Taylor Farms Faces Cyclospora Outbreak, Recalls And Political Questions

• Andy Meyers HealthDay Reporter
• July 22, 2026
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TUESDAY, July 21, 2026 — A recent multi-state parasitic outbreak linked to shredded iceberg lettuce has thrust Taylor Farms, one of North America’s largest fresh produce suppliers, back into the public health spotlight.

As federal health officials continue in...

Measles Cases Set 35-Year US Record With Months To Go In 2026

• Ellyn Vohnoutka HealthDay Reporter
• July 22, 2026
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The United States has recorded more measles cases this year than in any year since 1991, with more than five months still left on the calendar.

The country had logged 2,295 cases as of Tuesday, according to Johns Hopkins University's U.S. measles tracker. 

Tha...

GLP-1 Use Surges Among Young People With Obesity

• HealthDay Staff HealthDay Reporter
• July 22, 2026
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Obesity treatment for young people in the U.S. is rapidly changing.

Adolescents and young adults are increasingly using GLP-1 weight-loss medications, while rates of bariatric surgery are declining, according to a study published July 20 in JAMA Pediatrics.

TV Does Indeed Rot Your Brain, Study Says

• Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
• July 22, 2026
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It just so happens your mother’s warnings were on the mark — TV does indeed rot your brain, a new study says.

Heavy TV watching is associated with increased shrinkage in areas of the brain connected with memory and thinking, researchers reported recently in <...

How Does ADHD Affect Athletes' Concussion Risk?

• Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
• July 22, 2026
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Athletes with ADHD face greater risk from concussions, a new evidence review has concluded.

They could be more than twice as likely to sustain a concussion, and tend to report more severe and longer-lasting symptoms afterward, researchers reported recently in the journal...

1 In 4 Americans Stuck In Jobs For Health Insurance, Survey Finds

• Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
• July 22, 2026
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Nearly 1 in 4 American workers say they’re stuck in a job they hate because they need health insurance, a new survey says.

About 24% of employees say they want to quit their job but are staying for the employer-provided health benefits, according to the survey from...

Tick-Borne Meat Allergy: Many Carry Alpha-Gal Antibodies Without Symptoms

• Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
• July 22, 2026
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Many more Americans than previously estimated carry antibodies related to a meat allergy caused by tick bites, a new study says.

Nearly 1 in 4 adults in states with the highest rates of alpha-gal syndrome carry antibodies related to the condition, researchers reported re...

Cannabis Drinks Sold Next To Soda Are Sending Kids To The ER, Doctors Say

• Ellyn Vohnoutka HealthDay Reporter
• July 21, 2026
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Cannabis beverages are increasingly turning up in stores next to iced tea, sodas and even chocolate milk, and doctors warn the easy access is putting kids at risk.

The colorful cans contain THC (tetrahydrocannabinol), the psychoactive compound in marijuana that gives use...

Coffee May Lower Your Heart Disease Risk, But How Much Is Safe?

• HealthDay Staff HealthDay Reporter
• July 21, 2026
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Here's some welcome news for coffee lovers. 

Drinking as many as five cups of caffeinated coffee a day is generally safe for most adults, and may even be linked to cardiovascular benefits, according to a new scientific statement from the American Heart Association (...

The Best Surgery For Pelvic Organ Prolapse?

• Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
• July 21, 2026
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Women suffering from pelvic organ prolapse might be best served by a surgery that spares their uterus rather than removing it, a landmark clinical trial reports.

Women were less likely to experience treatment failure if they underwent hysteropexy — in which a mesh ...

Gait Training Can Help Knee Arthritis

• Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
• July 21, 2026
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Changing the way you walk could offer relief from knee arthritis on par with common painkillers, clinical trial results show.

Gait retraining involves making a small adjustment to the angle of your foot — a minor change that can yield major benefits, researchers wr...

More Than Half Of US Adults Should Be Offered Statins, Study Says

• Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
• July 21, 2026
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More than half of U.S. adults should be taking cholesterol-lowering statin drugs under updated guidelines, a new study says.

Earlier this year, the American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology recommended lifelong screening and treatment to prevent h...

Compounded Ozempic, Zepbound Still Widely Available Despite End Of Drug Shortages

• Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
• July 21, 2026
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Americans are still buying compounded versions of Ozempic and Zepbound more than a year after federal regulators declared that shortages of those weight-loss drugs had ended, a new study says.

A "secret shopper" program identified dozens of clinics and medical spas in Ok...

FDA: Iceberg Lettuce Recall Stands After False Positive For Cyclospora

• Ellyn Vohnoutka HealthDay Reporter
• July 20, 2026
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A multistate outbreak of cyclosporiasis has prompted a voluntary recall of iceberg lettuce sold by Taylor Farms de Mexico of Guanajuato, Mexico.

The lettuce recall stands, despite a positive test result that turned out to be a false alarm. The source of the outbrea...

Why Do So Many Women Miss The Signs Of Perimenopause?

• HealthDay Staff HealthDay Reporter
• July 20, 2026
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About 1 in 3 women over 35 is unsure whether she’s in perimenopause — and researchers say symptom confusion is a major reason why.

A team led by Yihan Xu, from Flo Health Inc. in London, surveyed more than 7,600 U.S. women and 34% said they were unsure of the...

Virtual Therapy Sessions Improve Lives Of Kids With Lupus

• Chaunie Brusie HealthDay Reporter
• July 20, 2026
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Children with lupus may have a new resource to manage symptoms. 

A virtual therapy program out of Michigan State University relieved mental health symptoms of depression and anxiety for kids with the autoimmune disorder.

The therapy program is called Treatment...

Study Links GLP-1 Medications To Rare Vision Issue

• Deanna Neff HealthDay Reporter
• July 20, 2026
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Popular medications used to treat type 2 diabetes and obesity, known as GLP-1 receptor agonists, have been linked to a small increase in the risk of a rare but serious eye condition.

The medications — which include well-known drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro an...

CDC Warns Of Parasite Outbreak Tied To Taco Bell Lettuce In 5 States

• Ellyn Vohnoutka HealthDay Reporter
• July 17, 2026
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The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is warning people not to eat shredded iceberg lettuce served at Taco Bell locations in Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio and West Virginia.

The warning, posted Thursday night, follows an outbreak of cyclosporiasis...

The Best Vegetables For Your Heart May Depend On Your Sex

• HealthDay Staff HealthDay Reporter
• July 17, 2026
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Turns out, eating your vegetables isn't one-size-fits-all when it comes to your health.

New research suggests the veggies that best protect your heart could depend on your sex.

Researchers analyzed dietary data from more than 600 young adults in Australia and found...

A Hidden Influence On Teen Girls' Emotions: Testosterone

• Chaunie Brusie HealthDay Reporter
• July 17, 2026
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Researchers have long focused on estrogen as the hormone driving emotional and mental distress during female puberty, but new research points to a different culprit: testosterone. 

Researchers found that girls whose testosterone rose early during puberty had increas...