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Weight-Loss Drugs Help, But Exercise Is Still the Key to a Healthier Heart
A University of Copenhagen study followed 130 adults after weight loss and found those who exercised had healthier blood vessels and lower inflammation than those relying on weight-loss medication alone.
Hidden Eye Damage After Mild COVID
New research suggests mild COVID can trigger lasting eye problems that standard eye exams may not detect.
Three Million Preventable Deaths a Year: Can Healthcare Do Better?
The Hidden Toll of Preventable Medical Harm. HealthDay speaks with Dr. Mark Ramsey, CEO of the Patient Safety Movement.
Why Are Family Doctors Leaving The Workforce? Retirement, Burnout Creating A U.S. Primary Care 'Brain Drain'
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- July 14, 2026
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A bad back led Dr. Dale Block to retire from family medicine in 2019, after nearly four decades treating patients.
“I was one of those rare three-sport athletes” in high school and college, said Block, 67, who lives in Columbus, Ohio. “I played football...
Unruly Patients Are Stressing ER Staff, Undermining Care
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- July 14, 2026
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Nevermind "The Pitt": Real-life drama in America's emergency rooms is wearing down doctors and perhaps impairing the care they can provide, a new study shows.
A lot of their anxieties are coming from angry, impatient and irritable patients and their loved ones, researche...
Pain Patients Should Taper Opioids At Their Own Pace, Study Suggests
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- July 14, 2026
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About 5 million Americans are thought to be using an opioid painkiller to ease their chronic pain.
A new study suggests that the safest route to reducing use of the powerful drugs is best left up to the patient.
“For patients, I think the data are reass...
Heatwaves Raise Hospital Admissions For Mental Health Woes
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- July 14, 2026
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TUESDAY, July 14, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Heatwaves are increasing in severity and duration for Americans, and research suggests they leave a rise in mental health crises in their wake.
A new international study tracked more than 2.6 million warm-season hospit...
U.S. Gun Suicides Hit Record High, Even As Firearm Deaths Decline Overall
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- July 14, 2026
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The latest federal data finds U.S. gun deaths dipping slightly overall, even as rates of firearm-related suicides reached a record high.
U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) data for 2024 found that guns were involved in the deaths of 44,447 people...
What Is An Aortic Dissection? The Condition That Killed Sen. Lindsey Graham
- Ellyn Vohnoutka HealthDay Reporter
- July 13, 2026
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The sudden death of Sen. Lindsey Graham this weekend has drawn attention to a fast-moving and often fatal emergency: aortic dissection, a tear in the body's largest artery.
Graham, a Republican from South Carolina, died Saturday night at age 71. He had appeared healthy, ...
Weight-Loss Drugs Help, But Exercise Is Still The Key To A Healthier Heart
- HealthDay Staff HealthDay Reporter
- July 13, 2026
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Weight-loss meds are transforming obesity treatment.
But when it comes to heart health, exercise may still be the game changer.
"The study shows that while medication supports weight maintenance, it is exercise — with or without medication — that improv...
Adderall Misuse Falls Sharply Among Young Adults, Study Finds
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- July 13, 2026
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Half as many young adults are misusing Adderall, Ritalin and other ADHD medications these days to help them remain alert at study or work, a new evidence review says.
Misuse of ADHD stimulant meds among adults under 30 fell from 7.5% in 2016 to 3.7% in 2023, researchers ...
Smartphones Can Increase Seniors' Risk Of Depression
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- July 13, 2026
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Smartphones can contribute to depression among seniors, depending on how they’re using the devices, a new study says.
Older folks who compulsively use their phones to scroll news, watch videos or play games alone are more likely to withdraw from others, increasing ...
Pro Soccer Players Show Signs Of Shrinking Brains
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- July 13, 2026
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World Cup fever has America in its grip, as the international soccer tournament grinds steadily toward the finals.
But a new study is highlighting a darker side to the sport: the toll that soccer can take on the brains of its professional players.
Middle-aged forme...
Mild COVID Can Lead To Long-Term Hidden Eye Problems
- HealthDay Staff HealthDay Reporter
- July 10, 2026
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Doctors are shedding new light on a hidden eye condition that can develop after even a mild case of COVID.
Researchers say a growing number of patients are experiencing severe eye pain, light sensitivity, trouble reading and difficulty focusing months — or even yea...
Seniors Know How Sharp They Are At Any Given Time, Study Finds
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- July 10, 2026
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Seniors have a pretty good handle on how sharp they are at any given moment, a new study says.
Self-ratings captured by smartwatches closely matched seniors' actual brain performance in real-time everyday settings, researchers reported recently in the journal Neurops...
Smartphone App Uses Voice To Predict Asthma, COPD Flare-Ups
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- July 10, 2026
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Voice changes measured by a smartphone app can send up a red flag for people with asthma or COPD, warning them of an oncoming symptom flare-up, a new study says.
In the future, daily voice checks using such an app might be used to monitor for signs of an asthma or COPD e...
LGBTQ+ People Less Likely To Be Screened For Some Common Cancers
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- July 10, 2026
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LGBTQ+ people are less likely to be regularly tested for some common forms of cancer, a new study says.
Gay and bisexual women, as well as transgender individuals, are less likely to receive screening for cervical or breast cancers, researchers reported July 6 in the jou...
AI Can Detect Previously Invisible MS Scars In The Brain
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- July 10, 2026
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Artificial intelligence (AI) can help doctors find previously invisible brain lesions linked to multiple sclerosis, potentially improving their ability to track disease progression, a new study says.
The gray matter of the brain plays a key role in MS progression, but co...
Use Hits Record High As Medicare Opens Access To Weight-Loss Drugs
- Ellyn Vohnoutka HealthDay Reporter
- July 9, 2026
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The share of U.S. adults taking GLP-1 medications to lose weight has reached a record 11%.
That’s about 40 million people — as many folks who live in California, the nation’s largest state.
A new Medicare program that began July 1 could drive that...
Foundation Fights Medical Errors That Claim 200,000 U.S. Lives A Year
- Ellyn Vohnoutka HealthDay Reporter
- July 9, 2026
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Medical error is one of the leading causes of death in the United States, and one organization believes those deaths can be stopped.
The Patient Safety Movement Foundation (PSMF), a nonprofit founded in 2012, has set an ambitious goal: zero preventable patient deaths by ...
Innovative Hip Replacement Cuts Post-Surgery Risk Of Dislocation By 70%
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- July 9, 2026
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Hip replacement surgery can dramatically improve the life of a person in chronic pain from a bum hip, but afterward patients must move carefully lest they cause their new hip to pop out of joint.
But a better-designed hip implant can reduce a patient’s risk of hip ...
Global Study Finds Kids Worldwide Skipping Fruits And Vegetables
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- July 9, 2026
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Kids around the world aren’t eating enough fruits and veggies, a major new analysis has found.
Plant-based foods are rich in essential nutrients that support children’s normal development and long-term health, researchers said.
But globally kids aren&rs...
New, Highly Accurate Brush Test Can Detect Mouth Cancer Within An Hour
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- July 9, 2026
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A non-invasive brush test can diagnose mouth cancer within one hour, potentially boosting detection rates, a new study says.
The brush test proved nearly 96% accurate in detecting oral cancer when tested on hundreds of patients, researchers reported recently in the journ...
