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10 Mar

A Daily Multivitamin May Slow Biological Aging, Study Suggests

In a large clinical trial, people taking a daily multivitamin appeared to slow their biological aging by about four months over a two-year period.

09 Mar

Recreational Drugs Linked to Higher Stroke Risk, Major Study Finds

A new study involving more than 100 million people found recreational drugs like marijuana, cocaine and amphetamines significantly raise the risk of stroke – even in younger users.

06 Mar

Chronic Back Pain Can Make Everyday Sounds Hard to Tolerate

A new study finds patients with chronic back pain experience ordinary noise as more intense and unpleasant.

Mammograms May Also Reveal Hidden Heart Disease Risk, Study Finds

TUESDAY, March 10, 2026 (HealthDay News) — A routine mammogram may reveal more than just signs of breast cancer.

New research suggests the scans could also help docs spot early warning signs of heart disease, the leading cause of death in women.

In the study, published March 9 in the European Heart Journal, scientists ...

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Going Abroad? CDC Warns Travelers About Polio Risk in Several Countries

TUESDAY, March 10, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Travelers heading overseas may want to check their vaccination records first.

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) urges people to make sure their polio vaccines are up to date before traveling internationally.

The warning comes after the virus has been detected in...

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Raw Oysters and Clams Recalled After Norovirus-Like Illness Outbreak in Washington

TUESDAY, March 10, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Health officials in Washington state have temporarily shut down shellfish harvesting in Drayton Harbor after several folks became sick from eating raw oysters.

The Washington State Department of Health announced the emergency closure for clams, oysters and mussels after illnesses were linked...

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Chile Becomes First Country in the Americas To Eliminate Leprosy

TUESDAY, March 10, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Chile has officially eliminated leprosy, becoming the first country in the Americas and only the second in the world to reach that milestone, health officials announced.

The World Health Organization (WHO) and the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) verified the achievement after confirm...

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Students Spend A Third Of Their School Day On Their Smartphone, Study Says

TUESDAY, March 10, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Middle and high school students spend nearly a third of the school day on their smartphones, undermining their education, a new study says.

The students checked their phones dozens of times, often looking at social media or entertainment, researchers reported March 9 in JAMA Network Open...

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Daily Multivitamins Slow Aging, Clinical Trial Finds

TUESDAY, March 10, 2026 (HealthDay News) — The health boost from daily multivitamins might actually extend to how quickly a person ages, a new study says.
Researchers found slower “wear and tear” biological aging among seniors after two years on a multivitamin, researchers reported March 9 in the journal Nature Medici...

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