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Study Finds Every Pregnancy Leaves a Unique Mark on the Brain
Researchers uncover links between pregnancy-related brain changes, mother-baby bonding, and maternal mental health.
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.
Gap In Preventable Deaths Widening Between Those With, Without A College Degree
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- February 24, 2026
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A gap in preventable deaths is growing between people with and without a college degree, a new study says.
A steadily increasing number of people with a high school diploma or less are dying from illnesses that could have been prevented by health care, researchers report...
Dry Powder Inhalers: A Double Win for COPD and Environment
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- February 24, 2026
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Dry powder inhalers might provide a double benefit for people battling chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a new study says.
These inhalers not only lead to slightly better lung health among COPD patients, but also are less harmful to the environment, researche...
Living Near Nuclear Plants Linked to Higher Cancer Death Risk
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- February 24, 2026
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The closer you live to a nuclear power plant, the higher the odds that you’ll die from cancer, a new nationwide study has concluded.
People living near a nuclear plant have a cancer death risk that rises with age, peaking in the senior years for both women and men,...
Cervical Cancer Rates Plummet Among States With High HPV Vaccination Rates
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- February 24, 2026
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Cervical cancer rates are plummeting in states with higher rates of HPV vaccination, a new study reports.
Overall, cervical cancers have declined by 27% among young women in the years since the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine became available in the United States, res...
Trump Order Backing Popular Weedkiller Sparks Backlash From MAHA
- I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
- February 23, 2026
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President Donald Trump has signed an executive order intended to increase U.S. production of the active ingredient in the common weedkiller Roundup, and the decision has drawn criticism from activists who support him.
The order calls glyphosate critical to the nation&rsq...
Trader Joe’s Recalls Chicken Fried Rice Over Possible Glass Pieces
- I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
- February 23, 2026
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Trader Joe’s shoppers are being urged to check their freezers amid a nationwide recall of ready-to-eat chicken fried rice due to possible glass contamination.
The recall affects Trader Joe’s Chicken Fried Rice sold across the United States, according to the U...
Final Group of Striking Nurses Returns To Work in New York
- I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
- February 23, 2026
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After more than a month on the picket line, thousands of nurses at NewYork-Presbyterian hospitals have voted to end their strike.
More than 4,000 nurses in the New York City-based hospital system walked off the job on Jan. 12.
They approved a new contract on Saturd...
Cancer Blood Test Fails To Catch Disease Earlier in Major Study
- I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
- February 23, 2026
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A blood test designed to find cancer early did not work as hoped in a major new study, according to the company that makes it.
The test, called Galleri, failed to lower the number of people diagnosed with late-stage cancer, its maker Grail announced last week.
The ...
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...
