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19 Aug
Study Raises New Questions About Fluoride Exposure During Pregnancy
An NIH-funded study of more than 2,500 U.S. children finds an association between higher prenatal fluoride exposure from public drinking water and lower fluid cognition scores, particularly among children under age 7.
18 Aug
Social Media Beauty Trends May Increase Teens’ Exposure to Hormone-Disrupting Chemicals
A study finds teens who follow influencers with product lines or watch beauty tutorials use more personal care products, potentially increasing exposure to hormone-disrupting chemicals.
17 Aug
Music Streaming Linked to Rise in Traffic Deaths
A new study finds traffic deaths are significantly higher on major album release days, when music streaming surges.
Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter August 20, 2026
Why You Move Matters When It Comes To Brain Health, Dementia Risk
It’s been said that regular physical activity can help lower risk of dementia, but a new evidence review suggests that why you move also matters.
Leisure-time exercise like walking, cycling, running, swimming or playing sports is associated with a much lower risk of dementia, researchers report in the September issue of The Lance... Full Page
Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter August 20, 2026
Too Much Caregiving Can Harm Mental Health, Study Finds
Caregivers who spend more than half a workweek providing unpaid service to others are risking their own mental health, a new study says.
More than 20 hours a week delivering unpaid care increases a caregiver’s risk of depression, anxiety and other mental health problems, researchers reported recently in the journal Social Science... Full Page
Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter August 20, 2026
Spinal Cord Stimulation Improves Arm Strength, Mobility In Stroke Survivors
Spinal cord stimulation might help stroke survivors improve their arm strength and hand mobility, a small-scale study has found.
Seven stroke survivors suffering from profound muscle weakness experienced an average 32% increase in arm strength as electrical pulses stimulated their spine, researchers reported recently in the journal Nat... Full Page
Ellyn Vohnoutka HealthDay Reporter August 19, 2026
Outshine Frozen Fruit Bars Recalled Over Possible Glass Contamination
Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream, Inc. is recalling several kinds of Outshine Fruit Bars because they may contain pieces of glass.
The voluntary recall covers Strawberry, Watermelon, Grape, Tangerine and Black Cherry 6-count boxes of 2.5-ounce bars. The Outshine 24-count Variety Pack of 2.5-ounce bars is also affected.
The bars were shipped ... Full Page
Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter August 19, 2026
Photos, Screenshots Degrade People's Memory, Study Says
Think twice before taking that selfie or saving that screenshot to remember something, researchers warn.
It might help you in the moment, but could harm your memory in the long run, a new study says.
Taking photos or screenshots during an experience has been linked to worse memories of the specific information or event, researchers r... Full Page
HealthDay Staff HealthDay Reporter August 19, 2026
Study Raises New Questions About Fluoride Exposure During Pregnancy
A new study funded by the National Institutes of Health is raising questions about fluoride exposure during pregnancy and children's cognitive development.
"This study addresses an important gap by evaluating prenatal water fluoride and child cognition in a large U.S. sample," said lead author Katrina Simon of the Columbia University Mailm... Full Page
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