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20 Feb
Extreme Exercise May Damage Red Blood Cells, New Study Finds
A new study finds athletes who ran ultra-long races — from 25 miles to more than 100 — showed signs of red blood cell damage that could affect how well oxygen and nutrients are delivered throughout the body.
19 Feb
Spirituality Linked to Lower Risk of Alcohol and Drug Misuse
A new study links spiritual or religious involvement to a significantly lower risk of harmful alcohol or drug use.
18 Feb
Sugary Drinks Tied to Adolescent Anxiety in New Study
Teens who regularly drink large amounts of sugar-sweetened beverages — including soda, energy drinks, sweetened teas and coffee drinks — are more likely to report symptoms of anxiety.
Cancer Blood Test Fails To Catch Disease Earlier in Major Study
MONDAY, Feb. 23, 2026 (HealthDay News) — A blood test designed to find cancer early did not work as hoped in a major new study, according to the company that makes it.
The test, called Galleri, failed to lower the number of people diagnosed with late-stage cancer, its maker Grail announced last week.
The results are a blow to a...
- I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
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- February 23, 2026
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Results Outweigh Side Effects Among Ozempic/Wegovy Users, Study Says
MONDAY, Feb. 23, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Side effects like nausea or vomiting are common among folks taking Ozempic/Wegovy, but they’ll grin and bear it if they think they’re losing weight, a new study finds.
The drugs’ perceived effectiveness — lost weight, less appetite, fewer food cravings — outweigh ...
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
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- February 23, 2026
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Strength Linked To Longevity Among Senior Women
MONDAY, Feb. 23, 2026 (HealthDay News) — You don’t need to look buff or tough, but muscle strength can influence how long you’ll live, a new study says.
Older women with greater strength had a significantly lower risk of death during an eight-year follow-up, researchers recently reported in JAMA Network Open.
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- February 23, 2026
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Teens Using Weed Have Doubled Risk For Psychosis, Bipolar Disorder
MONDAY, Feb. 23, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Teens who use weed are twice as likely to develop psychotic or bipolar disorders, a new study says.
They also are more likely to have depression and anxiety, researchers reported Feb. 20 in JAMA Health Forum.
“As cannabis becomes more potent and aggressively marketed, this...
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
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- February 23, 2026
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Same-Day Discharge Safe For Some Heart Valve Replacement Patients
MONDAY, Feb. 23, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Some folks undergoing a heart valve replacement might be able to leave the hospital the same day, a new study says.
Folks discharged the same day as their heart valve replacement had similar outcomes as those who were eligible for same-day discharge but stayed in the hospital due to health con...
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
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- February 23, 2026
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Pregnancy Physically Alters A Woman's Brain – And A Second Pregnancy Even Moreso, Researchers Report
MONDAY, Feb. 23, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Pregnancy causes many profound changes to a woman’s body — and, it seems, her brain, according to a new study.
Pregnancy physically alters a woman’s brain, with a second pregnancy bringing even more profound effects, researchers reported Feb. 19 in the journal Nature Comm...
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
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- February 23, 2026
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Seniors More Likely To Browse Bad Medical Info On The Web
MONDAY, Feb. 23, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Seniors are more likely to surf web sites containing quack medical information, potentially putting their health at risk, a new study says.
Traffic to sites containing low-credibility health info mainly comes from older adults, especially those who lean right politically, researchers reported ...
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
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- February 23, 2026
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Even in Antarctica, Plastic Pollution From Afar Poses Threat
SUNDAY, Feb. 22, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Next time you’re tempted to toss a plastic food container or bottle anywhere other than a garbage can, here’s a sobering thought.
Though it lives in one of the world’s most isolated and harshest spots on Earth, Antarctica’s only native insect can no longer escape the re...
- Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay Reporter
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- February 22, 2026
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Skipping a Late-Night Snack Pays Big Benefits For Your Heart
SATURDAY, Feb. 21, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Skip your late-evening snack and wind down for the day with the lights dimmed low.
That simple shift in your end-of-the-day routine is good for your heart, new research demonstrates.
"Timing our fasting window to work with the body’s natural wake-sleep rhythms can improve the coo...
- Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay Reporter
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- February 21, 2026
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FDA Moves Toward Faster Drug Approvals
FRIDAY, Feb. 20, 2026 (HealthDay News) — In a major shift that could fundamentally change how new medicine reaches the pharmacy, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is relaxing a long-standing drug approval requirement for common diseases.
