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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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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 ...

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...

Telemedicine Not Closing the Mental Health Gap in Rural Areas

FRIDAY, March 6, 2026 (HealthDay News) — During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, many health experts envisioned telemedicine as a "magic wand" that would bring mental health care to the most remote corners of the country. 

But a new study suggests that while the technology is now common, the digital divide for rural American...