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28 Jul
A new study finds a daily multivitamin may help preserve brain power and physical stamina in adults 60 and older.
27 Jul
An NIH study found four popular photo-based calorie-tracking apps underestimated calories and fat by about a third.
24 Jul
In a new study, young adults who frequently used cannabis had significantly higher cortisol levels upon waking up.
Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter July 29, 2026
DoorDash and GrubHub have become stiff competition for a traditional, everyday eatery found in every U.S. community — the high school cafeteria.
Nearly one-quarter of teens say they use mobile food delivery services to bring them meals and snacks during school hours, researchers reported at the annual meeting of the American Society ... Full Page
Ellyn Vohnoutka HealthDay Reporter July 28, 2026
A fifth person has died in a Legionnaires' disease outbreak on Manhattan's Upper East Side, New York City health officials said.
As of July 27, 90 people have been diagnosed in the month since the cluster emerged in the Carnegie Hill and Yorkville neighborhoods, according to the New York City Health Department.
Seven people rem... Full Page
Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter July 28, 2026
Many young adults aren’t prepared to manage their own healthcare, a new survey has found.
About 1 in 6 parents (17%) said their 18- to 25-year-old doesn’t handle any basic healthcare responsibilities on their own, including scheduling needed appointments or providing proof of insurance, according to the University of Michigan H... Full Page
Stephanie Brown HealthDay Reporter July 28, 2026
A new study is shifting the conversation about multivitamins.
Instead of asking whether they can prevent heart disease or cancer, researchers are asking whether they can help older adults maintain their independence.
Their study included more than 16,000 adults, 60 and older, who were randomly assigned to take a daily multivitamin, a... Full Page
Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter July 28, 2026
Childhood obesity can be effectively treated through a family-based program provided through their local pediatrician, a new clinical trial says.
About 42% of kids in the program lost enough weight to improve their heart health and lower their diabetes risk within a year and a half, researchers reported July 27 in JAMA Pediatrics.... Full Page
Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter July 28, 2026
Prebiotic soda is one of the latest health crazes, promising better gut health while helping slake thirst.
But a new study suggests these drinks aren’t delivering on their promises to customers.
On average, prebiotic sodas contain as much sugar as fiber, and their average fiber levels might not be high enough to support a healt... Full Page