New WHO Guidance Aims To Speed Tuberculosis Testing

THURSDAY, March 26, 2026 (HealthDay News) — The World Health Organization (WHO) is urging countries to move faster to detect and treat one of the world’s deadliest infectious diseases: Tuberculosis (TB).

On March 24, a day widely recognized as World TB Day 2026, the agency released new guidance supporting simpler tests that can...

Small Daily Habits Can Add Up To Better Heart Health

THURSDAY, March 26, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Even small improvements to your daily habits – a few minutes more sleep, a couple extra minutes of exercise, a daily side serving of veggies – can lower your risk of heart attack, stroke and heart failure, a new study says.

People who slept 11 minutes more, performed an extra 4....

Can You Drink Enough Fluids To Prevent Kidney Stones? Maybe Not, New Study Says

THURSDAY, March 26, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Drinking lots of fluids is recommended for warding off kidney stones, which can cause intense and unbearable pain.

But it’s very difficult – and possibly impossible – for people to down enough fluids to prevent kidney stones, a major new study says.

Patients with kid...

Ultra-Processed Foods Harm Fertility In Both Men And Women, Studies Reveal

THURSDAY, March 26, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Potato chips, snack cakes, frozen pizzas and sugary drinks could be keeping countless couples from starting families, a pair of new studies report.

Ultra-processed junk food harms fertility in both men and women, undermining their odds of conceiving a child, two teams of researchers found.<...

Ritalin Might Protect ADHD Kids' Long-Term Mental Health, Study Finds

THURSDAY, March 26, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Ritalin prescribed to children with ADHD might provide mental health benefits that extend far into adulthood, a new study suggests.

Children given methylphenidate — the most-prescribed ADHD med — appear to have a lower risk of serious psychotic disorders as adults, including sch...

Study Reveals How Many Americans Consider Using a Gun

THURSDAY, March 26, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Everyone has fleeting moments of anger, but a chilling new study reveals that for millions of Americans, those impulses involve a specific mental image: Pulling a trigger. 

While most never act on these thoughts, researchers are identifying the thin line between imagining pulling the t...

Massive Study Finds Stress and Grief Don’t Cause Cancer

THURSDAY, March 26, 2026 (HealthDay News) — For years, a belief has circulated in wellness communities and doctors’ offices alike — that intense psychological stress, grief or a negative personality could bring on cancer.

But a massive international study has put that theory to rest, finding that a person’s state of...

Federal Officials Investigate States That Require Abortion Coverage

WEDNESDAY, March 25, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Federal health officials say they are looking into 13 states that require certain health insurance plans to cover abortion.

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has announced that its civil rights office has opened investigations to gather more details from these states. ...

Baby Walkers Sold on Amazon Recalled Over Fall Risk

WEDNESDAY, March 25, 2026 (HealthDay News) — About 90 infant walkers sold online are being recalled because they may not protect babies from falling.

The recall involves Goregent Infant Walkers, which do not meet federal safety rules, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) said. 

Officials say the walkers can f...

HelloFresh Pizza Recall Issued in 10 States Over Metal Risk

WEDNESDAY, March 25, 2026 (HealthDay News) — A frozen pizza sold through the popular meal delivery service HelloFresh is being recalled after reports that it may contain small metal fragments.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said the recall is for the Basil Pesto & Mozzarella pizzas made by Bakkavor, a company based i...

Want To Protect Your Brain? Science Says Exercise

WEDNESDAY, March 25, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Lunges and squats may do more for the brain than previously thought, including helping protect it from damage tied to aging and dementia, a new study suggests.

In research published this month in the journal Cell, scientists found that physical activity may help repair the blood-b...

Inclusive High Schools Benefit All Students, Not Just LGBTQ Teens

WEDNESDAY, March 25, 2026 (HealthDay News) — An inclusive, welcoming environment for LGBTQ teenagers helps all students attending high school, a new study says.

Cisgender students (those whose gender identity matches the sex they were assigned at birth) experience an increase in their own social well-being if they attend a school tha...

Childhood Obesity Undercuts The American Dream For Some, Study Says

WEDNESDAY, March 25, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Childhood obesity could be robbing some kids of their chance at the American Dream.

Children who are obese are far less likely to climb the economic ladder as adults, compared to kids who have a normal weight, researchers recently reported in the Journal of Population Economics.

U.S. Medicine, Science Facing An Online Misinformation Siege, Poll Concludes

WEDNESDAY, March 25, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Americans are trapped in a ruthless social media spin cycle of viral misinformation regarding science and medicine, with many actively contributing to the problem, a new Harris Poll has found.

People have come to depend on social media for news about health and science, but the poll found ...

'Universal Donor' Blood Supplies Dangerously Low, Study Warns

WEDNESDAY, March 25, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Blood banks are reporting dangerously low supplies of “universal donor” O-negative blood, a new study warns.

O-negative blood can be given to patients of any blood type, making it essential in medical emergencies where a person’s blood type is unknown, researchers said.

Parental Loss Due to Drugs, Violence Raises Child Death Risk by 2,000%

WEDNESDAY, March 25, 2026 (HealthDay News) — When a parent dies unexpectedly due to violence, self-harm or addiction, the trauma for a child left behind is immense. 

And a new study reveals that this heartbreak carries more than just emotional weight  — it significantly increases the child's own risk of dying before t...

Why Stepping Outside May Help You Eat Better

WEDNESDAY, March 25, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Most people visit a local park to clear their heads or get some exercise, but a new study suggests that green space might be a secret weapon for a better diet.

Drexel University resesearchers found there is a powerful link between the time we spend in nature and the quality of the food we ...

TrumpRx Adds Diabetes, COPD Drugs at Steep Discounts

TUESDAY, March 24, 2026 (HealthDay News) — TrumpRx, the president's discount program for prescription drugs, is adding three more products to its site as it continues efforts to lower drug prices.

The newly added medicines include two for type 2 diabetes, Jentadueto and Jentadueto XR, and one for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease...

New Lyme Disease Vaccine Shows Strong Results in Trial

TUESDAY, March 24, 2026 (HealthDay News) — A new vaccine meant to prevent Lyme disease may be one step closer to approval.

Drugmaker Pfizer and French vaccine company Valneva said their vaccine, called LB6V, worked more than 70% of the time in a clinical trial to prevent Lyme disease in people ages 5 and older.

The companies al...

Alcohol Prep Pads Recalled Over Bacteria Risk, Cardinal Health Says

TUESDAY, March 24, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Cardinal Health is recalling some of its alcohol prep pads after tests found possible bacterial contamination that could lead to infections.

The company said certain lots of its Webcol Large Alcohol Prep Pads (70% isopropyl alcohol) may contain the bacteria Paenibacillus phoenicis.<...