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27 Aug
Are Scented Cleaners Creating Indoor Air Pollution?
A new study finds fragrances in both conventional and botanical cleaning products can react with ozone in indoor air, quickly forming millions of nanoparticles that can travel deep into the lungs if inhaled.
25 Aug
Chemotherapy-Free Treatment Shows Promise for Some Metastatic Breast Cancer Patients
In a small new study, a chemo-free regimen of four targeted therapies benefited 97% of women with HR-positive, HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer.
24 Aug
Why Aren’t More Medical Students Choosing to Practice Family Medicine?
Today, in HealthDay’s continuing series on the U.S. family doctor crisis, we look at one driving force behind the growing shortage. Why aren’t more medical students choosing to practice family medicine? We’ll be asking Dr. Genaro DeLeon, a family medicine resident at the Cleveland Clinic, and Michael Dill, Director of Workforce Studies for the Association of American Medical Colleges.
Ellyn Vohnoutka HealthDay Reporter August 27, 2026
FDA Approves First Pill To Extend Survival In Advanced Pancreatic Cancer
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the first drug shown to substantially extend the lives of people with advanced pancreatic cancer, nearly doubling survival time in a key clinical trial.
The pill, Rasonque (daraxonrasib), was cleared Wednesday for adults whose pancreatic cancer has spread and who have already had at ... Full Page
Deanna Neff HealthDay Reporter August 27, 2026
Thyroid Tablets Recalled Nationwide Due To Potential Over-Potency Risk
More than 3,600 bottles of a common thyroid medication are being recalled nationwide because lab testing showed the pills could be too strong.
Vitruvias Therapeutics, based in Auburn, Alabama, initiated the voluntary recall for a single batch of Thyroid Tablets, USP 30 mg.
The medication helps to restore normal hormone levels a... Full Page
Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter August 27, 2026
Heat Waves Linked To Dozens Of Health Problems, Emergencies
Health problems caused by heat waves extend far beyond simple dehydration or heatstroke, a new study says.
As many as 33 diagnoses can be tied to extreme heat events, researchers reported recently in the journal Science Advances.
The medical problems include rashes, kidney failure, multiple sclerosis, mental disorders, insec... Full Page
HealthDay Staff HealthDay Reporter August 27, 2026
Are Scented Cleaners Creating Indoor Air Pollution?
The citrus, pine or floral scent of a freshly cleaned room may come with something unexpected: invisible air pollution.
A new study warns fragrances in both conventional and botanical cleaning products can react with ozone in indoor air, forming nanoparticles that can travel deep into the lungs if inhaled.
In a model home, researcher... Full Page
Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter August 27, 2026
Implant Improves Speech After Brain Injury
A brain implant might be able to improve speech and swallowing problems that can occur following a traumatic brain injury, a new study says.
The implant delivers low-frequency electrical stimulation to the motor thalamus, a deep brain region connected to the motor cortex, researchers said.
In the small-scale study, this deep br... Full Page
Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter August 27, 2026
This Brain Skill Doesn't Decline With Age, And Can Actually Improve Among Seniors
Age doesn’t seem to degrade a person’s language skills as it does other brain functions, a new study says.
Unless a senior is affected by stroke or dementia, they are likely to retain and might even improve their ability with language, researchers reported Aug. 24 in the journal Nature Communications.
In fact, sc... Full Page
Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter August 27, 2026
Illegal Fentanyl Use Double That For Medical Purposes, With High Risk Of OD, Study Finds
Illegal use of the powerful synthetic opioid fentanyl is more than double its use for medical purposes in the United States, a new study has found.
More than 7 of 10 people whose urine tested positive for fentanyl had not been prescribed the drug, but were using it illicitly, researchers report in the September issue of the journal eCl... Full Page
HealthDay Staff HealthDay Reporter August 26, 2026
Popular Sugar Substitute Linked To Higher Heart Risk
Xylitol is a popular artificial sweetener found in everything from sugar-free foods and drinks to gum and oral care products.
But new research is raising questions about its long-term heart safety.
"In previous studies, we showed that xylitol can enhance the ability of platelets to form clots," said co-author Dr. Marco Witkowski... Full Page
Ellyn Vohnoutka HealthDay Reporter August 26, 2026
First Measles Deaths Reported In US This Year — American Academy Of Pediatrics Responds
Two unvaccinated Pennsylvania residents have died of measles, the first deaths linked to the virus in the state in 35 years, its Department of Health (DOH) said Tuesday.
They are the first measles-related deaths in the U.S. this year, according to NBC News.
