Mammograms May Also Reveal Hidden Heart Disease Risk, Study Finds

A routine mammogram may reveal more than just signs of breast cancer.

New research suggests the scans could also help docs spot early warning signs of heart disease, the leading cause of death in women.

In the study, published March 9 in the European Heart Journal, scientists used artificial intelligence (AI) to examine more...

Going Abroad? CDC Warns Travelers About Polio Risk in Several Countries

Travelers heading overseas may want to check their vaccination records first.

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) urges people to make sure their polio vaccines are up to date before traveling internationally.

The warning comes after the virus has been detected in several parts of the world during the past year,...

Raw Oysters and Clams Recalled After Norovirus-Like Illness Outbreak in Washington

Health officials in Washington state have temporarily shut down shellfish harvesting in Drayton Harbor after several folks became sick from eating raw oysters.

The Washington State Department of Health announced the emergency closure for clams, oysters and mussels after illnesses were linked to oysters harvested on Feb. 13 and Feb. 20, 202...

Chile Becomes First Country in the Americas To Eliminate Leprosy

Chile has officially eliminated leprosy, becoming the first country in the Americas and only the second in the world to reach that milestone, health officials announced.

The World Health Organization (WHO) and the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) verified the achievement after confirming that Chile has not recorded a locally transmi...

Students Spend A Third Of Their School Day On Their Smartphone, Study Says

Middle and high school students spend nearly a third of the school day on their smartphones, undermining their education, a new study says.

The students checked their phones dozens of times, often looking at social media or entertainment, researchers reported March 9 in JAMA Network Open.

Researchers also found that frequent...

Daily Multivitamins Slow Aging, Clinical Trial Finds

The health boost from daily multivitamins might actually extend to how quickly a person ages, a new study says.

Researchers found slower “wear and tear” biological aging among seniors after two years on a multivitamin, researchers reported March 9 in the journal Nature Medicine. 

Those seniors who began the ...

Trump Caused Immediate Decrease in Acetaminophen Rx's For Pregnant Women, Study Finds

The U.S. president’s words are powerful enough to have an immediate impact on medicine, a new study has found.

At a September 2025 White House briefing, President Donald Trump claimed that acetaminophen (Tylenol) could cause autism.

“Don’t take Tylenol. Don’t take it. Fight like hell not to take it,” Tru...

Stress of Pregnancy Complications Might Impact Future Heart Health, Study Says

Women who have pregnancy complications might face a higher risk of heart disease, a new study has concluded.

The stress of these complications increase a woman’s risk of high blood pressure for years after they deliver, researchers reported March 9 in the journal Hypertension.

“For women who were having babies fo...

Approved IV Drug Reduces Lupus Symptoms, Clinical Trial Finds

An already-approved IV drug significantly reduces the symptoms of lupus, a new clinical trial showed.

More than three-quarters of lupus patients taking obinutuzumab (Gazvya) had a significant improvement in their symptoms after a year on the drug, researchers reported March 6 in The New England Journal of Medicine.

The ...

Nearly Half of U.S. Kids Lack Adequate Sleep, Survey Shows

Nearly half of all U.S. children aren’t getting the sleep they need, a new National Sleep Foundation survey reports.

About 44% of children do not consistently get the recommended amount of sleep for their age, according to results from the 2026 Sleep in America Poll.

What’s more, parents often underestimate how much sleep...

'Fibermaxxing' Trend Encourages People To Eat More Fiber

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, including certain cancers. Researchers say increasing fiber intake ca...

That Stressful Person in Your Life Might Be Aging You Faster, Study Finds

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 people they call "hasslers," folks who “create problems or make life ...

FDA Vaccine Chief Dr. Vinay Prasad Exiting Role

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 Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary said Prasad will return to the University of C...

Infant Bath Seats Sold on Amazon Recalled Due To Tipping Hazard

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 bath seats, according to a recall notice from the U.S. Consumer Produc...

Many Seniors Gain Physical, Mental Fitness As They Age, Study Finds

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 of seniors 65 and older showed measurable improvement in their brain h...

Common Drug Class Shows Links to Heart Risk -- Are You Taking One?

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’t use these drugs at all, researchers recently reported in the jour...

Weighted Vests Help Keep Bones Strong — But Only If Seniors Stay Active

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 noted in the journal Frontiers in Aging.

“If we're ...

Illicit Drugs Raise Stroke Risk, Even for Younger Adults

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 International Journal of Stroke.

Weed also increases stroke risk,...

Small Drop In Measles Vaccinations Tied to Big Jump In Cases

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 deaths each year, concludes a new report from the Common Health Coalit...

UV Air Filters Cut Airborne Asthma Triggers, Study Finds

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 reported recently at the annual meeting of the American Academy of All...