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09 Mar

Recreational Drugs Linked to Higher Stroke Risk, Major Study Finds

A new study involving more than 100 million people found recreational drugs like marijuana, cocaine and amphetamines significantly raise the risk of stroke – even in younger users.

06 Mar

Chronic Back Pain Can Make Everyday Sounds Hard to Tolerate

A new study finds patients with chronic back pain experience ordinary noise as more intense and unpleasant.

06 Mar

How Allergy Season Affects Students’ Academic Performance

In a new study, high schoolers exposed to high pollen counts during exam season scored lower, especially in math and science.

'Fibermaxxing' Trend Encourages People To Eat More Fiber

MONDAY, March 9, 2026 (HealthDay News) — 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, including certain canc...

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

MONDAY, March 9, 2026 (HealthDay News) — 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 people they call "hasslers,"...

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FDA Vaccine Chief Dr. Vinay Prasad Exiting Role

MONDAY, March 9, 2026 (HealthDay News) — 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 Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary...

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Infant Bath Seats Sold on Amazon Recalled Due To Tipping Hazard

MONDAY, March 9, 2026 (HealthDay News) — 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 bath seats, according t...

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

MONDAY, March 9, 2026 (HealthDay News) — 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 of seniors 65 and older...

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

MONDAY, March 9, 2026 (HealthDay News) — 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’t use these drugs at...