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01 Jul

Can a Popular Muscle Supplement Help Treat Depression?

A systematic review of five randomized clinical trials involving 238 people found that creatine showed promise as an add-on treatment for major depression in some studies, but overall evidence was mixed and larger clinical trials are needed before it can be recommended.

30 Jun

Major Study Supports Same-Day COVID-19 and Flu Vaccination

A study of 2.5 million U.S. veterans found that receiving COVID-19 and influenza vaccines on the same day did not increase the risk

29 Jun

Nearly 3 in 10 Young Adults Don't Have a Doctor, Survey Finds

A new national survey finds many young adults, 18-29, don’t have a primary care doc, and even those who do are skipping annual check-ups and missing some key screenings.

FDA Scientists Warn Against Expanded Peptide Access As Kennedy Reshapes Advisory Panel

Federal health scientists are urging caution about expanding access to controversial peptide drugs, even as the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reshapes the advisory panel that will consider whether to loosen those restrictions.

FDA career scientists quietly posted recommendations online Monday in several briefing documents advisin...

Ellyn Vohnoutka HealthDay Reporter
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July 1, 2026
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Can A Popular Muscle Supplement Help Treat Depression?

Could the same supplement many people take to build muscle also help treat depression?

A new review published June 30 in the journal Brain Medicine suggests creatine has potential, but the evidence isn’t quite there yet.

Creatine helps cells produce energy. Your body makes it naturally, but you can also get it from foo...

HealthDay Staff HealthDay Reporter
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July 1, 2026
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Heat Dome Coming: Tips To Stay Safe During Extreme Temps

A heat dome is expected to scorch most of the United States through the July 4 weekend, sending temperatures into the high-double and even triple digits in the central and eastern regions of the nation.

In advance of these brutal conditions, experts are offering ways to protect against heat stroke and other forms of heat-related illness.

Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
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July 1, 2026
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Diets That Lower Inflammation Might Cut Dementia Risk, Study Indicates

A diet rich in anti-inflammatory foods might help people avoid dementia, especially if they have an elevated risk of Alzheimer’s disease, a new study says.

People with early blood markers of Alzheimer’s who followed a diet designed to quell inflammation lowered their dementia risk by up to 29%, researchers recently reported in ...

Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
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July 1, 2026
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Melatonin Shows Promise As Safe, Cheap Painkiller, Review Concludes

The sleep supplement melatonin might also be useful in treating chronic pain, a new evidence review says.

Melatonin appears to reduce chronic muscle and joint pain as much as painkillers like opioids, aspirin, Aleve (naproxen) and Tylenol (acetaminophen), researchers reported June 30 in the journal Pain.

“Melatonin is ...

Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
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July 1, 2026
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Vitamins Might Be Key To Asthma Control In Children, Adults

Vitamin A might help children who are struggling with asthma, a new study says.

Higher levels of vitamin A in the bloodstream are linked to better lung function in both kids and adults with asthma, researchers reported June 30 in the journal Thorax.

The study also looked into vitamin D, but found that the nutrient only benef...