Gut Microbiome May Take Years to Recover From Antibiotic Use

THURSDAY, March 19, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Antibiotics are often hailed as miracle drugs for their ability to wipe out dangerous infections, but new research suggests they leave a more lasting footprint on our bodies than previously thought.

A study of nearly 15,000 adults found that certain antibiotics can alter the community of he...

The Math Behind Eczema Flare-Ups May Finally Add Up

THURSDAY, March 19, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Eczema flare-ups can feel random and hard to control, but new research suggests there may be a way to better predict and manage them.

Scientists say something from a complex field of mathematics called nonlinear dynamics could help explain why symptoms suddenly worsen and how much treatment...

Both Types Of Diabetes Increase Dementia Risk

THURSDAY, March 19, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Both types of diabetes dramatically increase a person’s risk of dementia, a new study says.

People with type 1 diabetes are nearly three times more likely than those without diabetes to develop dementia, and folks with type 2 diabetes are twice as likely to do so, researchers reported...

Aldi Recalls Spinach Bites Over Possible Contamination

THURSDAY, March 19, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Frozen spinach bites sold at Aldi are being pulled from shelves after a possible contamination issue, federal health officials said.

The recall involves Simply Nature Spinach Bites, which may contain rodent hair. 

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said the issue led to ...

Pesticide Exposure Before Pregnancy Might Risk Newborn Health

THURSDAY, March 19, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Pesticides can affect a newborn’s health before they’re even conceived, a new study says.

Women exposed to agricultural pesticides prior to pregnancy are up to three times more likely to give birth to sickly babies, researchers reported this month in the Journal of Exposure ...