.S. Teens Say They’ve Been Bullied Online
A new survey finds cyberbullying is widespread among U.S. teens and the attacks are causing post-traumatic symptoms, researchers warn.
Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay Reporter May 24, 2025
Environmental SOS: Rare Birds Crunch From Bellies Full of Plastic
SATURDAY, May 24, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Birds on a remote Australian island are so full of plastic they crunch, British researchers report.
They found plastic in the bellies of chicks less than 3 months old and a dead bird with 778 individual pieces of plastic packed into its tummy "like a brick," according to ecologist Alex Bond, ... Full Page
I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter May 23, 2025
Biden’s Prostate Cancer Likely Grew Undetected for Years, Experts Say
FRIDAY, May 23, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Former President Joe Biden's prostate cancer diagnosis has drawn attention to screening guidelines for older men.
When Biden, 82, was diagnosed last week, his cancer had already spread to his bones. His last prostate screening was more than a decade ago.
“President Biden&rsquo... Full Page
I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter May 23, 2025
White House Report Blames Toxins, Food and Screens for Poor Health
FRIDAY, May 23, 2025 (HealthDay News) — A new White House report says today’s children are the sickest generation in U.S. history when it comes to chronic disease, and it puts the blame on environmental toxins, poor nutrition and too much screen time.
Called the "MAHA Report: Making Our Children Healthy Again," the report was r... Full Page
I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter May 23, 2025
FDA Halts Sale of Off-Brand Ozempic and Other GLP-1 Drugs
FRIDAY, May 23, 2025 (HealthDay News) — A federal deadline ending sale of off-brand weight-loss and diabetes medications is now in effect, cutting off access to drugs many patients count on.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) already declared that shortages of popular GLP-1 medications have ended, CNN reported. Thos... Full Page
Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter May 23, 2025
Family Link For Postpartum Psychosis Discovered
FRIDAY, May 23, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Women are 10 times more likely to develop postpartum psychosis if they have a sister who experienced the condition after an earlier pregnancy, a new study says.
Postpartum psychosis is a rare but serious mental illness that causes severe mood swings, hallucinations, delusions, paranoia and thou... Full Page
Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter May 23, 2025
Want To Live Longer? Stay Sociable, Study Says
FRIDAY, May 23, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Seniors who stay socially engaged are much more likely to have longer lives, a new study says.
Social engagement among seniors is associated with a lower risk of death, when compared to seniors who are loners, according to findings published May 21 in the Journal of the American Geriatrics ... Full Page
Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter May 23, 2025
E-Cigarettes Reinforce Nicotine Addiction, Study Says
FRIDAY, May 23, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Pod-style e-cigarettes appear to be more addictive than nicotine gum, making it harder for vapers to kick the habit, a small-scale lab study has found.
E-cigarettes reinforced nicotine addiction more than nicotine gum among young adults who regularly vape, results show.
Specifically, the ... Full Page
Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter May 23, 2025
Cities Contribute To Asthma, Researchers Argue
FRIDAY, May 23, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Dirty, crowded urban environments can significantly increase a person’s risk of developing asthma, a new study says.
Cleaner, better-thought-out cities could ward off 1 of every 10 asthma cases, researchers reported recently in The Lancet Regional Health – Europe.
Ast... Full Page
Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter May 23, 2025
New AI Can Help Track Eczema
Eczema sufferers could soon find it easier to track their skin condition, via a newly developed AI that can assess severity using uploaded smartphone images.
The AI demonstrated high diagnostic accuracy in evaluating eczema shown in symptom photos uploaded by patients using their smartphone cameras, researchers reported May 19 in the journ... Full Page
Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter May 23, 2025
Alcohol-Related Cancer Deaths Double In The U.S.
FRIDAY, May 23, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Alcohol-fueled cancer deaths nearly doubled in the United States during the past three decades, with cases among men driving this surge, a new study says.
