GLP-1 Drugs Might Ease Chronic Migraine, Study Says

MONDAY, March 2, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Zepbound might also help people manage migraines, a new study says.

Chronic migraine sufferers taking GLP-1 drugs were about 10% less likely to need ER care for a migraine attack compared to those taking a standard first-line migraine drug, researchers are sc...

Blood Test Reveals Alcohol-Related Liver Disease

MONDAY, March 2, 2026 (HealthDay News) — A new, easy-to-use blood test can identify when a person’s liver disease is being driven by too much drinking, researchers say.

With the test, researchers can estimate whether a person with fatty liver disease might have alcohol-related liver damage, researchers recently reported Feb. 25...

Hormone Therapy Might Be Unnecessary For Some Prostate Cancer Patients

MONDAY, March 2, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Some men who’ve had surgery for prostate cancer can probably skip hormone suppression therapy without harm, a new study says.

Men typically undergo radiation and hormone therapy following prostate cancer surgery to reduce the risk of their cancer coming back.

However, the hormone t...

Urban Traffic Noise Disrupts Sleep, Affects Heart Health After One Night

MONDAY, March 2, 2026 (HealthDay News) — The nighttime sounds of the city streets can jangle a person’s nerves and affect their heart health, a new study says.

People trying to sleep through the sounds of urban traffic for just one night showed signs of heart stress and impaired blood vessel function, researchers reported Feb. ...

Benzodiazepine Use Down In U.S., But OD Risk Remains, Study Says

MONDAY, March 2, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Benzodiazepine prescriptions have decreased in the United States, mainly among middle-aged adults and seniors, a new study says.

But these drugs still pose a risk to many people, according to findings published recently in the Journal of Clinical Psychiatry.

Nearly half of patie...

Electronics Pollution Pose Added Threat to Endangered Dolphins, Porpoises

SUNDAY, March 1, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Chemicals used to produce sharp images on your computer, TV and smartphone are posing threats to life under the sea.

New research shows that liquid crystal monomers (LCMs) from household electronics and e-waste can build up in tissues of dolphins and porpoises — findings that suggest oth...

Flea And Tick Pills May Pose Environmental Risks, Study Finds

SATURDAY, Feb. 28, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Giving your kitty or pup a pill to keep fleas and ticks at bay may an unintended effect on nature.

A relatively new class of meds prescribed by veterinarians in the U.S. and abroad called isoxazolines also pose a threat to insects that play vital roles in improving soil quality and recycling...

Study Suggests One Common Amino Acid May Affect How Long Men Live

FRIDAY, Feb. 27, 2026 (HealthDay News) — A large new study suggests that higher levels of a common amino acid called tyrosine may be linked to a shorter lifespan in men.

The research, published recently in the journal Aging-US, examined whether blood levels of two amino acids, phenylalanine and tyrosine, were connected to ho...

New Obamacare Rules Could Raise Deductibles to $31K For Families

FRIDAY, Feb. 27, 2026 (HealthDay News) — The Trump administration is introducing new rules for Obamacare plans that could lower monthly premiums — but there's a catch.

They raise how much people pay out of pocket when they need care.

Under the proposed rules, some Affordable Care Act (ACA) plans would allow annual deducti...

Walmart Great Value Cottage Cheese Recalled Over Pasteurization Issue

FRIDAY, Feb. 27, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Some Great Value cottage cheese products sold at Walmart are being recalled because they may not have been fully pasteurized, Saputo Cheese USA said.

The recall affects select cottage cheese products made between Feb. 17 and 20, and sold in the following states: Alaska, Alabama, Arkansas, Ariz...

Chris Bosh Says He’s 'Lucky To Be Alive' After Sudden Health Scare

FRIDAY, Feb. 27, 2026 (HealthDay News) — A routine evening took a terrifying turn for Basketball Hall of Famer Chris Bosh when he suddenly collapsed with no warning, he told fans this week.

The 41-year-old former NBA star shared details of the incident in a post on Instagram Wednesday.

Bosh said he was getting ready to go out w...

Crash Course Might Speed Brain Stimulation Treatment For Depression, Study Suggests

FRIDAY, Feb. 27, 2026 (HealthDay News) — A brain stimulation therapy for depression can show results in as little as a workweek, a new study says.

Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) typically requires daily clinic visits over six to eight weeks, a rather rigorous schedule for people grappling with depression.

But patients ...

Wildfire Smoke Linked To Increase In Violent Assaults

FRIDAY, Feb. 27, 2026 (HealthDay News) — It’s a fact that people become “crazy from the heat,” but a new study suggests that “crazy from the smoke” might also be a phenomenon.

Skies choked with smoke from wildfires are linked to an increase in violent assaults, a new study has found.

Assaults incre...

Why Turning 19 Spikes Medicaid Loss for Millions

FRIDAY, Feb. 27, 2026 (HealthDay News) — For most teens, turning 19 is a milestone of early adulthood. But for those relying on Medicaid, it often triggers a birthday cliff where health insurance simply vanishes.

A new study from the University of Chicago highlights a systemic issue: The moment a person is no longer classified as a c...

Blood Test Can Predict Short-Term Survival Among Seniors

FRIDAY, Feb. 27, 2026 (HealthDay News) — An experimental blood test can predict whether seniors have long to live, a new study says.

The genetics-based blood test predicted two-year survival with accuracy as high as 86% among hundreds of seniors, researchers reported Feb. 24 in the journal Aging Cell.

The test is based...