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09 Mar
Recreational Drugs Linked to Higher Stroke Risk, Major Study Finds
A new study involving more than 100 million people found recreational drugs like marijuana, cocaine and amphetamines significantly raise the risk of stroke – even in younger users.
06 Mar
Chronic Back Pain Can Make Everyday Sounds Hard to Tolerate
A new study finds patients with chronic back pain experience ordinary noise as more intense and unpleasant.
06 Mar
How Allergy Season Affects Students’ Academic Performance
In a new study, high schoolers exposed to high pollen counts during exam season scored lower, especially in math and science.
Students Spend A Third Of Their School Day On Their Smartphone, Study Says
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 or entertainment, researchers reported March 9 in JAMA Network Open...
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Daily Multivitamins Slow Aging, Clinical Trial Finds
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 multivitamin, researchers reported March 9 in the journal Nature Medici...
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Trump Caused Immediate Decrease in Acetaminophen Rx's For Pregnant Women, Study Finds
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) could cause autism.
“Don’t take Tylenol. Don’t ta...
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Stress of Pregnancy Complications Might Impact Future Heart Health, Study Says
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 deliver, researchers reported March 9 in the journal Hypertension....
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Approved IV Drug Reduces Lupus Symptoms, Clinical Trial Finds
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 symptoms after a year on the drug, researchers reported March 6 in The...
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Nearly Half of U.S. Kids Lack Adequate Sleep, Survey Shows
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, according to results from the 2026 Sleep in America Poll.
What’s...
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'Fibermaxxing' Trend Encourages People To Eat More Fiber
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 linked to lower risks of several health problems, including certain canc...
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That Stressful Person in Your Life Might Be Aging You Faster, Study Finds
MONDAY, March 9, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Spending time with someone who constantly causes problems may do more than just ruin your mood.
Over time, those stressful relationships could also affect your health and even speed up aging, a recent study suggests.
Researchers looked at the effects of people they call "hasslers,"...
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FDA Vaccine Chief Dr. Vinay Prasad Exiting Role
MONDAY, March 9, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Dr. Vinay Prasad, who leads the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) division that oversees vaccines and complex medical treatments, is leaving the agency at the end of April.
Prasad took on the job last May but faced criticism during his short stint.
FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary...
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Infant Bath Seats Sold on Amazon Recalled Due To Tipping Hazard
MONDAY, March 9, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Parents are being asked to stop using certain baby bath seats after officials said the products could tip over and put infants at risk for drowning.
Nearly 2,400 Trankerloop baby bath seats are being recalled because they do not meet the standard safety rules for infant bath seats, according t...
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Many Seniors Gain Physical, Mental Fitness As They Age, Study Finds
MONDAY, March 9, 2026 (HealthDay News) — People think of aging as a steady decline, with seniors gradually losing their physical abilities and mental agility as the years wear on.
But a new study suggests that seniors can – and often do – improve over time, with the right mindset.
Nearly half of seniors 65 and older...
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Common Drug Class Shows Links to Heart Risk -- Are You Taking One?
MONDAY, March 9, 2026 (HealthDay News) — A common class of drugs called anticholinergics might boost risks for heart failure and other dangerous cardiac conditions, a new study says.
People taking the largest amounts of anticholinergic drugs had a 71% higher risk of heart health problems than those who didn’t use these drugs at...
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Weighted Vests Help Keep Bones Strong — But Only If Seniors Stay Active
MONDAY, March 9, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Weighted vests – the latest internet-driven workout craze – can help older folks improve their bone health while losing weight, a new study says.
There's one caveat though: The vest won’t help your bones if you don't stay active, researchers recently noted in the journal ...
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Illicit Drugs Raise Stroke Risk, Even for Younger Adults
MONDAY, March 9, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Smoking weed, taking a hit of cocaine or popping some amphetamines can raise a person’s risk of stroke – even if they’re a younger adult.
Coke and amphetamines can double or triple the risk of stroke for any adult, researchers reported in the International Journal of Stro...
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Small Drop In Measles Vaccinations Tied to Big Jump In Cases
MONDAY, March 9, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Even a slight decrease in measles vaccinations could spark a seven-fold increase in new cases, a new report says.
Just a 1% annual drop in the rate of MMR (measles/mumps/rubella) childhood jabs could prompt 17,000 measles cases, 4,000 hospitalizations and 36 preventable deaths each year, concl...
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UV Air Filters Cut Airborne Asthma Triggers, Study Finds
MONDAY, March 9, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Ultraviolet air filters might help rid a person’s home of asthma triggers, a new study suggests.
Installing one type of UV air filter in heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems led to a more than twofold decrease in microbes linked to asthma, researchers reported recently at th...
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Most Americans Say They Don’t Trust Driverless Cars — Here’s Why
SUNDAY, March 8, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Many Americans remain uneasy about driverless cars. According to new research, their concerns go far beyond safety.
A new study from the University of California San Diego found that most Americans worry the technology could lead to job losses, with many saying it could worsen income inequalit...
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Can The Critters in Your Mouth Cause or Cure Disease?
SATURDAY, March 7, 2026 (HealthDay News) — No matter how much you brush, floss and rinse, there’s a zoo colonizing your teeth, gums and tongue.
Billions of microscopic critters called microbes make their home in your mouth, and scientists studying them suspect they play important roles in not only diseases of the mouth but...
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Some Patients Keep Weight off With Fewer GLP-1 Injections, Study Finds
FRIDAY, March 6, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Some patients taking popular GLP-1 weight loss drugs may be able to keep the weight off while taking injections less often, according to a small new study.
The idea began when Dr. Mitch Biermann, an obesity and internal medicine specialist at Scripps Clinic in San Diego, started noticing a pat...
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Sixth Measles Case Confirmed in New Mexico Jail
FRIDAY, March 6, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Health officials in New Mexico say the state now has six confirmed measles cases, including a newly reported case linked to a jail in Las Cruces.
The latest case involves a federal detainee at the Doña Ana County Detention Center, according to the New Mexico Department of Health.
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