Between 1990 and 2021, deaths from alcohol-related cancers leaped from just under 12,000 deaths per year to just over 23,000, researchers ar... Full Page
I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter May 22, 2025
FDA Warns of Heart Risk With Pfizer, Moderna COVID Vaccines
THURSDAY, May 22, 2025 (HealthDay News) — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has ordered Pfizer and Moderna to expand their warning labels on COVID-19 vaccines.
The updated warnings highlight a rare risk of heart inflammation in teen boys and young men, CBS News reported.
The warning applies to males age... Full Page
I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter May 22, 2025
Sugar, Fat and Salt on the Rise in U.S. Breakfast Cereals, Study Shows
THURSDAY, May 22, 2025 (HealthDay News) — They’re a go-to breakfast for millions of kids and adults. They’re brightly colored, packed in enticing boxes and often marketed as healthy — but many cereals today are actually less nutritious than they were a decade ago, a new study has found.
Breakfast cereals in the U.S.... Full Page
I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter May 22, 2025
China Donates $500M to WHO as U.S. Pulls Back Support
THURSDAY, May 22, 2025 (HealthDay News) — China has promised to give $500 million to the World Health Organization (WHO) over the next five years, positioning itself to become the group’s top donor.
The pledge comes as the United States plans to leave the international organization, The Washington Post reported.<... Full Page
Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter May 22, 2025
Donor Hearts Might Be Kept Healthy In Cold Storage Longer
THURSDAY, May 22, 2025 (HealthDay News) — More donor hearts could become available for transplant, thanks to a new discovery that could protect them from damage during transport.
Researchers have identified a biological process that contributes to donor heart injury during cold storage, according to a report published May 19 in the j... Full Page
Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter May 22, 2025
Social Media Increases Depression Risk In Pre-Teens
THURSDAY, May 22, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Social media does indeed appear to be making kids more prone to depression, a new study says.
Preteens are more likely to develop symptoms of depression as their use of social media increases, researchers reported May 21 in JAMA Network Open.
Depression symptoms increased 35% a... Full Page
Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter May 22, 2025
Want To Deter Teen Vaping? Make Devices Boring, Study Says
THURSDAY, May 22, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Making vape devices boring could help deter teens and young adults from picking up the e-cigarette habit, a new study says.
Vape devices currently come in colorful packaging and all sorts of fun designs, intended to enhance their appeal, researchers said.
Offering a standardized white d... Full Page
Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter May 22, 2025
Reaching For The Snooze Button? You're Not Alone
THURSDAY, May 22, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Nearly everyone at some point has groggily grappled with their alarm clock, seeking to slap the snooze bar and grab a few extra Z’s.
But sleep experts recommend against seeking the snooze button, as it can mess with healthy slumber.
Now a new study shows that nearly half of people... Full Page
Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter May 22, 2025
Additional Breast Cancer Scans Can Triple Detection In Women With Dense Breasts
THURSDAY, May 22, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Louise Duffield, 60, was relieved to receive a normal mammogram result in 2023, but agreed to undergo an additional MRI scan recommended as part of a clinical trial.
Her mammogram showed she had very dense breasts, which can sometimes prevent detection of breast cancer. The clinical trial was... Full Page
Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter May 22, 2025
Mouth Taping For Better Sleep? Little Benefit, Lots Of Risk, Review Says
THURSDAY, May 22, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Mouth taping is one of the latest health fads to swamp social media, driven by celebrity endorsements from the likes of Gwenyth Paltrow and Ashley Graham.
The practice of taping your mouth shut as you sleep is meant to prevent mouth breathing, in hopes of improving rest by warding off snoring... Full Page
I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter May 21, 2025
Florida-Grown Cucumbers Behind Salmonella Outbreak, CDC Warns
WEDNESDAY, May 21, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Health officials are investigating a salmonella outbreak tied to cucumbers grown in Florida.
At least 26 people across 15 states have gotten sick, and nine people have been hospitalized, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said May 19, The Associated Press reported.Full Page
