Former NFL Star Steve McMichael Diagnosed With CTE After His Death

WEDNESDAY, April 8, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Former NFL star Steve McMichael had a brain disease linked to repeated head injuries, an autopsy revealed.

McMichael, a Hall of Famer and key player on the 1985 Chicago Bears, was diagnosed after his death with chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), the Concussion & CTE Foundation said...

HHS Updates Vaccine Panel Requirements After Judge’s Decision

WEDNESDAY, April 8, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Health officials are changing the rules for who can serve on a key vaccine advisory panel after a judge ruled that many current members are unqualified.

The panel, called the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, helps guide vaccine use in the U.S., including the childhood immunizat...

More Drugmakers Join TrumpRx

WEDNESDAY, April 8, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Drug companies Abbvie and Genentech will start selling medications at lower prices through the White House’s "TrumpRx" website.

They are the 10th and 11th companies to join the program.

Abbvie will offer its arthritis drug Humira at a steep discount.

The medication, which ...

Graco Recalls Infant Car Seats Over Structural Issue

WEDNESDAY, April 8, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Some baby car seats are being recalled after a safety issue was found during testing.

Graco is voluntarily recalling select SnugRide Turn & Slide car seats due to a structural problem identified during post-production lab testing.

The company said the recall affects a limited numb...

Preschoolers' Solitary Screen Time Could Mean Behavior Problems, Language Difficulties Later On

WEDNESDAY, April 8, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Allowing a screen to babysit your preschool child could blunt their intellectual and emotional development, a new study says.

Preschool and kindergarten kids with up to a half-hour daily of unsupervised screen time wind up with poorer communication skills and a lower vocabulary, researchers...

The Flu Vaccine Can Lower Your Risk Of Heart Attack And Stroke — Even If You Wind Up Infected

WEDNESDAY, April 8, 2026 (HealthDay News) — The influenza vaccine can significantly reduce the risk of a flu-related heart attack or stroke, even among folks who become infected after vaccination, a new study reports.

The systemic inflammation caused by a flu infection is known to increase short-term risk of heart problems, and the f...