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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.
17 Feb
1 in 4 Teens Sending Sexts — Many Face Blackmail, New Study Warns
A new survey of nearly 3,500 teens finds a surge in sexting since 2019 and an increase in sextortion or blackmail.
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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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....
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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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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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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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BJ’s Wholesale Club Issues Salmon Recall Across Seven East Coast States
THURSDAY, Feb. 19, 2026 (HealthDay News) — If you recently bought frozen salmon at BJ’s Wholesale Club, check the packaging before your next meal.
Wellesley Farms Farm-Raised Atlantic Salmon is being pulled from shelves across seven states after federal testing found it contained dangerous bacteria.
The recall...
- Deanna Neff HealthDay Reporter
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- February 19, 2026
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Sweetened Drinks Linked to Higher Anxiety in Teens
THURSDAY, Feb. 19, 2026 (HealthDay News) — While parents have long worried that too much sugar leads to cavities and weight gain, new research suggests that sugar rush might be followed by a worry crash.
A study from Bournemouth University in the U.K. has identified a troubling link between high-sugar drinks and increased anxie...
- Deanna Neff HealthDay Reporter
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- February 19, 2026
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Drug-Resistant Salmonella Linked to Moringa Supplement
THURSDAY, Feb. 19, 2026 (HealthDay News) — It's often touted as the "miracle tree" for its dense nutrient profile, but a popular moringa supplement is at the center of a superbug outbreak.
Federal health officials announced Feb. 13 that a multistate outbreak of highly drug-resistant Salmonella has been traced back to moringa...
- Deanna Neff HealthDay Reporter
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- February 19, 2026
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It's Never Too Late For Cancer Patients To Become Active, Study Finds
THURSDAY, Feb. 19, 2026 (HealthDay News) — It’s never too late for cancer survivors to become active, a new study reports.
Cancer survivors who engaged in even small amounts of exercise reduced their risk of cancer-related death, researchers reported Feb. 17 in JAMA Network Open.
That risk dropped even more among...
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
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- February 19, 2026
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Ultra-Marathon Running Depletes Athletes' Red Blood Cells, Study Finds
THURSDAY, Feb. 19, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Ultra-marathon runners must be incredibly fit to endure races that can extend more than 100 miles, but their bodies pay a price for their athleticism, a new study says.
Extreme endurance runners experience a breakdown of their normal red blood cells during a race, putting them at increased r...
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
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- February 19, 2026
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Rates Of Hearing Loss, Tinnitus More Than Doubled Among Musicians
THURSDAY, Feb. 19, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Musicians suffer hearing loss in pursuit of their passion more than twice as often as average folks, a new evidence review says.
More than 2 in 5 musicians suffer from tinnitus and a quarter are affected by hearing loss, researchers recently reported in the journal Otolaryngology–H...
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
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- February 19, 2026
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Ancient Chinese Practice Lowers Blood Pressure As Well As Medications, Walking Program, Clinical Trial Shows
THURSDAY, Feb. 19, 2026 (HealthDay News) — An ancient Chinese mind-body practice can lower a person’s blood pressure as well as medication or a program of brisk walking, a new study says.
Baduanjin is a widely practiced eight-movement sequence that combines slow, structured movement, deep breathing and meditation.
The pra...
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
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- February 19, 2026
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U.S. Parents Report Gaps in Accessing Mental Health Care for Their Child
THURSDAY, Feb. 19, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Despite a growing mental health crisis among America’s youth, the system is still failing a massive number of children, a large study suggests.
Nearly one-quarter of children who need mental health treatment are not receiving it, according to the analysis led by researchers at th...
- Deanna Neff HealthDay Reporter
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- February 19, 2026
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Robotic Pets Help Dementia Patients Recover and Return Home
THURSDAY, Feb. 19, 2026 (HealthDay News) — For a person living with dementia, a hospital stay can be a terrifying whirlwind of strange faces, loud noises and confusing tests.
This disorientation often leads to a condition called delirium, which can slow down recovery and lead to more time spent in medical facilities.
Howe...
- Deanna Neff HealthDay Reporter
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- February 19, 2026
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Bananas From a Decade-Old Mining Spill Area in Brazil May Be Unsafe, Research Says
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 18, 2026 (HealthDay News) — More than a decade after a major mining disaster in Brazil, scientists are still uncovering its health effects, including potential risks from food grown in nearby soil.
A new study suggests that bananas grown near the Doce River estuary may pose health risks for children under 6, due to li...
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- February 18, 2026
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Mandy Moore Shares Why RSV Protection Became a Priority for Her Family
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 18, 2026 (HealthDay News) — When actress and singer/songwriter Mandy Moore talks about RSV, it’s not just as a celebrity, it’s as a mom who’s lived through it.
In 2023, both of Moore’s sons came down with respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, at the same time. The experience, she says, was overw...
- I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
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- February 18, 2026
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NIH Institute Told To Drop ‘Biodefense’ and 'Pandemic Preparedness' Language From Website
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 18, 2026 (HealthDay News) — As new infectious threats emerge worldwide, a key U.S. health agency is quietly stepping away from language tied to pandemic planning, a change some experts warn could leave Americans less protected when the next crisis hits.
Staff at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease...
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- February 18, 2026
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Peanut Butter Sold in 40 States Recalled Over Possible Plastic Contamination
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 18, 2026 (HealthDay News) — If you have peanut butter at home, federal health officials say it’s worth taking a closer look.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced a recall of more than 20,000 peanut butter products after pieces of plastic were found during the manufacturing process.
The...
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- February 18, 2026
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Want To Preserve Brain Health? Engage In A Lifetime Pursuit Of Knowledge, Study Says
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 18, 2026 (HealthDay News) — “Anyone who stops learning is old, whether at 20 or 80,” American entrepreneur Henry Ford once said. “Anyone who keeps learning stays young.”
There’s something to that, a new study says.
People who engage in a lifetime pursuit of learning have a lower ris...
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
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- February 18, 2026
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'Smart Clothing' The Next Frontier In Fitness Tracking, Study Says
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 18, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Health-conscious folks are used to strapping a Fitbit to their wrist or a step counter to their belt before they start walking or jogging.
But new research is opening the door to “smart clothing” that would count a person’s steps or track their movement without requiring a...
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
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- February 18, 2026
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