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06 Aug

Staying Dementia-Free May Depend on These 3 Health Factors in Midlife

A long-term study found that adults with normal blood pressure, no diabetes, and who didn't smoke during middle age lived nearly 13 more years without dementia than those with all three risk factors.

05 Aug

Could the Air You Breathe Be Triggering Painful Arthritis Flares?

In a new study, exposure to higher levels of fine particle air pollution (PM2.5) was linked to increased disease activity and a greater risk of flare-ups in people with rheumatoid arthritis.

04 Aug

Collagen Peptides Show Promise for Women’s Bone Health

A small study found that four weeks of collagen peptide supplements increased biomarkers of bone formation and reduced inflammation in female runners, suggesting they may help support bone health.

Salmonella Outbreak Linked To Imported Jalapeños Sickens Hundreds

THURSDAY, Aug. 6, 2026 (HealthDay News) — A multistate outbreak of Salmonella infections has been linked to fresh jalapeño peppers imported from Sinaloa, Mexico, according to federal health officials.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are actively...

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August 6, 2026
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Wildfire Smoke Sends More Oregonians To Emergency Rooms

THURSDAY, Aug. 6, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Days of poor air quality from thick wildfire smoke are pushing more Oregonians into emergency rooms and urgent care clinics, state health officials say.

Respiratory complaints have climbed past what the state normally sees this time of year in regions blanketed by smoke, the Oregon Health Aut...

Ellyn Vohnoutka HealthDay Reporter
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August 6, 2026
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Peanut Allergy? Fecal Transplant Might Be A Solution, Pilot Trial Finds

THURSDAY, Aug. 6, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Peanut allergies might be treatable by using a fecal transplant to introduce “good” bacteria into a person’s digestive tract, a new study says.

Some young adults with peanut allergies wound up with a higher tolerance to peanuts months after receiving a fecal transplant from ...

Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
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August 6, 2026
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New CDC Director Dr. Erica Schwartz Takes Over

THURSDAY, Aug. 6, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Dr. Erica Schwartz was confirmed Wednesday as new head of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

The U.S. Senate voted 51-44 to confirm Schwartz as director of the nation's premier public health agency, ending a roughly year-long search for stability at the CDC. The vote w...

Deanna Neff HealthDay Reporter
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August 6, 2026
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Three Midlife Habits That Could Help Protect Your Brain

THURSDAY, Aug. 6, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Your brain's future may hinge on three key health factors in middle age.

A study published Aug. 5 in the journal Neurology Open Access found that adults with normal blood pressure, no diabetes and no history of smoking between the ages of 45 and 65 lived dementia-free nearly 13 years...

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August 6, 2026
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Want Strong Bones? Review Says Vigorous Sports Like Handball Beat Walking, Strength Training

THURSDAY, Aug. 6, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Light exercise might not be enough to ensure strong bones, a new evidence review says.

People who engage in high-intensity sports appear to promote the highest levels of bone growth, researchers reported recently in the journal Sports Medicine - Open.

These sports, like footbal...