Two Days of Oatmeal May Lower Cholesterol, Study Finds

• HealthDay Staff HealthDay Reporter
• March 4, 2026
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Whether topped with fruit or flavored with peanut butter, eating mostly oatmeal for just two days may help lower cholesterol, according to a new study out of Germany.

In the trial, people with metabolic syndrome who followed a strict oat-based plan for 48 hours saw a 10%...

Early Sports Specialization Linked To Increased Injury Risk

• Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
• March 4, 2026
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Parents of athletic children can protect them from injury by encouraging them to try out a wide variety of sports, a new study says.

Repetitive stress from focusing on one sport at a young age increases an athlete’s risk of injuries into adulthood, according to a p...

More Kids, Teens Injured In E-Bike Wrecks, Study Finds

• Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
• March 4, 2026
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Electronic bikes, also referred to as e-bikes, are zooming in popularity, but they’re also responsible for more kids landing in an ER with injuries, a new study says.

E-bike injuries have more than tripled in San Diego in recent years, researchers reported Monday a...

Exercise Boosts Quality of Life During Breast Cancer Chemotherapy

• Deanna Neff HealthDay Reporter
• March 4, 2026
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Extreme fatigue, muscle loss and psychological stress are well-known side effects of the chemotherapy that saves the lives of breast-cancer patients. 

But should patients exercise during active phases of their treatment?

A new study provides additional evidenc...

Colorectal Cancer Rates Shifting to Younger Groups as Rectal Cancer Rates Spike

• Deanna Neff HealthDay Reporter
• March 4, 2026
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Colon cancer, long considered a disease of the elderly, is increasingly striking younger Americans, according to a startling new report.

Nearly half of new colon cancer diagnoses — about 45% — now occur in people under 65, according to the report from the Ame...

AI Therapist? It Falls Short, a New Study Warns

• HealthDay Staff HealthDay Reporter
• March 3, 2026
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More people are asking artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots for help with daily problems, from work stress to relationship worries and more. 

Now, a new study warns that when it comes to mental health advice, these systems may fall short. 

A team at Brow...

BBQ Sauce Recall Issued Nationwide Due To Incorrect Label

• HealthDay Staff HealthDay Reporter
• March 3, 2026
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Savannah Bee Company is recalling a batch of its Honey BBQ Sauce-Mustard after discovering the product may contain undeclared wheat and soy, two common allergens.

The sauce is sold in a 16-fluid-ounce clear glass bottle with an orange label. It carries the lot number B1L...

Nearly 20 States Scale Back HIV Medication Programs

• HealthDay Staff HealthDay Reporter
• March 3, 2026
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A growing number of states are rolling back financial help for HIV medications.

An analysis released March 2 by the health research group KFF found that 18 states have adopted cost-cutting changes to their AIDS Drug Assistance Programs, known as ADAPs. 

Five m...

FDA Recalls More Than 651,000 Jugs of Water Over Sanitation Concerns

• HealthDay Staff HealthDay Reporter
• March 3, 2026
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More than 651,000 large bottles of water are being pulled from store shelves after health officials flagged sanitation issues.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) says 651,148 bottles of water are under recall because of what it described as “insanitary con...

How to Get Ready For Daylight Saving Time

• Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay Reporter
• March 3, 2026
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You love it — or loathe it. 

Either way, the clocks jump forward one hour Sunday morning for the start of Daylight Saving Time, providing an extra hour of evening light through Nov. 1. That means one hour less sleep this weekend.

Resetting your body&rsqu...

A-Fib Drug Could Interact With Blood Thinners, Increase Risk Of Dangerous Bleeding

• Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
• March 3, 2026
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People with abnormal heart rhythms could be at risk of dangerous bleeding from a serious combination of prescription medications, a new study says.

Patients with atrial fibrillation (A-Fib) often are prescribed diltiazem to help control their heart rate, researchers said...

Collagen Supplements Good For Skin, Arthritis, Evidence Review Concludes

• Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
• March 3, 2026
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Collagen supplements have some legitimate benefits, improving skin health and reducing pain from wear-and-tear arthritis, a new evidence review has concluded.

Skin elasticity and hydration improve while taking collagen supplements, and arthritis pain and stiffness eases,...

Effective Sunscreen Protection Can Cost $40 A Year

• Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
• March 3, 2026
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Protecting yourself against skin cancer can cost as little as $40 a year, a new study says.

Sunscreens with a sun protective factor of 50 can be purchased as for as little as 4 cents an application, researchers recently reported in JAMA Dermatology.

On the...

Illicit Adderall Use Places Stress On The Heart, Study Shows

• Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
• March 3, 2026
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College students using the ADHD drug Adderall as a study aid could be harming their heart health, a new Mayo Clinic study warns.

A single 25-milligram dose of Adderall can cause a person’s heart rate and blood pressure to surge if they’re not used to taking t...

Breast Cancer Cases, Deaths Expected To Rise Worldwide

• Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
• March 3, 2026
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Breast cancer deaths are expected to continue rising over the next decade and a half, driven in part by unhealthy lifestyle choices, a new study says.

Worldwide, breast cancer deaths are projected to increase by 44%, rising to nearly 1.4 million by 2050 from 764,000 in 2...

FDA To Offer Cash Bonuses for Faster Drug Reviews

• HealthDay Staff HealthDay Reporter
• March 2, 2026
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) chief says the agency will begin offering bonuses to drug reviewers who complete their work ahead of schedule.

Dr. Marty Makary described the effort as a pilot program during a staff meeting last week. The first quarter...

U.S. Tops 1,100 Measles Cases This Year as Outbreaks Grow

• HealthDay Staff HealthDay Reporter
• March 2, 2026
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Measles cases are climbing rapidly across the United States, with more than 1,100 infections reported in the first two months of this year, data shows.

As of Feb. 26, 1,136 cases had been confirmed, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). ...

Chocolate Male Supplement Recalled Over Hidden Erectile Dysfunction Drug

• HealthDay Staff HealthDay Reporter
• March 2, 2026
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A chocolate male enhancement product is being pulled from store shelves after federal health officials found it contains a hidden prescription drug.

The company — USALESS.COM, based in Brooklyn, New York — is recalling its product called Rhino Choco VIP 10X, ...

New Drug Could Boost Efforts To Wipe Out Sleeping Sickness

• HealthDay Staff HealthDay Reporter
• March 2, 2026
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A new treatment for sleeping sickness could make it much easier to treat and possibly eliminate the deadly disease.

On Friday, a committee of the European Medicines Agency (EMA) recommended approval of acoziborole, a drug made by Sanofi. The decision is a key step to mak...

Telemedicine Visits Cost Five Times Less Than In-Clinic Care

• Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
• March 2, 2026
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Telemedicine appointments aren’t only more convenient, but actually save money for both patients and health care systems, a new study says.

Telemedicine visits are five times less costly than in-person appointments for the most common conditions, researchers recent...