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24 Jun

Menstrual Cycle Linked to Increased Alcohol Cravings and Drinking

A new study suggests ovarian hormone fluctuations may contribute to alcohol craving and drinking.

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.

New Texas Law Could Change How Food Additives Are Labeled Nationwide

Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay Reporter June 24, 2025

New Texas Law Could Change How Food Additives Are Labeled Nationwide

Texas has become the first state to require warning labels on thousands of food and beverages containing common 44 dyes or additives.

The new law — signed Sunday by Republican Gov. Greg Abbott — is expected to set off a nationwide scramble in the food industry, The Washington Post reported. 

The industry mus... Full Page

Stem Cell Treatment May Free Some With Type 1 Diabetes From Insulin

I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter June 24, 2025

Stem Cell Treatment May Free Some With Type 1 Diabetes From Insulin

A single infusion of a new stem cell-based treatment may have helped 10 out of 12 people with severe type 1 diabetes stop using insulin, researchers report.

The treatment, called zimislecel, was made by Vertex Pharmaceuticals. It’s an infusion of lab-grown islet cells — special cells that help regulate blood sugar, according to... Full Page

Nearly 30 People in England Get Rare Illness After Botox

I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter June 24, 2025

Nearly 30 People in England Get Rare Illness After Botox

Dozens of people in northeastern England have developed a rare and dangerous illness after receiving Botox injections, according to health officials in the U.K.

At least 28 people have reported symptoms of botulism, a potentially deadly illness that attacks the nervous system, after undergoing cosmetic procedures, the U.K. Health Security ... Full Page

Child Dies After Suspected E. Coli Outbreak Linked To Butcher Shops in France

I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter June 24, 2025

Child Dies After Suspected E. Coli Outbreak Linked To Butcher Shops in France

A 12-year-old girl has died and seven other children were sickened after a suspected outbreak of a rare foodborne illness in northern France.

Before getting sick, French officials say, all of the children had eaten meat products from two butcher shops (boucheries) in the city of Saint-Quentin, about 80 miles northeast of Paris. The first c... Full Page

VR Might Aid Stroke Recovery

Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter June 24, 2025

VR Might Aid Stroke Recovery

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 time in therapy is known to improve outcomes afte... 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

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 says.

Seniors with obesity who wore weigh... 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

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 American Diabetes Association’s annual meeting... Full Page

Blood Test Might Predict MS Relapse

Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter June 24, 2025

Blood Test Might Predict MS Relapse

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 meeting of the European Academy of Neurology in... 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

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 each parent.

In CF, mutations in the CF trans... 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

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 findings published June 21 in The Lancet Diab... 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

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 the government to do more to answer questions ... 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

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 affected packages are marked with the “Use BY... 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

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, CBS News reported. 

The candy ... 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

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 18.

The mattresses can pose a fire hazard,... 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

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 Society on Alcohol’s annual meeting in New... 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

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 in the journal Genetics in Medicine.Full Page

Weed Use Linked To Heart-Related Deaths

Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter June 23, 2025

Weed Use Linked To Heart-Related Deaths

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 findings are consistent with those from previous rev... 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

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 risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

But the... 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

“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 folks also show signs of significantly accelera... 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

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 presented Sunday at a meeting of the American Diabe... Full Page

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