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Recreational Drugs Linked to Higher Stroke Risk, Major Study Finds
A new study involving more than 100 million people found recreational drugs like marijuana, cocaine and amphetamines significantly raise the risk of stroke – even in younger users.
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.
'Fibermaxxing' Trend Encourages People To Eat More Fiber
- HealthDay Staff HealthDay Reporter
- March 9, 2026
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A growing nutrition trend called “fibermaxxing” is encouraging people to eat enough fiber each day, and scientists say the attention may be a good thing.
Fiber plays an important role in digestion and has been linked to lower risks of several health problems,...
That Stressful Person in Your Life Might Be Aging You Faster, Study Finds
- HealthDay Staff HealthDay Reporter
- March 9, 2026
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Spending time with someone who constantly causes problems may do more than just ruin your mood.
Over time, those stressful relationships could also affect your health and even speed up aging, a recent study suggests.
Researchers looked at the effects of peopl...
FDA Vaccine Chief Dr. Vinay Prasad Exiting Role
- HealthDay Staff HealthDay Reporter
- March 9, 2026
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Dr. Vinay Prasad, who leads the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) division that oversees vaccines and complex medical treatments, is leaving the agency at the end of April.
Prasad took on the job last May but faced criticism during his short stint.
FDA Commis...
Infant Bath Seats Sold on Amazon Recalled Due To Tipping Hazard
- HealthDay Staff HealthDay Reporter
- March 9, 2026
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Parents are being asked to stop using certain baby bath seats after officials said the products could tip over and put infants at risk for drowning.
Nearly 2,400 Trankerloop baby bath seats are being recalled because they do not meet the standard safety rules for infant ...
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 ...
UV Air Filters Cut Airborne Asthma Triggers, Study Finds
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- March 9, 2026
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Ultraviolet air filters might help rid a person’s home of asthma triggers, a new study suggests.
Installing one type of UV air filter in heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems led to a more than twofold decrease in microbes linked to asthma, researchers ...
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...
