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Extreme Exercise May Damage Red Blood Cells, New Study Finds
A new study finds athletes who ran ultra-long races — from 25 miles to more than 100 — showed signs of red blood cell damage that could affect how well oxygen and nutrients are delivered throughout the body.
Spirituality Linked to Lower Risk of Alcohol and Drug Misuse
A new study links spiritual or religious involvement to a significantly lower risk of harmful alcohol or drug use.
Sugary Drinks Tied to Adolescent Anxiety in New Study
Teens who regularly drink large amounts of sugar-sweetened beverages — including soda, energy drinks, sweetened teas and coffee drinks — are more likely to report symptoms of anxiety.
Results Outweigh Side Effects Among Ozempic/Wegovy Users, Study Says
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- February 23, 2026
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Side effects like nausea or vomiting are common among folks taking Ozempic/Wegovy, but they’ll grin and bear it if they think they’re losing weight, a new study finds.
The drugs’ perceived effectiveness — lost weight, less appetite, fewer food cra...
Strength Linked To Longevity Among Senior Women
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- February 23, 2026
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You don’t need to look buff or tough, but muscle strength can influence how long you’ll live, a new study says.
Older women with greater strength had a significantly lower risk of death during an eight-year follow-up, researchers recently reported in JAMA...
Teens Using Weed Have Doubled Risk For Psychosis, Bipolar Disorder
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- February 23, 2026
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Teens who use weed are twice as likely to develop psychotic or bipolar disorders, a new study says.
They also are more likely to have depression and anxiety, researchers reported Feb. 20 in JAMA Health Forum.
“As cannabis becomes more potent and aggr...
Same-Day Discharge Safe For Some Heart Valve Replacement Patients
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- February 23, 2026
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Some folks undergoing a heart valve replacement might be able to leave the hospital the same day, a new study says.
Folks discharged the same day as their heart valve replacement had similar outcomes as those who were eligible for same-day discharge but stayed in the hos...
Pregnancy Physically Alters A Woman's Brain – And A Second Pregnancy Even Moreso, Researchers Report
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- February 23, 2026
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Pregnancy causes many profound changes to a woman’s body — and, it seems, her brain, according to a new study.
Pregnancy physically alters a woman’s brain, with a second pregnancy bringing even more profound effects, researchers reported Feb. 19 in the ...
Seniors More Likely To Browse Bad Medical Info On The Web
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- February 23, 2026
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Seniors are more likely to surf web sites containing quack medical information, potentially putting their health at risk, a new study says.
Traffic to sites containing low-credibility health info mainly comes from older adults, especially those who lean right politically...
Even in Antarctica, Plastic Pollution From Afar Poses Threat
- Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay Reporter
- February 22, 2026
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Next time you’re tempted to toss a plastic food container or bottle anywhere other than a garbage can, here’s a sobering thought.
Though it lives in one of the world’s most isolated and harshest spots on Earth, Antarctica’s only native insect can ...
Skipping a Late-Night Snack Pays Big Benefits For Your Heart
- Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay Reporter
- February 21, 2026
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Skip your late-evening snack and wind down for the day with the lights dimmed low.
That simple shift in your end-of-the-day routine is good for your heart, new research demonstrates.
"Timing our fasting window to work with the body’s natural wake-sleep rhythm...
FDA Moves Toward Faster Drug Approvals
- Deanna Neff HealthDay Reporter
- February 20, 2026
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In a major shift that could fundamentally change how new medicine reaches the pharmacy, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is relaxing a long-standing drug approval requirement for common diseases.
Drugmakers must often complete two separate, large-scale studies...
Bhattacharya to Do Double Duty at Helms of CDC and NIH
- Deanna Neff HealthDay Reporter
- February 20, 2026
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An outspoken critic of the nation’s top public health agency has been tapped to lead it for the foreseeable future.
Dr. Jay Bhattacharya will serve temporarily as acting director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in addition to filling h...
Study Links Advanced CTE From Head Trauma as Distinct Cause of Dementia
- Deanna Neff HealthDay Reporter
- February 20, 2026
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For years, families of athletes and military veterans have watched loved ones slip into memory loss, suspecting the culprit was a lifetime of blows to the head.
Now, a major study from the Boston University CTE Center provides the data to back those suspicions: Advanced ...
'Operation Stork Speed' Prepares to Overhaul Baby Formula Guidelines
- Deanna Neff HealthDay Reporter
- February 20, 2026
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During their first six months of life, many infants get some or all of their calories from formula, but federal rules governing what goes into those bottles haven't been updated in decades.
That may soon change under a federal initiative dubbed Operation Stork Speed that...
Dental Guidelines Call For More Judicious Use Of X-Rays
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- February 20, 2026
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FRIDAY, Jan. 20, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Everyone who’s had regular dental care knows the heavy lead apron that’s draped across your body before taking X-rays of your teeth.
But what has been an annual ritual of donning the apron and undergoing or...
Parents' 'Gut Feelings' Best Help Doctors Detect And Treat Serious Illness Among Children
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- February 20, 2026
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Doctors would do well to heed any gut feelings parents might have about their child’s health, a new study says.
Nine times out of 10, children were seriously ill if their parents had a clear or strong concern about their health, researchers reported Feb. 17 in ...
One In Five U.S. Children Are Obese, Study Says
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- February 20, 2026
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Obesity affects 1 in every 5 U.S. children, a new study says.
About 20% of American children between the ages of 2 and 19 have obesity, researchers report Feb. 10 in JAMA Network Open.
“In 2024, excess youth overweight and obesity remained highly pre...
Blood Test Estimates When Alzheimer’s Symptoms Will Start
- Deanna Neff HealthDay Reporter
- February 20, 2026
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Imagine knowing exactly when your brain might start to fail.
It sounds like a plot from a futuristic movie, but a new "biological clock" developed by researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis may make it a reality.
By analyzing a bl...
COVID-19 Boosters Tied to Lower Preeclampsia Risk in Pregnant Women
- Deanna Neff HealthDay Reporter
- February 20, 2026
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Getting vaccinated against COVID-19 might offer protection against one of the most dangerous complications of pregnancy.
A large international study published online Feb. 18 in eClinicalMedicine followed more than 6,500 pregnant women across 18 countries. <...
Most Transgender People Have Been Victims Of Violence, Study Says
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- February 20, 2026
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Most transgender and gender-diverse people have been victims of physical or sexual violence, a new evidence review says.
Overall, nearly two-thirds (64%) of transgender and gender-diverse people worldwide experienced physical or sexual violence during their lifetimes, re...
Moderna’s mRNA Flu Vaccine Back Under FDA Review
- Deanna Neff HealthDay Reporter
- February 19, 2026
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In a sudden reversal, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has agreed to review Moderna’s experimental mRNA influenza vaccine.
The move comes just one week after the agency refused to evaluate the company’s application, a decision that sent shock...
BJ’s Wholesale Club Issues Salmon Recall Across Seven East Coast States
- Deanna Neff HealthDay Reporter
- February 19, 2026
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If you recently bought frozen salmon at BJ’s Wholesale Club, check the packaging before your next meal.
Wellesley Farms Farm-Raised Atlantic Salmon is being pulled from shelves across seven states after federal testing found it contained dangerous bacteria.&n...
