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26 Feb
Daily Aspirin Doesn’t Protect Against Colon Cancer in Average-Risk Adults
A major, new evidence review finds taking a daily aspirin has little to no benefit for people at average risk of colorectal cancer, but it can cause dangerous bleeding and possibly stroke.
25 Feb
Cancer and Mental Health: A Critical First Year That May Impact Survival
A new study finds cancer patients who develop a new mental health condition are at increased risk of mortality in the first one to three years after diagnosis.
24 Feb
Lower Plaque Levels May Not Protect Women from Heart Disease
While women have less artery-clogging plaque on average, a new study finds it doesn’t lower their risk for serious heart events.
HealthDay Staff HealthDay Reporter February 26, 2026
Democrat-Led States Sue Trump Administration Over Cuts to Childhood Vaccine Schedule
A group of 15 states is suing the Trump administration over recent changes to federal vaccine guidelines for kids.
The lawsuit, announced this week, aims to reverse a decision made in January that reduced the number of diseases kids are routinely vaccinated against from 17 to 11.
The suit also challenges the removal and replace... Full Page
HealthDay Staff HealthDay Reporter February 26, 2026
CDC Vaccine Advisory Panel To Revisit COVID Shot Safety Next Month
COVID vaccines are back under review and the move is raising concern among some health experts.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices is slated to discuss COVID vaccine injuries at a March meeting and may vote on future vaccine recommendations, according to a notice posted ... Full Page
Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay Reporter February 26, 2026
Could Drone-Delivered Defibrillators Save Lives?
Can a high-tech drone be the difference between life and death if you go into cardiac arrest?
That’s the question a groundbreaking clinical trial in a corner of North Carolina and Virginia is setting out to answer.
"By integrating drone technology into emergency care, we’re working to close the critical gap between cardia... Full Page
Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter February 26, 2026
Inflammation Linked To Brain Damage, Memory Problems Among Football Players
Inflammation caused by repetitive head impacts might help explain why some former football players develop brain problems later in life, a new study says.
Higher levels of inflammation are associated with damage in the brain’s white matter, according to a study of former college and professional football players published Feb. 25 in ... Full Page
Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter February 26, 2026
Disasters Can Affect Mental Health A Decade Later, Review Finds
Disasters and violent events echo in the minds of people for years afterward, contributing to mental illness that can surface as much as a decade later, a new evidence review has found.
More than 1 in 5 survivors (22%) will develop a mental health problem after living through their ordeal, researchers report in the Harvard Review of Ps... Full Page
Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter February 26, 2026
AI Chatbots Can Contribute To Worsening Mental Illness, Study Finds
THURSDAY, Feb. 26, 2026 (HealthDay News) – AI chatbots used for cheap therapy are liable to make mental illnesses worse, a new study warns.
People with diagnosed mental conditions wound up with worse delusions, increased mania, suicidal thoughts and aggravated eating disorders after relying on an AI chatbot for help, researchers foun... Full Page
Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter February 26, 2026
Early Birds, Active Folks Less Likely To Develop ALS
Early birds and active folks are less likely to develop the degenerative brain disease called amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), a new study says.
People who are early birds had a 20% lower risk of ALS — also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease — compared to night owls, according to research slated for presentation at an upco... Full Page
Deanna Neff HealthDay Reporter February 26, 2026
Study Highlights Unique Parenting Struggles of Younger Patients With Heart Disease
As heart disease increasingly strikes 30-, 40- and 50-somethings, a new challenge has emerged that traditional medicine often overlooks: How to heal a heart while raising a family.
A study published today in the Canadian Journal of Cardiology reveals that younger heart patients face a double burden. They aren't just fighting for t... Full Page
Deanna Neff HealthDay Reporter February 26, 2026
Newborns Exposed to More ‘Forever Chemicals’ Than Once Thought
Babies are entering the world with a significantly higher chemical burden than scientists suspected.
Using advanced data science and chemical detection, researchers have discovered that newborns are exposed to a much broader array of "forever chemicals" before birth than earlier testing methods could capture.
The findings &mdas... Full Page
HealthDay Staff HealthDay Reporter February 25, 2026
Nicole ‘Snooki’ Polizzi Shares Cervical Cancer Diagnosis, Urges Women To Get Pap Tests
Reality TV star Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi said an early pap smear may have saved her life.
