Sweetened Drinks Linked to Higher Anxiety in Teens

• Deanna Neff HealthDay Reporter
• February 19, 2026
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THURSDAY, Feb. 19, 2026 (HealthDay News) — While parents have long worried that too much sugar leads to cavities and weight gain, new research suggests that sugar rush might be followed by a worry crash. 

A study from Bournemouth University in the U.K. has ide...

Drug-Resistant Salmonella Linked to Moringa Supplement

• Deanna Neff HealthDay Reporter
• February 19, 2026
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THURSDAY, Feb. 19, 2026 (HealthDay News) — It's often touted as the "miracle tree" for its dense nutrient profile, but a popular moringa supplement is at the center of a superbug outbreak.

Federal health officials announced Feb. 13 that a multistate outbreak of hig...

It's Never Too Late For Cancer Patients To Become Active, Study Finds

• Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
• February 19, 2026
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THURSDAY, Feb. 19, 2026 (HealthDay News) — It’s never too late for cancer survivors to become active, a new study reports.

Cancer survivors who engaged in even small amounts of exercise reduced their risk of cancer-related death, researchers reported Feb. 17 ...

Ultra-Marathon Running Depletes Athletes' Red Blood Cells, Study Finds

• Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
• February 19, 2026
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THURSDAY, Feb. 19, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Ultra-marathon runners must be incredibly fit to endure races that can extend more than 100 miles, but their bodies pay a price for their athleticism, a new study says.

Extreme endurance runners experience a breakdown of t...

Rates Of Hearing Loss, Tinnitus More Than Doubled Among Musicians

• Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
• February 19, 2026
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THURSDAY, Feb. 19, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Musicians suffer hearing loss in pursuit of their passion more than twice as often as average folks, a new evidence review says.

More than 2 in 5 musicians suffer from tinnitus and a quarter are affected by hearing loss, r...

Ancient Chinese Practice Lowers Blood Pressure As Well As Medications, Walking Program, Clinical Trial Shows

• Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
• February 19, 2026
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THURSDAY, Feb. 19, 2026 (HealthDay News) — An ancient Chinese mind-body practice can lower a person’s blood pressure as well as medication or a program of brisk walking, a new study says.

Baduanjin is a widely practiced eight-movement sequence that combines s...

U.S. Parents Report Gaps in Accessing Mental Health Care for Their Child

• Deanna Neff HealthDay Reporter
• February 19, 2026
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THURSDAY, Feb. 19, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Despite a growing mental health crisis among America’s youth, the system is still failing a massive number of children, a large study suggests. 

Nearly one-quarter of children who need mental health treatment ar...

Robotic Pets Help Dementia Patients Recover and Return Home

• Deanna Neff HealthDay Reporter
• February 19, 2026
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THURSDAY, Feb. 19, 2026 (HealthDay News) — For a person living with dementia, a hospital stay can be a terrifying whirlwind of strange faces, loud noises and confusing tests. 

This disorientation often leads to a condition called delirium, which can slow down ...

Bananas From a Decade-Old Mining Spill Area in Brazil May Be Unsafe, Research Says

• I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
• February 18, 2026
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WEDNESDAY, Feb. 18, 2026 (HealthDay News) — More than a decade after a major mining disaster in Brazil, scientists are still uncovering its health effects, including potential risks from food grown in nearby soil.

A new study suggests that bananas grown near the Do...

Mandy Moore Shares Why RSV Protection Became a Priority for Her Family

• I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
• February 18, 2026
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WEDNESDAY, Feb. 18, 2026 (HealthDay News) — When actress and singer/songwriter Mandy Moore talks about RSV, it’s not just as a celebrity, it’s as a mom who’s lived through it.

In 2023, both of Moore’s sons came down with respiratory syncytia...

NIH Institute Told To Drop ‘Biodefense’ and 'Pandemic Preparedness' Language From Website

• I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
• February 18, 2026
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WEDNESDAY, Feb. 18, 2026 (HealthDay News) — As new infectious threats emerge worldwide, a key U.S. health agency is quietly stepping away from language tied to pandemic planning, a change some experts warn could leave Americans less protected when the next crisis hits.

Peanut Butter Sold in 40 States Recalled Over Possible Plastic Contamination

• I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
• February 18, 2026
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WEDNESDAY, Feb. 18, 2026 (HealthDay News) — If you have peanut butter at home, federal health officials say it’s worth taking a closer look.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced a recall of more than 20,000 peanut butter products after pi...

Want To Preserve Brain Health? Engage In A Lifetime Pursuit Of Knowledge, Study Says

• Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
• February 18, 2026
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WEDNESDAY, Feb. 18, 2026 (HealthDay News) — “Anyone who stops learning is old, whether at 20 or 80,” American entrepreneur Henry Ford once said. “Anyone who keeps learning stays young.”

There’s something to that, a new study says.

'Smart Clothing' The Next Frontier In Fitness Tracking, Study Says

• Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
• February 18, 2026
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WEDNESDAY, Feb. 18, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Health-conscious folks are used to strapping a Fitbit to their wrist or a step counter to their belt before they start walking or jogging.

But new research is opening the door to “smart clothing” that would co...

Pain Drives Postpartum Depression, Review Finds

• Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
• February 18, 2026
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WEDNESDAY, Feb. 18, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Pain during pregnancy and after delivery can significantly increase a woman’s risk of postpartum depression, a new evidence review has concluded.

Further, there are specific pain-related risk factors that influence ...

Shame, Embarrassment Regarding Walking Problems Can Isolate MS Patients

• Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
• February 18, 2026
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WEDNESDAY, Feb. 18, 2026 (HealthDay News) — A mom with multiple sclerosis (MS) struggled to keep her balance, frustrated by her frequent missteps and stumbles.

But what really hurt was her 6-year-old daughter’s reaction to her plight.

“My daughter...

Heavy Wildfire Smoke During Pregnancy May Be Linked to Increased Autism Risk

• Deanna Neff HealthDay Reporter
• February 18, 2026
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WEDNESDAY, Feb. 18, 2026 (HealthDay News) — As wildfires become more frequent and severe across the Western United States, new research suggests the thick blankets of smoke they produce may have long-lasting effects on fetal development.

A study of millions of Cali...

School Stress at Age 15 May Leave Long-Term Mental Health Scars

• Deanna Neff HealthDay Reporter
• February 18, 2026
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WEDNESDAY, Feb. 18, 2026 (HealthDay News) — The intense pressure to succeed academically at age 15 may cast a long shadow, increasing the risk of depression and self-harm well into a person's 20s, a new study says.

While many parents and teachers view high expectat...

Couples Who Do This One Thing Feel More Satisfied And Secure Together

• I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
• February 17, 2026
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TUESDAY, Feb. 17, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Couples who take time to slow down and enjoy the good moments they share may feel closer, argue less and feel more confident their relationship will last, a new study suggests.

Researchers at the University of Illinois Urba...

FDA Expands Tater Tot Recall Tied to Possible Plastic Contamination

• I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
• February 17, 2026
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TUESDAY, Feb. 17, 2026 (HealthDay News) — A recall of frozen tater tots has expanded after federal officials warned that hundreds of thousands of pounds could contain pieces of plastic.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said the expanded recall now covers...