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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.
New Global Analysis Warns of Sharp Rise in Breast Cancer Cases
The number of new breast cancer cases worldwide is predicted to surpass 3.5 million by 2050. But researchers say targeting six lifestyle risk factors could help change the trajectory.
Are Gut Microbiome Kits Overpromising?
The American Gut Project tests 21 at-home gut microbiome kits from seven companies and finds “major discrepancies.”
Testosterone Therapy Could Mean Trouble For Knee Replacement Patients, Study Warns
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- March 5, 2026
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THURSDAY, March 5, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Testosterone therapy is booming in the U.S., but it might bring higher risks for people undergoing knee replacement surgery, a new study says.
Patients who took testosterone within a year of their surgery had a higher risk...
Dentists Can Help Detect Undiagnosed Diabetes, Study Argues
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- March 5, 2026
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THURSDAY, March 5, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Dentists might be able to help detect diabetes among their patients with a simple chairside test, a new study says.
A finger-prick blood test taken during dental exams found that more than 1 of 3 dental patients had elevat...
Ultra-Processed Foods Linked To Emotional, Behavioral Problems In Preschoolers
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- March 5, 2026
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THURSDAY, March 5, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Ultra-processed foods can have an impact on a young child’s emotional and behavioral development, a new study says.
Kids who eat more ultra-processed foods have a higher risk of problems like anxiety, fearfulness, ag...
Study Links Rising Cannabis Use to Poor Mental Health
- Deanna Neff HealthDay Reporter
- March 5, 2026
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THURSDAY, March 5, 2026 (HealthDay News) — For many, cannabis is a go-to for stress relief, but a large Canadian study suggests that for many, that fix may be closely tied to a worsening mental health crisis.
Researchers have found that as cannabis use becomes more...
Fitness Trackers Might Help Predict Multiple Sclerosis Progression
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- March 5, 2026
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THURSDAY, March 5, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Wrist-worn fitness tracking devices might be able to predict whether a person with multiple sclerosis is more likely to have worsening disability, a new study says.
Data from fitness trackers showed not only who was at hig...
Half of Americans Unaware of At-Home Colon Cancer Screening Options
- Deanna Neff HealthDay Reporter
- March 5, 2026
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THURSDAY, March 5, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Colon cancer is now the deadliest cancer for adults under 50, yet it remains one of the most preventable since polyps detected and removed during screening can’t turn into cancer later.
But a new nationwide survey co...
Review of U.S. Measles Elimination Status Delayed Until November
- HealthDay Staff HealthDay Reporter
- March 4, 2026
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WEDNESDAY, March 4, 2026 (HealthDay News) — An expected review of the United States’ measles elimination status has been postponed by seven months.
The meeting, originally scheduled for mid-April, will now take place in November, according to the Pan American...
Your Furry Roommate May Be Affecting The Air You Breathe
- HealthDay Staff HealthDay Reporter
- March 4, 2026
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WEDNESDAY, March 4, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Dogs may bring more than companionship into a home: They can also affect the air we breathe indoors, a new study shows.
Researchers found that dogs release airborne particles, gases and microbes that can affect indoor air...
About 81,000 Baby Monitors Recalled Over Possible Fire Risk
- HealthDay Staff HealthDay Reporter
- March 4, 2026
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WEDNESDAY, March 4, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Parents who use baby monitors may want to take a closer look at the one they have at home.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has announced a recall of about 81,000 babysense Max View Baby Monitors because...
Two Days of Oatmeal May Lower Cholesterol, Study Finds
- HealthDay Staff HealthDay Reporter
- March 4, 2026
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WEDNESDAY, March 4, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Whether topped with fruit or flavored with peanut butter, eating mostly oatmeal for just two days may help lower cholesterol, according to a new study out of Germany.
In the trial, people with metabolic syndrome who follo...
Early Sports Specialization Linked To Increased Injury Risk
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- March 4, 2026
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WEDNESDAY, March 4, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Parents of athletic children can protect them from injury by encouraging them to try out a wide variety of sports, a new study says.
Repetitive stress from focusing on one sport at a young age increases an athlete’s...
More Kids, Teens Injured In E-Bike Wrecks, Study Finds
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- March 4, 2026
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WEDNESDAY, March 4, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Electronic bikes, also referred to as e-bikes, are zooming in popularity, but they’re also responsible for more kids landing in an ER with injuries, a new study says.
E-bike injuries have more than tripled in San Di...
Exercise Boosts Quality of Life During Breast Cancer Chemotherapy
- Deanna Neff HealthDay Reporter
- March 4, 2026
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WEDNESDAY, March 4, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Extreme fatigue, muscle loss and psychological stress are well-known side effects of the chemotherapy that saves the lives of breast-cancer patients.
But should patients exercise during active phases of their treatm...
Colorectal Cancer Rates Shifting to Younger Groups as Rectal Cancer Rates Spike
- Deanna Neff HealthDay Reporter
- March 4, 2026
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WEDNESDAY, March 4, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Colon cancer, long considered a disease of the elderly, is increasingly striking younger Americans, according to a startling new report.
Nearly half of new colon cancer diagnoses — about 45% — now occur in peo...
Lithium Might Slow Brain Decline Among Seniors, Pilot Study Shows
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- March 4, 2026
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WEDNESDAY, March 4, 2026 (HealthDay News) — The mood disorder drug lithium might have brain benefits beyond simply warding off depression and anxiety, a new study says.
A pilot clinical trial has found that low-dose lithium tablets might help slow verbal decline am...
Brain Chemical Provides A 'Pep In Your Step,' Experiment Shows
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- March 4, 2026
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WEDNESDAY, March 4, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Have you ever found a “spring in your step” when you’re walking toward something you enjoy – a favorite food, a good friend, an entertaining activity?
That’s a dopamine surge hitting your bra...
AI Therapist? It Falls Short, a New Study Warns
- HealthDay Staff HealthDay Reporter
- March 3, 2026
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TUESDAY, March 3, 2026 (HealthDay News) — More people are asking artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots for help with daily problems, from work stress to relationship worries and more.
Now, a new study warns that when it comes to mental health advice, these sy...
BBQ Sauce Recall Issued Nationwide Due To Incorrect Label
- HealthDay Staff HealthDay Reporter
- March 3, 2026
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TUESDAY, March 3, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Savannah Bee Company is recalling a batch of its Honey BBQ Sauce-Mustard after discovering the product may contain undeclared wheat and soy, two common allergens.
The sauce is sold in a 16-fluid-ounce clear glass bottle wit...
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Nearly 20 States Scale Back HIV Medication Programs
- HealthDay Staff HealthDay Reporter
- March 3, 2026
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TUESDAY, March, 3, 2026 (HealthDay News) — A growing number of states are rolling back financial help for HIV medications.
An analysis released March 2 by the health research group KFF found that 18 states have adopted cost-cutting changes to their AIDS Drug Assist...
FDA Recalls More Than 651,000 Jugs of Water Over Sanitation Concerns
- HealthDay Staff HealthDay Reporter
- March 3, 2026
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TUESDAY, March 3, 2026 (HealthDay News) — More than 651,000 large bottles of water are being pulled from store shelves after health officials flagged sanitation issues.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) says 651,148 bottles of water are under recall becau...
