How Much Alcohol Is Actually Safe? A New Study Challenges Old Advice

TUESDAY, June 9, 2026 (HealthDay News) — The debate on "healthy drinking" has shifted again, according to a study released independently today, after the Trump administration decided not to include its findings in new dietary guidelines.

The study — published June 8 in the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs &mdash...

Air Pollution Might Contribute To Clogged Arteries, Heart Disease Risk

TUESDAY, June 9, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Long-term exposure to air pollution might contribute to clogged arteries and heart disease, a new study says.

People with higher levels of exposure to smog had an elevated risk of calcium deposits and plaques in their arteries, researchers reported today in the journal Radiology.

New Study Suggests No Major Adverse Outcomes With Early GLP-1 Exposure During Pregnancy

TUESDAY, June 9, 2026 (HealthDay News) — New research is shedding light on first-trimester GLP-1 exposure during pregnancy — and the findings may offer some reassurance.

GLP-1 use among women of reproductive age is increasing. And while current recommendations call for discontinuation before pregnancy, unintentional early expos...

Feeding Babies Eggs Sooner May Cut Allergy Risk, Study Suggests

TUESDAY, June 9, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Feeding babies egg early in their lives can lead to a decline in egg allergies, particularly among infants with eczema, a new study says.

Cases of egg allergy decreased in Australia within a decade of the nation adopting guidelines that recommend the introduction of egg to infants around 6 mon...

Infections A ‘Major Health Hazard’ For People With Diabetes, Large Study Warns

TUESDAY, June 9, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Diabetes wreaks havoc on the body, doing damage to the heart, kidneys, eyes and other major organs.

But one of the most important health risks from diabetes has not gotten the attention it deserves, researchers argue.

Infections should be considered a major health hazard for anyone with ...

Children's Well-Being Plummets Across 29 States, Report Finds

MONDAY, June 8, 2026 (HealthDay News) — The kids are not all right, at least in the United States, according to a new report showing a nosedive in children's well-being from 2019 to 2024.

In 29 states, the overall U.S. score fell from 553 to 547 on a 1,000-point scale, a decline that surpasses pre-pandemic numbers, the report found.<...