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Could the Supplement in Your Gym Bag Help Treat Depression? A New Review of Five Trials Has Answers

A new review published June 30, 2026, found creatine may add benefit when paired with depression treatment in some patients. But trials were small and evidence remains preliminary.

Medical Daily

Nursing Homes Are Already Short on Staff, and Immigration Enforcement Is Making the Crisis Significantly Worse

Over 25% of nursing home direct care workers are foreign-born. Immigration enforcement in 2026 is worsening an already critical staffing crisis. Here's what families should ask now.

Medical Daily

NHS could reward people who walk 20 minutes a day with vouchers

The scheme is set to launch in January and get the country walking at least a marathon a month

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The Fourth of July Is One of America's Highest Drowning-Risk Days: What Parents Need to Do Today

July 4 is one of America's highest drowning-risk days. The American Red Cross identifies 5 core water safety skills every child should have. Here's the checklist for parents today.

Medical Daily

Women Are Getting Hired More After Losing Weight on GLP-1 Drugs: A New Study Raises Difficult Questions

A new study found GLP-1 drug users hired more after weight loss — but researchers say the finding reflects illegal-in-most-states weight discrimination, not just health gains.

Medical Daily

Record-Breaking Heat Is Threatening Fourth of July Events as Cities Increase Safety Precautions

Heat index up to 115°F on July 4 in Richmond, 111°F in Philadelphia, 110°F in D.C. Here's what NYC, Nashville, Boston, Philly and other cities are doing to protect people.

Medical Daily

A trainer recommends this six-move dumbbell workout for women over 60 who want to improve their strength and mobility

And every move is completely beginner-friendly

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If you experience hand pain from desk work, a certified hand therapist says you should do these three exercises

Relieve stiffness with these three gentle exercises

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New World Screwworm Has Reached 16 U.S. Animals as Experts Say This Is Not an Isolated Incident

USDA confirmed 16 New World screwworm animal cases in Texas and New Mexico since June 3 — the first U.S. recurrence in 60 years. Experts warn confirmed cases are an undercount.

Medical Daily

Wider spread fears as bird flu emerges in third state

A deadly strain of avian flu detected for the first time in NSW has prompted authorities to ramp up surveillance and industry containment measures.

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JAMA Study Finds Teen Marijuana Use More Than Doubles the Risk of Serious Mental Illness

A JAMA Health Forum study of 463,396 teens found cannabis use doubles the risk of psychosis and bipolar disorder. Cannabis typically preceded psychiatric diagnosis by 1.7–2.3 years.

Medical Daily

'Bloody shock': H5 bird flu case suspected in Hunter

It marks an unwelcome first for NSW.

Newcastle Herald

Requesón Cheese Listeria Outbreak Disproportionately Hits Hispanic Families, Officials Warn

The Clover Hill Dairy Listeria outbreak has hit 12 cases, 10 hospitalizations, 1 death — 88% of patients Hispanic. Multiple brand recall covers MD, VA, NY, NC, NJ, DC.

Medical Daily

Scientists Just Found Why Middle-Age Belly Fat Suddenly Appears, and It Has to Do with Stem Cells

New research published June 27 found aging-activated stem cells drive middle-age belly fat accumulation. The same visceral fat is linked to heart disease and Alzheimer's risk.

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FDA Expands Moringa Salmonella Outbreak Warning as Recall Grows to 119 Cases Across 36 States

FDA updated the moringa Salmonella outbreak June 30, 2026. 119 ill in 36 states, 32 hospitalized. Recall now covers TNVitamins, Live it Up, Doctor's Pride, Why Not Natural.

The Independent UK

Warning issued as osteoporosis patients facing ‘postcode lottery’ in access to early diagnosis clinics

The Royal Osteoporosis Society says that half of women over the age of 50 and one in five men will break a bone due to the condition

The Independent UK

What extreme heat can do to your heart — and how to avoid risks

US heat deaths have surged by more than 50 percent over the past 20 years

Medical Daily

Cyclospora Cases Are Climbing in New York, Illinois, and Texas as Doctors Warn It Is Often Misdiagnosed

CDC confirms 145 Cyclospora cases in 17 states. NY, IL, and TX lead case counts. Doctors warn standard stool cultures miss this parasite — specific testing is required.

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How sitting down for too long can increase the risk of cancer

Even light movement to break up long periods of sitting can help cut the health risks of sedentary behaviour

The Independent UK

600,000 mosquitos are being dropped around Washington DC to kill off blood-sucking pests

The mosquitoes are non-biting for humans

Evening Standard

Sitting for more than half-an-hour daily increases cancer death risk – study

Scientists found breaking up prolonged sedentary behaviour can lower the risk.

The Independent UK

Doctors issue warning to people taking antidepressants during UK heatwaves

People taking antidepressants or antipsychotics are more prone to overheating this summer, experts say

Fit & Well

“GLP-1s are changing obesity care, but they’ve also created unrealistic expectations”—the CEO of the American Council on Exercise on common weight loss misconceptions

Treating GLP-1s as a substitute for lifestyle change is one of the most common mistakes people make, says this industry expert

Medical Daily

Nearly 1 Million Bottles of a Heart Failure Drug Were Just Recalled — Check Your Medicine Cabinet

Amgen recalled ~934,577 bottles of Corlanor (ivabradine) for heart failure after foreign substance was found. The FDA classified it Class II. Check your lot number now.

Medical Daily

Imported Tobacco Has Been Operating Under Lower FDA Standards Than Domestic Products

Imported tobacco faces lower FDA oversight than domestic products. A new proposed rule would close the regulatory asymmetry. Here's what the gap is and what would change.

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