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Popular Eczema Remedy May Fall Short
A new study finds oral antihistamines may do little to ease eczema flare-ups and itchiness.
Not Just Pregnancy Fatigue: Could It Be Sleep Apnea?
The first clinical guideline from the American College of Chest Physicians outlines when pregnant patients should be screened, treated, and reevaluated for obstructive sleep apnea.
Can a Daily Multivitamin Help You Stay Active as You Age?
A new study finds a daily multivitamin may help preserve brain power and physical stamina in adults 60 and older.
What Dad Eats Before Conception May Influence Baby's Health
- HealthDay Staff HealthDay Reporter
- July 31, 2026
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When it comes to preparing for a healthy pregnancy, the focus is usually on moms. But new research suggests dads' nutrition plays an important role, too.
"Maternal nutrition and health before, during and after the baby's birth have always received attention, but little i...
Daily Routine Key To Good Health, Study Says
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- July 31, 2026
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Finding a comfortable, consistent daily schedule could be crucial to boosting your mental and physical health, a new study says.
People who maintain a consistent routine tend to have lower levels of pain and depression, researchers reported recently in the Journal of...
Nicotine Levels Are Rising Among Teens Who Vape, New Study Warns
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- July 31, 2026
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Vape devices are flooding teens’ bodies with increasingly heavy doses of addictive nicotine, a new study finds.
Average urine levels of a key nicotine metabolite, cotinine, nearly tripled among teenagers over a period of a few months in late 2024, researchers repor...
Psilocybin Therapy Helps Ease Veterans' Severe PTSD, Pilot Study Finds
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- July 31, 2026
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U.S. Army veteran Zachariah Collett served a 28-month combat tour in Iraq that left deep scars on his psyche.
After his medical retirement at age 25, due in part to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), Collett suffered from nightmares and a short fuse. He felt constant...
Scientists Defend Fauci's Pandemic Work As Senate Hearing Turns Bitter
- Ellyn Vohnoutka HealthDay Reporter
- July 30, 2026
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More than 155 physicians, scientists and public health advocates signed a public letter defending Dr. Anthony Fauci, as he faced a hostile Senate hearing over his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Fauci led the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Dis...
Vaping Is Likely Reshaping The Future Of Cancer In The US, Study Argues
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- July 30, 2026
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E-cigarettes could be reshaping the future of cancer in the United States, by offering people a less-toxic option than smoking, a new study argues.
Smokers are increasingly switching to vaping and other forms of nicotine use, researchers reported July 27 in the journal <...
Study Questions Effectiveness of Antihistamines in Easing Eczema
- HealthDay Staff HealthDay Reporter
- July 30, 2026
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People with eczema often take antihistamine pills, hoping to ease relentless itching.
But a new study finds they may do little to help and could even cause worrisome side effects.
A team led by Dr. Alexandro Chu, of McMaster University in Hamilton, Canada, reviewed...
Sugar Consumption Early In Life Linked To Increased Dementia Risk, World War II-Era Data Show
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- July 30, 2026
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Feeding your toddler — or unborn child — less sugar might protect their brains from dementia much later in life, a new study says.
Children who endured World War II sugar rationing had an up to 23% lower risk of dementia in old age, compared to those born aft...
Work Stress Harming Middle-Age Sleep, Study Says
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- July 30, 2026
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Work stress could be eating away at the sleep of most middle-aged working folks, undermining their health, a new study says.
Nearly 70% of a small group of people ages 50 to 66 experienced persistent sleep problems, even though they had no history of sleep disorders, res...
Cell Phone Ownership Linked To Lower Reading Skills In Elementary Students
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- July 30, 2026
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Cell phones could be blunting young children’s reading skills, a new study says.
Elementary school students who simply owned a cell phone scored worse on reading comprehension tests, researchers reported recently in the journal Behavioral Sciences.
W...
Red Cross Declares Rare National Blood Supply Crisis Amid Summer Shortfall
- Ellyn Vohnoutka HealthDay Reporter
- July 29, 2026
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The American Red Cross has declared a national blood supply crisis for only the second time in its history, warning a drop in donations is threatening the availability of blood nationwide.
The organization, which supplies about 40% of the nation's blood, said donations h...
More Women Drinking During Pregnancy
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- July 29, 2026
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An increasing number of women drink during pregnancy, potentially risking the health of their unborn children, a new study says.
More than 1 in 7 women reported that they drank alcohol while pregnant in 2023-24, researchers reported July 27 in JAMA: The Journal of th...
Not Just Pregnancy Fatigue: Could It Be Sleep Apnea?
- HealthDay Staff HealthDay Reporter
- July 29, 2026
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Pregnancy can make you really sleepy. It can even make you snore. But when does that become more than just a normal part of pregnancy?
The American College of Chest Physicians says those symptoms could be signs of obstructive sleep apnea — a condition that often go...
Talking To Your Baby? Eye Contact Is Key To Language Development, Experiment Shows
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- July 29, 2026
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Want to give your tot a brain boost when it comes to learning language?
Maintain eye contact as much as possible when you’re talking to them, a new study suggests.
Eye contact helps a baby decide what is important, acting as a switch that triggers synchroniza...
DoorDash, GrubHub Delivering Junk Food To 1 In 4 Teens During School Hours
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- July 29, 2026
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DoorDash and GrubHub have become stiff competition for a traditional, everyday eatery found in every U.S. community — the high school cafeteria.
Nearly one-quarter of teens say they use mobile food delivery services to bring them meals and snacks during school hour...
Fifth Death Reported In NYC Legionnaires' Disease Outbreak
- Ellyn Vohnoutka HealthDay Reporter
- July 28, 2026
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A fifth person has died in a Legionnaires' disease outbreak on Manhattan's Upper East Side, New York City health officials said.
As of July 27, 90 people have been diagnosed in the month since the cluster emerged in the Carnegie Hill and Yorkville neighborhoods, accordin...
Many Young Adults Aren't Ready To Manage Their Own Healthcare, Poll Finds
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- July 28, 2026
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Many young adults aren’t prepared to manage their own healthcare, a new survey has found.
About 1 in 6 parents (17%) said their 18- to 25-year-old doesn’t handle any basic healthcare responsibilities on their own, including scheduling needed appointments or p...
Can A Daily Multivitamin Help You Stay Active As You Age?
- Stephanie Brown HealthDay Reporter
- July 28, 2026
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A new study is shifting the conversation about multivitamins.
Instead of asking whether they can prevent heart disease or cancer, researchers are asking whether they can help older adults maintain their independence.
Their study included more than 16,000 adults, 60...
Family-Based Childhood Obesity Program Helps Kids Cut Weight, Become Healthier
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- July 28, 2026
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Childhood obesity can be effectively treated through a family-based program provided through their local pediatrician, a new clinical trial says.
About 42% of kids in the program lost enough weight to improve their heart health and lower their diabetes risk within a year...
Prebiotic Soda Health Claims Questioned In New Nutrition Study
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- July 28, 2026
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Prebiotic soda is one of the latest health crazes, promising better gut health while helping slake thirst.
But a new study suggests these drinks aren’t delivering on their promises to customers.
On average, prebiotic sodas contain as much sugar as fiber, and ...
