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Chronic Back Pain Can Make Everyday Sounds Hard to Tolerate
A new study finds patients with chronic back pain experience ordinary noise as more intense and unpleasant.
How Allergy Season Affects Students’ Academic Performance
In a new study, high schoolers exposed to high pollen counts during exam season scored lower, especially in math and science.
Younger Adults Face Growing Threat From Colon and Rectal Cancer
A new report from the American Cancer Society finds colorectal cancer is increasingly affecting younger adults. The analysis also highlights rising rectal cancer cases, late diagnoses in people under 50, and ongoing gaps in screening.
Many Seniors Gain Physical, Mental Fitness As They Age, Study Finds
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- March 9, 2026
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People think of aging as a steady decline, with seniors gradually losing their physical abilities and mental agility as the years wear on.
But a new study suggests that seniors can – and often do – improve over time, with the right mindset.
Nearly half ...
Common Drug Class Shows Links to Heart Risk -- Are You Taking One?
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- March 9, 2026
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A common class of drugs called anticholinergics might boost risks for heart failure and other dangerous cardiac conditions, a new study says.
People taking the largest amounts of anticholinergic drugs had a 71% higher risk of heart health problems than those who didn&rsq...
Weighted Vests Help Keep Bones Strong — But Only If Seniors Stay Active
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- March 9, 2026
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Weighted vests – the latest internet-driven workout craze – can help older folks improve their bone health while losing weight, a new study says.
There's one caveat though: The vest won’t help your bones if you don't stay active, researchers recently no...
Illicit Drugs Raise Stroke Risk, Even for Younger Adults
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- March 9, 2026
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Smoking weed, taking a hit of cocaine or popping some amphetamines can raise a person’s risk of stroke – even if they’re a younger adult.
Coke and amphetamines can double or triple the risk of stroke for any adult, researchers reported in the Intern...
Small Drop In Measles Vaccinations Tied to Big Jump In Cases
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- March 9, 2026
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Even a slight decrease in measles vaccinations could spark a seven-fold increase in new cases, a new report says.
Just a 1% annual drop in the rate of MMR (measles/mumps/rubella) childhood jabs could prompt 17,000 measles cases, 4,000 hospitalizations and 36 preventable ...
Most Americans Say They Don’t Trust Driverless Cars — Here’s Why
- HealthDay Staff HealthDay Reporter
- March 8, 2026
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Many Americans remain uneasy about driverless cars. According to new research, their concerns go far beyond safety.
A new study from the University of California San Diego found that most Americans worry the technology could lead to job losses, with many saying it could ...
Can The Critters in Your Mouth Cause or Cure Disease?
- Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay Reporter
- March 7, 2026
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SATURDAY, March 7, 2026 (HealthDay News) — No matter how much you brush, floss and rinse, there’s a zoo colonizing your teeth, gums and tongue.
Billions of microscopic critters called microbes make their home in your mouth, and scientists studying them s...
Some Patients Keep Weight off With Fewer GLP-1 Injections, Study Finds
- HealthDay Staff HealthDay Reporter
- March 6, 2026
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Some patients taking popular GLP-1 weight loss drugs may be able to keep the weight off while taking injections less often, according to a small new study.
The idea began when Dr. Mitch Biermann, an obesity and internal medicine specialist at Scripps Clinic in San Diego,...
Sixth Measles Case Confirmed in New Mexico Jail
- HealthDay Staff HealthDay Reporter
- March 6, 2026
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Health officials in New Mexico say the state now has six confirmed measles cases, including a newly reported case linked to a jail in Las Cruces.
The latest case involves a federal detainee at the Doña Ana County Detention Center, according to the New Mexico Depar...
RFK Jr. Urges Medical Schools To Add More Nutrition Training
- HealthDay Staff HealthDay Reporter
- March 6, 2026
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U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced a new effort Thursday aimed at getting medical schools to spend more time teaching students about nutrition.
Federal officials say 53 medical schools have already agreed to take part in the voluntary initiative.
45,000 Halo Magic Sleepsuits For Babies Recalled Over Choking Risk
- HealthDay Staff HealthDay Reporter
- March 6, 2026
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About 45,000 HALO Magic Sleepsuits for infants are being recalled after reports that part of the zipper can come loose and create a choking hazard.
The recall was announced March 5 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and affects certain sleepsuits sold in the ...
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Racial Disparities Persist In Lung Cancer Treatment, Study Finds
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- March 6, 2026
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Black lung cancer patients are less likely to receive surgery or radiation therapy aimed at curing their cancer compared to white patients, a new study says.
This gap has persisted with minimal improvement since the early 1990s, researchers reported March 2 in JAMA N...
GLP-1 Weight-Loss Drugs Prove Effective Across Diverse Patient Groups
- Deanna Neff HealthDay Reporter
- March 6, 2026
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As the popularity of medications like Ozempic and Trulicity for losing weight continues to soar, folks may wonder: "Will they work for me?"
Researchers at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health sought to shed light on that question by analyzing results of dozens...
Chronic Pain Can Make Noise Unbearable By Rewiring The Brain, Study Says
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- March 6, 2026
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Everyday sounds add to the torment of a person with chronic back pain, apparently because pain rewires how the brain responds to noise, a new study says.
People suffering from back pain process sounds differently and more intensely, adding to their agony, researchers rec...
Angry Teens May Age Faster, Study Finds
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- March 6, 2026
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Your confrontational, angry teenager could wind up growing old before their time, a new study says.
Aggressive behavior as a teenager is linked to faster biological aging by age 30, researchers reported March 5 in the journal Health Psychology.
These angry...
Peanut Allergy Risk Higher If Older Sibs Eat Peanuts, Study Finds
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- March 6, 2026
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Young kids have a higher risk of peanut allergy if their older brothers or sisters love to eat peanuts, a new study has found.
However, this risk can be headed off by getting younger siblings to eat peanuts themselves, researchers reported at the annual meeting of the Am...
Telemedicine Not Closing the Mental Health Gap in Rural Areas
- Deanna Neff HealthDay Reporter
- March 6, 2026
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During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, many health experts envisioned telemedicine as a "magic wand" that would bring mental health care to the most remote corners of the country.
But a new study suggests that while the technology is now common, the digital di...
Rising Tree Pollen Counts Signal Start of Allergy Season
- Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay Reporter
- March 5, 2026
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If you live in parts of the West and South, you may already be reaching for your allergy meds.
Tree pollen is ramping up in those regions, according to AccuWeather.com, which issued its 2026 pollen forecast on Wednesday.
"Temperature, rainfall, wind and sprin...
Finding the Right Supportive Footwear for Pain Relief is Key, Say Podiatrists
- Deanna Neff HealthDay Reporter
- March 5, 2026
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If you suffer from persistent foot or lower body discomfort, the solution might be found in your closet rather than your medicine cabinet.
Podiatrists emphasize that the right footwear does more than just cushion your steps: It serves as a medical tool that can imp...
Fewer Mothers Died During Pregnancy or After Birth in 2024
- HealthDay Staff HealthDay Reporter
- March 5, 2026
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Deaths linked to pregnancy and childbirth fell slightly in the United States in 2024, new data show. Early data suggests the decrease may have continued into 2025.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that 649 women died during pregnancy or ...
