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12 Jun

Influencers, Booze, and Teens: What's Showing Up in Their Feeds?

Researchers warn teens are being exposed to alcohol-related social media content on a regular basis, and a lot of it is from influencers and the alcohol industry.

11 Jun

Higher Vitamin C Tied to Healthier Aging Brains

A study of more than 2,000 older adults finds that higher blood levels of vitamin C are associated with greater gray matter volume and stronger brain network connectivity.

10 Jun

Sugary Drinks Linked to Higher Risk of Liver Cancer in Major Analysis

A pooled analysis of 11 prospective cohort studies found that higher consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages was associated with an increased risk of liver cancer, while no association was observed for artificially sweetened beverages.

Many Patients Stop And Restart GLP-1 Meds, Study Finds

MONDAY, June 15, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Folks are told that once you start taking Ozempic or Zepbound, you’ll need to stay on them to maintain the drugs’ benefits.

But patients prescribed such GLP-1 drugs are more likely to stop them and then restart use later than was previously assumed, according to research presented ...

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June 15, 2026
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Trust In CDC Plummets Under Trump Administration, New Poll Shows

MONDAY, June 15, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Public trust in the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has taken a nose dive under the Trump administration, a new poll has found.

Only 50% of U.S. adults now say they trust health recommendations issued by the CDC, compared to 77% in early 2025, according to a survey from H...

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June 15, 2026
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Half Of U.S. Parents Track Their Adult Children’s Location

MONDAY, June 15, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Parents can track a child’s location at any moment through their kid’s smartphone, a feature meant to provide reassurance for anxious moms and dads.

But at what age should mom and dad stop the practice?

A new poll finds half of U.S. parents (52%) saying they’ve c...

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June 15, 2026
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Taking GLP-1s While On BP Meds May Up Your Risk Of Dizzy Spells, Fainting

MONDAY, June 15, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Researchers are flagging a potential safety concern tied to GLP-1 medications and blood pressure.

A new Northwestern Medicine study tracked more than 42,000 adults who started semaglutide, tirzepatide or liraglutide while taking multiple blood pressure drugs.

The authors tracked hypotens...

Stephanie Brown HealthDay Reporter
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June 15, 2026
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Influencers, Booze And Teens: What's Showing Up In Their Feeds?

FRIDAY, June 12, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Social media is exposing young people to alcohol-related content on a regular basis, and much of it is coming from influencers and the alcohol industry, researchers warn.

For a study in the journal Alcohol: Clinical and Experimental Research, 300 U.S. high school students received pro...

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June 12, 2026
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Health 'War Room,' Digital Tools Are Tracking Disease Risks During World Cup

FRIDAY, June 12, 2026 (HealthDay News) — With 48 teams competing across 16 host cities in the U.S., Canada and Mexico, tracking the health and location of World Cup players and fans is a logistical challenge that public health experts want to get a handle on.

One such team at Georgetown University has transformed a former microbiolog...