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06 Mar
Chronic Back Pain Can Make Everyday Sounds Hard to Tolerate
A new study finds patients with chronic back pain experience ordinary noise as more intense and unpleasant.
06 Mar
How Allergy Season Affects Students’ Academic Performance
In a new study, high schoolers exposed to high pollen counts during exam season scored lower, especially in math and science.
04 Mar
Younger Adults Face Growing Threat From Colon and Rectal Cancer
A new report from the American Cancer Society finds colorectal cancer is increasingly affecting younger adults. The analysis also highlights rising rectal cancer cases, late diagnoses in people under 50, and ongoing gaps in screening.
HealthDay Staff HealthDay Reporter March 9, 2026
That Stressful Person in Your Life Might Be Aging You Faster, Study Finds
MONDAY, March 9, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Spending time with someone who constantly causes problems may do more than just ruin your mood.
Over time, those stressful relationships could also affect your health and even speed up aging, a recent study suggests.
Researchers looked at the effects of people they call "hasslers,"... Full Page
HealthDay Staff HealthDay Reporter March 9, 2026
FDA Vaccine Chief Dr. Vinay Prasad Exiting Role
MONDAY, March 9, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Dr. Vinay Prasad, who leads the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) division that oversees vaccines and complex medical treatments, is leaving the agency at the end of April.
Prasad took on the job last May but faced criticism during his short stint.
FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary... Full Page
HealthDay Staff HealthDay Reporter March 9, 2026
Infant Bath Seats Sold on Amazon Recalled Due To Tipping Hazard
MONDAY, March 9, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Parents are being asked to stop using certain baby bath seats after officials said the products could tip over and put infants at risk for drowning.
Nearly 2,400 Trankerloop baby bath seats are being recalled because they do not meet the standard safety rules for infant bath seats, according t... Full Page
Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter March 9, 2026
Many Seniors Gain Physical, Mental Fitness As They Age, Study Finds
MONDAY, March 9, 2026 (HealthDay News) — People think of aging as a steady decline, with seniors gradually losing their physical abilities and mental agility as the years wear on.
But a new study suggests that seniors can – and often do – improve over time, with the right mindset.
Nearly half of seniors 65 and older... Full Page
Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter March 9, 2026
Common Drug Class Shows Links to Heart Risk -- Are You Taking One?
MONDAY, March 9, 2026 (HealthDay News) — A common class of drugs called anticholinergics might boost risks for heart failure and other dangerous cardiac conditions, a new study says.
People taking the largest amounts of anticholinergic drugs had a 71% higher risk of heart health problems than those who didn’t use these drugs at... Full Page
Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter March 9, 2026
Weighted Vests Help Keep Bones Strong — But Only If Seniors Stay Active
MONDAY, March 9, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Weighted vests – the latest internet-driven workout craze – can help older folks improve their bone health while losing weight, a new study says.
There's one caveat though: The vest won’t help your bones if you don't stay active, researchers recently noted in the journal ... Full Page
Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter March 9, 2026
Illicit Drugs Raise Stroke Risk, Even for Younger Adults
MONDAY, March 9, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Smoking weed, taking a hit of cocaine or popping some amphetamines can raise a person’s risk of stroke – even if they’re a younger adult.
Coke and amphetamines can double or triple the risk of stroke for any adult, researchers reported in the International Journal of Stro... Full Page
Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter March 9, 2026
Small Drop In Measles Vaccinations Tied to Big Jump In Cases
MONDAY, March 9, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Even a slight decrease in measles vaccinations could spark a seven-fold increase in new cases, a new report says.
Just a 1% annual drop in the rate of MMR (measles/mumps/rubella) childhood jabs could prompt 17,000 measles cases, 4,000 hospitalizations and 36 preventable deaths each year, concl... Full Page
Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter March 9, 2026
UV Air Filters Cut Airborne Asthma Triggers, Study Finds
MONDAY, March 9, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Ultraviolet air filters might help rid a person’s home of asthma triggers, a new study suggests.
Installing one type of UV air filter in heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems led to a more than twofold decrease in microbes linked to asthma, researchers reported recently at th... Full Page
HealthDay Staff HealthDay Reporter March 8, 2026
Most Americans Say They Don’t Trust Driverless Cars — Here’s Why
SUNDAY, March 8, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Many Americans remain uneasy about driverless cars. According to new research, their concerns go far beyond safety.
A new study from the University of California San Diego found that most Americans worry the technology could lead to job losses, with many saying it could worsen income inequalit... Full Page
Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay Reporter March 7, 2026
Can The Critters in Your Mouth Cause or Cure Disease?
SATURDAY, March 7, 2026 (HealthDay News) — No matter how much you brush, floss and rinse, there’s a zoo colonizing your teeth, gums and tongue.
Billions of microscopic critters called microbes make their home in your mouth, and scientists studying them suspect they play important roles in not only diseases of the mouth but... Full Page
HealthDay Staff HealthDay Reporter March 6, 2026
Some Patients Keep Weight off With Fewer GLP-1 Injections, Study Finds
FRIDAY, March 6, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Some patients taking popular GLP-1 weight loss drugs may be able to keep the weight off while taking injections less often, according to a small new study.
The idea began when Dr. Mitch Biermann, an obesity and internal medicine specialist at Scripps Clinic in San Diego, started noticing a pat... Full Page
HealthDay Staff HealthDay Reporter March 6, 2026
Sixth Measles Case Confirmed in New Mexico Jail
FRIDAY, March 6, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Health officials in New Mexico say the state now has six confirmed measles cases, including a newly reported case linked to a jail in Las Cruces.
The latest case involves a federal detainee at the Doña Ana County Detention Center, according to the New Mexico Department of Health.
... Full Page
HealthDay Staff HealthDay Reporter March 6, 2026
RFK Jr. Urges Medical Schools To Add More Nutrition Training
FRIDAY, March 6, 2026 (HealthDay News) — U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced a new effort Thursday aimed at getting medical schools to spend more time teaching students about nutrition.
Federal officials say 53 medical schools have already agreed to take part in the voluntary initiative.
The program has asked ... Full Page
HealthDay Staff HealthDay Reporter March 6, 2026
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... Full Page
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Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter March 6, 2026
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.
Deanna Neff HealthDay Reporter March 6, 2026
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... Full Page
Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter March 6, 2026
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 <... Full Page
Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter March 6, 2026
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... Full Page
Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter March 6, 2026
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... Full Page
