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16 Mar
Loneliness in Perimenopause Linked to Changes in Brain Health
A new study shows loneliness and social isolation together may sharply increase the risk of memory and thinking problems during perimenopause.
13 Mar
Ultra-Processed Foods May Be Bad for Your Bones, Study Finds
Eating too many ultra-processed foods lowers bone mineral density and raises the risk of hip fracture, researchers warn.
12 Mar
Young Mom With Stage 4 Colon Cancer Finds Hope Through a New Transplant Option
Doctors at Northwestern Medicine give a young mother with advanced colon cancer that had spread to her liver a new chance at life with an innovative treatment option – a living-donor liver transplant that significantly raises odds of survival.
HealthDay Staff HealthDay Reporter March 16, 2026
Officials Examine Deaths After Plasma Donations in Winnipeg
MONDAY, March 16, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Canadian health officials are investigating the deaths of two people who donated plasma at private clinics in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
The deaths happened about three months apart, one in October 2025 and the other in January 2026, according to Health Canada, the federal agency that regulates plas... Full Page
HealthDay Staff HealthDay Reporter March 16, 2026
New Flu Strain Weakened This Year’s Vaccine Protection, CDC Says
MONDAY, March 16, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Flu activity in the United States is finally slowing down, but health experts say this year’s flu vaccine didn't offer as much protection as officials hoped.
New data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows that the vaccine was only about 25% to 30% effectiv... Full Page
HealthDay Staff HealthDay Reporter March 16, 2026
New EPA Rule Could Loosen Limits on Medical Device Sterilization Gas Emissions
MONDAY, March 16, 2026 (HealthDay News) — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to loosen limits on emissions of ethylene oxide, a gas used to sterilize many medical devices that is also linked to cancer.
The proposal, announced Friday, would ease pollution rules for about 90 commercial sterilization facilities ... Full Page
HealthDay Staff HealthDay Reporter March 16, 2026
Food Stamp Users Fight Restrictions on Soda and Sweets
MONDAY, March 16, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Five people who qualify for food stamps are suing the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) because new rules stop them from using their benefits to buy sugary drinks and candy.
The lawsuit, filed Wednesday in federal court in Washington, D.C., argues the limits are illegal and make it harder... Full Page
Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter March 16, 2026
Loneliness, Social Isolation Impact Brain Health Among Women Entering Menopause
MONDAY, March 16, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Loneliness can impact a woman’s brain health as she begins menopause, a new study says.
Loneliness and social isolation are both linked to the cognitive decline a woman feels as she begins to transition into menopause, researchers recently reported in the journal Menopause.
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Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter March 16, 2026
Poor Hearing Makes It Harder For Blind Folks To Navigate
MONDAY, March 16, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Poor hearing can dramatically impact a blind person’s ability to navigate and move around in their daily life, a new study says.
People who’ve gone blind can still use hearing to help them avoid obstacles and reach destinations.
But blind people who also have experienced hea... Full Page
Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter March 16, 2026
Other People's Opinions Can Shape How You Feel About Pain, Mental Challenges
MONDAY, March 16, 2026 (HealthDay News) — You’re waiting for a vaccination. The person ahead of you stumbles out, groaning about how painful the shot was.
Could hearing that make your own injection hurt worse?
Yes, a new study says.
What others say about an experience – be it a vaccination, or a job interview,... Full Page
Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter March 16, 2026
Exercise Promotes Release Of Brain-Boosting Protein, Study Shows
MONDAY, March 16, 2026 (HealthDay News) — It’s long been known that exercise improves a person’s brain health – and researchers now think they better understand at least one of the factors at play.
Just one 15-minute session of aerobic exercise floods the brain with brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), a protei... Full Page
Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter March 16, 2026
One-Third Of U.S. Parents Worried Their Young Driver Could Cause A Car Crash
MONDAY, March 16, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Many U.S. parents are worried that their teen or young adult is going to cause a wreck through their unsafe driving, a new survey says.
About 1 in 3 parents worry that their young driver could cause a motor vehicle accident, according to the University of Michigan Health C.S. Mott Children&rs... Full Page
Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter March 16, 2026
Medical Debt Forces Many to Skip Essential Health Care
MONDAY, March 16, 2026 (HealthDay News) — People who’ve racked up medical debt are more likely to skip health care that could prevent future illnesses, a new study reports.
