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12 Mar

Young Mom With Stage 4 Colon Cancer Finds Hope Through a New Transplant Option

Doctors at Northwestern Medicine give a young mother with advanced colon cancer that had spread to her liver a new chance at life with an innovative treatment option – a living-donor liver transplant that significantly raises odds of survival.

11 Mar

Simple Blood Test May Predict Dementia in Women Up to 25 Years Before Symptoms

New research finds women with high levels of a novel biomarker in their blood are much more likely to develop memory and thinking problems and dementia later in life.

10 Mar

A Daily Multivitamin May Slow Biological Aging, Study Suggests

In a large clinical trial, people taking a daily multivitamin appeared to slow their biological aging by about four months over a two-year period.

Pediatric Allergy Specialist: Feed Babies Allergenic Foods Earlier, Not Later

Dr. David Stukus HealthDay Reporter March 12, 2026

Pediatric Allergy Specialist: Feed Babies Allergenic Foods Earlier, Not Later

In January 2026, the U.S. Department of Agriculture released new Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025-2030.

Its main message is to promote diets that include whole foods high in protein and full-fat dairy while minimizing ultra-processed foods. As a pediatric allergist/immunologist, I am pleased to see the inclusion of food a... Full Page

Doctors Warn Patients To Research Cosmetic Surgery Providers Before Getting Work Done

HealthDay Staff HealthDay Reporter March 12, 2026

Doctors Warn Patients To Research Cosmetic Surgery Providers Before Getting Work Done

A group representing thousands of U.S. plastic surgeons is urging patients to carefully research cosmetic procedures after an investigation raised safety concerns about some surgery chains.

The warning follows a joint investigation by KFF Health News and NBC News that looked into allegations of serious injuries and deaths... Full Page

FDA Warns Novo Nordisk Broke Safety Reporting Rules

HealthDay Staff HealthDay Reporter March 12, 2026

FDA Warns Novo Nordisk Broke Safety Reporting Rules

Federal regulators have warned the maker of Ozempic and Wegovy that it failed to report possible drug side effects to the government.

In a March 5 warning letter, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said Novo Nordisk committed “serious violations” related to safety reporting for semaglutide, the active ingredient in bot... Full Page

Study Suggests Epilepsy Drug May Help Treat Sleep Apnea

HealthDay Staff HealthDay Reporter March 12, 2026

Study Suggests Epilepsy Drug May Help Treat Sleep Apnea

A drug used in Europe to treat epilepsy may help people with obstructive sleep apnea breathe more easily during sleep, according to a new clinical trial.

Researchers found that the medication sulthiame reduced breathing interruptions and improved oxygen levels overnight in people with moderate to severe sleep apnea.

The findings were... Full Page

Millions Of Americans Making Financial Sacrifices To Afford Health Care, Survey Finds

Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter March 12, 2026

Millions Of Americans Making Financial Sacrifices To Afford Health Care, Survey Finds

Borrowing money. Skipping meals. Driving less. Cutting back on utilities. Taking meds less frequently than prescribed.

One-third of Americans — an estimated 82 million people — have to make these sorts of financial sacrifices on a daily basis so they can pay their health care bills, a new survey found.

Uninsured people an... Full Page

More Concussions Linked To Worse Brain Health Among Recent College Grads

Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter March 12, 2026

More Concussions Linked To Worse Brain Health Among Recent College Grads

Former college athletes can show signs of concussion-related brain decline as early as five years after graduation, a new study says.

Athletes who had three or more concussions during college play had worse scores on tests measuring anxiety, depression, distress and sleep quality compared to those without concussions, researchers reported ... Full Page

Switching GLP-1 Medications Is Common, Can Help People Stick With Weight-Loss Treatment

Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter March 12, 2026

Switching GLP-1 Medications Is Common, Can Help People Stick With Weight-Loss Treatment

People frequently switch between different weight-loss drugs, swapping Ozempic for Zepbound and vice versa within the first year of treatment, a new study reports.

What’s more, those patients who do swap GLP-1 drugs are more likely to stick with the drugs, researchers reported March 10 in JAMA Network Open.

“Swit... Full Page

Electrodes Partially Restore Movement, Sensation In Spinal Cord Patients

Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter March 12, 2026

Electrodes Partially Restore Movement, Sensation In Spinal Cord Patients

People lose two main things in a spinal cord injury: The ability to control the movement of their limbs, as well as the ability to receive sensory feedback from them.

This two-way communication is crucial for a person to be able to move their legs or arms properly.

Now, a team of researchers reports in the journal Nature Biomedic... Full Page

Years of Specialized Support Essential with Rare Heart Defects

Deanna Neff HealthDay Reporter March 12, 2026

Years of Specialized Support Essential with Rare Heart Defects

For children born with a single-ventricle heart — a rare defect in which the heart has only one functional pumping chamber — the first few years of life are often defined by a series of high-stakes surgeries.

