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07 Aug
Can Yoga Calm an Irritable Gut?
A review of 10 published studies suggests yoga may help reduce digestive symptoms, anxiety and depression in people with irritable bowel syndrome.
06 Aug
Staying Dementia-Free May Depend on These 3 Health Factors in Midlife
A long-term study found that adults with normal blood pressure, no diabetes, and who didn't smoke during middle age lived nearly 13 more years without dementia than those with all three risk factors.
05 Aug
Could the Air You Breathe Be Triggering Painful Arthritis Flares?
In a new study, exposure to higher levels of fine particle air pollution (PM2.5) was linked to increased disease activity and a greater risk of flare-ups in people with rheumatoid arthritis.
Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter August 10, 2026
Heart Problems Linked To Brain Shrinkage Among People With Genetic Risk For Alzheimer's
Heart health appears to affect brain health among people with a genetic risk for Alzheimer’s disease, a new study says.
People whose hearts are pumping blood less effectively tend to have brains that are shrinking faster, researchers recently reported in Alzheimer's & Dementia: The Journal of the Alzheimer's Association... Full Page
Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter August 10, 2026
Zepbound Lowers Heart Attack, Stroke Risk Among Type 2 Diabetics
The weight loss drug Zepbound might cut the risk of heart attack or stroke among type 2 diabetics with excess weight and heart problems, a new study says.
Patients taking tirzepatide (Zepbound/Mounjaro) had a 32% lower risk of heart attack, stroke or death from any cause compared to those taking another diabetes drug, researchers reported ... Full Page
Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter August 10, 2026
Rising Global Heat Linked To Mental Health Risks In Children
Climate-driven heat waves are harming children’s mental health, and it’s only going to get worse as it gets hotter, a new evidence review says.
For every 1-degree Celsius increase in daily temperature, there’s an almost 1% increase in children suffering from mental health issues, researchers recently reported in the I... Full Page
Ellyn Vohnoutka HealthDay Reporter August 7, 2026
FDA Reverses Course, Approves First mRNA Flu Shot
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the first flu vaccine built on messenger RNA (mRNA) technology, months after the agency refused to even consider the application.
The shot, called mFLUSIVA, is made by Moderna and was cleared Wednesday, The New York Times reports.
Approval covers adults ages 5... Full Page
Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter August 7, 2026
Therapy Dogs Aid Stroke Rehab
Pets make everything better — including stroke rehabilitation, a new study says.
Patients recovering from a recent stroke became more engaged in rehab sessions when a therapy animal was present, researchers report in the August edition of Mayo Clinic Proceedings.
"The presence of a therapy dog can change the enti... Full Page
HealthDay Staff HealthDay Reporter August 7, 2026
Can Yoga Calm A Grumpy Gut?
For millions of people living with irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS, relief may come from an unexpected place — the yoga mat.
IBS causes abdominal pain, bloating and changes in bowel habits.
A new clinical review of 10 published studies found that people with the condition who practiced yoga experienced fewer overall digestive ... Full Page
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