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WEDNESDAY, July 8, 2026 (HealthDay News) — U.S. teens are seriously underestimating how lethal the synthetic opioid fentanyl can be, a new study says.

More than half of American eighth-graders don’t think it’s dangerous to experiment with fentanyl, researchers reported July 7 in JAMA Network Open.

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WEDNESDAY, July 8, 2026 (HealthDay News) — More men die from cancer than women, and a new study suggests one potential reason why.

Men are more likely than women to be diagnosed with advanced cancer that has spread to other parts of the body, researchers report in the July issue of the journal Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers &...

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Rumination Plays Key Role In Caregiver Stress, Study Says

Rumination Plays Key Role In Caregiver Stress, Study Says

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Caregivers who dwell on difficult problems, negative thoughts or distressing events can find their day-to-day...

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Training Program Could Ward Off Injuries Among Soccer Girls

Training Program Could Ward Off Injuries Among Soccer Girls

WEDNESDAY, July 8, 2026 (HealthDay News) — A targeted training program can help young female soccer players avoid torn knees and other injuries, a new study says.

Girls who play soccer have a higher risk of leg and ankle injuries compared to boys, due to differences in strength and balance, researchers said in background notes.

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Michigan, Other States See Unusual Spike In Parasite That Causes 'Explosive' Diarrhea

TUESDAY, July 7, 2026 (HealthDay News) — A parasite that causes severe, watery diarrhea is spreading across the United States, and health officials in Michigan are racing to explain an unusual surge in cases.

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Weight Loss Surgery Increases Risk Of Alcoholism, Study Says

Weight Loss Surgery Increases Risk Of Alcoholism, Study Says

TUESDAY, July 7, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Weight loss surgery can be a lifesaver for people with severe obesity, but they will need to watch the booze from then on, a new study says.

People who undergo gastric bypass or gastric sleeve tend to absorb alcohol more rapidly afterward, researchers reported recently in the International...

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