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19 Feb

Spirituality Linked to Lower Risk of Alcohol and Drug Misuse

A new study links spiritual or religious involvement to a significantly lower risk of harmful alcohol or drug use.

18 Feb

Sugary Drinks Tied to Adolescent Anxiety in New Study

Teens who regularly drink large amounts of sugar-sweetened beverages — including soda, energy drinks, sweetened teas and coffee drinks — are more likely to report symptoms of anxiety.

17 Feb

1 in 4 Teens Sending Sexts — Many Face Blackmail, New Study Warns

A new survey of nearly 3,500 teens finds a surge in sexting since 2019 and an increase in sextortion or blackmail.

Moderna’s mRNA Flu Vaccine Back Under FDA Review

THURSDAY, Feb. 19, 2026 (HealthDay News) — In a sudden reversal, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has agreed to review Moderna’s experimental mRNA influenza vaccine.

The move comes just one week after the agency refused to evaluate the company’s application, a decision that sent shockwaves through the bio...

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February 19, 2026
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BJ’s Wholesale Club Issues Salmon Recall Across Seven East Coast States

THURSDAY, Feb. 19, 2026 (HealthDay News) — If you recently bought frozen salmon at BJ’s Wholesale Club, check the packaging before your next meal.

Wellesley Farms Farm-Raised Atlantic Salmon is being pulled from shelves across seven states after federal testing found it contained dangerous bacteria.

The recall...

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February 19, 2026
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Sweetened Drinks Linked to Higher Anxiety in Teens

THURSDAY, Feb. 19, 2026 (HealthDay News) — While parents have long worried that too much sugar leads to cavities and weight gain, new research suggests that sugar rush might be followed by a worry crash.

A study from Bournemouth University in the U.K. has identified a troubling link between high-sugar drinks and increased anxie...

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February 19, 2026
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Drug-Resistant Salmonella Linked to Moringa Supplement

THURSDAY, Feb. 19, 2026 (HealthDay News) — It's often touted as the "miracle tree" for its dense nutrient profile, but a popular moringa supplement is at the center of a superbug outbreak.

Federal health officials announced Feb. 13 that a multistate outbreak of highly drug-resistant Salmonella has been traced back to moringa...

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February 19, 2026
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It's Never Too Late For Cancer Patients To Become Active, Study Finds

THURSDAY, Feb. 19, 2026 (HealthDay News) — It’s never too late for cancer survivors to become active, a new study reports.

Cancer survivors who engaged in even small amounts of exercise reduced their risk of cancer-related death, researchers reported Feb. 17 in JAMA Network Open.

That risk dropped even more among...

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February 19, 2026
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Ultra-Marathon Running Depletes Athletes' Red Blood Cells, Study Finds

THURSDAY, Feb. 19, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Ultra-marathon runners must be incredibly fit to endure races that can extend more than 100 miles, but their bodies pay a price for their athleticism, a new study says.

Extreme endurance runners experience a breakdown of their normal red blood cells during a race, putting them at increased r...