Democrat-Led States Sue Trump Administration Over Cuts to Childhood Vaccine Schedule

THURSDAY, Feb. 26, 2026 (HealthDay News) — A group of 15 states is suing the Trump administration over recent changes to federal vaccine guidelines for kids.

The lawsuit, announced this week, aims to reverse a decision made in January that reduced the number of diseases kids are routinely vaccinated against from 17 to 11. 

CDC Vaccine Advisory Panel To Revisit COVID Shot Safety Next Month

THURSDAY, Feb. 26, 2026 (HealthDay News) — COVID vaccines are back under review and the move is raising concern among some health experts.

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices is slated to discuss COVID vaccine injuries at a March meeting and may vote on future vacci...

Frozen Blueberry Recall Issued Across Four States for Listeria

THURSDAY, Feb. 26, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Close to 56,000 pounds of frozen blueberries have been recalled after testing raised concerns about possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

The recall involves blueberries made by Oregon Potato Company, which also oper...

Could Drone-Delivered Defibrillators Save Lives?

THURSDAY, Feb. 26, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Can a high-tech drone be the difference between life and death if you go into cardiac arrest?

That’s the question a groundbreaking clinical trial in a corner of North Carolina and Virginia is setting out to answer.

"By integrating drone technology into emergency care, we’re...

Inflammation Linked To Brain Damage, Memory Problems Among Football Players

THURSDAY, Feb. 26, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Inflammation caused by repetitive head impacts might help explain why some former football players develop brain problems later in life, a new study says.

Higher levels of inflammation are associated with damage in the brain’s white matter, according to a study of former college and pr...

Disasters Can Affect Mental Health A Decade Later, Review Finds

THURSDAY, Feb. 26, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Disasters and violent events echo in the minds of people for years afterward, contributing to mental illness that can surface as much as a decade later, a new evidence review has found.

More than 1 in 5 survivors (22%) will develop a mental health problem after living through their ordeal, r...

AI Chatbots Can Contribute To Worsening Mental Illness, Study Finds

THURSDAY, Feb. 26, 2026 (HealthDay News) – AI chatbots used for cheap therapy are liable to make mental illnesses worse, a new study warns.

People with diagnosed mental conditions wound up with worse delusions, increased mania, suicidal thoughts and aggravated eating disorders after relying on an AI chatbot for help, researchers foun...

Early Birds, Active Folks Less Likely To Develop ALS

THURSDAY, Feb. 26, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Early birds and active folks are less likely to develop the degenerative brain disease called amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), a new study says.

People who are early birds had a 20% lower risk of ALS — also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease — compared to night owls, accordi...

Study Highlights Unique Parenting Struggles of Younger Patients With Heart Disease

THURSDAY, Feb. 26, 2026 (HealthDay News) — As heart disease increasingly strikes 30-, 40- and 50-somethings, a new challenge has emerged that traditional medicine often overlooks: How to heal a heart while raising a family.

A study published today in the Canadian Journal of Cardiology reveals that younger heart patients face...

Newborns Exposed to More ‘Forever Chemicals’ Than Once Thought

THURSDAY, Feb. 26, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Babies are entering the world with a significantly higher chemical burden than scientists suspected.

Using advanced data science and chemical detection, researchers have discovered that newborns are exposed to a much broader array of "forever chemicals" before birth than earlier testing meth...

Nicole ‘Snooki’ Polizzi Shares Cervical Cancer Diagnosis, Urges Women To Get Pap Tests

WEDNESDAY, Feb. 25, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Reality TV star Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi said an early pap smear may have saved her life.

In a video shared on TikTok, the 38-year-old said she was diagnosed with stage one cervical cancer after doctors found adenocarcinoma during a routine pap test.

"Obviously not the news that I was ...

Novo Nordisk Cuts Prices of Ozempic and Wegovy Starting January 2027

WEDNESDAY, Feb. 25, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Some of the most popular diabetes and weight-loss drugs in the U.S. will soon cost a lot less.

Novo Nordisk announced Tuesday that it will cut U.S. list prices of Ozempic and Wegovy by up to 50% starting next year.

The lower prices will take effect Jan. 1, 2027, the same time that red...

Lindsey Vonn Says Olympic Crash Nearly Cost Her a Leg

WEDNESDAY, Feb. 25, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Olympic ski star Lindsey Vonn says a serious crash at the Milan Cortina Olympics nearly cost her a left leg.

In an Instagram post shared Monday, the 41-year-old skier revealed that her injuries were far worse than first reported after she crashed during the women’s downhill event on F...

Nearly 6 In 10 Women Expected To Develop Heart Disease

WEDNESDAY, Feb. 25, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Nearly 6 out of 10 U.S. women will have some type of heart disease during the next 25 years, a trend driven by rising rates of high blood pressure, a new American Heart Association report says.

Almost 60% of women could have high blood pressure by 2050, up from about 50% in 2020, according ...

Scientists' Push For a Universal Vaccine Takes a Key Step Forward

WEDNESDAY, Feb. 25, 2026 (HealthDay News) — If you avoid getting vaccinated because you dread one needle stick after another, there’s hopeful news from scientists at five major U.S. universities.

They’ve taken a major step toward developing a nasal spray that could one day protect against everything from influenza and COV...

Doomscrolling Affecting Many Americans' Sleep, Poll Finds

WEDNESDAY, Feb. 25, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Doomscrolling is taking a toll on many Americans’ rest, a new survey says.

More than a third of U.S. adults (38%) say using their phone or tablet to read the news before bed is making their sleep slightly or significantly worse, according to the new poll from the American Academy of S...

Clean Indoor Air Key To Preventing Asthma Attacks

WEDNESDAY, Feb. 25, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Clean, well-circulated indoor air can reduce asthma attacks among adults, a new study says.

Fans and air purifiers are essential for reducing the risk of flare-ups at home, researchers recently reported in the journal Atmosphere.

In particular, good ventilation and exhaust sy...

Hospice Use Rising for Seniors Following ICU Stays

WEDNESDAY, Feb. 25, 2026 (HealthDay News) — For many older Americans, the intensive care unit (ICU) is a place of aggressive, life-saving intervention.

However, a new national study reveals that more seniors are choosing a different path — transitioning from the high-tech world of the ICU to the comfort-focused environment of h...

Pets Give Older Adults Purpose, but Financial Strain is Growing

WEDNESDAY, Feb. 25, 2026 (HealthDay News) — For many older adults, a wagging tail or a soft purr is more than just company — it is a reason to get out of bed.

But a new national poll suggests that while the emotional bond between seniors and their pets is stronger than ever, the cost of companionship is becoming a heavy burden....

Eating Healthy In Middle Age Can Lower Risk of Brain Decline, Study Finds

WEDNESDAY, Feb. 25, 2026 (HealthDay News) — What’s on your plate today can affect your brain aging as a senior, a new study says.

Middle-aged people who eat healthy have a lower risk of brain decline in old age, researchers reported Feb. 23 in JAMA Neurology.

The heart-healthy Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertens...