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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.
Coffee Linked to Lower Risk of Serious Liver Disease, Including Cancer
A new study finds just one to two cups of coffee a day may significantly lower your risk of cirrhosis, liver cancer and death from liver disease.
13 Jul
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...
13 Jul
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 ...
13 Jul
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 ...
13 Jul
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...
10 Jul
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...
10 Jul
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...
10 Jul
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...
10 Jul
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...
10 Jul
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...
09 Jul
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...
09 Jul
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 ...
09 Jul
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 ...
09 Jul
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...
09 Jul
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...
08 Jul
E. Coli Outbreak Prompts Recall Of Frozen Blueberries At Publix
- Ellyn Vohnoutka HealthDay Reporter
- July 8, 2026
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An E. coli outbreak linked to frozen blueberries has sickened 12 people, four of them seriously enough to require hospital care, federal health officials say.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FD...
08 Jul
Drinking Coffee May Lower Your Risk of Liver Disease
- HealthDay Staff HealthDay Reporter
- July 8, 2026
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The best thing about your morning coffee may not be the caffeine kick.
A study just published in the journal Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology suggests as little as one to two cups a day may lower your risk of serious liver disease.
The study includ...
08 Jul
U.S. Teens Underestimate Risks Of Fentanyl Use, Survey Finds
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- July 8, 2026
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U.S. teens are seriously underestimating how lethal the synthetic opioid fentanyl can be, a new study says.
More than half of American eighth-graders don’t think it’s dangerous to experiment with fentanyl, researchers reported July 7 in JAMA Network Open<...
08 Jul
Men More Likely To Be Diagnosed With Advanced Cancer
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- July 8, 2026
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More men die from cancer than women, and a new study suggests one potential reason why.
Men are more likely than women to be diagnosed with advanced cancer that has spread to other parts of the body, researchers report in the July issue of the journal Cancer Epidemio...
08 Jul
Rumination Plays Key Role In Caregiver Stress, Study Says
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- July 8, 2026
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Caring for a loved one with dementia can be incredibly stressful — and a great deal of that stress could be coming from caregivers second-guessing themselves, a new study says.
Caregivers who dwell on difficult problems, negative thoughts or distressing events can ...
08 Jul
Training Program Could Ward Off Injuries Among Soccer Girls
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- July 8, 2026
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A targeted training program can help young female soccer players avoid torn knees and other injuries, a new study says.
Girls who play soccer have a higher risk of leg and ankle injuries compared to boys, due to differences in strength and balance, researchers said in ba...
