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13 May
GLP-1 Drugs Linked To Better Breast Cancer Outcomes
In a new study, breast cancer patients using GLP-1 medications for obesity and/or diabetes had a lower risk of recurrence and death over 10 years of follow-up.
12 May
Misconceptions About Pelvic Prolapse: A Condition That Effects Millions of Women
A new survey finds 1 out of 3 women do not know surgery is an option for fixing pelvic prolapse.
11 May
8,500 Steps a Day Could Be the Sweet Spot for Preventing Weight Regain
A new study of nearly 4,000 adults found that people who increased their daily walking to about 8,500 steps during dieting — and maintained it afterwards — were more successful at keeping the pounds off long term.
Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter May 14, 2026
School Recess Key To Learning, Says The American Academy of Pediatrics
Recess is not a luxury for school children, but a necessary part of how they learn, grow and stay healthy, according to a policy statement released May 11 from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP).
Not all students have daily recess at school, but such unstructured time is exactly what they need to effectively process and retain what t... Full Page
Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter May 14, 2026
Naming Emotions Can Help Autistic People Cope With Anxiety, Study Finds
Naming feelings of anxiety can help autistic people better manage emotions prompted by uncertainty and dread, a new study says.
People with autistic traits sometimes cope with uncertainty by labeling their feelings, according to findings published May 12 in the journal Scientific Reports.
Friends might help folks on the spec... Full Page
Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter May 14, 2026
Heart Attack Survivors Have Higher Risk Of Brain Decline
People who have survived a heart attack appear to have a higher risk of brain decline into dementia, a new study says.
On average, heart attack survivors have a yearly 5% increased risk of developing cognitive impairment, researchers reported today in the journal Stroke.
“Having had a heart attack in the past may speed... Full Page
Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter May 14, 2026
New Brain Stimulation Technique Improves Parkinson's Symptoms Without Surgery
People with Parkinson’s disease might find relief through a new deep brain stimulation technique that doesn’t require surgery, a new study says.
One of the most effective treatments for advanced Parkinson’s involves surgery to implant electrodes into the brain, which deliver electrical pulses to stimulate brain regions.Full Page
Andria Park Huynh HealthDay Reporter May 13, 2026
FDA Commissioner Marty Makary Resigns After Trump Pressure
After months of pressure from the Trump administration, U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary has quit.
President Donald Trump posted the news on Truth Social, including the resignation text message he received from Makary.
In the text, Makary highlighted accomplishments during his tenure. ... Full Page
HealthDay Staff HealthDay Reporter May 13, 2026
GLP-1 Drugs May Improve Breast Cancer Outcomes
Popular GLP-1 medications may be linked to better long-term outcomes for some breast cancer patients.
Previous research has shown breast cancer survivors with obesity or type 2 diabetes often experience poorer survival.
In a study published May 11 in JAMA Network Open, a team of scientists reviewed health records from nearly... Full Page
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