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21 Aug
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.
20 Aug
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.
19 Aug
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
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 called Aletta. It is cleared for use in adults at outpatient clinics &...
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Nearly 8 In 10 Young Adults Are In Early Stages Of Metabolic Disorder, Study Finds
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 syndrome, researchers reported Aug. 20 in the journal Circulation:...
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- August 21, 2026
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Diet Quality Versus Cutting Calories: What Matters More For Weight Loss?
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.
Half were assigned to a Mediterranean-style program that emphasized...
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- August 21, 2026
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Psilocybin Safe And Effective Against Mood Disorders, Real-World Data Show
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, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder, researchers reported Aug. 19...
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- August 21, 2026
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TikTok Shaping Teens' Appetites, Diet
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 Behavior.
"Adolescents described TikTok as a highly engaging e...
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- August 21, 2026
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Self-Driving Cars Might Not Be Safe For Everyone, Study Says
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 take the wheel, researchers reported recently in the journal Traff...
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
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- August 21, 2026
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Personalized Vaccine Helped Melanoma Patients Stay Cancer-Free Longer, Drugmakers Say
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's own tumor and to teach the immune system to find and attack any canc...
- Ellyn Vohnoutka HealthDay Reporter
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- August 20, 2026
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Sugary Drinks Linked To Doubled Risk Of Stomach Cancer
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 to demonstrate an association between sugar-sweetened beverage intake ...
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
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- August 20, 2026
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Can Antioxidants Help Protect Against Cervical Cancer?
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 Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College in Beijin...
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- August 20, 2026
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Why You Move Matters When It Comes To Brain Health, Dementia Risk
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 of dementia, researchers report in the September issue of The Lance...
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- August 20, 2026
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