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Ultra-Processed Foods May Be Bad for Your Bones, Study Finds
Eating too many ultra-processed foods lowers bone mineral density and raises the risk of hip fracture, researchers warn.
Young Mom With Stage 4 Colon Cancer Finds Hope Through a New Transplant Option
Doctors at Northwestern Medicine give a young mother with advanced colon cancer that had spread to her liver a new chance at life with an innovative treatment option – a living-donor liver transplant that significantly raises odds of survival.
Simple Blood Test May Predict Dementia in Women Up to 25 Years Before Symptoms
New research finds women with high levels of a novel biomarker in their blood are much more likely to develop memory and thinking problems and dementia later in life.
Bad News for Multitaskers: Your Brain Can’t Really Do It
- HealthDay Staff HealthDay Reporter
- March 13, 2026
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Think you’re great at multitasking? Answering texts, listening to a podcast and finishing work at the same time?
Your brain may disagree.
A new study out of Germany suggests that people can’t truly do two tasks at once, even after lots of practice. Inst...
Study Finds 'Forever Chemicals' on California Fruits and Vegetables
- HealthDay Staff HealthDay Reporter
- March 13, 2026
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Some fruits and vegetables grown in California may carry traces of pesticides known as PFAS, sometimes called “forever chemicals,” according to a new analysis.
Researchers with the Environmental Working Group (EWG) reviewed state testing data and found PFAS p...
About 3,000 Wayfair Dressers Recalled Over Child Tip-Over Risk
- HealthDay Staff HealthDay Reporter
- March 13, 2026
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About 3,000 dressers sold online are being recalled because they can tip over and seriously injure a child, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) warns.
The recall affects 17 Stories Furniture 14-drawer dressers sold on Wayfair.com, according to a notice iss...
Microsoft Unveils AI Health Tool That Can Read Medical Records
- HealthDay Staff HealthDay Reporter
- March 13, 2026
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Microsoft is rolling out a new artificial intelligence (AI) tool designed to help people manage their health.
The feature, called Copilot Health, works inside the company’s Copilot app and can provide personalized health advice using a user’s medical data, if...
Fertility Treatments Aren't Linked To Added Cancer Risk For Women, Study Concludes
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- March 13, 2026
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Fertility treatments don’t make women more likely to develop cancer, a new study has concluded.
Women undergoing medically assisted reproduction have no higher overall risk of invasive cancer than other women, researchers reported this week in JAMA Network Open...
Ultra-Processed Foods Bad For Bone Health, Researchers Say
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- March 13, 2026
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“That stuff will make your teeth rot.”
For decades, parents have tried to steer kids away from junk food with that simple warning.
It turns out such food is bad for your bones as well, a new study says.
People who eat more ultra-processed foods te...
Younger Stroke Survivors Face Unique Mental Health Hurdles
- Deanna Neff HealthDay Reporter
- March 13, 2026
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While a stroke is often seen as a condition affecting the elderly, new research shows younger survivors are navigating a silent crisis of mental health and cognitive struggle.
University of Florida researchers warn that while stroke rates are rising among adults under 50...
AI-Generated Meal Plans For Dieting Teens Could Be Harmful, Study Warns
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- March 13, 2026
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Many teens are turning to artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots to help them lose weight by crafting meal plans for dieting.
But a new study warns that those plans are more likely to lead to malnutrition and eating disorders rather than healthy weight loss.
Researc...
There's One Simple Way Cancer Patients Can Ward Off 'Chemo Brain,' Study Finds
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- March 13, 2026
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Cancer patients often speak of “chemo brain” – the brain fog that occurs in some while undergoing chemotherapy.
A new study suggests that exercise might help thwart chemo brain, helping people with cancer stay mentally sharp and better able to handle da...
Experts Weigh in on Digital Health Wearables for Neurological Health
- Deanna Neff HealthDay Reporter
- March 13, 2026
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The fitness tracker on your wrist or the smart ring on your finger can do more than just count your steps.
These fast-evolving gadgets are becoming valuable tools for managing complex brain and nerve disorders, according to new guidance from the American Academy of...
Pediatric Allergy Specialist: Feed Babies Allergenic Foods Earlier, Not Later
- Dr. David Stukus HealthDay Reporter
- March 12, 2026
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In January 2026, the U.S. Department of Agriculture released new Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025-2030.
Its main message is to promote diets that include whole foods high in protein and full-fat dairy while minimizing ultra-processed foods. As a pediatr...
Doctors Warn Patients To Research Cosmetic Surgery Providers Before Getting Work Done
- HealthDay Staff HealthDay Reporter
- March 12, 2026
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A group representing thousands of U.S. plastic surgeons is urging patients to carefully research cosmetic procedures after an investigation raised safety concerns about some surgery chains.
The warning follows a joint investigation by KFF Health News and NBC...
FDA Warns Novo Nordisk Broke Safety Reporting Rules
- HealthDay Staff HealthDay Reporter
- March 12, 2026
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Federal regulators have warned the maker of Ozempic and Wegovy that it failed to report possible drug side effects to the government.
In a March 5 warning letter, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said Novo Nordisk committed “serious violations” rel...
Study Suggests Epilepsy Drug May Help Treat Sleep Apnea
- HealthDay Staff HealthDay Reporter
- March 12, 2026
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A drug used in Europe to treat epilepsy may help people with obstructive sleep apnea breathe more easily during sleep, according to a new clinical trial.
Researchers found that the medication sulthiame reduced breathing interruptions and improved oxygen levels overnight ...
Millions Of Americans Making Financial Sacrifices To Afford Health Care, Survey Finds
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- March 12, 2026
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Borrowing money. Skipping meals. Driving less. Cutting back on utilities. Taking meds less frequently than prescribed.
One-third of Americans — an estimated 82 million people — have to make these sorts of financial sacrifices on a daily basis so they can pay ...
More Concussions Linked To Worse Brain Health Among Recent College Grads
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- March 12, 2026
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Former college athletes can show signs of concussion-related brain decline as early as five years after graduation, a new study says.
Athletes who had three or more concussions during college play had worse scores on tests measuring anxiety, depression, distress and slee...
Switching GLP-1 Medications Is Common, Can Help People Stick With Weight-Loss Treatment
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- March 12, 2026
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People frequently switch between different weight-loss drugs, swapping Ozempic for Zepbound and vice versa within the first year of treatment, a new study reports.
What’s more, those patients who do swap GLP-1 drugs are more likely to stick with the drugs, research...
Electrodes Partially Restore Movement, Sensation In Spinal Cord Patients
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- March 12, 2026
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People lose two main things in a spinal cord injury: The ability to control the movement of their limbs, as well as the ability to receive sensory feedback from them.
This two-way communication is crucial for a person to be able to move their legs or arms properly.
Years of Specialized Support Essential with Rare Heart Defects
- Deanna Neff HealthDay Reporter
- March 12, 2026
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For children born with a single-ventricle heart — a rare defect in which the heart has only one functional pumping chamber — the first few years of life are often defined by a series of high-stakes surgeries.
However, a landmark 16-year study reveals that the...
Genetic Test May Predict Leukemia Relapse Risk
- Deanna Neff HealthDay Reporter
- March 12, 2026
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Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) is among the most aggressive forms of blood cancer, and while modern medicine can often push it into remission, the threat of a relapse remains a constant fear for patients.
Now, a step forward in genetic testing could help doctors look deepe...
