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Diet Quality vs. Cutting Calories: What Matters for Weight Loss?
A two-year study compared a Mediterranean-style weight-loss program with a calorie-focused program to see whether prioritizing diet quality leads to greater weight loss.
Can Antioxidants Help Protect Against Cervical Cancer?
In a new study, women who consumed more anti-oxidant rich foods – such as fruits, vegetables and whole grains – were less likely to be diagnosed cervical cancer.
Study Raises New Questions About Fluoride Exposure During Pregnancy
An NIH-funded study of more than 2,500 U.S. children finds an association between higher prenatal fluoride exposure from public drinking water and lower fluid cognition scores, particularly among children under age 7.
FDA Clears First Robot That Draws Blood On Its Own
- Ellyn Vohnoutka HealthDay Reporter
- August 21, 2026
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The next time you roll up your sleeve for a blood test, the hand holding the needle may not be a hand at all.
Federal regulators have authorized the first robot capable of drawing blood from a patient's arm on its own, with no one guiding the needle.
The device is ...
Nearly 8 In 10 Young Adults Are In Early Stages Of Metabolic Disorder, Study Finds
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- August 21, 2026
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A surprising number of young adults have early signs of a metabolic disorder that could have a lasting impact on their health, a new study says.
Nearly 8 of 10 people with an average age of 23 had signs of cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic syndrome, otherwise known as CKM ...
Diet Quality Versus Cutting Calories: What Matters More For Weight Loss?
- HealthDay Staff HealthDay Reporter
- August 21, 2026
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Is weight loss really just about calories in, calories out — or does diet quality make a difference?
A team led by Dr. Thomas Keyserling, a professor of medicine at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, followed 360 adults with obesity for two years.
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Psilocybin Safe And Effective Against Mood Disorders, Real-World Data Show
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- August 21, 2026
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Oregon’s landmark psilocybin program is showing that the “magic mushroom” chemical can help people manage their mood disorders, a new study says.
People participating in state-regulated psilocybin services reported relief from symptoms of anxiety, depre...
TikTok Shaping Teens' Appetites, Diet
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- August 21, 2026
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TikTok is shaping teenagers’ appetites, a new study suggests.
Teens say what they see on TikTok is prompting hunger, driving their cravings and fueling their interest in trying new food, researchers reported Aug. 19 in the Journal of Nutrition Education and Beh...
Self-Driving Cars Might Not Be Safe For Everyone, Study Says
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- August 21, 2026
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You might want to steer clear of self-driving vehicles if you have a history of head injuries, a new study warns.
Hockey players who’d suffered repeated concussions were slower to respond when a self-driving car faced a complex traffic situation and needed them to ...
Personalized Vaccine Helped Melanoma Patients Stay Cancer-Free Longer, Drugmakers Say
- Ellyn Vohnoutka HealthDay Reporter
- August 20, 2026
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An experimental vaccine kept melanoma from returning or spreading in people at high risk of the skin cancer coming back, drugmakers Moderna and Merck announced Wednesday.
The vaccine is built for one patient at a time. It is designed to match the genetics of that person'...
Sugary Drinks Linked To Doubled Risk Of Stomach Cancer
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- August 20, 2026
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Sugary drinks aren’t just rotting your teeth, a new study says.
Sugar-sweetened beverages might more than double a person’s risk of stomach cancer, researchers reported Aug. 17 in the journal Gastro Hep Advances.
“This is the first study ...
Can Antioxidants Help Protect Against Cervical Cancer?
- HealthDay Staff HealthDay Reporter
- August 20, 2026
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Could a diet rich in antioxidants help women lower their risk of cervical cancer?
A new study suggests these compounds may play a role in preventing the disease, the fifth-most commonly diagnosed cancer in women globally.
A team led by Maozhu Lang of the Chinese Ac...
Why You Move Matters When It Comes To Brain Health, Dementia Risk
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- August 20, 2026
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It’s been said that regular physical activity can help lower risk of dementia, but a new evidence review suggests that why you move also matters.
Leisure-time exercise like walking, cycling, running, swimming or playing sports is associated with a much lower risk o...
Too Much Caregiving Can Harm Mental Health, Study Finds
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- August 20, 2026
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Caregivers who spend more than half a workweek providing unpaid service to others are risking their own mental health, a new study says.
More than 20 hours a week delivering unpaid care increases a caregiver’s risk of depression, anxiety and other mental health pro...
Spinal Cord Stimulation Improves Arm Strength, Mobility In Stroke Survivors
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- August 20, 2026
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Spinal cord stimulation might help stroke survivors improve their arm strength and hand mobility, a small-scale study has found.
Seven stroke survivors suffering from profound muscle weakness experienced an average 32% increase in arm strength as electrical pulses stimul...
Outshine Frozen Fruit Bars Recalled Over Possible Glass Contamination
- Ellyn Vohnoutka HealthDay Reporter
- August 19, 2026
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Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream, Inc. is recalling several kinds of Outshine Fruit Bars because they may contain pieces of glass.
The voluntary recall covers Strawberry, Watermelon, Grape, Tangerine and Black Cherry 6-count boxes of 2.5-ounce bars. The Outshine 24-count Variety...
Photos, Screenshots Degrade People's Memory, Study Says
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- August 19, 2026
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Think twice before taking that selfie or saving that screenshot to remember something, researchers warn.
It might help you in the moment, but could harm your memory in the long run, a new study says.
Taking photos or screenshots during an experience has been linked...
Study Raises New Questions About Fluoride Exposure During Pregnancy
- HealthDay Staff HealthDay Reporter
- August 19, 2026
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A new study funded by the National Institutes of Health is raising questions about fluoride exposure during pregnancy and children's cognitive development.
"This study addresses an important gap by evaluating prenatal water fluoride and child cognition in a large U.S. sa...
These Jet-Setting Jobs Carry The Highest Risk Of Radiation-Related Cancer Death In The Nation
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- August 19, 2026
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Two jet-setting jobs carry the nation’s highest risk of radiation-related cancer death, a new study says.
Out of more than 500 U.S. occupations, flight attendants and pilots are first and second when it comes to cancer deaths caused by radiation exposure, researche...
Fingertip Patch Tracks Medication Levels In Parkinson's Patients
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- August 19, 2026
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It’s tough to home in on the right dose of drugs for Parkinson’s disease patients.
Too little levodopa — the gold-standard drug for the disease — will leave patients unable to move, while too much triggers severe, uncontrollable jerking motions, r...
Do Dogs Help Teens Cope With Social Stress? It Depends, Researchers Say
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- August 19, 2026
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They say a dog is a boy’s or girl’s best friend, but that relationship isn’t always a healthy one for a teenager who struggles with social anxiety, a new study says.
Teens manage their stress in healthier ways if they see a dog as a beloved companion, r...
How To Protect Yourself During Wildfire Season
- Dr. Jillian Foglesong Stabile HealthDay Reporter
- August 18, 2026
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Wildfires are on the rise in many parts of the world, bringing with them major health threats.
As bad air days become more and more common, it’s a good idea to learn new ways to keep your lungs and body systems healthy.
Here's some advice to protect yourself ...
Kindergarten Vaccine Exemptions Hit Record High, New CDC Data Shows
- Ellyn Vohnoutka HealthDay Reporter
- August 18, 2026
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A record share of U.S. kindergartners started school last year without at least one required vaccine, new federal data show.
Exemptions rose to 4.2% during the 2025-2026 school year, up from 3.6% a year earlier, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Preve...