In a video shared on TikTok, the 38-year-old said she was diagnosed with stage one cervical cancer after doctors found adenocarcinoma during a routine pap test.
"Obviously not the news that I was hoping for, but also not the worst news just becau... Full Page
HealthDay Staff HealthDay Reporter February 25, 2026
Novo Nordisk Cuts Prices of Ozempic and Wegovy Starting January 2027
Some of the most popular diabetes and weight-loss drugs in the U.S. will soon cost a lot less.
Novo Nordisk announced Tuesday that it will cut U.S. list prices of Ozempic and Wegovy by up to 50% starting next year.
The lower prices will take effect Jan. 1, 2027, the same time that reduced prices begin under Medicare plans for older f... Full Page
HealthDay Staff HealthDay Reporter February 25, 2026
Lindsey Vonn Says Olympic Crash Nearly Cost Her a Leg
Olympic ski star Lindsey Vonn says a serious crash at the Milan Cortina Olympics nearly cost her a left leg.
In an Instagram post shared Monday, the 41-year-old skier revealed that her injuries were far worse than first reported after she crashed during the women’s downhill event on Feb. 8, just 13 seconds into her run.
After c... Full Page
Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter February 25, 2026
Nearly 6 In 10 Women Expected To Develop Heart Disease
Nearly 6 out of 10 U.S. women will have some type of heart disease during the next 25 years, a trend driven by rising rates of high blood pressure, a new American Heart Association report says.
Almost 60% of women could have high blood pressure by 2050, up from about 50% in 2020, according to results published today in the journal Circ... Full Page
Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay Reporter February 25, 2026
Scientists' Push For a Universal Vaccine Takes a Key Step Forward
If you avoid getting vaccinated because you dread one needle stick after another, there’s hopeful news from scientists at five major U.S. universities.
They’ve taken a major step toward developing a nasal spray that could one day protect against everything from influenza and COVID-19 to bacterial pneumonia and even common aller... Full Page
Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter February 25, 2026
Doomscrolling Affecting Many Americans' Sleep, Poll Finds
Doomscrolling is taking a toll on many Americans’ rest, a new survey says.
More than a third of U.S. adults (38%) say using their phone or tablet to read the news before bed is making their sleep slightly or significantly worse, according to the new poll from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM).
Only 14% of Americans ... Full Page
Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter February 25, 2026
Clean Indoor Air Key To Preventing Asthma Attacks
Clean, well-circulated indoor air can reduce asthma attacks among adults, a new study says.
Fans and air purifiers are essential for reducing the risk of flare-ups at home, researchers recently reported in the journal Atmosphere.
In particular, good ventilation and exhaust systems in kitchen and bathrooms help protect asthma... Full Page
Deanna Neff HealthDay Reporter February 25, 2026
Hospice Use Rising for Seniors Following ICU Stays
For many older Americans, the intensive care unit (ICU) is a place of aggressive, life-saving intervention.
However, a new national study reveals that more seniors are choosing a different path — transitioning from the high-tech world of the ICU to the comfort-focused environment of hospice.
The findings were published recently... Full Page
Deanna Neff HealthDay Reporter February 25, 2026
Pets Give Older Adults Purpose, but Financial Strain is Growing
For many older adults, a wagging tail or a soft purr is more than just company — it is a reason to get out of bed.
But a new national poll suggests that while the emotional bond between seniors and their pets is stronger than ever, the cost of companionship is becoming a heavy burden.
The latest University of Michigan National ... Full Page
Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter February 25, 2026
Eating Healthy In Middle Age Can Lower Risk of Brain Decline, Study Finds
What’s on your plate today can affect your brain aging as a senior, a new study says.
Middle-aged people who eat healthy have a lower risk of brain decline in old age, researchers reported Feb. 23 in JAMA Neurology.
The heart-healthy Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet provided the best protection for b... Full Page
I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter February 24, 2026
Turns Out Horses Don’t Just Whinny — They Whistle
The sound of a horse whinnying is one most people recognize instantly, but scientists are only now learning how it’s made.
A new study revealed that when a horse whinnies, it is making two sounds at the same time: One sound comes from vibrating vocal cords, like when people sing. The other comes from air rushing through the voice box... Full Page
