Weight Stigma Tied To Lingering Depression, Anxiety After Weight-Loss Surgery

THURSDAY, June 5, 2025 (HealthDay News) — People who get weight-loss surgery experience an improvement in their mental health, but not because of the weight they lose, a new study says.

Rather, these patients face much less societal stigma over their weight, and it’s that – not the actual weight loss – that boosts t...

Jail Time Increases A Person's Risk of Death

THURSDAY, June 5, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Jail time has a huge effect on both an individual’s and a community’s long-term health, even after their release, a new study says.

People serving time are 39% more likely to die than those not in jail or prison, researchers reported June 3 in JAMA Network Open.

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Naps Associated With Increased Risk Of Death

THURSDAY, June 5, 2025 (HealthDay News) — An afternoon snooze might seem appealing to middle-aged folks and seniors, but these naps could carry a high cost.

People with certain types of napping patterns have a greater risk of an early death, researchers are slated to report at an upcoming meeting of the American Academy of Sleep Medi...

Crisis Pregnancy Centers Draw Fair Share of Younger Women, Study Says

THURSDAY, June 5, 2025 (HealthDay News) — As many as 1 in 5 women say they’ve sought care at fake medical clinics with an anti-abortion agenda, a new study says.

Between 12% to 20% of 18- to 44-year-old women in four states – Arizona, Wisconsin, Iowa and New Jersey – say they’ve sought care at a pregnancy cris...

New Sugar-Based Test Can Suss Out Snake Venoms

THURSDAY, June 5, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Sweet!

Synthetic sugars could be key to sussing out what type of snake venom is threatening a person’s life, researchers say.

Specifically, researchers have developed a way to use these sugars to detect the venom of the Western Diamondback Rattlesnake, according to a paper publish...

Fido Might Protect Your Baby Against Eczema

THURSDAY, June 5, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Having a family dog might decrease a baby’s risk of developing eczema later in childhood, a new evidence review says.

Specifically, exposure to canines appears to influence a child’s genetic risk of eczema, by blunting skin inflammation, researchers reported June 4 in the journal ...

Proinflammatory Foods Tied to Higher Risk of Death in Colon Cancer Patients

WEDNESDAY, June 4, 2025 (HealthDay News) — What you eat after a colon cancer diagnosis could do more than affect your energy or digestion — it might impact your chance of survival.

Researchers looked at more than 1,600 patients with stage 3 colon cancer. They found that those who ate the most proinflammatory foods had an 87% hi...

Judge Says Transgender Inmates Must Have Access to Hormone Therapy

WEDNESDAY, June 4, 2025 (HealthDay News) — A federal judge has ruled that transgender inmates in U.S. prisons must continue getting medical care, including hormone therapy and gender-affirming accommodations.

The decision blocks parts of an executive order signed by President Donald Trump, which had restricted care for people with ge...

Pepto Bismol May Not Prevent Traveler’s Diarrhea, New Study Finds

WEDNESDAY, June 4, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Pepto Bismol is a go-to stomach remedy, but a new study suggests it might not help prevent diarrhea during international travel.

The study, led by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), found that people who took bismuth subsalicylate — the active ingredient in Pept...

Coffee Could Be Key To Aging Gracefully

WEDNESDAY, June 4, 2025 (HealthDay News) — A morning cup of coffee might do more than momentarily boost your energy and spirits.

Full-test java also appears to help women age more gracefully, a new study says.

Middle-aged women who regularly drank caffeinated coffee were more likely to stay mentally sharp and physically functio...

High Insulin Linked To Irregular Periods

WEDNESDAY, June 4, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Elevated insulin levels could be causing irregular menstrual bleeding in women, a new study says.

Women with excess levels of insulin are three times more likely to suffer from abnormal uterine bleeding, researchers reported today in the journal Menopause.

That means they are ...

How Do Low-Calorie Diets Affect A Person's Mood?

WEDNESDAY, June 4, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Counting calories isn’t simply a bummer, it might actually increase your risk of depression, a new study says.

People on low-calorie diets scored higher for symptoms of depression, compared with those not dieting, researchers reported June 3 in BMJ Nutrition Prevention & Health...