Brain Surgery For Pituitary Tumor Helps Illinois Mom Have Second Baby

FRIDAY, June 5, 2026 (HealthDay News) — A suburban Chicago woman who feared she might never have another child is now celebrating a growing family after brain surgery at Northwestern Medicine.

After the birth of her first daughter in 2022, Lisa Fasone began experiencing postpartum hormonal issues.

"My menstrual cycle never came...

Spinal Cord Stimulation May Restore Arm Strength After Stroke

FRIDAY, June 5, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Electrical stimulation of the spinal cord might improve arm function among people who’ve suffered a stroke, pilot clinical trial results say.

Seven stroke survivors with profound muscle weakness had an average 32% increase in their arm strength after receiving spinal cord stimulation (SCS...

Popular Blood Pressure Meds Linked To Kidney Damage Risk In Type 2 Diabetes

FRIDAY, June 5, 2026 (HealthDay News) — A common class of blood pressure medications might contribute to kidney damage among people with type 2 diabetes, a new study says.

Dihydropyridine calcium-channel blockers (DCCBs) work by relaxing blood vessels, and are frequently used as second-line therapies in people with diabetic kidney di...

Too Much Sitting In Pregnancy Doubles Risk Of Complications

FRIDAY, June 5, 2026 (HealthDay News) — In the old days, expecting mothers were encouraged to take it easy as much as possible.

But that advice had it completely backward, a new study says.

There are higher odds of pregnancy complications for women who spend more time sitting, compared to those who include even light activity i...

Two-Pill Combo Offers Hospital-Free Leukemia Treatment Option For Older Adults With AML

FRIDAY, June 5, 2026 (HealthDay News) — An already available two-pill combo treats leukemia just as well as IV drugs, which should make cancer treatment easier on older adults, a new clinical trial has concluded.

The combo – decitabine-cedazuridine and venetoclax – showed strong response rates and survival outcomes among ...

Poll Finds Broad Support For Stricter Regulations On Ultra-Processed Foods

THURSDAY, June 4, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Top food researchers have teamed up on a special issue of the American Journal of Public Health to push policymakers for stricter action on ultra-processed foods (UPFs).

In a press call ahead of the issue's release, food politics scholar Marion Nestle underscored its "Do policy!" mes...

Nearly 1 in 5 Young People Turn to AI Chatbots for Mental Health Advice

THURSDAY, June 4, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Nearly 1 in 5 young people in America turn to AI chatbots for mental health advice — and most aren't telling anyone.

A new nationwide study finds 19.2% of adolescents ages 12 to 21 have used AI chatbots like ChatGPT, Gemini, Character.AI or Meta AI for help when feeling sad, angry, nerv...

Home-Delivered Medical Meals Reduce ER Visits, Save Money

THURSDAY, June 4, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Providing home-delivered, medically tailored meals to people with chronic health conditions lowers their risk of landing in a hospital, a new study says.

Medicaid patients had fewer hospitalizations and ER visits while receiving meals tailored to their specific medical conditions, which inclu...

Night Owls Are More Prone To Anxiety, Loneliness

THURSDAY, June 4, 2026 (HealthDay News) — The wee hours of the morning might not be so good for the mental health of night owls, a new study says.

People with later sleep schedules have more anxiety and feelings of loneliness, researchers will report at an upcoming joint meeting of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine and the Sleep...

Older LGBTQ+ Adults Fear Less Support As They Age, Poll Shows

THURSDAY, June 4, 2026 (HealthDay News) — LGBTQ+ people are woven into the lives of middle-aged and older Americans, a new national poll reports.

About 7 out of 10 non-LGBTQ+ people older than 50 (69%) have at least one personal connection to a person who is LGBTQ+, according to results from the University of Michigan’s Nationa...

Menopause Hormone Therapy Use Drops Sharply Across United States

THURSDAY, June 4, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Fewer women affected by menopause are turning to hormone therapy to ease their symptoms, a new study says.

Hormone therapy use declined from 4.4% in 2007 to 1.7% in 2023 among women 40 and older, researchers report in the June issue of the journal Mayo Clinic Proceedings.

Even ...

Millions on Medicaid May Soon Have To Prove They’re Working To Keep Coverage

WEDNESDAY, June 3, 2026 (HealthDay News) — The Trump administration has published new rules on who can qualify for Medicaid coverage, including requirements that many recipients work or attend school.

The requirements state that Medicaid recipients who are not exempt must prove they spent at least 80 hours per month working, performi...

Just 90 Minutes Of Strength Training A Week Linked To Longer Life

WEDNESDAY, June 3, 2026 (HealthDay News) — A few sessions in the weight room each week could do more than build muscle — they may help you live longer.

While the evidence linking aerobic exercise to longevity is extensive, little is known about the effects of strength training.

In a study recently published in the Bri...