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05 Jun
Daytime Napping May Be a Health Risk in Middle-to-Older Age
A new study finds people who take daytime naps face an increased risk of adverse health outcomes and mortality.
04 Jun
Anti-Inflammatory Diet Improves Survival in Patients With Later-Stage Colon Cancer, Study Finds
Patients with stage 3 colon cancer who focus on anti-inflammatory foods and increasing physical activity may significantly lower their risk of death, a new study finds.
03 Jun
Marijuana Use by Older Americans Hits New High
More Americans 65 and older are using marijuana for chronic conditions like heart issues, diabetes, high blood pressure and cancer, according to a new study.
I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter June 5, 2025
Organic Ground Beef Sold at Whole Foods May Be Contaminated With E. Coli, USDA Says
THURSDAY, June 5, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Some packages of organic ground beef sold at Whole Foods stores across the country may be contaminated with E. coli, federal officials have warned.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) issued a public health alert Wednesday about one-pound pa... Full Page
I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter June 5, 2025
More U.S. Teens Are Now Taking Wegovy for Weight Loss
THURSDAY, June 5, 2025 (HealthDay News) — More American teenagers now use the weight-loss drug Wegovy, as doctors and families grow more comfortable with the treatment.
But experts say access is still limited, and more research on its long-term safety in teens is needed, NBC News reported.
Prescriptions of Wegovy... Full Page
I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter June 5, 2025
RFK Jr. Calls for a Review of Abortion Pill Mifepristone
THURSDAY, June 5, 2025 (HealthDay News) — U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has ordered a fresh safety review of mifepristone, a drug commonly used in medication abortions.
He asked Dr. Marty Makary, commissioner of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), to "review the latest data." The FDA has not ... Full Page
Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter June 5, 2025
Weight Stigma Tied To Lingering Depression, Anxiety After Weight-Loss Surgery
THURSDAY, June 5, 2025 (HealthDay News) — People who get weight-loss surgery experience an improvement in their mental health, but not because of the weight they lose, a new study says.
Rather, these patients face much less societal stigma over their weight, and it’s that – not the actual weight loss – that boosts t... Full Page
Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter June 5, 2025
Jail Time Increases A Person's Risk of Death
THURSDAY, June 5, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Jail time has a huge effect on both an individual’s and a community’s long-term health, even after their release, a new study says.
People serving time are 39% more likely to die than those not in jail or prison, researchers reported June 3 in JAMA Network Open.
Pri... Full Page
Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter June 5, 2025
Naps Associated With Increased Risk Of Death
THURSDAY, June 5, 2025 (HealthDay News) — An afternoon snooze might seem appealing to middle-aged folks and seniors, but these naps could carry a high cost.
People with certain types of napping patterns have a greater risk of an early death, researchers are slated to report at an upcoming meeting of the American Academy of Sleep Medi... Full Page
Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter June 5, 2025
Crisis Pregnancy Centers Draw Fair Share of Younger Women, Study Says
THURSDAY, June 5, 2025 (HealthDay News) — As many as 1 in 5 women say they’ve sought care at fake medical clinics with an anti-abortion agenda, a new study says.
Between 12% to 20% of 18- to 44-year-old women in four states – Arizona, Wisconsin, Iowa and New Jersey – say they’ve sought care at a pregnancy cris... Full Page
Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter June 5, 2025
New Sugar-Based Test Can Suss Out Snake Venoms
THURSDAY, June 5, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Sweet!
Synthetic sugars could be key to sussing out what type of snake venom is threatening a person’s life, researchers say.
Specifically, researchers have developed a way to use these sugars to detect the venom of the Western Diamondback Rattlesnake, according to a paper publish... Full Page
Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter June 5, 2025
Fido Might Protect Your Baby Against Eczema
THURSDAY, June 5, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Having a family dog might decrease a baby’s risk of developing eczema later in childhood, a new evidence review says.
Specifically, exposure to canines appears to influence a child’s genetic risk of eczema, by blunting skin inflammation, researchers reported June 4 in the journal ... Full Page
I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter June 4, 2025
Proinflammatory Foods Tied to Higher Risk of Death in Colon Cancer Patients
WEDNESDAY, June 4, 2025 (HealthDay News) — What you eat after a colon cancer diagnosis could do more than affect your energy or digestion — it might impact your chance of survival.