Folks weighed down by hospital and doctor bills are much more likely to delay medical, dental and mental health care, researchers reported in the Journa... Full Page
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Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay Reporter March 15, 2026
Why You And Your Pooch Share Similar Reactions to Life
SUNDAY, March 15, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Dogs and their people are more alike than you might expect.
A study of golden retrievers has identified genetic clues that explain why some pooches are more rambunctious, anxious or aggressive than others — and these same genes play a role in anxiety, depression and intelligence in peop... Full Page
Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay Reporter March 14, 2026
How to Gauge Your Personal Risk For a Hernia
SATURDAY, March 14, 2026 (HealthDay News) — If you’re carrying extra weight, smoke, or have a cough or sneeze that won’t go away, you may be at higher risk for a condition many people don’t think about: A hernia.
Your risk is even higher if you’ve ever had abdominal surgery or have a medical condition that cau... Full Page
HealthDay Staff HealthDay Reporter March 13, 2026
Bad News for Multitaskers: Your Brain Can’t Really Do It
FRIDAY, March 13, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Think you’re great at multitasking? Answering texts, listening to a podcast and finishing work at the same time?
Your brain may disagree.
A new study out of Germany suggests that people can’t truly do two tasks at once, even after lots of practice. Instead, the brain quickly... Full Page
HealthDay Staff HealthDay Reporter March 13, 2026
Study Finds 'Forever Chemicals' on California Fruits and Vegetables
FRIDAY, March 13, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Some fruits and vegetables grown in California may carry traces of pesticides known as PFAS, sometimes called “forever chemicals,” according to a new analysis.
Researchers with the Environmental Working Group (EWG) reviewed state testing data and found PFAS pesticide residues in 3... Full Page
HealthDay Staff HealthDay Reporter March 13, 2026
About 3,000 Wayfair Dressers Recalled Over Child Tip-Over Risk
FRIDAY, March 13, 2026 (HealthDay News) — About 3,000 dressers sold online are being recalled because they can tip over and seriously injure a child, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) warns.
The recall affects 17 Stories Furniture 14-drawer dressers sold on Wayfair.com, according to a notice issued March 12.
Of... Full Page
HealthDay Staff HealthDay Reporter March 13, 2026
Microsoft Unveils AI Health Tool That Can Read Medical Records
FRIDAY, March 13, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Microsoft is rolling out a new artificial intelligence (AI) tool designed to help people manage their health.
The feature, called Copilot Health, works inside the company’s Copilot app and can provide personalized health advice using a user’s medical data, if the user chooses to s... Full Page
Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter March 13, 2026
Fertility Treatments Aren't Linked To Added Cancer Risk For Women, Study Concludes
FRIDAY, March 13, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Fertility treatments don’t make women more likely to develop cancer, a new study has concluded.
Women undergoing medically assisted reproduction have no higher overall risk of invasive cancer than other women, researchers reported this week in JAMA Network Open.
However, ... Full Page
Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter March 13, 2026
Ultra-Processed Foods Bad For Bone Health, Researchers Say
FRIDAY, March 13, 2026 (HealthDay News) — “That stuff will make your teeth rot.”
For decades, parents have tried to steer kids away from junk food with that simple warning.
It turns out such food is bad for your bones as well, a new study says.
People who eat more ultra-processed foods tend to have lower bone ... Full Page
Deanna Neff HealthDay Reporter March 13, 2026
Younger Stroke Survivors Face Unique Mental Health Hurdles
FRIDAY, March 13, 2026 (HealthDay News) — While a stroke is often seen as a condition affecting the elderly, new research shows younger survivors are navigating a silent crisis of mental health and cognitive struggle.
University of Florida researchers warn that while stroke rates are rising among adults under 50, the health care syst... Full Page
Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter March 13, 2026
AI-Generated Meal Plans For Dieting Teens Could Be Harmful, Study Warns
FRIDAY, March 13, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Many teens are turning to artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots to help them lose weight by crafting meal plans for dieting.
But a new study warns that those plans are more likely to lead to malnutrition and eating disorders rather than healthy weight loss.
Researchers found that AI-gen... Full Page
