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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.

16 Feb

Intermittent Fasting Falls Short for Weight Loss, Major Review Finds

A large, new evidence review finds intermittent fasting may not help overweight or obese patients loose a significant amount of weight or improve their quality of life.

13 Feb

GLP-1 Weight-Loss Drugs Tied to Increased Risk of Hair Loss

A large, new study finds adults who use GLP-1 medications face higher odds of a common form of hair shedding, as well as male or female pattern baldness.

Want To Preserve Brain Health? Engage In A Lifetime Pursuit Of Knowledge, Study Says

WEDNESDAY, Feb. 18, 2026 (HealthDay News) — “Anyone who stops learning is old, whether at 20 or 80,” American entrepreneur Henry Ford once said. “Anyone who keeps learning stays young.”

There’s something to that, a new study says.

People who engage in a lifetime pursuit of learning have a lower ris...

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February 18, 2026
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'Smart Clothing' The Next Frontier In Fitness Tracking, Study Says

WEDNESDAY, Feb. 18, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Health-conscious folks are used to strapping a Fitbit to their wrist or a step counter to their belt before they start walking or jogging.

But new research is opening the door to “smart clothing” that would count a person’s steps or track their movement without requiring a...

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February 18, 2026
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Pain Drives Postpartum Depression, Review Finds

WEDNESDAY, Feb. 18, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Pain during pregnancy and after delivery can significantly increase a woman’s risk of postpartum depression, a new evidence review has concluded.

Further, there are specific pain-related risk factors that influence the odds of postpartum depression among women in racial and ethnic min...

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February 18, 2026
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Shame, Embarrassment Regarding Walking Problems Can Isolate MS Patients

WEDNESDAY, Feb. 18, 2026 (HealthDay News) — A mom with multiple sclerosis (MS) struggled to keep her balance, frustrated by her frequent missteps and stumbles.

But what really hurt was her 6-year-old daughter’s reaction to her plight.

“My daughter told me to stop walking with them basically because it’s embarr...

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February 18, 2026
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Heavy Wildfire Smoke During Pregnancy May Be Linked to Increased Autism Risk

WEDNESDAY, Feb. 18, 2026 (HealthDay News) — As wildfires become more frequent and severe across the Western United States, new research suggests the thick blankets of smoke they produce may have long-lasting effects on fetal development.

A study of millions of California births has found a link between exposure to intense wildfire sm...

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February 18, 2026
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Couples Who Do This One Thing Feel More Satisfied And Secure Together

TUESDAY, Feb. 17, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Couples who take time to slow down and enjoy the good moments they share may feel closer, argue less and feel more confident their relationship will last, a new study suggests.

Researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign found that couples who regularly pause to appreciate posi...