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10 Apr
Study Finds Possible Underreported Side Effects of GLP-1 Drugs
AI analysis of social media posts reveals potential side effects of GLP-1 meds that researchers say may not be fully captured in clinical trials.
09 Apr
Common Alzheimer’s Test May Miss Early Signs in Women
A new study finds women can score well on standard cognitive exams even after brain changes begin—raising concerns that current screenings may delay diagnosis and care.
08 Apr
Study Finds Higher Cancer Risk Among Never-Married Adults
Large, new study finds never-married adults have a significantly higher risk of developing cancer—especially preventable types tied to smoking, infection, and reproductive care.
HealthDay Staff HealthDay Reporter April 13, 2026
New Rules May Allow Broader Picks for CDC Vaccine Panel
The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) could soon have a new focus after officials changed the rules that determine who can serve on it.
The updated rules were approved by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and posted in a new charter outlining operation of the panel, which guides vaccine use in the U.S. and advises th... Página completa
Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter April 13, 2026
Radon Gas Increases Risk Of Ovarian Cancer, Study Says
An invisible radioactive gas could be increasing women’s risk for ovarian cancer, a new study says.
Women living in homes with elevated radon levels have higher odds of developing ovarian cancer, researchers reported April 10 in JAMA Network Open.
“The risks of ovarian cancer, particularly serous ovarian cancer, ... Página completa
Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter April 13, 2026
Losing Teeth May Lead to Weight Gain, Researchers Report
Losing teeth might cause you to gain weight, a new study says.
Weight gain is significantly associated with having fewer teeth or losing the bone and gums that support teeth, researchers recently reported in the Journal of Periodontology.
The loss of teeth affects a person’s chewing ability, which can limit their healt... Página completa
Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter April 13, 2026
Thinking About A GLP-1 Drug? Your Genetics Might Determine How Well You'll Fare
Your genetics might play a role in how well cutting-edge weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Zepbound will work for you, a new study says.
Specific genetic traits can affect both weight loss and side effects for people taking GLP-1 drugs like semaglutide (Ozempic/Wegovy) and tirzepatide (Mounjaro/Zepbound), researchers reported April 8 in t... Página completa
Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter April 13, 2026
Fighting High Blood Pressure? Having A Team On Your Side Can Help
A person’s high blood pressure can dramatically decline if they receive intense team-based care, a new study says.
Patients’ systolic blood pressure declined by nearly 16 mm/Hg after a year and a half of team-based treatment, researchers reported April 8 in The New England Journal of Medicine.
The intense team ap... Página completa
Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter April 13, 2026
Heart Risk Worse With Sleep Apnea That Varies Night-By-Night
Sleep apnea might increase a person’s heart health risk even more than usual if it occurs irregularly, a new study says.
Sleep apnea already is known to increase risk of heart disease, high blood pressure and stroke, due to the strain it places on the body during sleep.
That risk could become even greater if a person’s sl... Página completa
Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter April 13, 2026
Your Doctor Might Be Using The Wrong Test To Track Your Cholesterol, Study Says
Doctors might be using the wrong blood test to assess a person’s risk for clogged arteries, a new study argues.
A routine blood test called apolipoprotein B, or apoB, is better at guiding cholesterol-lowering treatment than other tests that health care professionals use more often, researchers reported April 8 in the Journal of t... Página completa
Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay Reporter April 12, 2026
How to Limit The Health Risks Posed by Polluted Air
Air pollution just isn’t what it used to be.
While levels of lead and sulfur dioxide have dropped due to environmental regulations, other threats to air quality persist.
Particle pollution, ozone and wildfire smoke all taint the air you breathe and put your health at risk.
"Nearly everyone on the planet is exposed t... Página completa
Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay Reporter April 11, 2026
U.S. States Warm, But Not As Expected
Hotter highs and warmer lows are just what you’d expect with global warming, but how climate change is playing out in your backyard depends on where you live.
Writing in the journal PLOS Climate, researchers found that warming patterns vary by region.
Out West, folks are sweating through more extreme heat, while Northe... Página completa
HealthDay Staff HealthDay Reporter April 10, 2026
Costco Recalls Cookies Over Missing Nut Allergy Warning
Cookies sold at Costco Wholesale are being recalled because of a labeling error.
