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Published October 12, 2026 11:34AMHow we reported this story: The author, Danielle Zickl, a health journalist, interviewed two experts, a physical therapist and a sports scientist, who explained why exercise is necessary for bone health. Whether you’re scrambling up a mountainside or shredding uneven singletrack on your bike, outdoor athletes need a sturdy foundation. While the focus is usually on cardiovascular stamina or muscle strength, strong bones matter just as much—and are often overlooked.

Among cancer patients, the high financial cost of cancer care is a prevalent problem. This financial burden is also associated with potentially harmful behavioral strategies that patients might use to cope with costs, such as delaying or forgoing treatment and skipping medications. Collectively, researchers refer to this impact as financial toxicity.

Continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) could transform diabetes management for millions of Americans with type 2 diabetes who don't take insulin, according to findings published in the New England Journal of Medicine. The clinical trial found that adults using CGMs spent approximately five additional hours each day within their target blood sugar range compared with those receiving routine care. Nearly twice as many CGM users also achieved an A1c level below 7%, a common treatment goal for people with diabetes.