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02 Mar
Are Gut Microbiome Kits Overpromising?
The American Gut Project tests 21 at-home gut microbiome kits from seven companies and finds “major discrepancies.”
27 Feb
Depression Therapy That Usually Takes 6 to 8 Weeks May Work Just as Well in 5 Days
A new study finds transcranial magnetic stimulation, used for treatment-resistant depression, can provide significant symptom relief in just days instead of weeks.
26 Feb
Daily Aspirin Doesn’t Protect Against Colon Cancer in Average-Risk Adults
A major, new evidence review finds taking a daily aspirin has little to no benefit for people at average risk of colorectal cancer, but it can cause dangerous bleeding and possibly stroke.
How to Get Ready For Daylight Saving Time
TUESDAY, March 3, 2026 (HealthDay News) — You love it — or loathe it.
Either way, the clocks jump forward one hour Sunday morning for the start of Daylight Saving Time, providing an extra hour of evening light through Nov. 1. That means one hour less sleep this weekend.
Resetting your body’s internal clock for...
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A-Fib Drug Could Interact With Blood Thinners, Increase Risk Of Dangerous Bleeding
TUESDAY, March 3, 2026 (HealthDay News) — People with abnormal heart rhythms could be at risk of dangerous bleeding from a serious combination of prescription medications, a new study says.
Patients with atrial fibrillation (A-Fib) often are prescribed diltiazem to help control their heart rate, researchers said in the Annals of ...
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
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- March 3, 2026
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Collagen Supplements Good For Skin, Arthritis, Evidence Review Concludes
TUESDAY, March 3, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Collagen supplements have some legitimate benefits, improving skin health and reducing pain from wear-and-tear arthritis, a new evidence review has concluded.
Skin elasticity and hydration improve while taking collagen supplements, and arthritis pain and stiffness eases, researchers reported ...
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
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- March 3, 2026
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Effective Sunscreen Protection Can Cost $40 A Year
TUESDAY, March 3, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Protecting yourself against skin cancer can cost as little as $40 a year, a new study says.
Sunscreens with a sun protective factor of 50 can be purchased as for as little as 4 cents an application, researchers recently reported in JAMA Dermatology.
On the other hand, more expe...
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
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- March 3, 2026
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FDA To Offer Cash Bonuses for Faster Drug Reviews
MONDAY, March, 2, 2026 (HealthDay News) — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) chief says the agency will begin offering bonuses to drug reviewers who complete their work ahead of schedule.
Dr. Marty Makary described the effort as a pilot program during a staff meeting last week. The first quarterly bonus payments coul...
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- March 2, 2026
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U.S. Tops 1,100 Measles Cases This Year as Outbreaks Grow
MONDAY, March, 2, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Measles cases are climbing rapidly across the United States, with more than 1,100 infections reported in the first two months of this year, data shows.
As of Feb. 26, 1,136 cases had been confirmed, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). That total is already ...
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- March 2, 2026
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Chocolate Male Supplement Recalled Over Hidden Erectile Dysfunction Drug
MONDAY, March 2, 2026 (HealthDay News) — A chocolate male enhancement product is being pulled from store shelves after federal health officials found it contains a hidden prescription drug.
The company — USALESS.COM, based in Brooklyn, New York — is recalling its product called Rhino Choco VIP 10X, according to an alert f...
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- March 2, 2026
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New Drug Could Boost Efforts To Wipe Out Sleeping Sickness
MONDAY, March 2, 2026 (HealthDay News) — A new treatment for sleeping sickness could make it much easier to treat and possibly eliminate the deadly disease.
On Friday, a committee of the European Medicines Agency (EMA) recommended approval of acoziborole, a drug made by Sanofi. The decision is a key step to making the medicine availa...
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- March 2, 2026
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Telemedicine Visits Cost Five Times Less Than In-Clinic Care
MONDAY, March 2, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Telemedicine appointments aren’t only more convenient, but actually save money for both patients and health care systems, a new study says.
Telemedicine visits are five times less costly than in-person appointments for the most common conditions, researchers recently reported in JAMA...
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
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- March 2, 2026
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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...
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
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- March 2, 2026
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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...
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- March 2, 2026
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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...
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
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- March 2, 2026
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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. ...
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- March 2, 2026
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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...
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- March 2, 2026
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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...
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- March 1, 2026
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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...
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- February 28, 2026
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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...
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- February 27, 2026
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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...
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- February 27, 2026
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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...
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- February 27, 2026
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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...
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- February 27, 2026
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