Study Links Rising Cannabis Use to Poor Mental Health

THURSDAY, March 5, 2026 (HealthDay News) — For many, cannabis is a go-to for stress relief, but a large Canadian study suggests that for many, that fix may be closely tied to a worsening mental health crisis.

Researchers have found that as cannabis use becomes more common and weed more potent, the link between the drug and serious mo...

Fitness Trackers Might Help Predict Multiple Sclerosis Progression

THURSDAY, March 5, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Wrist-worn fitness tracking devices might be able to predict whether a person with multiple sclerosis is more likely to have worsening disability, a new study says.

Data from fitness trackers showed not only who was at higher risk of disease progression, but whose brains might be in danger o...

Half of Americans Unaware of At-Home Colon Cancer Screening Options

THURSDAY, March 5, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Colon cancer is now the deadliest cancer for adults under 50, yet it remains one of the most preventable since polyps detected and removed during screening can’t turn into cancer later.

But a new nationwide survey commissioned by the Colorectal Cancer Alliance reveals a troubling reaso...

Review of U.S. Measles Elimination Status Delayed Until November

WEDNESDAY, March 4, 2026 (HealthDay News) — An expected review of the United States’ measles elimination status has been postponed by seven months.

The meeting, originally scheduled for mid-April, will now take place in November, according to the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), a regional branch of the World Health Org...

Your Furry Roommate May Be Affecting The Air You Breathe

WEDNESDAY, March 4, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Dogs may bring more than companionship into a home: They can also affect the air we breathe indoors, a new study shows.

Researchers found that dogs release airborne particles, gases and microbes that can affect indoor air quality. In some cases, the levels were similar to, and sometimes hig...

About 81,000 Baby Monitors Recalled Over Possible Fire Risk

WEDNESDAY, March 4, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Parents who use baby monitors may want to take a closer look at the one they have at home.

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has announced a recall of about 81,000 babysense Max View Baby Monitors because the display unit can overheat and create a possible fire hazard.

Two Days of Oatmeal May Lower Cholesterol, Study Finds

WEDNESDAY, March 4, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Whether topped with fruit or flavored with peanut butter, eating mostly oatmeal for just two days may help lower cholesterol, according to a new study out of Germany.

In the trial, people with metabolic syndrome who followed a strict oat-based plan for 48 hours saw a 10% drop in harmful LDL...

Early Sports Specialization Linked To Increased Injury Risk

WEDNESDAY, March 4, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Parents of athletic children can protect them from injury by encouraging them to try out a wide variety of sports, a new study says.

Repetitive stress from focusing on one sport at a young age increases an athlete’s risk of injuries into adulthood, according to a pair of new studies p...

More Kids, Teens Injured In E-Bike Wrecks, Study Finds

WEDNESDAY, March 4, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Electronic bikes, also referred to as e-bikes, are zooming in popularity, but they’re also responsible for more kids landing in an ER with injuries, a new study says.

E-bike injuries have more than tripled in San Diego in recent years, researchers reported Monday at a meeting of the A...

Exercise Boosts Quality of Life During Breast Cancer Chemotherapy

WEDNESDAY, March 4, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Extreme fatigue, muscle loss and psychological stress are well-known side effects of the chemotherapy that saves the lives of breast-cancer patients. 

But should patients exercise during active phases of their treatment?

A new study provides additional evidence that movement may ...

Colorectal Cancer Rates Shifting to Younger Groups as Rectal Cancer Rates Spike

WEDNESDAY, March 4, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Colon cancer, long considered a disease of the elderly, is increasingly striking younger Americans, according to a startling new report.

Nearly half of new colon cancer diagnoses — about 45% — now occur in people under 65, according to the report from the American Cancer Society...

Lithium Might Slow Brain Decline Among Seniors, Pilot Study Shows

WEDNESDAY, March 4, 2026 (HealthDay News) — The mood disorder drug lithium might have brain benefits beyond simply warding off depression and anxiety, a new study says.

A pilot clinical trial has found that low-dose lithium tablets might help slow verbal decline among seniors with mild cognitive impairment, researchers reported March...

Brain Chemical Provides A 'Pep In Your Step,' Experiment Shows

WEDNESDAY, March 4, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Have you ever found a “spring in your step” when you’re walking toward something you enjoy – a favorite food, a good friend, an entertaining activity?

That’s a dopamine surge hitting your brain, a new study says.

Dopamine – a brain chemical associat...