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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.
1 in 4 Teens Sending Sexts — Many Face Blackmail, New Study Warns
A new survey of nearly 3,500 teens finds a surge in sexting since 2019 and an increase in sextortion or blackmail.
Intermittent Fasting Falls Short for Weight Loss, Major Review Finds
A large, new evidence review finds intermittent fasting may not help overweight or obese patients loose a significant amount of weight or improve their quality of life.
It's Never Too Late For Cancer Patients To Become Active, Study Finds
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- February 19, 2026
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It’s never too late for cancer survivors to become active, a new study reports.
Cancer survivors who engaged in even small amounts of exercise reduced their risk of cancer-related death, researchers reported Feb. 17 in JAMA Network Open.
That risk dr...
Ultra-Marathon Running Depletes Athletes' Red Blood Cells, Study Finds
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- February 19, 2026
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Ultra-marathon runners must be incredibly fit to endure races that can extend more than 100 miles, but their bodies pay a price for their athleticism, a new study says.
Extreme endurance runners experience a breakdown of their normal red blood cells during a race, puttin...
Rates Of Hearing Loss, Tinnitus More Than Doubled Among Musicians
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- February 19, 2026
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Musicians suffer hearing loss in pursuit of their passion more than twice as often as average folks, a new evidence review says.
More than 2 in 5 musicians suffer from tinnitus and a quarter are affected by hearing loss, researchers recently reported in the journal O...
Ancient Chinese Practice Lowers Blood Pressure As Well As Medications, Walking Program, Clinical Trial Shows
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- February 19, 2026
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An ancient Chinese mind-body practice can lower a person’s blood pressure as well as medication or a program of brisk walking, a new study says.
Baduanjin is a widely practiced eight-movement sequence that combines slow, structured movement, deep breathing and medi...
Bananas From a Decade-Old Mining Spill Area in Brazil May Be Unsafe, Research Says
- I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
- February 18, 2026
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More than a decade after a major mining disaster in Brazil, scientists are still uncovering its health effects, including potential risks from food grown in nearby soil.
A new study suggests that bananas grown near the Doce River estuary may pose health risks for childre...
Mandy Moore Shares Why RSV Protection Became a Priority for Her Family
- I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
- February 18, 2026
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When actress and singer/songwriter Mandy Moore talks about RSV, it’s not just as a celebrity, it’s as a mom who’s lived through it.
In 2023, both of Moore’s sons came down with respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, at the same time. The experience,...
NIH Institute Told To Drop ‘Biodefense’ and 'Pandemic Preparedness' Language From Website
- I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
- February 18, 2026
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As new infectious threats emerge worldwide, a key U.S. health agency is quietly stepping away from language tied to pandemic planning, a change some experts warn could leave Americans less protected when the next crisis hits.
Staff at the National Institute of Allergy an...
Peanut Butter Sold in 40 States Recalled Over Possible Plastic Contamination
- I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
- February 18, 2026
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If you have peanut butter at home, federal health officials say it’s worth taking a closer look.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced a recall of more than 20,000 peanut butter products after pieces of plastic were found during the manufacturin...
Want To Preserve Brain Health? Engage In A Lifetime Pursuit Of Knowledge, Study Says
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- February 18, 2026
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“Anyone who stops learning is old, whether at 20 or 80,” American entrepreneur Henry Ford once said. “Anyone who keeps learning stays young.”
There’s something to that, a new study says.
People who engage in a lifetime pursuit of learn...
'Smart Clothing' The Next Frontier In Fitness Tracking, Study Says
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- February 18, 2026
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Health-conscious folks are used to strapping a Fitbit to their wrist or a step counter to their belt before they start walking or jogging.
But new research is opening the door to “smart clothing” that would count a person’s steps or track their movement...
Pain Drives Postpartum Depression, Review Finds
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- February 18, 2026
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Pain during pregnancy and after delivery can significantly increase a woman’s risk of postpartum depression, a new evidence review has concluded.
Further, there are specific pain-related risk factors that influence the odds of postpartum depression among women in r...
Shame, Embarrassment Regarding Walking Problems Can Isolate MS Patients
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- February 18, 2026
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A mom with multiple sclerosis (MS) struggled to keep her balance, frustrated by her frequent missteps and stumbles.
But what really hurt was her 6-year-old daughter’s reaction to her plight.
“My daughter told me to stop walking with them basically becau...
Heavy Wildfire Smoke During Pregnancy May Be Linked to Increased Autism Risk
- Deanna Neff HealthDay Reporter
- February 18, 2026
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As wildfires become more frequent and severe across the Western United States, new research suggests the thick blankets of smoke they produce may have long-lasting effects on fetal development.
A study of millions of California births has found a link between exposure to...
School Stress at Age 15 May Leave Long-Term Mental Health Scars
- Deanna Neff HealthDay Reporter
- February 18, 2026
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The intense pressure to succeed academically at age 15 may cast a long shadow, increasing the risk of depression and self-harm well into a person's 20s, a new study says.
While many parents and teachers view high expectations as a necessary push toward success, the resea...
Couples Who Do This One Thing Feel More Satisfied And Secure Together
- I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
- February 17, 2026
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Couples who take time to slow down and enjoy the good moments they share may feel closer, argue less and feel more confident their relationship will last, a new study suggests.
Researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign found that couples who regularly pa...
FDA Expands Tater Tot Recall Tied to Possible Plastic Contamination
- I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
- February 17, 2026
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A recall of frozen tater tots has expanded after federal officials warned that hundreds of thousands of pounds could contain pieces of plastic.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said the expanded recall now covers about 648,000 pounds of frozen tater tots made ...
A Florida College Has Reported More Than 40 Measles Cases
- I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
- February 17, 2026
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A measles outbreak at a private college in southwest Florida is raising new concerns about how quickly the virus can spread.
More than 40 cases have been reported at Ave Maria University, making it one of the largest measles outbreaks recorded on a U.S. college campus.
Baby Food Recalled Nationwide Over Mold Toxin Concern
- I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
- February 17, 2026
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A baby food product sold across most of the United States is being pulled from store shelves after tests found higher-than-expected levels of a toxin linked to mold, federal officials said.
Initiative Foods is recalling one lot of its Tippy Toes Apple Pear Banana fruit p...
Abortion Restrictions Increase Deaths Among Expecting And New Moms, Researchers Report
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- February 17, 2026
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Anti-abortion laws are associated with more deaths among expecting and new mothers, a new study says.
Increased numbers of state-level abortion restrictions in the U.S. are linked to a parallel increase in maternal deaths between 2005 and 2023, according to findings pres...
Most Skip Physical Therapy Homework, Slowing Their Recovery
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- February 17, 2026
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Most people are skipping some or all their physical therapy homework, potentially stalling or even setting back their recovery, a new survey has found.
More than 3 of 4 patients (76%) assigned physical therapy exercises to perform at home don’t stick with it, accor...
