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New Study Suggests No Major Adverse Outcomes With Early GLP-1 Exposure During Pregnancy
Researchers found no substantial increase in the risk of pregnancy loss, abnormal fetal growth, or major congenital malformations among pregnancies with first-trimester GLP-1 exposure. But they say more studies are needed.
Study Finds Just 5 Minutes of Prayer Helps Reduce Pain and Anxiety
Five-minute in-person intercessory prayer sessions can significantly reduce pain and anxiety in patients, according to new research.
How Brain Surgery Helped an Illinois Mom Grow Her Family
When medication stopped working and a brain tumor stood in the way of another pregnancy, one Illinois mom faced a life-changing decision.
Air Pollution Might Contribute To Clogged Arteries, Heart Disease Risk
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- June 9, 2026
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Long-term exposure to air pollution might contribute to clogged arteries and heart disease, a new study says.
People with higher levels of exposure to smog had an elevated risk of calcium deposits and plaques in their arteries, researchers reported today in the journal <...
New Study Suggests No Major Adverse Outcomes With Early GLP-1 Exposure During Pregnancy
- HealthDay Staff HealthDay Reporter
- June 9, 2026
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New research is shedding light on first-trimester GLP-1 exposure during pregnancy — and the findings may offer some reassurance.
GLP-1 use among women of reproductive age is increasing. And while current recommendations call for discontinuation before pregnancy, un...
Feeding Babies Eggs Sooner May Cut Allergy Risk, Study Suggests
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- June 9, 2026
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Feeding babies egg early in their lives can lead to a decline in egg allergies, particularly among infants with eczema, a new study says.
Cases of egg allergy decreased in Australia within a decade of the nation adopting guidelines that recommend the introduction of egg ...
Infections A ‘Major Health Hazard’ For People With Diabetes, Large Study Warns
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- June 9, 2026
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Diabetes wreaks havoc on the body, doing damage to the heart, kidneys, eyes and other major organs.
But one of the most important health risks from diabetes has not gotten the attention it deserves, researchers argue.
Infections should be considered a major health ...
Children's Well-Being Plummets Across 29 States, Report Finds
- Andria Park Huynh HealthDay Reporter
- June 8, 2026
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The kids are not all right, at least in the United States, according to a new report showing a nosedive in children's well-being from 2019 to 2024.
In 29 states, the overall U.S. score fell from 553 to 547 on a 1,000-point scale, a decline that surpasses pre-pandemic num...
Just 5 Minutes Of Prayer Helps Reduce Pain and Anxiety, Study Finds
- HealthDay Staff HealthDay Reporter
- June 8, 2026
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Five minutes of prayer may help ease pain and anxiety, according to a new study from the University of Maryland School of Medicine.
"The prayer intervention was effective regardless of the patient’s faith or no faith," said co-author Joshua Brown, a professor at In...
ADHD ‘Masking’ May Help People Blend In But Harms Mental Health
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- June 8, 2026
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It can be incredibly difficult for adults with ADHD to fit in socially.
But trying to hide the telltale signs of ADHD could cost their mental health and well-being, a study says.
Adults with ADHD might better fit in if they pretend to pay attention, suppress their ...
Why Alcohol Makes You Crave Salty Snacks — And How Protein-Rich Foods Can Help Prevent Weight Gain
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- June 8, 2026
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There’s a biological reason why booze makes a person crave bar snacks like chips, nuts, fries and pizza, a new study argues.
Alcohol appears to trigger a hormone associated with cravings for savory flavors, researchers reported recently in the journal Obesity R...
Getting The RSV Shot While Pregnant Could Protect Your Baby After Birth
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- June 8, 2026
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There’s now real-world evidence that pregnant women who get the RSV vaccine reduce their newborn’s risk of becoming so sick they require hospitalization, a new study says.
Vaccination against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) reduces the risk of hospitalizati...
Irregular Sleep Risks Preschool Kids' Brain Power
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- June 8, 2026
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Irregular sleep is linked to lower brain power among preschool kids, a new study says.
Children who don’t stick to a regular sleep schedule tend to have problems with vocabulary and memory, according to research to be presented at an upcoming meeting of the America...
Dengue Is No Longer Just A Travel Risk — What Google’s Mosquito Plan Could Mean For Your Summer
- Andria Park Huynh HealthDay Reporter
- June 5, 2026
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This is not science fiction or some perverse prank.
A Silicon Valley tech giant is seeking federal approval to release up to 64 million sterilized male mosquitoes in California and Florida over the next two years.
The aim?
To drive down the popula...
Brain Surgery For Pituitary Tumor Helps Illinois Mom Have Second Baby
- HealthDay Staff HealthDay Reporter
- June 5, 2026
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A suburban Chicago woman who feared she might never have another child is now celebrating a growing family after brain surgery at Northwestern Medicine.
After the birth of her first daughter in 2022, Lisa Fasone began experiencing postpartum hormonal issues.
"My me...
Spinal Cord Stimulation May Restore Arm Strength After Stroke
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- June 5, 2026
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Electrical stimulation of the spinal cord might improve arm function among people who’ve suffered a stroke, pilot clinical trial results say.
Seven stroke survivors with profound muscle weakness had an average 32% increase in their arm strength after receiving spin...
Popular Blood Pressure Meds Linked To Kidney Damage Risk In Type 2 Diabetes
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- June 5, 2026
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A common class of blood pressure medications might contribute to kidney damage among people with type 2 diabetes, a new study says.
Dihydropyridine calcium-channel blockers (DCCBs) work by relaxing blood vessels, and are frequently used as second-line therapies in people...
Too Much Sitting In Pregnancy Doubles Risk Of Complications
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- June 5, 2026
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In the old days, expecting mothers were encouraged to take it easy as much as possible.
But that advice had it completely backward, a new study says.
There are higher odds of pregnancy complications for women who spend more time sitting, compared to those who inclu...
Two-Pill Combo Offers Hospital-Free Leukemia Treatment Option For Older Adults With AML
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- June 5, 2026
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An already available two-pill combo treats leukemia just as well as IV drugs, which should make cancer treatment easier on older adults, a new clinical trial has concluded.
The combo – decitabine-cedazuridine and venetoclax – showed strong response rates and ...
Poll Finds Broad Support For Stricter Regulations On Ultra-Processed Foods
- Andria Park Huynh HealthDay Reporter
- June 4, 2026
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Top food researchers have teamed up on a special issue of the American Journal of Public Health to push policymakers for stricter action on ultra-processed foods (UPFs).
In a press call ahead of the issue's release, food politics scholar Marion Nestle underscore...
Nearly 1 in 5 Young People Turn to AI Chatbots for Mental Health Advice
- HealthDay Staff HealthDay Reporter
- June 4, 2026
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Nearly 1 in 5 young people in America turn to AI chatbots for mental health advice — and most aren't telling anyone.
A new nationwide study finds 19.2% of adolescents ages 12 to 21 have used AI chatbots like ChatGPT, Gemini, Character.AI or Meta AI for help when fe...
Home-Delivered Medical Meals Reduce ER Visits, Save Money
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- June 4, 2026
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Providing home-delivered, medically tailored meals to people with chronic health conditions lowers their risk of landing in a hospital, a new study says.
Medicaid patients had fewer hospitalizations and ER visits while receiving meals tailored to their specific medical c...
Night Owls Are More Prone To Anxiety, Loneliness
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- June 4, 2026
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The wee hours of the morning might not be so good for the mental health of night owls, a new study says.
People with later sleep schedules have more anxiety and feelings of loneliness, researchers will report at an upcoming joint meeting of the American Academy of Sleep ...
