Finding the Right Supportive Footwear for Pain Relief is Key, Say Podiatrists

THURSDAY, March 5, 2026 (HealthDay News) — If you suffer from persistent foot or lower body discomfort, the solution might be found in your closet rather than your medicine cabinet. 

Podiatrists emphasize that the right footwear does more than just cushion your steps: It serves as a medical tool that can improve your overall phy...

Fewer Mothers Died During Pregnancy or After Birth in 2024

THURSDAY, March 5, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Deaths linked to pregnancy and childbirth fell slightly in the United States in 2024, new data show. Early data suggests the decrease may have continued into 2025.

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that 649 women died during pregnancy or within weeks after gi...

Trader Joe’s Pulls Frozen Meals Tied to 37 Million-Pound Nationwide Recall

THURSDAY, March 5, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Trader Joe’s is recalling several frozen food items after reports that they may contain small pieces of glass.

The grocery chain said four frozen products could be affected and asked customers not to eat them. 

The recall is linked to a much larger recall involving nearly 37...

Testosterone Therapy Could Mean Trouble For Knee Replacement Patients, Study Warns

THURSDAY, March 5, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Testosterone therapy is booming in the U.S., but it might bring higher risks for people undergoing knee replacement surgery, a new study says.

Patients who took testosterone within a year of their surgery had a higher risk of infection, blood clots, kidney damage, pneumonia and knee instabil...

Dentists Can Help Detect Undiagnosed Diabetes, Study Argues

THURSDAY, March 5, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Dentists might be able to help detect diabetes among their patients with a simple chairside test, a new study says.

A finger-prick blood test taken during dental exams found that more than 1 of 3 dental patients had elevated blood sugar levels consistent with either diabetes or prediabetes, ...

Ultra-Processed Foods Linked To Emotional, Behavioral Problems In Preschoolers

THURSDAY, March 5, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Ultra-processed foods can have an impact on a young child’s emotional and behavioral development, a new study says.

Kids who eat more ultra-processed foods have a higher risk of problems like anxiety, fearfulness, aggression or hyperactivity, researchers reported March 3 in JAMA Ne...