FDA May Allow Some Flavored Vapes Aimed at Adults

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• March 11, 2026
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WEDNESDAY, March 11, 2026 (HealthDay News) — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) may allow some flavored e-cigarettes back on the market, but there’s a catch.

They would be marketed to adults, not teens.

Under guidance released Monday, the FDA s...

FDA Approves Drug for Rare Brain Disorder, Not Autism

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• March 11, 2026
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WEDNESDAY, March 11, 2026 (HealthDay News) — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a generic drug for a very rare brain disorder, but said it should not be considered a treatment for autism.

On Tuesday, the agency cleared leucovorin for people wi...

Dark Sweet Cherries May Help Slow Aggressive Breast Cancer, Mouse Study Suggests

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• March 11, 2026
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WEDNESDAY, March 11, 2026 (HealthDay News) — From cobblers to smoothies, dark sweet cherries show up in plenty of recipes, and scientists say the crimson-colored fruit may contain compounds that could help fight an aggressive type of breast cancer.

A team at Texas ...

Multilingualism Might Not Aid Brain Aging, Researcher Argues

• Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
• March 11, 2026
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WEDNESDAY, March 11, 2026 (HealthDay News) — A researcher is disputing a recent high-profile study claiming that people who live in multilingual countries show healthier brain aging.

The study, published in Nature Aging last year, found that knowing more t...

Repealing Motorcycle Helmet Laws Leads to More Severe Crashes, Millions in Added Treatment Costs

• Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
• March 11, 2026
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WEDNESDAY, March 11, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Letting folks ride motorcycles without helmets can lead to worse injuries from crashes that are more expensive to treat, a new study says.

Repealing a Michigan law that required motorcycle riders to wear helmets resulted...

Physical Therapy Costs Vary Widely In U.S., Study Finds

• Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
• March 11, 2026
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WEDNESDAY, March 11, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Physical therapy (PT) is important in helping people heal after surgery, manage chronic pain and recover from injuries.

But PT is likely to take a bigger bite out of your wallet depending on where you live, preventing so...

Lowering Parents' Stress Can Reduce Risk Of Childhood Obesity

• Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
• March 11, 2026
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WEDNESDAY, March 11, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Providing support to stressed-out parents might help their children avoid obesity, a new study says.

Children were more likely to eat healthy and not gain weight if their parents participated in training to help manage s...

Why Childhood Cavities May Predict Adult Heart Disease

• Deanna Neff HealthDay Reporter
• March 11, 2026
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WEDNESDAY, March 11, 2026 (HealthDay News) — The secret to a healthy heart in your 50s might actually be found in the dental records of your 10-year-old self.

A massive study from the University of Copenhagen found that poor oral health during childhood is a signif...

15-Year Study Shows Sharp Rise in Depression Among U.S. College Students

• Deanna Neff HealthDay Reporter
• March 11, 2026
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WEDNESDAY, March 11, 2026 (HealthDay News) — For nearly two decades, the mental health of American college students has been on a downward slide. 

A massive new analysis — to be published April 1 in the Journal of Affective Disorders — fou...

Mammograms May Also Reveal Hidden Heart Disease Risk, Study Finds

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• March 10, 2026
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TUESDAY, March 10, 2026 (HealthDay News) — A routine mammogram may reveal more than just signs of breast cancer.

New research suggests the scans could also help docs spot early warning signs of heart disease, the leading cause of death in women.

In the study,...

Going Abroad? CDC Warns Travelers About Polio Risk in Several Countries

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• March 10, 2026
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TUESDAY, March 10, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Travelers heading overseas may want to check their vaccination records first.

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) urges people to make sure their polio vaccines are up to date before traveling interna...

Raw Oysters and Clams Recalled After Norovirus-Like Illness Outbreak in Washington

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• March 10, 2026
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TUESDAY, March 10, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Health officials in Washington state have temporarily shut down shellfish harvesting in Drayton Harbor after several folks became sick from eating raw oysters.

The Washington State Department of Health announced the emerge...

Chile Becomes First Country in the Americas To Eliminate Leprosy

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• March 10, 2026
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TUESDAY, March 10, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Chile has officially eliminated leprosy, becoming the first country in the Americas and only the second in the world to reach that milestone, health officials announced.

The World Health Organization (WHO) and the Pan Amer...

Students Spend A Third Of Their School Day On Their Smartphone, Study Says

• Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
• March 10, 2026
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TUESDAY, March 10, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Middle and high school students spend nearly a third of the school day on their smartphones, undermining their education, a new study says.

The students checked their phones dozens of times, often looking at social media o...

Daily Multivitamins Slow Aging, Clinical Trial Finds

• Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
• March 10, 2026
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TUESDAY, March 10, 2026 (HealthDay News) — The health boost from daily multivitamins might actually extend to how quickly a person ages, a new study says.

Researchers found slower “wear and tear” biological aging among seniors after two years on a multi...

Trump Caused Immediate Decrease in Acetaminophen Rx's For Pregnant Women, Study Finds

• Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
• March 10, 2026
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TUESDAY, March 10, 2026 (HealthDay News) — The U.S. president’s words are powerful enough to have an immediate impact on medicine, a new study has found.

At a September 2025 White House briefing, President Donald Trump claimed that acetaminophen (Tylenol) cou...

Stress of Pregnancy Complications Might Impact Future Heart Health, Study Says

• Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
• March 10, 2026
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TUESDAY, March 10, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Women who have pregnancy complications might face a higher risk of heart disease, a new study has concluded.

The stress of these complications increase a woman’s risk of high blood pressure for years after they deliv...

Approved IV Drug Reduces Lupus Symptoms, Clinical Trial Finds

• Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
• March 10, 2026
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TUESDAY, March 10, 2026 (HealthDay News) — An already-approved IV drug significantly reduces the symptoms of lupus, a new clinical trial showed.

More than three-quarters of lupus patients taking obinutuzumab (Gazvya) had a significant improvement in their symp...

Nearly Half of U.S. Kids Lack Adequate Sleep, Survey Shows

• Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
• March 10, 2026
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TUESDAY, March 10, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Nearly half of all U.S. children aren’t getting the sleep they need, a new National Sleep Foundation survey reports.

About 44% of children do not consistently get the recommended amount of sleep for their age, accord...

'Fibermaxxing' Trend Encourages People To Eat More Fiber

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• March 9, 2026
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MONDAY, March 9, 2026 (HealthDay News) — A growing nutrition trend called “fibermaxxing” is encouraging people to eat enough fiber each day, and scientists say the attention may be a good thing.

Fiber plays an important role in digestion and has been li...