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06 Jan
Despite School Bans, Smartphones Still Dominate the School Day
A new study finds kids are spending more than an hour a day on their phones at school despite new policies aimed at cutting screen time.
05 Jan
GLP-1 Weight-Loss Drugs Are Changing What Americans Buy to Eat
A new study finds when people start taking GLP-1 medications, spending at grocery stores and restaurants changes.
02 Jan
Eating More Fruit May Lower Your Risk of Developing Tinnitus – That Constant Ringing in the Ears
A new study finds certain foods may lower the risk of developing tinnitus, or constant ringing in the ears. But researchers found overall diet quality has little influence.
I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter January 6, 2026
U.S. Cuts Recommended Childhood Vaccines
Federal health officials have decided to narrow the list of vaccines routinely recommended for U.S. children, a move that has outraged public health experts.
The updated childhood immunization schedule — released Monday by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) — pares the number of diseases prevented b... Full Page
I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter January 6, 2026
Nearly 3,000 Pounds of Ground Beef Recalled for Possible E. coli
Nearly 3,000 pounds of raw ground beef sold in six states is being recalled after testing found possible contamination with E. coli O26, federal food safety officials said.
The recall involves grass-fed ground beef produced by Mountain West Food Group, LLC, based in Heyburn, Idaho, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture&r... Full Page
I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter January 6, 2026
U.S. Backs At-Home HPV Testing to Boost Cervical Cancer Screening
Women may soon have an easier, lower-cost way to get screened for cervical cancer.
Federal health officials say self-collected vaginal samples can now be used to screen for cervical cancer, and most private insurance plans will be required to cover the testing without charging patients out of pocket.
The updated guidance comes from t... Full Page
I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter January 6, 2026
Novo Nordisk Launches Daily Weight-Loss Pill to Expand GLP-1 Access
A daily pill for weight loss has officially arrived in the U.S.
On Monday, Novo Nordisk rolled out the first GLP-1 weight-loss pill, an oral version of Wegovy.
The company says the new option is designed to reach people who want the benefits of GLP-1 drugs without injections, and to avoid the supply shortages that limited acces... Full Page
Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter January 6, 2026
Young Adults With IBD Face Insurance, Cost Barriers To Care, Survey Finds
Young adults are having a tough time accessing treatment for their inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), a new study says.
They are more likely to face insurance barriers and financial strain to get proper care for their IBD, researchers reported today in the journal Crohn’s & Colitis 360.
“These numbers demonstr... Full Page
Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter January 6, 2026
Fingerprick Blood Test Accurately Assesses Signs of Alzheimer's, Researchers Say
A mail-in blood test accurately detects markers linked to Alzheimer’s disease, potentially making the degenerative brain condition easier to diagnose and research, a new study says.
The finger-prick test accurately measures blood levels of tau proteins, glial fibrillary acidic proteins and neurofilament light fragments, researchers r... Full Page
Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter January 6, 2026
Food Insecurity, Financial Struggles Increase Children's Risk of Long COVID
School-aged children and teens are much more likely to develop long COVID if they’re in a family facing economic hardships or discrimination, a new study says.
Kids and teenagers had more than twice the risk of long COVID if their family is impoverished, receiving government assistance, struggling to make ends meet and not putting en... Full Page
Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter January 6, 2026
Hormone Drug Helps Fight Hormone-Fueled Breast Cancer, Trial Shows
A drug that mimics the female hormone progesterone might help women fight hormone-fueled breast cancer.
Women with breast cancer had slower tumor growth if they took megestrol — a synthetic version of progesterone — alongside standard anti-estrogen therapy, researchers reported Jan. 5 in Nature Cancer.
“In ... Full Page
Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter January 6, 2026
Autism Therapy Centers Targeted By Private Equity In U.S., Study Reveals
Private equity firms are scooping up U.S. autism therapy centers at an unprecedented rate, a new study says.
These financial firms acquired more than 500 autism therapy centers during the past decade, with nearly 80% purchased between 2018 and 2022, researchers reported Jan. 5 in JAMA Pediatrics.
