• Planned Parenthood Locations Stop Taking Medicaid
  
  Planned Parenthood locations in Washington, D.C., and Colorado have notified patients that they can no longer accept Medicaid coverage for care, a result from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act that Congress passed last week and President Donald Trump signed into law.
• Tired a Lot? You Could Have This Vitamin Deficiency
  
  Vitamin B12 plays a crucial role in overall health, and when you aren't getting enough you may feel tired, forgetful or other adverse side effects. This B vitamin is essential for the production of red blood cells, which carry oxygen throughout the body, and support normal...
• Ritz Crackers Recalled Over Labeling Mistake
  
  A labeling mistake has led to a nationwide recall of four different types of Ritz Peanut Butter Cracker Sandwich cartons, federal health officials said. Mondelez Global LLC, the parent company of Ritz, is recalling the products because some packages containing peanut butter...
• CDC: 1 in 3 Teens Now Have Prediabetes
  
  A new government estimate shows that nearly 1 in 3 U.S. teens have prediabetes, putting them at risk for Type 2 diabetes and other serious health problems. In a new analysis, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says about 8.4 million 12- to 17-year-olds...
• The Best Exercise for Your Personality Type
  
  A new study reveals how your personality type determines which exercise programs may yield the best results for you. According to TODAY, acknowledging your personality traits can help steer you to choosing the right workout. "Our personalities are largely dictated by how our...
• Lead Exposure Can Harm Kids' Memory
  
  Even low levels of lead exposure can harm kids' working memory, potentially affecting their education and development, according to a new study. Exposure to lead in the womb or during early childhood appears to increase kids' risk of memory decay, accelerating the rate at...
• Study: Disposable Vapes Release Toxic Metals
  
  People using cheap disposable vape devices are likely inhaling high levels of toxic metals with every puff, a recent study says. After a few hundred puffs, some disposable vapes start releasing levels of toxic metals higher than found in either last-generation refillable...
• Antidepressant Withdrawal Not as Severe as Thought
  
  People typically don't suffer severe withdrawal symptoms or fall into depression immediately after they stop taking antidepressants, a new evidence review says. There had been concerns that people who quit antidepressants would suddenly fall prey to depression or develop...
• Popular Chronic Pain Medication Linked to Dementia
  
  A drug used to treat seizures, nerve pain and restless leg syndrome might be linked with increased risk of dementia, a new study says. Regular gabapentin use appeared to increase risk of dementia by 29% and mild cognitive impairment (MCI) by 85%, researchers reported July 10...
• The Best High Protein Snack for Better Gut Health
  
  A recent survey found that most Americans eat at least one snack every day. Snacking contributes about 20% of most adults' total calorie count, according to EatingWell. Choosing snacks wisely is the key to good health and maintaining a healthy weight, say experts. Poor...
• California Life Expectancy Did Not Rebound Post-COVID
  
  Even four years after the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, California residents aren't living as long as they used to. New research published July 9 in the Journal of the American Medical Association shows that though the state's life expectancy is improving, it hasn't...
• Moderna Gets Full Approval for COVID Shot in Kids
  
  The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has granted full approval for Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine, Spikevax, in children aged 6 months through 11 years who are at an increased risk of the disease, the company said on Thursday. The shot was previously available for pediatric...
• Study: There's No Safe Amount of Processed Meat
  
  A new study finds that eating even a little processed meat, drinking soda or consuming trans fats puts you at risk for serious health problems. The research, published recently in the journal Nature Medicine, looked at more than 60 earlier studies on how diet affects the...
• Exercise Helps Gut Microbes Quell Cancer
  
  University of Pittsburgh scientists have discovered for the first time why exercise helps prevent cancer and fights existing tumors. According to the study published in the journal Cell, physical activity leads to beneficial changes in the gut microbiome. One of the key...
• Air Pollution Linked to Common Brain Tumors
  
  Folks who breathe in more air pollution have a higher risk of developing a common non-cancerous brain tumor, a new study says. Several different types of air pollutants, including particle pollution and nitrogen dioxide, appear to increase risk of meningiomas - tumors that...
• Lyme Disease Patients Aren't Getting Follow-Up Care
  
  Most folks diagnosed with Lyme disease aren't getting the follow-up care they need, a new study says. Only one-third of people (35%) with ongoing early-stage Lyme disease symptoms checked back in with their doctor, researchers reported today in the journal Frontiers in...
• Biggest Gender Transition Care Center for Trans Kids in US Is Closing
  
  Growing up, Sage Sol Pitchenik wanted to hide.
• Robot Performs Gallbladder Procedure Autonomously
  
  An experimental AI-guided robot can autonomously perform a delicate, complicated phase of a common gallbladder operation, marking a major step toward automated medical procedures, researchers said on Wednesday. Existing surgical robots are remotely controlled by surgeons....
• Study: Sunlight Passes Through Body, Improves Vision
  
  A breakthrough study published in Nature has added to the evidence that getting outside daily is good for us. Researchers found that sunlight penetrates deeply into the human body, improving physiological functions, including vision. Specifically, long wavelength red light...
• Broken Collarbone Hospitalizations Doubled in Kids
  
  More kids are being hospitalized for broken collarbones, a new study has found. In fact, the hospitalization rate for broken collarbones more than doubled among children between 2014 and 2021, researchers reported. This increase occurred even though the overall rate of...
• Mattel Launches Barbie Doll With Diabetes
  
  Mattel has launched its first Barbie doll with Type 1 diabetes in a bid to foster a greater sense of inclusion and empathy among children, a company vice-president said. The new Barbie has been designed in partnership with the global type 1 diabetes not-for-profit...
• Optimism May Improve Asthma Symptoms
  
  Want your asthma to improve? Cultivate a positive outlook, researchers say. An asthma patient's level of optimism or pessimism can influence how their symptoms progress, a new study says. People who expect their asthma and health to get worse wind up reporting more symptoms...
• Study: Virus Might Trigger Parkinson's Disease
  
  A common virus once thought harmless to humans might be linked to Parkinson's disease, a new study says. The germ, Human Pegivirus (HPgV), was found in half the autopsied brains of patients with Parkinson's, but not in any brains from healthy people, researchers reported...
• FDA Approves Gradual Dosing for Alzheimer's Drug
  
  The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved changing the prescribing information for Eli Lilly's Alzheimer's drug Kisunla to allow more gradual dosing to lower the risk of a potentially dangerous type of brain swelling, the company said on Wednesday. Kisunla, given as a...
• Most US Beaches Contaminated by Fecal Bacteria
  
  A new report warns that nearly two-thirds of U.S. beaches were contaminated with fecal bacteria at least once in 2024, exposing millions of Americans to potentially dangerous swimming conditions and triggering thousands of health advisories, The Hill reported.

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