However, a landmark 16-year study reveals that these operations are only the beginning of a lifelong medical journey.Full Page

Genetic Test May Predict Leukemia Relapse Risk

Deanna Neff HealthDay Reporter March 12, 2026

Genetic Test May Predict Leukemia Relapse Risk

Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) is among the most aggressive forms of blood cancer, and while modern medicine can often push it into remission, the threat of a relapse remains a constant fear for patients.

Now, a step forward in genetic testing could help doctors look deeper than ever before to predict a patient's future health.

In a se... Full Page

Study Links State Taxes to COVID Lockdown Decisions

HealthDay Staff HealthDay Reporter March 11, 2026

Study Links State Taxes to COVID Lockdown Decisions

During the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic, states that rely heavily on sales tax revenue were more likely to end stay-at-home orders sooner, a new study finds.

Researchers say the findings hint that financial pressures may have played a role in how long some states kept strict rules in place.

“For this study, we looked a... Full Page

FDA May Allow Some Flavored Vapes Aimed at Adults

HealthDay Staff HealthDay Reporter March 11, 2026

FDA May Allow Some Flavored Vapes Aimed at Adults

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) may allow some flavored e-cigarettes back on the market, but there’s a catch.

They would be marketed to adults, not teens.

Under guidance released Monday, the FDA said it may consider approving vape flavors such as mint, coffee, tea and spices like clove or cinnamon. But it will conti... Full Page

FDA Approves Drug for Rare Brain Disorder, Not Autism

HealthDay Staff HealthDay Reporter March 11, 2026

FDA Approves Drug for Rare Brain Disorder, Not Autism

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a generic drug for a very rare brain disorder, but said it should not be considered a treatment for autism.

On Tuesday, the agency cleared leucovorin for people with a genetic condition that prevents enough folate, a form of vitamin B, from reaching the brain. 

The FDA est... Full Page

Dark Sweet Cherries May Help Slow Aggressive Breast Cancer, Mouse Study Suggests

HealthDay Staff HealthDay Reporter March 11, 2026

Dark Sweet Cherries May Help Slow Aggressive Breast Cancer, Mouse Study Suggests

From cobblers to smoothies, dark sweet cherries show up in plenty of recipes, and scientists say the crimson-colored fruit may contain compounds that could help fight an aggressive type of breast cancer.

A team at Texas A&M University studied natural plant compounds called anthocyanins, which give cherries their deep red color. In lab ... Full Page

Multilingualism Might Not Aid Brain Aging, Researcher Argues

Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter March 11, 2026

Multilingualism Might Not Aid Brain Aging, Researcher Argues

A researcher is disputing a recent high-profile study claiming that people who live in multilingual countries show healthier brain aging.

The study, published in Nature Aging last year, found that knowing more than one language reduced odds of brain aging by 54%.

But University of Houston psychology professor Arturo Hernande... Full Page

Repealing Motorcycle Helmet Laws Leads to More Severe Crashes, Millions in Added Treatment Costs

Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter March 11, 2026

Repealing Motorcycle Helmet Laws Leads to More Severe Crashes, Millions in Added Treatment Costs

Letting folks ride motorcycles without helmets can lead to worse injuries from crashes that are more expensive to treat, a new study says.

Repealing a Michigan law that required motorcycle riders to wear helmets resulted in a 26% average increase in hospital costs per crash patient, researchers recently reported in the Journal of the A... Full Page

Physical Therapy Costs Vary Widely In U.S., Study Finds

Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter March 11, 2026

Physical Therapy Costs Vary Widely In U.S., Study Finds

Physical therapy (PT) is important in helping people heal after surgery, manage chronic pain and recover from injuries.

But PT is likely to take a bigger bite out of your wallet depending on where you live, preventing some from partaking in its benefits, researchers recently reported in JAMA Internal Medicine.

Getting evalua... Full Page

Lowering Parents' Stress Can Reduce Risk Of Childhood Obesity

Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter March 11, 2026

Lowering Parents' Stress Can Reduce Risk Of Childhood Obesity

Providing support to stressed-out parents might help their children avoid obesity, a new study says.

Children were more likely to eat healthy and not gain weight if their parents participated in training to help manage stress, researchers reported March 6 in the journal Pediatrics.

“We already knew that stress can be a... Full Page

Why Childhood Cavities May Predict Adult Heart Disease

Deanna Neff HealthDay Reporter March 11, 2026

Why Childhood Cavities May Predict Adult Heart Disease

The secret to a healthy heart in your 50s might actually be found in the dental records of your 10-year-old self.

A massive study from the University of Copenhagen found that poor oral health during childhood is a significant predictor of cardiovascular issues later in life.

By tracking more than 568,000 Danish children born between ... Full Page

15-Year Study Shows Sharp Rise in Depression Among U.S. College Students

Deanna Neff HealthDay Reporter March 11, 2026

15-Year Study Shows Sharp Rise in Depression Among U.S. College Students

For nearly two decades, the mental health of American college students has been on a downward slide. 

A massive new analysis — to be published April 1 in the Journal of Affective Disorders — found that depression is not only becoming more common but is also hitting certain groups much harder than others.

The... Full Page

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