Costco said certain packages that are labeled as Traditional Madeleines actually contain cookies filled with chocolate hazelnut.
That means the packaging does not list tree nuts, as required by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Hazelnuts can c... Página completa
HealthDay Staff HealthDay Reporter April 10, 2026
CDC Pauses Release of COVID Vaccine Effectiveness Study
A health report on COVID-19 vaccines has been delayed after concerns about how the study was conducted.
The report, from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), found that COVID vaccines reduced emergency room visits and hospital stays last winter.
But release of the report was postponed by Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, wh... Página completa
HealthDay Staff HealthDay Reporter April 10, 2026
Demand Surge Leads to Shortages of Estrogen Patches
Growing demand for estrogen patches to relieve menopause symptoms has led to shortages, leaving women searching multiple pharmacies or switching medications.
Experts say the shortages could last as long as three years.
More than 1 million women in the U.S. enter menopause every year, and many seek help for symptoms like hot flashes, ... Página completa
HealthDay Staff HealthDay Reporter April 10, 2026
Title X Funding Restored, but New Rules Raise Concerns
Federal funding for reproductive health clinics is back on track, but some new rules appear to stray from the original goals.
Clinics that rely on the Title X program have now received their funding after the Trump administration delayed the application process.
The program supports care for more than 2.8 million low-income and... Página completa
Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter April 10, 2026
Early Diagnosis Key To ADHD Child's Academic Success, Study Finds
Children with ADHD are more apt to have a bright future if they’re diagnosed in their early elementary years rather than as high schoolers, a new study says.
Kids diagnosed with ADHD at an earlier age are more likely to have better grades and go on to college, researchers reported April 8 in JAMA Psychiatry. They’re al... Página completa
Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter April 10, 2026
Your Neighborhood Might Help Make You Old Before Your Time
Your neighborhood might be causing you to grow old before your time, a new study says.
Factors like green spaces, clean air, good schools, well-paying jobs and affordable housing contribute to slower biological aging, researchers report in the June issue of the journal Social Science & Medicine.
People tend to experience... Página completa
Deanna Neff HealthDay Reporter April 10, 2026
High-Tech Magnets Offer New Hope for Veterans Battling Combat PTSD
For hundreds of thousands of veterans, the hidden wounds of combat are the hardest to heal.
While traditional talk therapy helps many cope with the memories and mood changes, combat-related post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is often difficult to treat.
However, research from UT Health San Antonio in Texas reveals that addin... Página completa
Deanna Neff HealthDay Reporter April 10, 2026
Study Reveals Who Americans Think Should Pay for Elder Care
As an old saying goes, where you stand on issues "depends on where you sit."
When it comes to the costs of aging, a University of Michigan survey shows, where you stand depends on whether or not you are currently helping an elderly relative get through the day.
The research, based on the National Poll on Healthy Aging, found a ... Página completa
Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter April 10, 2026
Your Brain Cares If Your Plant-Based Diet Is Unhealthy, Researchers Report
The quality of your plant-based diet could either help or harm your aging brain.
Following a healthy plant-based diet in middle age appears to lower a person’s risk of Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia, researchers reported April 8 in the journal Neurology.
The keyword is healthy — folks in t... Página completa
Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter April 10, 2026
Heavy 'Forever Chemical' Exposure Before Birth Increases Childhood Asthma Risk, Study Finds
Babies exposed to PFAS “forever chemicals” in the womb have a higher risk of developing childhood asthma, a new study says.
Very high prenatal exposure to PFAS appears to increase children’s risk of asthma by 44%, researchers reported April 9 in the journal PLOS Medicine.
The new study focused on Ronneby, a... Página completa
HealthDay Staff HealthDay Reporter April 9, 2026
Brain Scans Reveal How Psychedelics Change Perception
Scientists may be getting closer to understanding how psychedelic drugs affect the brain.
A study published April 6 in the journal Nature Medicine looked at more than 500 brain scans from 267 people across five countries.
The research analyzed how drugs like LSD, psilocybin (“magic mushrooms”), DMT, mescali... Página completa
