45,000 Halo Magic Sleepsuits For Babies Recalled Over Choking Risk

FRIDAY, March 6, 2026 (HealthDay News) — About 45,000 HALO Magic Sleepsuits for infants are being recalled after reports that part of the zipper can come loose and create a choking hazard.

The recall was announced March 5 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and affects certain sleepsuits sold in the United States, accordin...

Racial Disparities Persist In Lung Cancer Treatment, Study Finds

FRIDAY, March 6, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Black lung cancer patients are less likely to receive surgery or radiation therapy aimed at curing their cancer compared to white patients, a new study says.

This gap has persisted with minimal improvement since the early 1990s, researchers reported March 2 in JAMA Network Open.

GLP-1 Weight-Loss Drugs Prove Effective Across Diverse Patient Groups

FRIDAY, March 6, 2026 (HealthDay News) — As the popularity of medications like Ozempic and Trulicity for losing weight continues to soar, folks may wonder: "Will they work for me?"

Researchers at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health sought to shed light on that question by analyzing results of dozens of studies on the drug...

Chronic Pain Can Make Noise Unbearable By Rewiring The Brain, Study Says

FRIDAY, March 6, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Everyday sounds add to the torment of a person with chronic back pain, apparently because pain rewires how the brain responds to noise, a new study says.

People suffering from back pain process sounds differently and more intensely, adding to their agony, researchers recently reported in the <...

Angry Teens May Age Faster, Study Finds

FRIDAY, March 6, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Your confrontational, angry teenager could wind up growing old before their time, a new study says.

Aggressive behavior as a teenager is linked to faster biological aging by age 30, researchers reported March 5 in the journal Health Psychology.

These angry teens also are more li...

Peanut Allergy Risk Higher If Older Sibs Eat Peanuts, Study Finds

FRIDAY, March 6, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Young kids have a higher risk of peanut allergy if their older brothers or sisters love to eat peanuts, a new study has found.

However, this risk can be headed off by getting younger siblings to eat peanuts themselves, researchers reported at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Aller...

Rising Tree Pollen Counts Signal Start of Allergy Season

THURSDAY, March 5, 2026 (HealthDay News) — If you live in parts of the West and South, you may already be reaching for your allergy meds.

Tree pollen is ramping up in those regions, according to AccuWeather.com, which issued its 2026 pollen forecast on Wednesday. 

"Temperature, rainfall, wind and springtime frosts all infl...

Finding the Right Supportive Footwear for Pain Relief is Key, Say Podiatrists

THURSDAY, March 5, 2026 (HealthDay News) — If you suffer from persistent foot or lower body discomfort, the solution might be found in your closet rather than your medicine cabinet. 

Podiatrists emphasize that the right footwear does more than just cushion your steps: It serves as a medical tool that can improve your overall phy...

Fewer Mothers Died During Pregnancy or After Birth in 2024

THURSDAY, March 5, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Deaths linked to pregnancy and childbirth fell slightly in the United States in 2024, new data show. Early data suggests the decrease may have continued into 2025.

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that 649 women died during pregnancy or within weeks after gi...

Trader Joe’s Pulls Frozen Meals Tied to 37 Million-Pound Nationwide Recall

THURSDAY, March 5, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Trader Joe’s is recalling several frozen food items after reports that they may contain small pieces of glass.

The grocery chain said four frozen products could be affected and asked customers not to eat them. 

The recall is linked to a much larger recall involving nearly 37...

Testosterone Therapy Could Mean Trouble For Knee Replacement Patients, Study Warns

THURSDAY, March 5, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Testosterone therapy is booming in the U.S., but it might bring higher risks for people undergoing knee replacement surgery, a new study says.

Patients who took testosterone within a year of their surgery had a higher risk of infection, blood clots, kidney damage, pneumonia and knee instabil...

Dentists Can Help Detect Undiagnosed Diabetes, Study Argues

THURSDAY, March 5, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Dentists might be able to help detect diabetes among their patients with a simple chairside test, a new study says.

A finger-prick blood test taken during dental exams found that more than 1 of 3 dental patients had elevated blood sugar levels consistent with either diabetes or prediabetes, ...

Ultra-Processed Foods Linked To Emotional, Behavioral Problems In Preschoolers

THURSDAY, March 5, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Ultra-processed foods can have an impact on a young child’s emotional and behavioral development, a new study says.

Kids who eat more ultra-processed foods have a higher risk of problems like anxiety, fearfulness, aggression or hyperactivity, researchers reported March 3 in JAMA Ne...