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Lifting Weights May Beat Running at Preventing Diabetes, Study Finds

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Strength training may actually do more than just help build muscle. It could be even better than running when it comes to protecting against diabetes and unhealthy weight gain. In a recently published study using mice fed a high-fat diet, scientists at Virginia Tech found that both running and weightlifting improved blood sugar control, but resistance training was more effective at reducing body fat, improving glucose tolerance and lowering insulin resistance. Those factors all help prevent and manage type 2 diabetes. “We all want to live a long, healthy life,” said senior study author Zhen Yan, director of the Center for Exercise Medicine Research at Virginia Tech in Roanoke, Virginia. “We all know the benefits of regular exercise. There is plenty of evidence in humans that both endurance exercise, such as running, and resistance exercise, such as weightlifting are effective in promoting insulin sensitivity,” Yan explained in a news release. The findings were published online Oct. 30 in the Journal of Sport and Health Science.  To compare the two exercise types directly, researchers created a first-of-its-kind “weightlifting” model for mice.  The rodents in one group had a small shoulder collar attached to them and had to use it to lift a weighted lid to reach their food, mimicking a squat-like motion.  Another group of mice had free access to a running wheel.  A third group…  read on >  read on >

Nationwide Recall Alert: ADHD Drug May Not Dissolve Correctly

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MONDAY, Nov. 10, 2025 (Health News) — Millions of Americans who rely on medication for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may be affected by a new drug recall.  Sun Pharmaceutical Industries has issued a voluntary, nationwide recall for several lots of lisdexamfetamine dimesylate capsules, a generic version of an ADHD treatment prescribed for people over age 6. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) classified the recall as a Class II risk. This indicates that using the product “may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences,” but the probability of serious harm is considered remote. The reason for the recall is a failure in laboratory testing. The FDA said the affected lots of medication did not dissolve as expected during tests. This problem could affect how well the drug works in the body, potentially resulting in patients not getting the intended dose and the full therapeutic benefit. Lisdexamfetamine dimesylate is a widely used drug, with data showing that over nine million prescriptions were dispensed in 2023, according to Newsweek. The recall covers 100-count bottles across a range of doses. The affected lot numbers and expiration dates are: 10 mg: AD42468 (exp. 2/28/2026), AD48705 (exp. 4/30/2026) 20 mg: AD42469 (exp. 2/28/2026), AD48707 (exp. 4/30/2026) 30 mg: AD42470 (exp. 2/28/2026), AD48708 (exp. 4/30/2026) 40 mg: AD48709 (exp. 4/30/2026), AD50894 (exp. 5/31/2026) 50 mg: AD48710 (exp. 4/30/2026),…  read on >  read on >

Many Teens, Young Adults Turning To AI Chatbots For Mental Health Advice

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About 1 in every 8 U.S. teenagers and young adults turns to artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots for mental health advice, a new study says. AI bots offer a cheap and immediate ear for younger people’s concerns, worries and woes, researchers wrote Nov. 7 in JAMA Network Open. However, it’s not clear that these programs are up to the challenge, researchers warned. “There are few standardized benchmarks for evaluating mental health advice offered by AI chatbots, and there is limited transparency about the datasets that are used to train these large language models,” investigator Jonathan Cantor said in a news release. He’s a senior policy researcher at RAND, a nonprofit research organization. The new study follows on a report that OpenAI is facing seven lawsuits claiming ChatGPT drove people to delusions and suicide, according to The Associated Press. “The defective and inherently dangerous ChatGPT product caused addiction, depression, and, eventually, counseled him on the most effective way to tie a noose and how long he would be able to ‘live without breathing,’ ” one lawsuit said of one of the victims, 17-year-old Amaurie Lacey, The AP reported. ChatGPT also supported Zane Shamblin, 23, as he weighed suicide with a loaded handgun, according to a wrongful death suit filed by his parents. “I’m used to the cool metal on my temple now,” Shamblin told the program, CNN…  read on >  read on >

Many Teens, Young Adults Turning To AI Chatbots For Mental Health Advice

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About 1 in every 8 U.S. teenagers and young adults turns to artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots for mental health advice, a new study says. AI bots offer a cheap and immediate ear for younger people’s concerns, worries and woes, researchers wrote Nov. 7 in JAMA Network Open. However, it’s not clear that these programs are up to the challenge, researchers warned. “There are few standardized benchmarks for evaluating mental health advice offered by AI chatbots, and there is limited transparency about the datasets that are used to train these large language models,” investigator Jonathan Cantor said in a news release. He’s a senior policy researcher at RAND, a nonprofit research organization. The new study follows on a report that OpenAI is facing seven lawsuits claiming ChatGPT drove people to delusions and suicide, according to The Associated Press. “The defective and inherently dangerous ChatGPT product caused addiction, depression, and, eventually, counseled him on the most effective way to tie a noose and how long he would be able to ‘live without breathing,’ ” one lawsuit said of one of the victims, 17-year-old Amaurie Lacey, The AP reported. ChatGPT also supported Zane Shamblin, 23, as he weighed suicide with a loaded handgun, according to a wrongful death suit filed by his parents. “I’m used to the cool metal on my temple now,” Shamblin told the program, CNN…  read on >  read on >

