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23 Jun

GLP-1 Therapy Helps Cut Migraine Frequency, Study Finds

In a new observational study, patients with migraine given a daily dose of liraglutide, a popular GLP-1 receptor agonist, reported significantly fewer headache days and an improved quality of life.

20 Jun

Eating More Fruits and Veggies May Help You Beat Bad Sleep

A new study finds getting the daily recommended amount of fruits and vegetables has an immediate impact on sleep quality.

19 Jun

The Best Non-Drug Treatments for Knee Arthritis

In a new study, knee braces, water therapy and exercise topped the list of effective, non-drug treatments for knee osteoarthritis.

VR Might Aid Stroke Recovery

Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter June 24, 2025

VR Might Aid Stroke Recovery

TUESDAY, June 24, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Virtual reality (VR) training might help stroke survivors regain their arm movement, a new evidence review says.

The results indicate that VR could be a promising tool to boost rehab efforts, mainly by increasing the amount of therapy patients receive, researchers said.

"Spending more t... Full Page

Weighted Vests Don't Protect Bone Health In Dieting Seniors, Trial Says

Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter June 24, 2025

Weighted Vests Don't Protect Bone Health In Dieting Seniors, Trial Says

TUESDAY, June 24, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Weighted vests have been touted as a potential means of warding off osteoporosis while losing weight.

The idea is that the extra weight will promote new bone growth even as people are walking or jogging to lose weight.

But this idea isn’t backed up by results, a new clinical trial... Full Page

Studies Address Muscle Loss Caused By GLP-1 Drugs

Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter June 24, 2025

Studies Address Muscle Loss Caused By GLP-1 Drugs

TUESDAY, June 24, 2025 (HealthDay News) — GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Zepbound are great at promoting weight loss, but they also cause folks to lose muscle along with fat.

Experts are now turning their attention toward helping GLP-1 patients maintain muscle while dropping fat, according to a pair of new studies presented at the Amer... Full Page

Blood Test Might Predict MS Relapse

Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter June 24, 2025

Blood Test Might Predict MS Relapse

TUESDAY, June 24, 2025 (HealthDay News) — A blood test might predict when multiple sclerosis patients are about to suffer a relapse in their symptoms, a new study says.

Blood levels of a protein called neurofilament light chain rise significantly in MS patients up to a year before they have a relapse, researchers reported Monday at a... Full Page

Cystic Fibrosis: Symptoms, Treatments, Causes & More

Dr. Sandy Sufian, historian of medicine and disability at University of Illinois at Chicago HealthDay Reporter June 24, 2025

Cystic Fibrosis: Symptoms, Treatments, Causes & More

TUESDAY, June 24, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a rare autosomal recessive disorder that affects numerous systems of the body. It is a complicated disease that differs from person to person. 

An autosomal recessive disorder is a genetic condition in which an affected person has inherited a mutated gene from eac... Full Page

Rival GLP-1 Weight-Loss Drug Emerges From China

Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter June 24, 2025

Rival GLP-1 Weight-Loss Drug Emerges From China

TUESDAY, June 24, 2025 (HealthDay News) — A new Chinese-developed GLP-1 weight loss drug could prove a new competitor to blockbuster drugs Ozempic/Wegovy and Zepbound, clinical trial results show.

Ecnoglutide helped people lose between 9% to 13% of their body weight on average after 40 weeks of treatment, according to phase 3 trial f... Full Page

NIH to Fund $10M in Long-Term Health Studies After Ohio Train Disaster

I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter June 23, 2025

NIH to Fund $10M in Long-Term Health Studies After Ohio Train Disaster

MONDAY, June 23, 2025 (HealthDay News) — The National Institutes of Health (NIH) will fund studies of the long-term health effects of a 2023 Ohio train derailment that released more than 1 million pounds of hazardous chemicals into the soil, air and water.

Residents of East Palestine, Ohio, where the derailment occurred, have pressed... Full Page

Trader Joe’s Recalls Garlic Cheese Curds Due to Listeria Risk

I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter June 23, 2025

Trader Joe’s Recalls Garlic Cheese Curds Due to Listeria Risk

MONDAY, June 23, 2025 (HealthDay News) — A cheese sold at Trader Joe’s has been recalled due to a listeria contamination.

The product is Face Rock Creamery’s Vampire Slayer Garlic Cheese Curds. It was sold at Trader Joe’s stores across Northern California and Northern Nevada, the company said June 20.

The affe... Full Page

FDA Recalls Chocolate Candies Over Milk Allergy Risk

I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter June 23, 2025

FDA Recalls Chocolate Candies Over Milk Allergy Risk

MONDAY, June 23, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Chocolate candy sold across the U.S. is being recalled because it may contain milk that isn’t listed on the label, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said.

