VR Might Aid Stroke Recovery

• Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
• June 24, 2025
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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...

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

• Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
• June 24, 2025
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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.

Studies Address Muscle Loss Caused By GLP-1 Drugs

• Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
• June 24, 2025
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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 ...

Blood Test Might Predict MS Relapse

• Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
• June 24, 2025
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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 ...

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
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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 condi...

Rival GLP-1 Weight-Loss Drug Emerges From China

• Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
• June 24, 2025
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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 weigh...

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

• I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
• June 23, 2025
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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.

Resident...

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

• I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
• June 23, 2025
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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 Ca...

FDA Recalls Chocolate Candies Over Milk Allergy Risk

• I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
• June 23, 2025
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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 o...

100,000 Amazon Mattresses Recalled Over Fire Hazard

• I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
• June 23, 2025
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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. Co...

Menstrual Cycle Might Play A Role In Drinking

• Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
• June 23, 2025
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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 o...

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

• Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
• June 23, 2025
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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 test...

Weed Use Linked To Heart-Related Deaths

• Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
• June 23, 2025
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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 p...

Blood Test Might Predict Rapid Decline in Alzheimer's Patients

• Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
• June 23, 2025
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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 ...

Nightmares Might Be Slowly Scaring Some To Death

• Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
• June 23, 2025
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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 Eu...

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

• Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
• June 23, 2025
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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 ...

7 Doctor-Approved Tips for Outdoor Fitness Without Injury

• I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
• June 22, 2025
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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.

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

• I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
• June 21, 2025
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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-Sin...

Trump Administration To End Lifeline for LGBTQ+ Youth This July

• I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
• June 20, 2025
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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 offer...

Chicken Alfredo Meals Recalled After Listeria Outbreak Kills 3

• I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
• June 20, 2025
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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&rsquo...