Drugmakers must often complete two separate, large-scale studies to prove a new medicat...
- Deanna Neff HealthDay Reporter
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- February 20, 2026
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Bhattacharya to Do Double Duty at Helms of CDC and NIH
FRIDAY, Feb. 20, 2026 (HealthDay News) — An outspoken critic of the nation’s top public health agency has been tapped to lead it for the foreseeable future.
Dr. Jay Bhattacharya will serve temporarily as acting director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in addition to filling his role as director of ...
- Deanna Neff HealthDay Reporter
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- February 20, 2026
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Study Links Advanced CTE From Head Trauma as Distinct Cause of Dementia
FRIDAY, Feb. 20, 2026 (HealthDay News) — For years, families of athletes and military veterans have watched loved ones slip into memory loss, suspecting the culprit was a lifetime of blows to the head.
Now, a major study from the Boston University CTE Center provides the data to back those suspicions: Advanced chronic traumatic encep...
- Deanna Neff HealthDay Reporter
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- February 20, 2026
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'Operation Stork Speed' Prepares to Overhaul Baby Formula Guidelines
FRIDAY, Feb. 20, 2026 (HealthDay News) — During their first six months of life, many infants get some or all of their calories from formula, but federal rules governing what goes into those bottles haven't been updated in decades.
That may soon change under a federal initiative dubbed Operation Stork Speed that was launched last Marc...
- Deanna Neff HealthDay Reporter
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- February 20, 2026
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Dental Guidelines Call For More Judicious Use Of X-Rays
FRIDAY, Jan. 20, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Everyone who’s had regular dental care knows the heavy lead apron that’s draped across your body before taking X-rays of your teeth.
But what has been an annual ritual of donning the apron and undergoing oral X-rays might look very different the next time you visit the dentis...
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
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- February 20, 2026
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Parents' 'Gut Feelings' Best Help Doctors Detect And Treat Serious Illness Among Children
FRIDAY, Feb. 20, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Doctors would do well to heed any gut feelings parents might have about their child’s health, a new study says.
Nine times out of 10, children were seriously ill if their parents had a clear or strong concern about their health, researchers reported Feb. 17 in JAMA Network Open....
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
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- February 20, 2026
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One In Five U.S. Children Are Obese, Study Says
FRIDAY, Feb. 20, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Obesity affects 1 in every 5 U.S. children, a new study says.
About 20% of American children between the ages of 2 and 19 have obesity, researchers report Feb. 10 in JAMA Network Open.
“In 2024, excess youth overweight and obesity remained highly prevalent among youths in ...
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
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- February 20, 2026
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Blood Test Estimates When Alzheimer’s Symptoms Will Start
FRIDAY, Feb. 20, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Imagine knowing exactly when your brain might start to fail.
It sounds like a plot from a futuristic movie, but a new "biological clock" developed by researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis may make it a reality.
By analyzing a blood sample, scientists ...
- Deanna Neff HealthDay Reporter
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- February 20, 2026
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COVID-19 Boosters Tied to Lower Preeclampsia Risk in Pregnant Women
FRIDAY, Feb. 20, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Getting vaccinated against COVID-19 might offer protection against one of the most dangerous complications of pregnancy.
A large international study published online Feb. 18 in eClinicalMedicine followed more than 6,500 pregnant women across 18 countries.
The findings link...
- Deanna Neff HealthDay Reporter
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- February 20, 2026
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Most Transgender People Have Been Victims Of Violence, Study Says
FRIDAY, Feb. 20, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Most transgender and gender-diverse people have been victims of physical or sexual violence, a new evidence review says.
Overall, nearly two-thirds (64%) of transgender and gender-diverse people worldwide experienced physical or sexual violence during their lifetimes, researchers reported rece...
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
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- February 20, 2026
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Moderna’s mRNA Flu Vaccine Back Under FDA Review
THURSDAY, Feb. 19, 2026 (HealthDay News) — In a sudden reversal, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has agreed to review Moderna’s experimental mRNA influenza vaccine.
The move comes just one week after the agency refused to evaluate the company’s application, a decision that sent shockwaves through the bio...
- Deanna Neff HealthDay Reporter
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- February 19, 2026
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