Get Healthy!
Staying informed is also a great way to stay healthy. Keep up-to-date with all the latest health news here.
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.
Multilingualism Might Not Aid Brain Aging, Researcher Argues
WEDNESDAY, March 11, 2026 (HealthDay News) — A researcher is disputing a recent high-profile study claiming that people who live in multilingual countries show healthier brain aging.
The study, published in Nature Aging last year, found that knowing more than one language reduced odds of brain aging by 54%.
But Univers...
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- |
- March 11, 2026
- |
- Full Page
Repealing Motorcycle Helmet Laws Leads to More Severe Crashes, Millions in Added Treatment Costs
WEDNESDAY, March 11, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Letting folks ride motorcycles without helmets can lead to worse injuries from crashes that are more expensive to treat, a new study says.
Repealing a Michigan law that required motorcycle riders to wear helmets resulted in a 26% average increase in hospital costs per crash patient, resear...
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- |
- March 11, 2026
- |
- Full Page
Physical Therapy Costs Vary Widely In U.S., Study Finds
WEDNESDAY, March 11, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Physical therapy (PT) is important in helping people heal after surgery, manage chronic pain and recover from injuries.
But PT is likely to take a bigger bite out of your wallet depending on where you live, preventing some from partaking in its benefits, researchers recently reported in
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- |
- March 11, 2026
- |
- Full Page
Lowering Parents' Stress Can Reduce Risk Of Childhood Obesity
WEDNESDAY, March 11, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Providing support to stressed-out parents might help their children avoid obesity, a new study says.
Children were more likely to eat healthy and not gain weight if their parents participated in training to help manage stress, researchers reported March 6 in the journal Pediatrics...
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- |
- March 11, 2026
- |
- Full Page
Why Childhood Cavities May Predict Adult Heart Disease
WEDNESDAY, March 11, 2026 (HealthDay News) — The secret to a healthy heart in your 50s might actually be found in the dental records of your 10-year-old self.
A massive study from the University of Copenhagen found that poor oral health during childhood is a significant predictor of cardiovascular issues later in life.
By track...
- Deanna Neff HealthDay Reporter
- |
- March 11, 2026
- |
- Full Page
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 ...
- HealthDay Staff HealthDay Reporter
- |
- March 10, 2026
- |
- Full Page
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...
- HealthDay Staff HealthDay Reporter
- |
- March 10, 2026
- |
- Full Page
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...
- HealthDay Staff HealthDay Reporter
- |
- March 10, 2026
- |
- Full Page
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...
- HealthDay Staff HealthDay Reporter
- |
- March 10, 2026
- |
- Full Page
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...
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- |
- March 10, 2026
- |
- Full Page
.jpg?w=1920&h=1080&mode=crop&crop=focalpoint)
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...
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- |
- March 10, 2026
- |
- Full Page
Trump Caused Immediate Decrease in Acetaminophen Rx's For Pregnant Women, Study Finds
TUESDAY, March 10, 2026 (HealthDay News) — The U.S. president’s words are powerful enough to have an immediate impact on medicine, a new study has found.
At a September 2025 White House briefing, President Donald Trump claimed that acetaminophen (Tylenol) could cause autism.
“Don’t take Tylenol. Don’t ta...
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- |
- March 10, 2026
- |
- Full Page
Stress of Pregnancy Complications Might Impact Future Heart Health, Study Says
TUESDAY, March 10, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Women who have pregnancy complications might face a higher risk of heart disease, a new study has concluded.
The stress of these complications increase a woman’s risk of high blood pressure for years after they deliver, researchers reported March 9 in the journal Hypertension....
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- |
- March 10, 2026
- |
- Full Page
Approved IV Drug Reduces Lupus Symptoms, Clinical Trial Finds
TUESDAY, March 10, 2026 (HealthDay News) — An already-approved IV drug significantly reduces the symptoms of lupus, a new clinical trial showed.
More than three-quarters of lupus patients taking obinutuzumab (Gazvya) had a significant improvement in their symptoms after a year on the drug, researchers reported March 6 in The...
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- |
- March 10, 2026
- |
- Full Page
Nearly Half of U.S. Kids Lack Adequate Sleep, Survey Shows
TUESDAY, March 10, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Nearly half of all U.S. children aren’t getting the sleep they need, a new National Sleep Foundation survey reports.
About 44% of children do not consistently get the recommended amount of sleep for their age, according to results from the 2026 Sleep in America Poll.
What’s...
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- |
- March 10, 2026
- |
- Full Page
'Fibermaxxing' Trend Encourages People To Eat More Fiber
MONDAY, March 9, 2026 (HealthDay News) — A growing nutrition trend called “fibermaxxing” is encouraging people to eat enough fiber each day, and scientists say the attention may be a good thing.
Fiber plays an important role in digestion and has been linked to lower risks of several health problems, including certain canc...
- HealthDay Staff HealthDay Reporter
- |
- March 9, 2026
- |
- Full Page
That Stressful Person in Your Life Might Be Aging You Faster, Study Finds
MONDAY, March 9, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Spending time with someone who constantly causes problems may do more than just ruin your mood.
Over time, those stressful relationships could also affect your health and even speed up aging, a recent study suggests.
Researchers looked at the effects of people they call "hasslers,"...
- HealthDay Staff HealthDay Reporter
- |
- March 9, 2026
- |
- Full Page
FDA Vaccine Chief Dr. Vinay Prasad Exiting Role
MONDAY, March 9, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Dr. Vinay Prasad, who leads the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) division that oversees vaccines and complex medical treatments, is leaving the agency at the end of April.
Prasad took on the job last May but faced criticism during his short stint.
FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary...
- HealthDay Staff HealthDay Reporter
- |
- March 9, 2026
- |
- Full Page
Infant Bath Seats Sold on Amazon Recalled Due To Tipping Hazard
MONDAY, March 9, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Parents are being asked to stop using certain baby bath seats after officials said the products could tip over and put infants at risk for drowning.
Nearly 2,400 Trankerloop baby bath seats are being recalled because they do not meet the standard safety rules for infant bath seats, according t...
- HealthDay Staff HealthDay Reporter
- |
- March 9, 2026
- |
- Full Page
Many Seniors Gain Physical, Mental Fitness As They Age, Study Finds
MONDAY, March 9, 2026 (HealthDay News) — People think of aging as a steady decline, with seniors gradually losing their physical abilities and mental agility as the years wear on.
But a new study suggests that seniors can – and often do – improve over time, with the right mindset.
Nearly half of seniors 65 and older...
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- |
- March 9, 2026
- |
- Full Page
