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16 Jun
Lifestyle Changes Can Dramatically Reduce Your Risk of Developing Multiple Chronic Diseases
A landmark 21-year study finds people with prediabetes who adopt healthy eating habits and regular moderate exercise are about 20% less likely to develop multiple chronic conditions, including heart disease, kidney disease, and cancer.
15 Jun
GLP-1 Drugs Linked to Dizziness and Fainting Episodes in Certain Patients
Researchers found adults taking GLP-1 drugs alongside multiple blood pressure medications experience more low blood pressure-related episodes, including fainting and falls.
12 Jun
Influencers, Booze, and Teens: What's Showing Up in Their Feeds?
Researchers warn teens are being exposed to alcohol-related social media content on a regular basis, and a lot of it is from influencers and the alcohol industry.
Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter June 17, 2026
Lower Risk Of Death, Clots Among Autoimmune Patients Taking GLP-1 Drugs
People with an autoimmune disease and obesity might lower their risk of dangerous blood clots and death by taking Ozempic or Zepbound, a new study says.
Autoimmune diseases like celiac disease, vitiligo, psoriasis or rheumatoid arthritis increase the risk of severe heath emergencies because they cause inflammation and malfunctioning immune... Full Page
Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter June 17, 2026
Post-Op Delirium Common In Seniors, But Not All Hospitals Screen For It
Many seniors experience delirium after surgery, suffering from confusion and disorientation as they emerge from anesthesia.
But some hospitals are better than others at identifying and treating post-op delirium, researchers say.
Hospitals certified for geriatric surgery screen nearly all patients for delirium following an operation, ... Full Page
Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter June 17, 2026
Minimally Invasive Procedure Eases Arthritis Knee Pain, Study Finds
A minimally invasive procedure can ease knee pain by cutting off abnormal blood flow to the joint, a new study says.
The procedure, genicular artery embolization (GAE), reduced knee pain and improved function among nearly 200 people with knee arthritis, researchers reported June 16 in the journal Radiology.
“In our coh... Full Page
Ellyn Vohnoutka HealthDay Reporter June 16, 2026
CDC, FDA Tackle New World Screwworm Including Drug Authorization
Federal health officials are mobilizing against the New World screwworm, a flesh-eating parasite recently detected in animals in the southwest United States.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has activated an emergency operations center to coordinate its response. The agency is supporting the U.S. Department o... Full Page
HealthDay Staff HealthDay Reporter June 16, 2026
Lifestyle Changes Can Reduce Your Risk For Multiple Chronic Diseases
Diet and exercise may be more powerful than a popular diabetes medication when it comes to preventing chronic diseases.
Researchers followed more than 1,100 adults who took part in a landmark Diabetes Prevention Program launched in the 1990s.
They tracked the development of 15 chronic conditions over two decades, including heart dise... Full Page
Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter June 16, 2026
At-Home Blood Pressure Monitoring Reduces Risk of Heart Attack, Stroke
Prompting patients to keep tabs on their blood pressure at home can reduce their risk of heart attack, stroke and heart disease, a new study says.
People were 34% less likely to be hospitalized or die from heart attack, stroke or heart failure if they self-monitored their blood pressure at home and shared the readings with their doctors.Full Page
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