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30 Mar
Legal, Accessible—and Risky: Kratom Cases Explode Across the U.S.
A new study finds calls to poison centers about kratom have surged more than 1,200% in the past decade, with sharp increases in hospitalizations.
27 Mar
Just Minutes More Sleep and Movement Each Day Can Significantly Lower Heart Risk
A new study shows that small improvements to sleep, physical activity, and diet can significantly reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, and heart failure.
26 Mar
Do Birth Control Pills and IUDs Raise Brain Pressure Risk? New Study Says No
Researchers analyzed data from more than 670,000 women and found no link between hormonal contraception and a rare but serious brain pressure disorder.
HealthDay Staff HealthDay Reporter March 31, 2026
Former U.S. Surgeon General Challenges Trump Nominee
Who speaks for the nation’s health is now at the center of a heated debate in D.C.
Former U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams is pushing back against President Donald Trump’s nominee for the role, Dr. Casey Means.
Nearly 11 months after her nomination, Means is still waiting for Senate confirmation. Some lawmakers have ... Full Page
HealthDay Staff HealthDay Reporter March 31, 2026
Short Bursts of Exercise Linked To Lower Risk of Major Diseases
As it turns out, you don't need long workouts to improve your health.
Just a few minutes of more intense activity each day may help lower your risk of serious diseases.
That’s according to a study published March 29 in the European Heart Journal, which looked at data from nearly 100,000 people.
Researchers found ... Full Page
HealthDay Staff HealthDay Reporter March 31, 2026
Sex Enhancement Chocolates Recalled Over Hidden Drug Ingredients
Two chocolate products marketed for sexual enhancement are being recalled because they were found to contain hidden prescription drug ingredients.
The recall involves "Gold Lion Aphrodisiac Chocolate" and "ilum Sex Chocolate," sold by the company Gear Isle, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Officials said the ... Full Page
Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter March 31, 2026
Folks With Clogged Arteries Benefit From Aggressively Lower Cholesterol Goal
Aggressively lowering high cholesterol can cut the risk of heart attack or stroke by about a third among people with clogged arteries, a new study says.
The results support updated guidelines that call for cutting “bad” LDL cholesterol levels to less than 55 mg/dL among people with heart disease driven by clogged and hardened a... Full Page
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Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter March 31, 2026
Cold Weather More Deadly For The Heart Than Heat, Study Finds
Seniors and people with heart problems need to exercise more caution during cold snaps compared to heat waves, a new study says.
Folks are at much greater risk for heart attacks, strokes and other heart health problems during colder weather, researchers reported in the American Journal of Preventive Cardiology.
About 80% of ... Full Page
Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter March 31, 2026
Teens' Sleep Patterns Affect Their Diet, Exercise, Study Says
Teenagers might be known for being night owls, but they’ll be healthier if they can get to bed earlier, a new study says.
Teens who stay up late and sleep the morning away are more likely to eat more and be less physically active, especially when school is in session, researchers report in the April issue of the journal Sleep Hea... Full Page
Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter March 31, 2026
'Watch and Wait' Approach Safe For Women With Precancerous Breast Condition, Trial Finds
A “watch and wait” approach might be best for women with a precancerous breast condition, a new clinical trial has found.
Women with low-risk ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) had about the same rates of invasive cancer if they were put on active surveillance compared to those immediately treated with surgery, researchers recentl... Full Page
Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter March 31, 2026
Intermittent Fasting Might Help Manage Female Hormone Imbalance, Trial Shows
Intermittent fasting might help manage symptoms from a hormonal condition that affects nearly 1 in 5 women, new clinical trial results say.
Weight loss associated with intermittent fasting helped lower testosterone levels in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), researchers reported March 27 in the journal Nature Medicine.<... Full Page
Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter March 31, 2026
Dental Care Can Help Cirrhosis Patients Avoid Liver Cancer, Hospitalization
A healthy mouth is key to protecting the well-being of people battling liver disease, a new study reports.
