Doctors could reduce rates of a dangerous high blood pressure condition in pregnancy by taking one simple step, a new study says.

Prescribing daily aspirin to all pregnant women at their first prenatal visit was associated with an overall reduction in cases of severe preeclampsia, according to findings presented at a meeting of the Society... Full Page

Tweens addicted to the digital world — mobile phones, social media, video games — are more likely to develop mental health and behavioral problems as teenagers, a new study says.

Depression, sleep problems, ADHD, substance use, suicidal behaviors and conduct problems all were more likely among 11- to 12-year-olds with problemat... Full Page

A lack of exercise drives a good portion of the health problems faced by people with type 2 diabetes, a new study says.

Up to 10% of diabetes complications like stroke, heart failure, heart disease and vision loss can be attributed to sedentary behavior, researchers reported in the Journal of Sport and Health Science.

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Rural cancer patients often travel long distances to seek treatment at major medical centers, but new research suggests those journeys might not be necessary.

Lung or colon cancer patients treated at a local hospital had similar death rates and surgical outcomes to those who traveled to big-city medical centers for care, researchers report... Full Page

Amid growing reports of kids needing medical attention after consuming edibles that look like their favorite treats, Oregon lawmakers are weighing tighter limits on how much cannabis one serving can contain.

"We need to reckon with this a little bit," said state Sen. Lisa Reynolds, a pediatrician from Portland who leads the state Senate&rs... Full Page

Health officials in North Carolina are warning residents about possible measles exposure after infected people visited stores, gyms and restaurants in and around the state capital over the past week.

The exposures were reported in Wake, Durham and Johnston counties, as the state continues to see a rise in measles cases this winter.

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Ever find yourself tossing and turning on a warm night, flipping the pillow over and hoping sleep finally comes?

New research published in the journal BMC Medicine, suggests the temperature of your bedroom may play a bigger role in how well you rest, especially as you get older.

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If you’ve ever thought your cat’s meow sounded different depending on the situation, you’re not imagining it.

New research suggests that while a cat’s meow changes based on mood or need, its purr stays surprisingly consistent and may be the key to telling one cat from another.

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Women who stop taking prescribed antidepressants during pregnancy are playing games with their mental health, a new study says.

Pregnant women who quit their antidepressants are nearly twice as likely to experience a mental health emergency compared to those who keep taking their meds, researchers reported Wednesday at a meeting of the Soc... Full Page

Receiving the COVID-19 vaccine during pregnancy is not linked to any risk of autism or other brain development problems in children, a new study says.

Researchers found no ties between mRNA COVID vaccines and child developmental issues, according to findings presented Wednesday at the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine’s annual preg... Full Page

In a major blow to vaccine development, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said it will not review Moderna’s application for the first mRNA-based flu shot.

Dr. Vinay Prasad, the nation’s top vaccine regulator, told the company it lacked an "adequate and well-controlled" study, Moderna said in a statement earlier this w... Full Page

Your smartwatch might soon do more than just count your steps or check your heart rate: It could serve as a literal early-warning system for your mental health.

New research from McMaster University suggests that wearable trackers can detect the subtle signs of a depression relapse weeks or even months before an actual episode.

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Tinnitus seems like one of those problems a person should be able to easily shrug off.

After all, what’s a little ringing in the ears?

But tinnitus can have a significant impact on a person’s career, a new study says.

Nearly 1 in 5 adults say tinnitus has caused them to cut their working hours or quit their job alto... Full Page

Americans are feeding their babies what amounts to junk food, a new study says.

Nearly three-quarters of baby food sold in U.S. grocery stores can be considered ultra-processed foods (UPFs), researchers reported Feb. 9 in the journal Nutrients.

The products are chock full of sugar and salt, as well as industrial ingredients ... Full Page

Two major medical groups will begin reviewing vaccine safety and effectiveness after major changes at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have raised alarms among experts.

The American Medical Association (AMA) and the Vaccine Integrity Project at the University of Minnesota announced Tuesday that they are creating an... Full Page

The Trump administration plans to take back about $600 million in public health funding from four Democrat-led states, saying the grants no longer match health priorities.

The states affected are California, Colorado, Illinois and Minnesota, according to documents reviewed by The New York Times. 

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is taking a fresh look at the safety of a chemical preservative found in many packaged foods.

The agency announced it has launched a full review to decide whether butylated hydroxyanisole, or BHA, is still safe to use in food and food packaging based on the latest science.

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Mondelēz Global LLC has expanded a voluntary recall of certain Chips Ahoy! Baked Bites Brookie products sold in the United States that may pose a choking hazard.

The company said the recall now includes one additional best-by date, May 10, 2026, along with two more UPC codes found on product pouches packed inside previously recalled c... Full Page

What does it take to make others behave less selfishly and put others’ needs before their own?

Electrical zaps to the brain can do the trick, a new study shows.

Stimulating two brain areas increased people’s ability to behave altruistically, researchers reported Feb. 10 in the journal PLOS Biology.

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WEDNESDAY, Feb. 11, 2026 (HealthDay news) — They say worrying will give you wrinkles, but a new study indicates that might be an understatement.

Women anxious about getting older appear to experience accelerated aging, with their fears promoting quicker decline at the cellular level, researchers found.

In essence, fears about a... Full Page