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23 Feb
Study Finds Every Pregnancy Leaves a Unique Mark on the Brain
Researchers uncover links between pregnancy-related brain changes, mother-baby bonding, and maternal mental health.
20 Feb
Extreme Exercise May Damage Red Blood Cells, New Study Finds
A new study finds athletes who ran ultra-long races — from 25 miles to more than 100 — showed signs of red blood cell damage that could affect how well oxygen and nutrients are delivered throughout the body.
19 Feb
Spirituality Linked to Lower Risk of Alcohol and Drug Misuse
A new study links spiritual or religious involvement to a significantly lower risk of harmful alcohol or drug use.
Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter February 24, 2026
Gap In Preventable Deaths Widening Between Those With, Without A College Degree
TUESDAY, Feb. 24, 2026 (HealthDay News) — A gap in preventable deaths is growing between people with and without a college degree, a new study says.
A steadily increasing number of people with a high school diploma or less are dying from illnesses that could have been prevented by health care, researchers reported in the American... Full Page
Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter February 24, 2026
Dry Powder Inhalers: A Double Win for COPD and Environment
TUESDAY, Feb. 24, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Dry powder inhalers might provide a double benefit for people battling chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a new study says.
These inhalers not only lead to slightly better lung health among COPD patients, but also are less harmful to the environment, researchers reported Feb. 23 in... Full Page
Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter February 24, 2026
Living Near Nuclear Plants Linked to Higher Cancer Death Risk
TUESDAY, Feb. 24, 2026 (HealthDay News) — The closer you live to a nuclear power plant, the higher the odds that you’ll die from cancer, a new nationwide study has concluded.
People living near a nuclear plant have a cancer death risk that rises with age, peaking in the senior years for both women and men, researchers reported ... Full Page
Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter February 24, 2026
Cervical Cancer Rates Plummet Among States With High HPV Vaccination Rates
TUESDAY, Feb. 24, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Cervical cancer rates are plummeting in states with higher rates of HPV vaccination, a new study reports.
Overall, cervical cancers have declined by 27% among young women in the years since the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine became available in the United States, researchers report in the... Full Page
Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter February 24, 2026
Hurricanes Linked to Rise in Drug, Alcohol Deaths Post-Storm
TUESDAY, Feb. 24, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Hurricanes are terrifying and destructive, but their damage doesn’t end with homes flattened and cities flooded, a new study says.
A wave of alcohol- and drug-related deaths also occur in the wake of hurricanes and tropical storms, researchers reported Feb. 20 in JAMA Network OpenFull Page
I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter February 23, 2026
Trump Order Backing Popular Weedkiller Sparks Backlash From MAHA
MONDAY, Feb. 23, 2026 (HealthDay News) — President Donald Trump has signed an executive order intended to increase U.S. production of the active ingredient in the common weedkiller Roundup, and the decision has drawn criticism from activists who support him.
The order calls glyphosate critical to the nation’s food supply and na... Full Page
I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter February 23, 2026
Trader Joe’s Recalls Chicken Fried Rice Over Possible Glass Pieces
MONDAY, Feb. 23, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Trader Joe’s shoppers are being urged to check their freezers amid a nationwide recall of ready-to-eat chicken fried rice due to possible glass contamination.
The recall affects Trader Joe’s Chicken Fried Rice sold across the United States, according to the U.S. Department of Agric... Full Page
I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter February 23, 2026
Final Group of Striking Nurses Returns To Work in New York
MONDAY, Feb. 23, 2026 (HealthDay News) — After more than a month on the picket line, thousands of nurses at NewYork-Presbyterian hospitals have voted to end their strike.
More than 4,000 nurses in the New York City-based hospital system walked off the job on Jan. 12.
They approved a new contract on Saturday.
The union rep... Full Page
I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter February 23, 2026
Cancer Blood Test Fails To Catch Disease Earlier in Major Study
MONDAY, Feb. 23, 2026 (HealthDay News) — A blood test designed to find cancer early did not work as hoped in a major new study, according to the company that makes it.
The test, called Galleri, failed to lower the number of people diagnosed with late-stage cancer, its maker Grail announced last week.
The results are a blow to a... Full Page
Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter February 23, 2026
Results Outweigh Side Effects Among Ozempic/Wegovy Users, Study Says
MONDAY, Feb. 23, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Side effects like nausea or vomiting are common among folks taking Ozempic/Wegovy, but they’ll grin and bear it if they think they’re losing weight, a new study finds.
The drugs’ perceived effectiveness — lost weight, less appetite, fewer food cravings — outweigh ... Full Page
Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter February 23, 2026
Strength Linked To Longevity Among Senior Women
MONDAY, Feb. 23, 2026 (HealthDay News) — You don’t need to look buff or tough, but muscle strength can influence how long you’ll live, a new study says.
Older women with greater strength had a significantly lower risk of death during an eight-year follow-up, researchers recently reported in JAMA Network Open.
... Full Page
Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter February 23, 2026
Teens Using Weed Have Doubled Risk For Psychosis, Bipolar Disorder
MONDAY, Feb. 23, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Teens who use weed are twice as likely to develop psychotic or bipolar disorders, a new study says.
They also are more likely to have depression and anxiety, researchers reported Feb. 20 in JAMA Health Forum.
“As cannabis becomes more potent and aggressively marketed, this... Full Page
Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter February 23, 2026
Same-Day Discharge Safe For Some Heart Valve Replacement Patients
MONDAY, Feb. 23, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Some folks undergoing a heart valve replacement might be able to leave the hospital the same day, a new study says.
Folks discharged the same day as their heart valve replacement had similar outcomes as those who were eligible for same-day discharge but stayed in the hospital due to health con... Full Page
Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter February 23, 2026
Pregnancy Physically Alters A Woman's Brain – And A Second Pregnancy Even Moreso, Researchers Report
MONDAY, Feb. 23, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Pregnancy causes many profound changes to a woman’s body — and, it seems, her brain, according to a new study.
Pregnancy physically alters a woman’s brain, with a second pregnancy bringing even more profound effects, researchers reported Feb. 19 in the journal Nature Comm... Full Page
Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter February 23, 2026
Seniors More Likely To Browse Bad Medical Info On The Web
MONDAY, Feb. 23, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Seniors are more likely to surf web sites containing quack medical information, potentially putting their health at risk, a new study says.
Traffic to sites containing low-credibility health info mainly comes from older adults, especially those who lean right politically, researchers reported ... Full Page
Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay Reporter February 22, 2026
Even in Antarctica, Plastic Pollution From Afar Poses Threat
SUNDAY, Feb. 22, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Next time you’re tempted to toss a plastic food container or bottle anywhere other than a garbage can, here’s a sobering thought.
Though it lives in one of the world’s most isolated and harshest spots on Earth, Antarctica’s only native insect can no longer escape the re... Full Page
Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay Reporter February 21, 2026
Skipping a Late-Night Snack Pays Big Benefits For Your Heart
SATURDAY, Feb. 21, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Skip your late-evening snack and wind down for the day with the lights dimmed low.
That simple shift in your end-of-the-day routine is good for your heart, new research demonstrates.
"Timing our fasting window to work with the body’s natural wake-sleep rhythms can improve the coo... Full Page
Deanna Neff HealthDay Reporter February 20, 2026
FDA Moves Toward Faster Drug Approvals
FRIDAY, Feb. 20, 2026 (HealthDay News) — In a major shift that could fundamentally change how new medicine reaches the pharmacy, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is relaxing a long-standing drug approval requirement for common diseases.
Drugmakers must often complete two separate, large-scale studies to prove a new medicat... Full Page
Deanna Neff HealthDay Reporter February 20, 2026
Bhattacharya to Do Double Duty at Helms of CDC and NIH
FRIDAY, Feb. 20, 2026 (HealthDay News) — An outspoken critic of the nation’s top public health agency has been tapped to lead it for the foreseeable future.
Dr. Jay Bhattacharya will serve temporarily as acting director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in addition to filling his role as director of ... Full Page
Deanna Neff HealthDay Reporter February 20, 2026
Study Links Advanced CTE From Head Trauma as Distinct Cause of Dementia
FRIDAY, Feb. 20, 2026 (HealthDay News) — For years, families of athletes and military veterans have watched loved ones slip into memory loss, suspecting the culprit was a lifetime of blows to the head.
Now, a major study from the Boston University CTE Center provides the data to back those suspicions: Advanced chronic traumatic encep... Full Page
