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30 Jan

Hidden Salt in Tap Water May Raise Blood Pressure

A new study links higher salt levels in tap water to increased blood pressure and a greater risk of hypertension.

29 Jan

Sleeping Without Pillows May Help Protect Vision in Glaucoma Patients

A new study finds sleeping without pillows may lower internal eye pressure in people with glaucoma, the leading cause of irreversible blindness worldwide.

28 Jan

Night Owls Face Higher Risk for Heart Problems

A new study finds people who are naturally ‘evening types’ have worse overall heart health and a higher risk of heart attack and stroke.

New Guide Aims to Improve UTI Care as Telehealth Use Grows

SUNDAY, Feb. 1, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Urinary tract infections, or UTIs, send millions of Americans to urgent care every year. But today, many people no longer see a doctor in person.

Instead, they message their clinic, use video visits or fill out online forms to get antibiotics, sometimes without any testing at all.

Experts...

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February 1, 2026
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Groundhog Day Explained: Why This Furry Forecaster Still Matters

SATURDAY, Jan. 31, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Every Feb. 2, Americans turn to a groundhog to see whether winter will stick around.

But Groundhog Day is about much more than shadows and more weeks of cold.

The tradition began in 1886, when the first Punxsutawney Phil was crowned in Pennsylvania. The first official celebration...

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January 31, 2026
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New Federal Plan Aims to Use More Donor Organs, Improve Transplant Safety

FRIDAY, Jan. 30, 2026 (HealthDay News) — U.S. health officials unveiled proposed changes to the nation’s transplant system, hoping to help more patients get lifesaving organs, even when donations aren’t perfect.

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) said the plan would tighten oversight of organ procurement...

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January 30, 2026
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Most Doctor-Made YouTube Health Videos Lack Strong Proof, Study Finds

FRIDAY, Jan. 30, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Many health videos on YouTube, even those made by doctors, may not be giving viewers reliable medical information, a new study suggests.

Researchers reviewed 309 popular YouTube videos about cancer and diabetes and found that fewer than 1 in 5 were supported by high-quality scientific evidence...

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January 30, 2026
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Gerber Recalls Arrowroot Baby Biscuits Over Possible Plastic, Paper Pieces

FRIDAY, Jan. 30, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Gerber has announced a nationwide recall of some arrowroot biscuits made for babies after finding they may contain small pieces of soft plastic or paper, federal regulators said.

The recall affects specific batches of 5.5-ounce Gerber Arrowroot Biscuits with “Best Before” dates ran...

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January 30, 2026
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U.S. Life Expectancy Hits Record High as Death Rates Fall Nationwide

FRIDAY, Jan. 30, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Americans are living longer than ever.

U.S. life expectancy climbed to 79 years in 2024, the highest level on record, new federal data shows. Health officials say fewer deaths from COVID-19, along with drops in heart disease, cancer and drug overdoses, helped drive the increase.

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