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18 Jun
Feeling Sleepy During the Day? It Could Be a Warning Sign for High Blood Pressure
A new study finds adults who experience excessive daytime sleepiness—especially those who also have trouble falling asleep at night—face a significantly higher risk of having or developing high blood pressure.
17 Jun
Average Pregnant Woman Exposed to 45 Common Chemicals, Study Finds
Researchers detected dozens of chemicals in pregnant women, including phthalates and plasticizers linked to early delivery and low birth weight.
16 Jun
Lifestyle Changes Can Dramatically Reduce Your Risk of Developing Multiple Chronic Diseases
A landmark 21-year study finds people with prediabetes who adopt healthy eating habits and regular moderate exercise are about 20% less likely to develop multiple chronic conditions, including heart disease, kidney disease, and cancer.
Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter June 19, 2026
Ozempic Might Cut Risk Of Broken Bones, Study Says
Ozempic doesn’t only help people lose weight, but might also protect against broken bones, a new study says.
People with type 2 diabetes treated with semaglutide (Ozempic/Wegovy) had a 15% lower risk of bone fractures, according to findings presented Sunday at the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting in Chicago.
"Bone fract... Full Page
Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter June 19, 2026
Massage Guns Can Cause Eye Damage, Vision Loss, Case Report Warns
Massage guns are great for working over sore muscles, but you should avoid using one anywhere near your eyes, a new study warns.
A young man suffered retinal tears and bruising in his eyes after he tried perking himself up by repeatedly using his massage gun on his head, researchers reported June 18 in the journal BMJ Case Reports... Full Page
Ellyn Vohnoutka HealthDay Reporter June 18, 2026
Ebola Infections Climb, Could Take Year To Contain, Health Officials Say
A growing Ebola outbreak in Central and East Africa could become the worst on record if infections are not brought under control soon, health officials warned this week.
The outbreak could last as long as a year and sicken thousands more people if current transmission rates continue, officials said Tuesday at an emergency conference of Afr... Full Page
HealthDay Staff HealthDay Reporter June 18, 2026
Feeling Sleepy During the Day? It Could Be a Warning Sign for High Blood Pressure
Feeling excessively sleepy during the day could be a warning sign for high blood pressure — especially if you also have trouble falling asleep at night.
That's according to a new study from Penn State College of Medicine, which found that adults who experience an uncontrollable urge to sleep during the day were more ... Full Page
Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter June 18, 2026
Women Might Lower Their Heart Risk By Lifting Weights, Study Says
Aerobic exercise comes immediately to mind when one thinks of ways to reduce heart disease risk through physical activity.
But women might be able to lower their risk of heart disease through consistent strength training as well, a new study says.
Women who lift weights appear to have a reduced risk of heart problems, especially if t... Full Page
Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter June 18, 2026
Major League Pitchers Might Avoid Elbow Injuries By Altering Their Approach, Simulation Suggests
Elbow injuries are common among pro baseball pitchers, with Toronto Blue Jays right-hander José Berrios recently undergoing Tommy John surgery to repair an elbow ligament torn during spring training.
But pitchers might be able to avoid these injuries without cutting down their fastball’s velocity, a new study suggests.
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