The agency announced the recall of multiple batches of semi-sweet chocolate nonpareils made by Weaver Nut Company, Inc, Full Page

100,000 Amazon Mattresses Recalled Over Fire Hazard

I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter June 23, 2025

100,000 Amazon Mattresses Recalled Over Fire Hazard

MONDAY, June 23, 2025 (HealthDay News) — If you bought a Crayan mattress on Amazon in the last two years, you may need to stop using it right away.

About 100,000 mattresses are being recalled because they don’t meet federal flammability standards, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) said in a notice posted June 1... Full Page

Menstrual Cycle Might Play A Role In Drinking

Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter June 23, 2025

Menstrual Cycle Might Play A Role In Drinking

MONDAY, June 23, 2025 (HealthDay News) — A woman’s craving for alcohol might depend partially on her menstrual cycle, a pilot study says.

Specifically, women appear to have higher risk for alcohol cravings and binge drinking during the late follicular phase of their menstrual cycle, researchers reported Sunday at the Research S... Full Page

Genetic Tests For Autism, Intellectual Disability Not Being Done On Medicaid Kids

Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter June 23, 2025

Genetic Tests For Autism, Intellectual Disability Not Being Done On Medicaid Kids

MONDAY, June 23, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Few poor children with autism or intellectual disability are receiving recommended genetic testing, even though guidelines urge such tests, a new study says.

Fewer than 1 in 5 such kids covered by Medicaid received such testing, which can help guide their futures, researchers reported June 18 ... Full Page

Weed Use Linked To Heart-Related Deaths

Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter June 23, 2025

Weed Use Linked To Heart-Related Deaths

MONDAY, June 23, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Weed is associated with a doubled risk of death from heart disease, a new evidence review shows. 

The study also found that marijuana use is linked to an increased risk of stroke and heart attack, according to results published June 17 in the journal Heart.

“Our findi... Full Page

Blood Test Might Predict Rapid Decline in Alzheimer's Patients

Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter June 23, 2025

Blood Test Might Predict Rapid Decline in Alzheimer's Patients

MONDAY, June 23, 2025 (HealthDay News) — A common blood test can flag early Alzheimer’s disease patients who are four times more likely to experience rapid brain decline, a new study says.

The test — the triglyceride-glucose (TyG) index —assesses a person’s level of insulin resistance and can estimate their ri... Full Page

Nightmares Might Be Slowly Scaring Some To Death

Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter June 23, 2025

Nightmares Might Be Slowly Scaring Some To Death

MONDAY, June 23, 2025 (HealthDay News) — “Scared to death” might not be just a saying, as far as nightmares are concerned.

People who have frequent nightmares appear to have a tripled risk of premature death, according to a new study presented at the European Academy of Neurology’s (EAN) annual meeting.

Those ... Full Page

Trading Diet Sodas For Water Can Help Control Diabetes And Lose Weight

Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter June 23, 2025

Trading Diet Sodas For Water Can Help Control Diabetes And Lose Weight

MONDAY, June 23, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Want to lose weight and reverse type 2 diabetes?

Trade your diet soda for a tall glass of water, a new small-scale study argues.

Women were more likely to drop pounds and see their type 2 diabetes go into remission if they drank water rather than diet beverages, according to a study pres... Full Page

7 Doctor-Approved Tips for Outdoor Fitness Without Injury

I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter June 22, 2025

7 Doctor-Approved Tips for Outdoor Fitness Without Injury

SUNDAY, June 22, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Spending time outside walking, hiking or running is a great way to stay healthy during the summer. But before you jump into a new routine, health experts say it’s important to take steps to stay safe and avoid injury.

They recommend getting at least 150 minutes of moderate activity each ... Full Page

How a Baby’s Brain Grows in the First Years of Life

I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter June 21, 2025

How a Baby’s Brain Grows in the First Years of Life

SATURDAY, June 21, 2025 (HealthDay News) — The first two years of a baby’s life are critical for brain development, and how the brain grows during that time may help predict future learning, behavior and health.

That’s according to experts at Cedars-Sinai, who are working to better understand how brain connections and gen... Full Page

Trump Administration To End Lifeline for LGBTQ+ Youth This July

I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter June 20, 2025

Trump Administration To End Lifeline for LGBTQ+ Youth This July

FRIDAY, June 20, 2025 (HealthDay News) — A popular crisis support line for LGBTQ+ youth and young adults is shutting down July 17, federal officials confirmed this week.

The “Press 3” option on the 988 National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, which offers specialized support for LGBTQ+ callers, will no longer be available.... Full Page

Chicken Alfredo Meals Recalled After Listeria Outbreak Kills 3

I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter June 20, 2025

Chicken Alfredo Meals Recalled After Listeria Outbreak Kills 3

FRIDAY, June 20, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Premade chicken fettuccine Alfredo meals sold at Walmart and Kroger have been recalled amid a listeria outbreak that sickened 17 people and led to three deaths and one pregnancy loss.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) said the outbreak has aff... Full Page

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