Researchers looked at more than 1,600 patients with stage 3 colon cancer. They found that those who ate the most proinflammatory foods had an 87% hi... Full Page
I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter June 4, 2025
Judge Says Transgender Inmates Must Have Access to Hormone Therapy
WEDNESDAY, June 4, 2025 (HealthDay News) — A federal judge has ruled that transgender inmates in U.S. prisons must continue getting medical care, including hormone therapy and gender-affirming accommodations.
The decision blocks parts of an executive order signed by President Donald Trump, which had restricted care for people with ge... Full Page
I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter June 4, 2025
Pepto Bismol May Not Prevent Traveler’s Diarrhea, New Study Finds
WEDNESDAY, June 4, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Pepto Bismol is a go-to stomach remedy, but a new study suggests it might not help prevent diarrhea during international travel.
The study, led by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), found that people who took bismuth subsalicylate — the active ingredient in Pept... Full Page
Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter June 4, 2025
Coffee Could Be Key To Aging Gracefully
WEDNESDAY, June 4, 2025 (HealthDay News) — A morning cup of coffee might do more than momentarily boost your energy and spirits.
Full-test java also appears to help women age more gracefully, a new study says.
Middle-aged women who regularly drank caffeinated coffee were more likely to stay mentally sharp and physically functio... Full Page
Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter June 4, 2025
High Insulin Linked To Irregular Periods
WEDNESDAY, June 4, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Elevated insulin levels could be causing irregular menstrual bleeding in women, a new study says.
Women with excess levels of insulin are three times more likely to suffer from abnormal uterine bleeding, researchers reported today in the journal Menopause.
That means they are ... Full Page
Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter June 4, 2025
How Do Low-Calorie Diets Affect A Person's Mood?
WEDNESDAY, June 4, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Counting calories isn’t simply a bummer, it might actually increase your risk of depression, a new study says.
People on low-calorie diets scored higher for symptoms of depression, compared with those not dieting, researchers reported June 3 in BMJ Nutrition Prevention & Health... Full Page
Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter June 4, 2025
How Does A Pregnant Woman's Weight Influence Her Child's Infection Risk?
WEDNESDAY, June 4, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Children born to women who are obese have a higher risk of landing in a hospital with a severe infection, a new study says.
Infants under 1 year of age have a 41% increased risk of hospitalization for infection if their mom was severely obese during pregnancy, researchers reported June 3 in ... Full Page
Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter June 4, 2025
Preemptive Kidney Transplants Add No Benefit, Study Says
WEDNESDAY, June 4, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Folks who might need a kidney transplant in the future shouldn’t rush to get one, a new study says.
Patients gain no benefit from getting a donated kidney before their own kidneys deteriorate to the point that they require dialysis, researchers reported recently in the journal Tran... Full Page
Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter June 4, 2025
Troubled Kids Wait a Half-Day — Or More — In ER To Get Mental Health Care
WEDNESDAY, June 4, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Troubled children and teenagers are languishing hours in chaotic hospital emergency rooms, waiting for a psychiatric bed to open, a new study says.
About 1 in 3 kids who go to an emergency room (ER) amid a mental health crisis wait at least 12 hours to be transferred to psychiatric care, res... Full Page
I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter June 3, 2025
Traveling Abroad? CDC Now Says Get Measles Shots First
TUESDAY, June 3, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Americans planning to travel outside the country should make sure they’re vaccinated against measles — no matter where they’re headed, U.S. health officials say.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) updated its guidance last week to recommend measles-mump... Full Page
I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter June 3, 2025
Study Finds Powerful Sweetener in Vapes Marketed to Teens
TUESDAY, June 3, 2025 (HealthDay News) — A new study has found a super-sweet chemical in illegal flavored e-cigarettes that may make them more appealing to kids and teens.
The sweetener, called neotame, is up to 13,000 times sweeter than sugar and is usually used in products like ice cream or lip gloss, STAT News report... Full Page