Oral Immunotherapy Helps Many Kids Lose Food Allergies, Studies Say

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Evidence is mounting that oral immunotherapy can help many children shake off food allergies. Children benefited from being fed small amounts of food allergens to desensitize them, according to a pair of studies presented over the weekend at a meeting of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology in Orlando, Florida. In the first study, 74 children 12 and younger received oral immunotherapy between 2020 and 2022, targeting food allergens like peanut, tree nuts, sesame, egg and milk. Results showed that 64% of children were able to freely eat the allergen after their therapy, and nearly 90% of parents said they had less anxiety and better confidence around meals. “In our study, Quality of Life scores got better in 88% of patients, indicating oral immunotherapy can transform daily life for young patients and their families,” said lead researcher Dr. Lamya Jaigirdar, a medical resident at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia. “The burden of food allergy goes beyond physical health — it affects mental well-being and can involve social engagement,” she added in a news release. “Seeing such clear improvements is encouraging for the whole family.” The second study pushed the boundaries of oral immunotherapy by treating two high-risk infants with peanut allergy. The babies — 6 and 10 months old — were started on a therapy dose of raw peanuts. Once tolerance was built,…  read on >  read on >

Oral Immunotherapy Helps Many Kids Lose Food Allergies, Studies Say

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Evidence is mounting that oral immunotherapy can help many children shake off food allergies. Children benefited from being fed small amounts of food allergens to desensitize them, according to a pair of studies presented over the weekend at a meeting of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology in Orlando, Florida. In the first study, 74 children 12 and younger received oral immunotherapy between 2020 and 2022, targeting food allergens like peanut, tree nuts, sesame, egg and milk. Results showed that 64% of children were able to freely eat the allergen after their therapy, and nearly 90% of parents said they had less anxiety and better confidence around meals. “In our study, Quality of Life scores got better in 88% of patients, indicating oral immunotherapy can transform daily life for young patients and their families,” said lead researcher Dr. Lamya Jaigirdar, a medical resident at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia. “The burden of food allergy goes beyond physical health — it affects mental well-being and can involve social engagement,” she added in a news release. “Seeing such clear improvements is encouraging for the whole family.” The second study pushed the boundaries of oral immunotherapy by treating two high-risk infants with peanut allergy. The babies — 6 and 10 months old — were started on a therapy dose of raw peanuts. Once tolerance was built,…  read on >  read on >

Blood Tests Might Be Able To Judge Concussion Severity

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Blood tests might be able to tell how badly a concussion has rung a person’s bell, a new study says. Certain brain-related biomarkers in the blood are associated with how bad a teenager’s symptoms will be as they recover from a concussion, researchers reported in the November/December issue of the Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation. There are also some significant differences between male and female concussion patients in terms of the markers found in their blood, researchers added. “Our study builds on previous research suggesting that some brain-related markers may provide objective measures of brain injury in teens with concussion,” said lead researcher Mia Pasini, a doctoral student at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore. “We also identify sex-specific differences in biomarker levels, which may lend insights into the more severe symptoms and longer recovery after concussion in girls and young women,” she added in a news release. For the study, researchers analyzed data on 339 adolescents 11 to 18 years old who had lasting symptoms for up to five weeks following a concussion. The kids’ blood was tested for five proteins and lipids that are released from the brain following a concussion. Results showed that some of these markers did track with the teens’ concussion symptoms. However, boys’ and girls’ markers differed. For example, higher levels of markers related to brain cell damage were associated…  read on >  read on >

Blood Tests Might Be Able To Judge Concussion Severity

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Blood tests might be able to tell how badly a concussion has rung a person’s bell, a new study says. Certain brain-related biomarkers in the blood are associated with how bad a teenager’s symptoms will be as they recover from a concussion, researchers reported in the November/December issue of the Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation. There are also some significant differences between male and female concussion patients in terms of the markers found in their blood, researchers added. “Our study builds on previous research suggesting that some brain-related markers may provide objective measures of brain injury in teens with concussion,” said lead researcher Mia Pasini, a doctoral student at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore. “We also identify sex-specific differences in biomarker levels, which may lend insights into the more severe symptoms and longer recovery after concussion in girls and young women,” she added in a news release. For the study, researchers analyzed data on 339 adolescents 11 to 18 years old who had lasting symptoms for up to five weeks following a concussion. The kids’ blood was tested for five proteins and lipids that are released from the brain following a concussion. Results showed that some of these markers did track with the teens’ concussion symptoms. However, boys’ and girls’ markers differed. For example, higher levels of markers related to brain cell damage were associated…  read on >  read on >

As Days Get Darker, Experts Warn of Rising Seasonal Depression

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As the days get shorter and temperatures drop, many people start to feel a noticeable shift in their mood, a condition known as seasonal affective disorder. This type of depression —  commonly known as SAD — happens around the same time every year, most often in the fall and winter, when sunlight is limited. Having the right tools can make a big difference in how you feel during these months, Stephanie Marcello said in a news release. She’s chief psychologist at Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care in New Brunswick, New Jersey. SAD affects people in different ways, but common symptoms include feeling sad most of the day for most days, low energy, sleeping more than usual, overeating or losing your appetite, weight changes and losing interest in activities you normally enjoy. Some people may also feel hopeless or have thoughts of suicide. Doctors typically diagnose SAD when these symptoms happen for at least two winters in a row and improve again in the spring and summer. Because reduced sunlight plays a major role, getting outside during the day can help boost mood. Even short outdoor breaks or sitting near a sunny window can help increase serotonin, a brain chemical that’s linked to feeling good. Further, light therapy — exposing yourself to bright, artificial light — is another option. Research shows it can help up to…  read on >  read on >