Veterans with early-stage cirrhosis had fewer health problems and complications — including a lower risk of liver cancer — if they received routine dental cleanings, according to findings published recently in the Jour... Full Page
HealthDay Staff HealthDay Reporter March 30, 2026
Medical Schools No Longer Required To Teach Health Inequities
Future doctors may no longer be required to learn about how social and economic factors affect health.
A major U.S. accreditation group — the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) — has removed language from its standards that had urged medical schools to teach about health inequities.
The change affects standards... Full Page
HealthDay Staff HealthDay Reporter March 30, 2026
FDA Weighs Expanding What Can Go Into Supplements
What’s in your supplements could soon change.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is considering whether to allow new ingredients in dietary supplements. The move could eventually expand the range of products marketed for things like muscle growth and gut health.
The agency met Friday to review its current rules, which ... Full Page
HealthDay Staff HealthDay Reporter March 30, 2026
Fluoride Quietly Removed From Birmingham Water Years Ago, Officals Face Backlash
Folks residing in Birmingham, Alabama, recently learned that their drinking water would no longer contain fluoride.
But there was a bigger surprise. It turns out fluoride had already been removed years ago, without the public's knowledge.
Officials with Central Alabama Water (CAW) said some treatment plants stopped adding fluor... Full Page
HealthDay Staff HealthDay Reporter March 30, 2026
9 Now Sickened in Outbreak Tied To Raw Milk and Cheese
An outbreak of E. coli linked to raw milk and cheese has now sickened nine people, including several young kids, health officials say.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said cases have been reported in California, Texas and Florida. Seven of the illnesses are in California, including two newly reported case... Full Page
Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter March 30, 2026
Want To Lose Weight? Eat A Boring, Repetitive Diet, Researchers Suggest
Want to lose weight? A boring, repetitious meal plan might help, researchers say.
Sticking to the same sort of meals day in and day out appears to help people drop more pounds, researchers reported in the journal Health Psychology.
Folks who followed routine eating patterns – repeating many of the same foods, keeping t... Full Page
Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter March 30, 2026
Night Shifts Are Tough On People With Type 2 Diabetes, Study Says
Folks working a night shift have a harder time managing their type 2 diabetes, a new study says.
Health care workers with diabetes – mainly nurses and midwives – have blood sugar levels that fluctuate more widely during a night shift, researchers reported recently in the journal Diabetic Medicine.
This is likely ... Full Page
Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter March 30, 2026
Electronic Paperwork Increasing Burnout Risk Among Young Doctors
An overload of electronic paperwork is increasing the risk of burnout among young doctors, a new study says.
Nearly one third of medical residents regularly spend hours upon hours after their shift filling out electronic health records, a practice they call “pajama time,” researchers recently reported in the journal Academi... Full Page
Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter March 30, 2026
Kratom Cases Surging In U.S.
Kratom is becoming an increasing health threat in the U.S., with hospitalizations and calls to poison centers skyrocketing over the past decade, a new study says.
Calls to poison centers about the herbal supplement increased more than 1,200% between 2015 and 2025, researchers wrote in the latest Morbidity and Mortality Weekly ReportFull Page
Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter March 30, 2026
Women's Bone Loss Tied To Heart Health, Study Finds
A woman’s heart health appears to be linked to her bone health, a new study says.
Women scoring high on a newly developed heart risk calculator have nearly twice the odds of suffering a broken hip, researchers reported March 27 in the journal The Lancet Regional Health-Americas.
“While previous studies have sugge... Full Page
Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter March 30, 2026
What Makes Play Fun For Children? Seven Factors Stand Out, Study Says
What makes it fun for a group of kids to play together, and what might make it a drag?
Seven critical factors appear to guide whether kids will find a play experience enjoyable or intolerable, according to a new study published in Frontiers in Psychology.
Even though different kids like different things, these seven factors ... Full Page
HealthDay Staff HealthDay Reporter March 29, 2026
Study Links High Antioxidant Intake To Changes in Offspring Development
Antioxidants are often seen as a good, simple way to boost health, but taking too many may come with some risks, new research suggests.
A study from Texas A&M University found that high doses of certain antioxidants may affect sperm and lead to developmental changes in offspring.
The research, published recently in the journal
