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24 Mar

Unsafe Levels of Lead Found in Kids' Fast Fashion

Researchers tested 11 shirts from children's fast-fashion and discount clothing stores. All contained lead levels above FDA limits, according to the results.

23 Mar

Stopping GLP-1 Drugs May Raise Heart Risks

A new study finds even brief breaks from GLP-1 medications can increase the risk of heart attack, stroke, and death—highlighting the importance of staying on treatment.

20 Mar

High Blood Pressure Deaths On the Rise in Younger Women

A new study finds deaths from heart disease related to high blood pressure have quadrupled over the past two decades in young women.

Inclusive High Schools Benefit All Students, Not Just LGBTQ Teens

WEDNESDAY, March 25, 2026 (HealthDay News) — An inclusive, welcoming environment for LGBTQ teenagers helps all students attending high school, a new study says.

Cisgender students (those whose gender identity matches the sex they were assigned at birth) experience an increase in their own social well-being if they attend a school tha...

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March 25, 2026
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'Universal Donor' Blood Supplies Dangerously Low, Study Warns

WEDNESDAY, March 25, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Blood banks are reporting dangerously low supplies of “universal donor” O-negative blood, a new study warns.

O-negative blood can be given to patients of any blood type, making it essential in medical emergencies where a person’s blood type is unknown, researchers said.

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March 25, 2026
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TrumpRx Adds Diabetes, COPD Drugs at Steep Discounts

TUESDAY, March 24, 2026 (HealthDay News) — TrumpRx, the president's discount program for prescription drugs, is adding three more products to its site as it continues efforts to lower drug prices.

The newly added medicines include two for type 2 diabetes, Jentadueto and Jentadueto XR, and one for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease...

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March 24, 2026
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New Lyme Disease Vaccine Shows Strong Results in Trial

TUESDAY, March 24, 2026 (HealthDay News) — A new vaccine meant to prevent Lyme disease may be one step closer to approval.

Drugmaker Pfizer and French vaccine company Valneva said their vaccine, called LB6V, worked more than 70% of the time in a clinical trial to prevent Lyme disease in people ages 5 and older.

The companies al...

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March 24, 2026
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Alcohol Prep Pads Recalled Over Bacteria Risk, Cardinal Health Says

TUESDAY, March 24, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Cardinal Health is recalling some of its alcohol prep pads after tests found possible bacterial contamination that could lead to infections.

The company said certain lots of its Webcol Large Alcohol Prep Pads (70% isopropyl alcohol) may contain the bacteria Paenibacillus phoenicis.<...

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March 24, 2026
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Study Warns Fluoride Bans May Raise Tooth Decay in Children

TUESDAY, March 24, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Removing fluoride from drinking water could lead to more cavities in kids and higher health care costs, a new analysis suggests.

Researchers estimate that if five states stop adding fluoride to public water, more than 132,000 additional kids could need dental treatment within three years.&nb...