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19 Aug

Study Raises New Questions About Fluoride Exposure During Pregnancy

An NIH-funded study of more than 2,500 U.S. children finds an association between higher prenatal fluoride exposure from public drinking water and lower fluid cognition scores, particularly among children under age 7.

18 Aug

Social Media Beauty Trends May Increase Teens’ Exposure to Hormone-Disrupting Chemicals

A study finds teens who follow influencers with product lines or watch beauty tutorials use more personal care products, potentially increasing exposure to hormone-disrupting chemicals.

17 Aug

Music Streaming Linked to Rise in Traffic Deaths

A new study finds traffic deaths are significantly higher on major album release days, when music streaming surges.

Outshine Frozen Fruit Bars Recalled Over Possible Glass Contamination

WEDNESDAY, Aug. 19, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream, Inc. is recalling several kinds of Outshine Fruit Bars because they may contain pieces of glass.

The voluntary recall covers Strawberry, Watermelon, Grape, Tangerine and Black Cherry 6-count boxes of 2.5-ounce bars. The Outshine 24-count Variety Pack of 2.5-ounce b...

Ellyn Vohnoutka HealthDay Reporter
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August 19, 2026
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Photos, Screenshots Degrade People's Memory, Study Says

WEDNESDAY, Aug. 19, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Think twice before taking that selfie or saving that screenshot to remember something, researchers warn.

It might help you in the moment, but could harm your memory in the long run, a new study says.

Taking photos or screenshots during an experience has been linked to worse memories o...

Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
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August 19, 2026
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Study Raises New Questions About Fluoride Exposure During Pregnancy

WEDNESDAY, Aug. 19, 2026 (HealthDay News) — A new study funded by the National Institutes of Health is raising questions about fluoride exposure during pregnancy and children's cognitive development.

"This study addresses an important gap by evaluating prenatal water fluoride and child cognition in a large U.S. sample," said lead aut...

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August 19, 2026
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These Jet-Setting Jobs Carry The Highest Risk Of Radiation-Related Cancer Death In The Nation

WEDNESDAY, Aug. 19, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Two jet-setting jobs carry the nation’s highest risk of radiation-related cancer death, a new study says.

Out of more than 500 U.S. occupations, flight attendants and pilots are first and second when it comes to cancer deaths caused by radiation exposure, researchers reported Aug. 17 ...

Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
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August 19, 2026
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Fingertip Patch Tracks Medication Levels In Parkinson's Patients

WEDNESDAY, Aug. 19, 2026 (HealthDay News) — It’s tough to home in on the right dose of drugs for Parkinson’s disease patients.

Too little levodopa — the gold-standard drug for the disease — will leave patients unable to move, while too much triggers severe, uncontrollable jerking motions, researchers said.

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Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
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August 19, 2026
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Do Dogs Help Teens Cope With Social Stress? It Depends, Researchers Say

WEDNESDAY, Aug. 19, 2026 (HealthDay News) — They say a dog is a boy’s or girl’s best friend, but that relationship isn’t always a healthy one for a teenager who struggles with social anxiety, a new study says.

Teens manage their stress in healthier ways if they see a dog as a beloved companion, researchers reported ...