Recent increases in autism d... Full Page
Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter January 6, 2026
Teens' Smartphone Use At School Exceeds An Hour Daily, Tracking App Reveals
Is your teen struggling at school?
Their smartphone could be dividing their attention in class, a new study says.
Teenagers average more than 70 minutes a day on their smartphones during school hours, researchers reported Jan. 5 in the Journal of the American Medical Association.
“We found that teens spent more t... Full Page
I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter January 5, 2026
Airline Water Safety Raises Red Flags in New Study
If you order coffee or tea on a flight, you may want to think twice.
A 2026 airline water study found that drinking water quality can vary sharply from one airline to another, and that many carriers still fail to meet federal safety standards meant to protect passengers and crew.
The study — from the Center for Food as Medicine... Full Page
I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter January 5, 2026
U.S. Sees Highest Measles Case Count in Decades as Outbreaks Grow
The U.S. recorded more than 2,000 measles cases in 2025, the nation’s highest yearly total in decades, health officials report.
As of Dec. 30, 2,065 measles cases had been confirmed nationwide, according to the latest data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
The last time the United States saw ... Full Page
I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter January 5, 2026
New Study Explains Why Brains Process Information at Different Speeds
The human brain is always working, reacting in a split second to dangerous events while slowly making sense of meaning, memories and decisions.
A new study from Rutgers Health explains how the brain pulls these fast and slow signals together to support thinking and behavior. The research was published recently in the journal Nature Com... Full Page
I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter January 5, 2026
Why Many Americans Will Pay More Just to Avoid Negotiating
Many Americans would rather pay more than negotiate, and new research suggests that’s exactly why “no-haggle” pricing works so well.
In five studies, researchers found that people avoid negotiating far more often than expected, even when cash is on the line.
“Across five studies, we found that 95% of individua... Full Page
Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter January 5, 2026
Wipe Test Can Help Protect Firefighters From Cancer-Linked Chemicals
Smoke-soaked firefighter gear can be rife with cancer-linked “forever chemicals,” but an easy test can help protect the health of these first responders.
A simple wipe test detected invisible PFAS chemicals on every set of firefighter gear examined in the study, including breathing masks, researchers reported Jan. 1 in the ... Full Page
Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter January 5, 2026
GLP-1 Drugs Might Help Quell Sleep Apnea
A good night’s sleep might be an additional benefit some gain from taking weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Zepbound, a new study says.
Obese patients with type 2 diabetes are less likely to need a CPAP machine to treat sleep apnea if they’re taking a GLP-1 drug, researchers recently reported in JAMA Network Open.
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Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter January 5, 2026
Sick Baby Or Toddler? Telehealth Might Not Be Your Best Option
Telehealth might not be the best option for a parent with a sick baby or toddler, a new study says.
Children 3 months to 2 years of age are nearly 50% more likely to land in an ER within three days of a virtual doctor’s visit than those who have an in-person visit, researchers recently reported in JAMA Network Open.
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Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter January 5, 2026
Mental Health A Popular New Year's Resolution, Survey Finds
More than a third of Americans plan to focus on their mental health as part of their New Year’s resolutions, a new survey says.
About 38% of Americans plan to make a mental health-related resolution for 2026, up 5% from a year ago, according to a new poll from the American Psychiatric Association (APA).
“It is encouraging... Full Page
Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter January 5, 2026
Hidden Grocery Benefit Found For GLP-1 Drugs
There’s a hidden economic benefit to weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Zepbound, researchers say: Lower grocery bills for families.
Food expenses decline within six months among households with at least one person taking a GLP-1 drug, a new study says.
Spending especially drops on less-healthy options, with families forking ou... Full Page
Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter January 5, 2026
How Dangerous Are Crosswalks for People With Vision Loss?
People suffering from vision loss might not be as endangered by oncoming traffic as you’d suspect, a new study says.
Folks with central-vision loss can judge the motion of vehicles almost as accurately as people with normal vision, researchers recently reported in the journal PLOS One.
Despite age-related macular degen... Full Page
