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Rising Global Burden of Type 1 Diabetes
The number of people living with type 1 diabetes is projected to increase nearly 30% over the next two decades.
Home Therapy Delays Linked to Poorer Recovery After Hip and Knee Replacement
A study of nearly 19,000 older adults found delays in home rehab after hip or knee replacement were associated with poorer mobility recovery. Rural patients and those on both Medicare and Medicaid faced the greatest disparities.
Inhaler Overuse Linked to Heart Risks in Asthma and COPD Patients
Researchers found frequent use of rescue inhalers was associated with a higher risk of cardiovascular disease and death in people with asthma or COPD.
Stroke Survivors Should Start Rehab Within 48 Hours, New Guidelines Say
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- September 2, 2026
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Sara Kutzle worked as a makeup artist in San Francisco before suffering a stroke at age 39.
Her stroke cost her a week in intensive care, a month in the hospital and then months upon months relearning everyday skills like walking and writing — not to mention learni...
Study Finds 1 In 13 Young Adults Has Hidden Artery Disease
- HealthDay Staff HealthDay Reporter
- September 2, 2026
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Heart disease often starts decades before symptoms appear, and a major new study shows just how early.
"Currently, a person's risk of developing atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease is estimated according to their risk factors, such as age, sex, smoking status, blood p...
Millions Will Lose Medicaid Because They Aren't Able To Get Enough Work Hours, Study Predicts
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- September 2, 2026
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About 1 in every 5 eligible adults in Medicaid expansion states might lose their benefits due to new work requirements that take effect in 2027, a new study says.
These folks likely will be unable to fulfill the minimum work hours required under the new law, researchers ...
Back Braces Don't Seem To Help Ease Pain, Review Finds
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- September 2, 2026
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Back braces have been used for decades to treat low back pain, but a new review has concluded that they don’t appear to help much.
There’s little to no quality evidence available showing that back braces are effective in easing back pain, according to a new <...
Weighted Blankets Help Ease Hospital Anxiety, Study Says
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- September 2, 2026
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It’s natural to be anxious when you’re stuck in a hospital bed suffering from a serious illness.
But that anxiety might be eased with one cheap and easy strategy, a new pilot study says.
Placing a weighted blanket over hospital patients appeared to help...
CDC Launches New Channel To Track US Overdose Deaths And Provide Resources
- Ellyn Vohnoutka HealthDay Reporter
- September 1, 2026
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Federal health officials have launched a web page that gathers the nation's drug overdose numbers, prevention tips and treatment resources into a single place.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) opened the Overdose Prevention Data Channel on Monday...
Hormone Therapy With Estriol Might Relieve Menopause 'Brain Fog'
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- September 1, 2026
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Hormone therapy might help women experiencing “brain fog” during menopause, a new small-scale study says.
Menopausal women struggling with memory lapses, trouble concentrating and slower thinking benefited from hormone therapy combining estriol and progestero...
Type 1 Diabetes Cases Forecast To Surge 30% Worldwide By 2049
- HealthDay Staff HealthDay Reporter
- September 1, 2026
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The number of people living with type 1 diabetes worldwide is projected to jump nearly 30% over the next two decades from 9.4 million today to 12.1 million by 2049.
The number of new cases per year is expected to climb too, rising 14% globally over the same period.
High Testosterone Increases Risk Of Heart Rhythm Disorder, Review Finds
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- September 1, 2026
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“Low T” is a trendy health topic, with aging men sold testosterone as a veritable Fountain of Youth.
But too much testosterone can also pose a risk to heart health, a new evidence review says.
Men with low testosterone or high testosterone levels both h...
A Doctor's Take: Recognizing The Signs Of Cancer: A Reminder From The Loss Of Dolly Parton
- Dr. Jillian Foglesong Stabile HealthDay Reporter
- September 1, 2026
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TUESDAY, Sept. 1, 2026 (HealthDay News) — The recent death of country music icon Dolly Parton after she was diagnosed with cancer has brought renewed attention to the importance of prompt detection and identification of the signs of this disease.
While Parton ...
Shocking Increase In Children Accidentally Eating Weed, Other Recreational Drugs
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- September 1, 2026
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There’s been a shocking increase in the number of kids who’ve accidentally eaten recreational drugs left around by adults, a new study says.
The rate of accidental ingestions of recreational drugs among children younger than age 6 increased by more than 3,300...
Sleep Likely To Be Overlooked In Back-To-School Rush, Survey Finds
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- September 1, 2026
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The upcoming back-to-school season will very likely put a serious dent in the sleep of many American families.
Healthy sleep takes a back seat to the everyday demands of work, school and family, a new survey has found.
About 1 in 3 American adults (32%) say w...
Could It Be The Season Of Explosive Diarrhea? Recalled Lettuce Is Off Shelves But Cyclospora Cases Keep Rising
- Ellyn Vohnoutka HealthDay Reporter
- August 31, 2026
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The recalled iceberg lettuce blamed for the majority of a nationwide parasite outbreak should no longer be sitting in stores or restaurants, federal health officials say, yet the infections continue.
The best-by dates on the recalled Taylor Farms lettuce have passed, acc...
Men Don't Like Dieting, And It Could Be Harming Their Health
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- August 31, 2026
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Some men see dieting as a pursuit for women, and something they simply don’t have the willpower to do, a new study says.
A panel of U.K. men who were overweight or obese said diets are simply too restrictive to stick with, researchers reported Aug. 26 in the journa...
Home Rehab Delays Linked To Poorer Recovery After Hip And Knee Replacement
- HealthDay Staff HealthDay Reporter
- August 31, 2026
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After a hip or knee replacement, getting back on your feet may depend in part on how quickly rehab begins.
Every year, hundreds of thousands of older Americans recover from joint replacement surgery at home.
Medicare and Medicaid guidelines call for starting home p...
Warnings About Cancer-Alcohol Link Can Be Made Stronger, Researchers Say
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- August 31, 2026
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Warnings about the link between alcohol and cancer are more powerful if the messages are shaped in certain ways, a new study says.
Naming specific cancers linked to drinking and showing AI-generated images of the health consequences boosts response to the warnings, resea...
Social Media Increases Risk Of Depression, Study Says
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- August 31, 2026
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Adults who spend hours scrolling social media every day are more likely to develop depression, a new study says.
Around 2.5 hours or more of scrolling per day is linked to self-reported depression, researchers recently reported in the journal npj Mental Health Resear...
Live Near A Dry Cleaner? You Might Have A Higher Risk For This Devastating Neurological Condition
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- August 31, 2026
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People living near dry cleaners might have a higher risk of Parkinson’s disease, a new study says.
People living within approximately 500 feet of a dry cleaner had a 14% greater risk of Parkinson’s compared to those living four to five miles away, researchers...
FDA Authorizes First Wearable To Track Both Ketones And Blood Sugar
- Ellyn Vohnoutka HealthDay Reporter
- August 28, 2026
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People with diabetes can now get an early warning when a dangerous complication starts to build in their bodies.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Tuesday authorized the first wearable sensor that continuously tracks ketones — chemicals the body makes ...
Inhaler Overuse Linked To Heart Risks In Asthma And COPD Patients
- HealthDay Staff HealthDay Reporter
- August 28, 2026
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For people with asthma or COPD, reaching for a rescue inhaler too often may be a warning sign — not just for their lungs, but for their heart.
It's estimated nearly 1 in 5 asthma patients and 1 in 3 COPD patients overuse these products.
Researchers analyzed r...
