VR Might Aid Stroke Recovery

TUESDAY, June 24, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Virtual reality (VR) training might help stroke survivors regain their arm movement, a new evidence review says.

The results indicate that VR could be a promising tool to boost rehab efforts, mainly by increasing the amount of therapy patients receive, researchers said.

"Spending more t...

Weighted Vests Don't Protect Bone Health In Dieting Seniors, Trial Says

TUESDAY, June 24, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Weighted vests have been touted as a potential means of warding off osteoporosis while losing weight.

The idea is that the extra weight will promote new bone growth even as people are walking or jogging to lose weight.

But this idea isn’t backed up by results, a new clinical trial...

Studies Address Muscle Loss Caused By GLP-1 Drugs

TUESDAY, June 24, 2025 (HealthDay News) — GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Zepbound are great at promoting weight loss, but they also cause folks to lose muscle along with fat.

Experts are now turning their attention toward helping GLP-1 patients maintain muscle while dropping fat, according to a pair of new studies presented at the Amer...

Blood Test Might Predict MS Relapse

TUESDAY, June 24, 2025 (HealthDay News) — A blood test might predict when multiple sclerosis patients are about to suffer a relapse in their symptoms, a new study says.

Blood levels of a protein called neurofilament light chain rise significantly in MS patients up to a year before they have a relapse, researchers reported Monday at a...

Cystic Fibrosis: Symptoms, Treatments, Causes & More

TUESDAY, June 24, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a rare autosomal recessive disorder that affects numerous systems of the body. It is a complicated disease that differs from person to person. 

An autosomal recessive disorder is a genetic condition in which an affected person has inherited a mutated gene from eac...

Rival GLP-1 Weight-Loss Drug Emerges From China

TUESDAY, June 24, 2025 (HealthDay News) — A new Chinese-developed GLP-1 weight loss drug could prove a new competitor to blockbuster drugs Ozempic/Wegovy and Zepbound, clinical trial results show.

Ecnoglutide helped people lose between 9% to 13% of their body weight on average after 40 weeks of treatment, according to phase 3 trial f...

NIH to Fund $10M in Long-Term Health Studies After Ohio Train Disaster

MONDAY, June 23, 2025 (HealthDay News) — The National Institutes of Health (NIH) will fund studies of the long-term health effects of a 2023 Ohio train derailment that released more than 1 million pounds of hazardous chemicals into the soil, air and water.

Residents of East Palestine, Ohio, where the derailment occurred, have pressed...

Trader Joe’s Recalls Garlic Cheese Curds Due to Listeria Risk

MONDAY, June 23, 2025 (HealthDay News) — A cheese sold at Trader Joe’s has been recalled due to a listeria contamination.

The product is Face Rock Creamery’s Vampire Slayer Garlic Cheese Curds. It was sold at Trader Joe’s stores across Northern California and Northern Nevada, the company said June 20.

The affe...

FDA Recalls Chocolate Candies Over Milk Allergy Risk

MONDAY, June 23, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Chocolate candy sold across the U.S. is being recalled because it may contain milk that isn’t listed on the label, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said.

The agency announced the recall of multiple batches of semi-sweet chocolate nonpareils made by Weaver Nut Company, Inc,

100,000 Amazon Mattresses Recalled Over Fire Hazard

MONDAY, June 23, 2025 (HealthDay News) — If you bought a Crayan mattress on Amazon in the last two years, you may need to stop using it right away.

About 100,000 mattresses are being recalled because they don’t meet federal flammability standards, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) said in a notice posted June 1...

Menstrual Cycle Might Play A Role In Drinking

MONDAY, June 23, 2025 (HealthDay News) — A woman’s craving for alcohol might depend partially on her menstrual cycle, a pilot study says.

Specifically, women appear to have higher risk for alcohol cravings and binge drinking during the late follicular phase of their menstrual cycle, researchers reported Sunday at the Research S...

Genetic Tests For Autism, Intellectual Disability Not Being Done On Medicaid Kids

MONDAY, June 23, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Few poor children with autism or intellectual disability are receiving recommended genetic testing, even though guidelines urge such tests, a new study says.

Fewer than 1 in 5 such kids covered by Medicaid received such testing, which can help guide their futures, researchers reported June 18 ...

Weed Use Linked To Heart-Related Deaths

MONDAY, June 23, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Weed is associated with a doubled risk of death from heart disease, a new evidence review shows. 

The study also found that marijuana use is linked to an increased risk of stroke and heart attack, according to results published June 17 in the journal Heart.

“Our findi...

Blood Test Might Predict Rapid Decline in Alzheimer's Patients

MONDAY, June 23, 2025 (HealthDay News) — A common blood test can flag early Alzheimer’s disease patients who are four times more likely to experience rapid brain decline, a new study says.

The test — the triglyceride-glucose (TyG) index —assesses a person’s level of insulin resistance and can estimate their ri...

Nightmares Might Be Slowly Scaring Some To Death

MONDAY, June 23, 2025 (HealthDay News) — “Scared to death” might not be just a saying, as far as nightmares are concerned.

People who have frequent nightmares appear to have a tripled risk of premature death, according to a new study presented at the European Academy of Neurology’s (EAN) annual meeting.

Those ...

Trading Diet Sodas For Water Can Help Control Diabetes And Lose Weight

MONDAY, June 23, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Want to lose weight and reverse type 2 diabetes?

Trade your diet soda for a tall glass of water, a new small-scale study argues.

Women were more likely to drop pounds and see their type 2 diabetes go into remission if they drank water rather than diet beverages, according to a study pres...

7 Doctor-Approved Tips for Outdoor Fitness Without Injury

SUNDAY, June 22, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Spending time outside walking, hiking or running is a great way to stay healthy during the summer. But before you jump into a new routine, health experts say it’s important to take steps to stay safe and avoid injury.

They recommend getting at least 150 minutes of moderate activity each ...

How a Baby’s Brain Grows in the First Years of Life

SATURDAY, June 21, 2025 (HealthDay News) — The first two years of a baby’s life are critical for brain development, and how the brain grows during that time may help predict future learning, behavior and health.

That’s according to experts at Cedars-Sinai, who are working to better understand how brain connections and gen...

Trump Administration To End Lifeline for LGBTQ+ Youth This July

FRIDAY, June 20, 2025 (HealthDay News) — A popular crisis support line for LGBTQ+ youth and young adults is shutting down July 17, federal officials confirmed this week.

The “Press 3” option on the 988 National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, which offers specialized support for LGBTQ+ callers, will no longer be available....

Chicken Alfredo Meals Recalled After Listeria Outbreak Kills 3

FRIDAY, June 20, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Premade chicken fettuccine Alfredo meals sold at Walmart and Kroger have been recalled amid a listeria outbreak that sickened 17 people and led to three deaths and one pregnancy loss.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) said the outbreak has aff...