Going Abroad? CDC Warns Travelers About Polio Risk in Several Countries

• HealthDay Staff HealthDay Reporter
• March 10, 2026
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Travelers heading overseas may want to check their vaccination records first.

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) urges people to make sure their polio vaccines are up to date before traveling internationally.

The warning comes after the virus...

Students Spend A Third Of Their School Day On Their Smartphone, Study Says

• Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
• March 10, 2026
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Middle and high school students spend nearly a third of the school day on their smartphones, undermining their education, a new study says.

The students checked their phones dozens of times, often looking at social media or entertainment, researchers reported March 9 in ...

Daily Multivitamins Slow Aging, Clinical Trial Finds

• Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
• March 10, 2026
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The health boost from daily multivitamins might actually extend to how quickly a person ages, a new study says.

Researchers found slower “wear and tear” biological aging among seniors after two years on a multivitamin, researchers reported March 9 in the jour...

Trump Caused Immediate Decrease in Acetaminophen Rx's For Pregnant Women, Study Finds

• Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
• March 10, 2026
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The U.S. president’s words are powerful enough to have an immediate impact on medicine, a new study has found.

At a September 2025 White House briefing, President Donald Trump claimed that acetaminophen (Tylenol) could cause autism.

“Don’t take Ty...

Stress of Pregnancy Complications Might Impact Future Heart Health, Study Says

• Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
• March 10, 2026
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Women who have pregnancy complications might face a higher risk of heart disease, a new study has concluded.

The stress of these complications increase a woman’s risk of high blood pressure for years after they deliver, researchers reported March 9 in the journal <...

Approved IV Drug Reduces Lupus Symptoms, Clinical Trial Finds

• Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
• March 10, 2026
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An already-approved IV drug significantly reduces the symptoms of lupus, a new clinical trial showed.

More than three-quarters of lupus patients taking obinutuzumab (Gazvya) had a significant improvement in their symptoms after a year on the drug, researchers report...

Nearly Half of U.S. Kids Lack Adequate Sleep, Survey Shows

• Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
• March 10, 2026
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Nearly half of all U.S. children aren’t getting the sleep they need, a new National Sleep Foundation survey reports.

About 44% of children do not consistently get the recommended amount of sleep for their age, according to results from the 2026 Sleep in America Pol...

'Fibermaxxing' Trend Encourages People To Eat More Fiber

• HealthDay Staff HealthDay Reporter
• March 9, 2026
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A growing nutrition trend called “fibermaxxing” is encouraging people to eat enough fiber each day, and scientists say the attention may be a good thing.

Fiber plays an important role in digestion and has been linked to lower risks of several health problems,...

That Stressful Person in Your Life Might Be Aging You Faster, Study Finds

• HealthDay Staff HealthDay Reporter
• March 9, 2026
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Spending time with someone who constantly causes problems may do more than just ruin your mood. 

Over time, those stressful relationships could also affect your health and even speed up aging, a recent study suggests.

Researchers looked at the effects of peopl...

FDA Vaccine Chief Dr. Vinay Prasad Exiting Role

• HealthDay Staff HealthDay Reporter
• March 9, 2026
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Dr. Vinay Prasad, who leads the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) division that oversees vaccines and complex medical treatments, is leaving the agency at the end of April.

Prasad took on the job last May but faced criticism during his short stint.

FDA Commis...

Infant Bath Seats Sold on Amazon Recalled Due To Tipping Hazard

• HealthDay Staff HealthDay Reporter
• March 9, 2026
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Parents are being asked to stop using certain baby bath seats after officials said the products could tip over and put infants at risk for drowning.

Nearly 2,400 Trankerloop baby bath seats are being recalled because they do not meet the standard safety rules for infant ...

Many Seniors Gain Physical, Mental Fitness As They Age, Study Finds

• Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
• March 9, 2026
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People think of aging as a steady decline, with seniors gradually losing their physical abilities and mental agility as the years wear on.

But a new study suggests that seniors can – and often do – improve over time, with the right mindset.

Nearly half ...

Common Drug Class Shows Links to Heart Risk -- Are You Taking One?

• Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
• March 9, 2026
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A common class of drugs called anticholinergics might boost risks for heart failure and other dangerous cardiac conditions, a new study says.

People taking the largest amounts of anticholinergic drugs had a 71% higher risk of heart health problems than those who didn&rsq...

Weighted Vests Help Keep Bones Strong — But Only If Seniors Stay Active

• Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
• March 9, 2026
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Weighted vests – the latest internet-driven workout craze – can help older folks improve their bone health while losing weight, a new study says.

There's one caveat though: The vest won’t help your bones if you don't stay active, researchers recently no...

Illicit Drugs Raise Stroke Risk, Even for Younger Adults

• Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
• March 9, 2026
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Smoking weed, taking a hit of cocaine or popping some amphetamines can raise a person’s risk of stroke – even if they’re a younger adult.

Coke and amphetamines can double or triple the risk of stroke for any adult, researchers reported in the Intern...