Inclusive High Schools Benefit All Students, Not Just LGBTQ Teens

WEDNESDAY, March 25, 2026 (HealthDay News) — An inclusive, welcoming environment for LGBTQ teenagers helps all students attending high school, a new study says.

Cisgender students (those whose gender identity matches the sex they were assigned at birth) experience an increase in their own social well-being if they attend a school tha...

Childhood Obesity Undercuts The American Dream For Some, Study Says

WEDNESDAY, March 25, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Childhood obesity could be robbing some kids of their chance at the American Dream.

Children who are obese are far less likely to climb the economic ladder as adults, compared to kids who have a normal weight, researchers recently reported in the Journal of Population Economics.

U.S. Medicine, Science Facing An Online Misinformation Siege, Poll Concludes

WEDNESDAY, March 25, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Americans are trapped in a ruthless social media spin cycle of viral misinformation regarding science and medicine, with many actively contributing to the problem, a new Harris Poll has found.

People have come to depend on social media for news about health and science, but the poll found ...

'Universal Donor' Blood Supplies Dangerously Low, Study Warns

WEDNESDAY, March 25, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Blood banks are reporting dangerously low supplies of “universal donor” O-negative blood, a new study warns.

O-negative blood can be given to patients of any blood type, making it essential in medical emergencies where a person’s blood type is unknown, researchers said.

Parental Loss Due to Drugs, Violence Raises Child Death Risk by 2,000%

WEDNESDAY, March 25, 2026 (HealthDay News) — When a parent dies unexpectedly due to violence, self-harm or addiction, the trauma for a child left behind is immense. 

And a new study reveals that this heartbreak carries more than just emotional weight  — it significantly increases the child's own risk of dying before t...

Why Stepping Outside May Help You Eat Better

WEDNESDAY, March 25, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Most people visit a local park to clear their heads or get some exercise, but a new study suggests that green space might be a secret weapon for a better diet.

Drexel University resesearchers found there is a powerful link between the time we spend in nature and the quality of the food we ...

TrumpRx Adds Diabetes, COPD Drugs at Steep Discounts

TUESDAY, March 24, 2026 (HealthDay News) — TrumpRx, the president's discount program for prescription drugs, is adding three more products to its site as it continues efforts to lower drug prices.

The newly added medicines include two for type 2 diabetes, Jentadueto and Jentadueto XR, and one for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease...

New Lyme Disease Vaccine Shows Strong Results in Trial

TUESDAY, March 24, 2026 (HealthDay News) — A new vaccine meant to prevent Lyme disease may be one step closer to approval.

Drugmaker Pfizer and French vaccine company Valneva said their vaccine, called LB6V, worked more than 70% of the time in a clinical trial to prevent Lyme disease in people ages 5 and older.

The companies al...

Alcohol Prep Pads Recalled Over Bacteria Risk, Cardinal Health Says

TUESDAY, March 24, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Cardinal Health is recalling some of its alcohol prep pads after tests found possible bacterial contamination that could lead to infections.

The company said certain lots of its Webcol Large Alcohol Prep Pads (70% isopropyl alcohol) may contain the bacteria Paenibacillus phoenicis.<...

Study Warns Fluoride Bans May Raise Tooth Decay in Children

TUESDAY, March 24, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Removing fluoride from drinking water could lead to more cavities in kids and higher health care costs, a new analysis suggests.

Researchers estimate that if five states stop adding fluoride to public water, more than 132,000 additional kids could need dental treatment within three years.&nb...

Your Choice Of Booze Influences Your Risk Of Death, Study Says

TUESDAY, March 24, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Too much alcohol of any type is bad for a person’s health, but some booze is more harmful than others, a new study says.

Beer, cider and liquor all appear to increase people’s risk of an early death, even at low levels of imbibing, researchers are slated to report Saturday at a&n...

Insulin Prices Fell For Medicare Patients Under Biden-Era Caps, Study Finds

TUESDAY, March 24, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Biden-era policies have reined in insulin prices for Medicare patients, a new study says.

Roughly 3 out of 4 (75%) Medicare prescription beneficiaries were paying $35 or less for each month’s supply of insulin within a year of price caps enacted under President Joe Biden, researchers r...

AI Gets a 'D' When Judging Scientific, Medical Claims

TUESDAY, March 24, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Folks who rely on chatbots for their scientific and medical info, be forewarned — artificial intelligence (AI) gets a "D" when it’s asked to evaluate whether a claim is true or false, a new study says.

ChatGPT’s accuracy in assessing scientific claims was only about 60% bet...

New Fathers Face Mental Health Challenges, Study Finds

TUESDAY, March 24, 2026 (HealthDay News) — New fathers might be proud poppas, but their mental health might be shaky as they adapt to their increased responsibilities, a new study says.

Men have a 30% increased risk of depression and stress disorders by the end of their first year of fatherhood, researchers reported March 23 in J...