• YouGov Poll: Health, Money Dominate New Year's Resolutions
  
  About 3 in 10 U.S. adults plan to make a New Years resolution or set a goal for 2026 according to a new YouGov poll with exercise and personal well-being topping the list as Americans head into the new year.
• Science-Backed Strategies to Fend Off Winter Illness
  
  Most people know the basics for avoiding infection such as washing hands frequently and covering coughs and sneezes. But research has identified several lesser-known strategies that can also help protect your health during the winter months. what experts...
• Vance Trains With SEALs in Grueling Beach Workout
  
  Vice President JD Vance joined Navy SEALs for a grueling 90-minute beach workout Monday at Naval Amphibious Base Coronado in California taking part in running drills rope climbs and log-carrying exercises that left him feeling like he had been "hit by a freight train."
• Holiday Kielbasa Recalled for Metal Shards
  
  Olympia Provisions has recalled about 1930 pounds of ready-to-eat holiday sausage. The recalled meat is wrapped and vacuum-sealed in 16-ounce clear pouches and labeled "OLYMPIA PROVISIONS UNCURED HOLIDAY KIELBASA. "The U.S. Department of Agricultures Food Safety and...
• AI Tool Helps ICU Patients Get Essential Nutrition
  
  Critically ill patients who need breathing machines often miss getting enough nutrition especially during the first few days in intensive care. Now a new study suggests artificial intelligence AI could help doctors spot that problem sooner. Researchers at the Icahn School...
• Cancer Diet Effective Against Foodborne Illness
  
  Doctors always restrict the diet of patients undergoing treatment for blood cancers to protect them from foodborne illnesses while their immune system is knocked down. That remains a wise course of action a new study says. A diet designed to limit exposure to foodborne...
• FDA Approves First GLP-1 Weight-Loss Pill
  
  The Food and Drug Administration on Monday approved the first oral medication to treat obesity clearing a once-daily pill after clinical trials showed significant weight loss and cardiovascular benefit drugmaker Novo Nordisk said.
• Cut Back on Alcohol Consumption by 'Zebra Striping'
  
  A recent review found that alcohol significantly increases a persons risk of several types of cancer. During the holiday season many people drink more than usual at parties and gatherings a habit experts say can take a toll on health. One potential solution according to...
• Foods, Supplements to Boost Immunity for the Holidays
  
  The best defense is a good offense and staying healthy during the holiday season starts with preparing your body to fight back. Colds and flu are more common in winter as people gather indoors and viruses spread more easily. Experts say optimizing your immune system with...
• Peanut Allergy Prevention Misconceptions Persist
  
  Feeding babies foods containing peanut as early as possible can help prevent peanut allergy. But many parents remain confused about this tactic and require more support to get it right according to results published Dec. 18 in JAMA Network Open. Mistaken beliefs lead some...
• Healthy Habits That Slow Brain Aging
  
  Think the good thoughts. Manage stress. Get your Zzzzzs. And build a strong social support system. New research shows that these factors - all of which are within your control - are powerful anti-aging tools. "You can learn how to perceive stress differently" said study...
• Dr. Crandall: Easing Marijuana Restrictions
  
  President Donald Trump has signed a new executive order directing federal agencies to reclassify marijuana from a Schedule I to a Schedule III drug under the Controlled Substances Act.
• Longevity Secrets From Centenarians
  
  A recent survey of centenarians found that these super seniors use tools such as ChatGPT and strength training to bolster their health and well-being. They also prioritize social connections and positivity. According to NPR the survey by UnitedHealthcare included 100...
• Home-Delivered Food Boxes Improve Diabetes Control
  
  People with diabetes might fare better if health care professionals pick out and deliver their groceries a new study says. Folks with diabetes who received home deliveries of diabetes-appropriate grocery boxes for three months had better blood sugar control by the end of...
• Breastfeeding Key to Avoiding Child Food Allergies
  
  Farm kids tend to have far fewer allergies than urban children and a new study offers one possible explanation The milk provided by breastfeeding moms. Children who grow up in farming communities have immune systems that mature faster with higher levels of protective...
• Large Review Finds Drinking Increases Cancer Risk
  
  A new evidence review offers some sobering info for folks preparing to raise more than a couple celebratory glasses during Christmas or New Years. Alcohol significantly increases a persons risk of developing a wide range of cancers and that risk rises further as more is...
• Study: GLP-1 Meds Show Little Effect on Cancer
  
  A new study suggests popular GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Zepbound may not lower cancer risk as some had hoped. Researchers analyzed 48 randomized trials including 94245 adults who were overweight obese or had Type 2 diabetes. More than 51000 people took a GLP-1 drug...
• Women Turning to Weight-Loss Drugs to Treat PCOS
  
  Women with polycystic ovary syndrome are increasingly turning to blockbuster weight-loss drugs from Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk to manage the hormonal disorders symptoms according to an exclusive analysis of U.S. patient records and interviews with obesity specialists and...
• Drug From Scientists' Blood Saves Babies From Botulism
  
  When Alessandro Barbera was rushed to a California hospital with infant botulism in October his father had barely heard of the disease never mind the rare and costly treatment that likely saved the newborns life. Now however Tony Barbera is deeply grateful for BabyBIG...
• Trump Admin Asks Airports to Offer Healthy Food
  
  The Trump administration said on Monday it wants airlines and airports to offer travelers healthier food options exercise equipment and family-friendly features like playspaces and nursing facilities. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said at a press conference at Reagan...
• 1 Million More US Kids Became Obese During COVID
  
  Roughly 1 million American kids became obese during the COVID-19 pandemic a new study says. Childhood obesity rates in the U.S. rose from around 21% pre-pandemic to nearly 23% during the global health crisis researchers reported Dec. 2 in the journal Pediatrics. That totals...
• Air Pollution Undermines Health Benefits of Exercise
  
  Air pollution can undermine some of the health benefits active folks expect to derive from regular exercise a new study says. The protective effect exercise should have on peoples risk of death was cut by half among those living in areas with heavy air pollution...
• 5 Cardiologist-Approved Heart-Healthy Breakfasts
  
  Cardiologists say that what you eat for breakfast can influence not only how your day unfolds but also your long-term heart health. Eating breakfast provides a strong foundation for the day and is a smart way to support cardiovascular wellness - provided it includes the...
• Asthma More Common in Kids If Mom Has Eating Disorder
  
  Women with an eating disorder are more likely to have children who suffer from asthma and wheezing a new study says. Eating disorders are associated with a 26% increased risk of school-age asthma and a 25% higher risk of preschool wheeze researchers reported Dec. 2 in the...
• Novo to Test Next-Gen Obesity Drug in Children
  
  Wegovy maker Novo Nordisk is planning to test its experimental obesity drug CagriSema in overweight children and adolescents according to a U.S. registry of clinical trials. The late-stage trial set to begin in January is expected to enroll 460 children as young as...

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