Both people lived in Lancaster County. Officials declined to ... Full Page
Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter August 26, 2026
'True Grit' Program Helps Prepare Kids With Spinal Cord Injuries For Adulthood
A week-long sleepaway camp effectively helps young people who use wheelchairs prepare for adulthood, a new study says.
Rutgers University’s True Grit program is meant to teach life skills and build independence among 14- to 21-year-olds who’ve suffered spinal cord injuries, researchers said.
Their study found the program ... Full Page
Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter August 26, 2026
At Least 1 In 4 NFL Players Who Died Recently Had Impact-Related Brain Damage, Study Finds
At least 1 in 4 former NFL players who died in recent years suffered from brain damage linked to repeated head impacts, a new study says.
That rate may be on the lower end, based on how many players donated their brain for research.
More than 91% of the 235 brains donated by former NFL players between 2016 and 2021 showed signs of ch... Full Page
Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter August 26, 2026
After A Sleepless Night, Which Better Boosts Brain Power — Exercise Or A Nap?
A short bout of exercise appears to work quicker than a long nap to refresh a sleep-deprived mind, a new study says.
About 20 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous exercise performed as well as a 90-minute nap in protecting the memory of people who’d gone 30 hours without sleep, researchers reported recently in the Proceedings of the N... Full Page
Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter August 26, 2026
Most Parents Struggle With One Back-To-School Routine
There’s one part of the back-to-school routine that parents aren’t looking forward to, a new poll indicates.
About 3 out of 4 American parents have trouble getting their child to eat breakfast before they head off to school, a new University of Michigan poll says.
Picky eating (44%), slow or grumpy kids (33%), or the rush... Full Page
Ellyn Vohnoutka HealthDay Reporter August 25, 2026
Clear Eyes Eye Drops Recalled Nationwide Over Sterility Concerns
Nearly 40,000 bottles of a widely sold eye drop are being pulled from shelves nationwide because the maker cannot guarantee the product is sterile.
Prestige Brands Holdings, of Tarrytown, New York, recalled 39,060 bottles of Clear Eyes Maximum Itchy Eye Relief, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said. The recall began July 29 and ... Full Page
Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter August 25, 2026
Want A Doc To Respond To Your Portal Message? These Tips Will Improve Your Odds, Study Says
Hoping for a quick response from your doctor to a message sent through your patient portal?
Then keep it cordial and positive, a new study suggests.
Doctors were more likely to respond to messages that addressed them by name and had a positive tone, researchers reported Aug. 24 in JAMA Network Open.
“One of the m... Full Page
Dr. Jillian Foglesong Stabile HealthDay Reporter August 25, 2026
A Doctor's Take: Executive Orders On Childhood Vaccines Raise Public Health Debate
On the first day of medical school, I walked through the historical displays in the campus library. Among historical instruments and vintage incubators sat an Emerson iron lung respirator, a medical device used to treat patients with polio.
These devices were once common in hospitals across the country, but now exist almost solely in... Full Page
HealthDay Staff HealthDay Reporter August 25, 2026
Chemo-Free Treatment Shows Promise For Some Metastatic Breast Cancer Patients
A new approach to treating metastatic breast cancer may allow some patients to avoid chemotherapy, at least initially.
In a small early-stage trial recently published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute, researchers tested four chemo-free targeted therapies in 29 patients with HR-positive, HER2-positive metastatic brea... Full Page
Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter August 25, 2026
Robot-Assisted Knee Replacement Surgery No Better Than Traditional Surgeon-Only Procedures, Trial Finds
Knee replacement patients do just as well with regular old “sawbones” surgery as they do with cutting-edge robot-assisted procedures, a new clinical trial has found.
Robot-assisted knee replacement surgery is more precise than a surgeon on their own, but does not currently lead to better patient outcomes, researchers reported A... Full Page
Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter August 25, 2026
Symptoms After Childbirth Can Cause Depression, Low Self-Esteem
Childbirth can be tough on a woman’s body and their self-esteem might plummet if minor post-delivery health problems prompt shame, embarrassment and depression, a new study says.
Women with pain, bleeding and itching caused by postpartum issues with their pelvic floor or bowels have a higher risk of depression and low self-esteem, re... Full Page
Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter August 25, 2026
Web App Helps Caregivers Manage Dementia Patients' Aggression, Agitation
An experimental web app can help caregivers better manage loved ones who have dementia without resorting to drugs, a new study says.
The app, called WeCareAdvisor, provides caregivers with strategies to help them manage behavioral symptoms like agitation or aggression in relatives with dementia, researchers reported recently in the Jou... Full Page
