Study Finds Genetics May Shape Up to 55% of How Long You Live

• I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
• February 2, 2026
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MONDAY, Feb. 2, 2026 (HealthDay News) — People are often told that eating well, exercising and avoiding bad habits are the fundamentals to a long life. 

But new research suggests something else may matter even more: genetics.

A large study published Jan....

52 Kids Have Died From Flu So Far This Season as Child Hospitalizations Rise

• I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
• February 2, 2026
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MONDAY, Feb. 2, 2026 (HealthDay News) — The flu is hitting kids hard this season.

So far, 52 kids have died from the flu, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said on Jan. 30. About 9 in 10 had not received a flu shot.

Health experts say ...

Arizona Confirms Measles Case in ICE Custody as State Total Rises

• I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
• February 2, 2026
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MONDAY, Feb. 2, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Arizona health officials are responding after a person held at an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility in the state tested positive for measles.

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) said “the Ari...

Two Companies Tied to Milk Powder in Infant Formula Botulism Outbreak

• I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
• February 2, 2026
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MONDAY, Feb. 2, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Federal health officials are investigating dried milk powder from two companies that may be connected to a botulism outbreak tied to ByHeart infant formula. 

The outbreak that has sickened 51 babies across 19 states.

Docs Miss Stroke Warning Signs in More Than a Quarter of Pregnant Women, New Mothers

• Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
• February 2, 2026
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MONDAY, Feb. 2, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Many pregnant and post-partum women who suffer a stroke had warning signs that health care professionals missed, a new study says.

More than 25% went to a doctor for stroke-related symptoms within the month prior to their str...

Early Menopause Symptoms Might Not Be What Most Women Expect

• Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
• February 2, 2026
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MONDAY, Feb. 2, 2026 (HealthDay News) — The symptoms women experience on the verge of menopause could be vastly different from what they might expect, a new study says.

Women in perimenopause – the time leading up to their final period, as well as the year af...

Millennials, Gen Z Suffering Increased Rates Of Psychosis, Schizophrenia

• Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
• February 2, 2026
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MONDAY, Feb. 2, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Millennials and Gen Z might be at greater risk of psychotic disorders like schizophrenia than older generations, a new study says.

More recent generations are falling prey to psychosis more often and at younger ages than peop...

Survey Finds Gaps In Americans' Knowledge Of Unhealthy Cholesterol

• Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
• February 2, 2026
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MONDAY, Feb. 2, 2026 (HealthDay News) — There are serious gaps in Americans’ understanding of unhealthy cholesterol and how to lower the risk it poses to heart health, a new survey reports.

For example, many are unaware of the many types of drugs available to...

Non-Stimulant Pill Helps Early-Bird Workers Remain Awake And Alert

• Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
• February 2, 2026
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MONDAY, Feb. 2, 2026 (HealthDay News) — A non-stimulant pill might replace a cup of coffee as the chosen wake-up boost for early-morning shift workers, a new study says.

Early-bird workers who took solriamfetol (Sunosi) were less sleepy and more alert than those wh...

Infectious Mononucleosis: What It Is, Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment and More

• Dr. Sarah Adams, retired primary care pediatrician HealthDay Reporter
• February 2, 2026
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MONDAY, Feb. 2, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Infectious mononucleosis, often called “mono,” is a viral illness best known for causing extreme fatigue, sore throat and swollen glands.

Mono is often referred to as the “kissing disease,” because it...

New Guide Aims to Improve UTI Care as Telehealth Use Grows

• I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
• February 1, 2026
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SUNDAY, Feb. 1, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Urinary tract infections, or UTIs, send millions of Americans to urgent care every year. But today, many people no longer see a doctor in person.

Instead, they message their clinic, use video visits or fill out online forms t...

Groundhog Day Explained: Why This Furry Forecaster Still Matters

• I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
• January 31, 2026
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SATURDAY, Jan. 31, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Every Feb. 2, Americans turn to a groundhog to see whether winter will stick around. 

But Groundhog Day is about much more than shadows and more weeks of cold.

The tradition began in 1886, when the first Punxsut...

New Federal Plan Aims to Use More Donor Organs, Improve Transplant Safety

• I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
• January 30, 2026
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FRIDAY, Jan. 30, 2026 (HealthDay News) — U.S. health officials unveiled proposed changes to the nation’s transplant system, hoping to help more patients get lifesaving organs, even when donations aren’t perfect.

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Ser...

Most Doctor-Made YouTube Health Videos Lack Strong Proof, Study Finds

• I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
• January 30, 2026
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FRIDAY, Jan. 30, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Many health videos on YouTube, even those made by doctors, may not be giving viewers reliable medical information, a new study suggests.

Researchers reviewed 309 popular YouTube videos about cancer and diabetes and found tha...

Gerber Recalls Arrowroot Baby Biscuits Over Possible Plastic, Paper Pieces

• I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
• January 30, 2026
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FRIDAY, Jan. 30, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Gerber has announced a nationwide recall of some arrowroot biscuits made for babies after finding they may contain small pieces of soft plastic or paper, federal regulators said.

The recall affects specific batches of 5.5-ou...

U.S. Life Expectancy Hits Record High as Death Rates Fall Nationwide

• I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
• January 30, 2026
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FRIDAY, Jan. 30, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Americans are living longer than ever.

U.S. life expectancy climbed to 79 years in 2024, the highest level on record, new federal data shows. Health officials say fewer deaths from COVID-19, along with drops in heart disease...

Salty Drinking Water Increases High Blood Pressure Risk, Review Concludes

• Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
• January 30, 2026
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FRIDAY, Jan. 30, 2026 (HealthDay News) — People whose drinking water contains more salt have an increased risk of high blood pressure, a new evidence review says.

Particularly in coastal regions, salt in drinking water could be an overlooked contributor to elevated...

Afternoon Naps Are Good For The Brain — And Researchers Now Know Why

• Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
• January 30, 2026
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FRIDAY, Jan. 30, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Having trouble powering through your afternoon workload?

A brief nap can rejuvenate your brain power, a new study says.

Even a short afternoon nap helps the brain recover and improve its ability to learn, researchers r...

AI-Assisted Mammograms Catch More Hard-To-Detect Breast Cancers, Clinical Trial Shows

• Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
• January 30, 2026
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FRIDAY, Jan. 30, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Artificial intelligence (AI) can help reduce the number of breast cancers found between mammogram screenings, clinical trial results show.

There was a 12% reduction in cancer diagnoses in the years following AI-supported bre...

Approved Immunotherapy Shrinks, Eliminates Rare, Aggressive Melanoma, Clinical Trial Finds

• Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
• January 30, 2026
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FRIDAY, Jan. 30, 2026 (HealthDay News) — An already-approved immunotherapy drug can dramatically shrink — or even eliminate — tumors associated with a rare and aggressive form of melanoma, a new clinical trial has found.

About 71% of desmoplastic melano...