Physical Therapy Costs Vary Widely In U.S., Study Finds

Physical therapy (PT) is important in helping people heal after surgery, manage chronic pain and recover from injuries.

But PT is likely to take a bigger bite out of your wallet depending on where you live, preventing some from partaking in its benefits, researchers recently reported in JAMA Internal Medicine.

Getting evalua...

Lowering Parents' Stress Can Reduce Risk Of Childhood Obesity

Providing support to stressed-out parents might help their children avoid obesity, a new study says.

Children were more likely to eat healthy and not gain weight if their parents participated in training to help manage stress, researchers reported March 6 in the journal Pediatrics.

“We already knew that stress can be a...

Why Childhood Cavities May Predict Adult Heart Disease

The secret to a healthy heart in your 50s might actually be found in the dental records of your 10-year-old self.

A massive study from the University of Copenhagen found that poor oral health during childhood is a significant predictor of cardiovascular issues later in life.

By tracking more than 568,000 Danish children born between ...

Mammograms May Also Reveal Hidden Heart Disease Risk, Study Finds

A routine mammogram may reveal more than just signs of breast cancer.

New research suggests the scans could also help docs spot early warning signs of heart disease, the leading cause of death in women.

In the study, published March 9 in the European Heart Journal, scientists used artificial intelligence (AI) to examine more...

Going Abroad? CDC Warns Travelers About Polio Risk in Several Countries

Travelers heading overseas may want to check their vaccination records first.

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) urges people to make sure their polio vaccines are up to date before traveling internationally.

The warning comes after the virus has been detected in several parts of the world during the past year,...

Raw Oysters and Clams Recalled After Norovirus-Like Illness Outbreak in Washington

Health officials in Washington state have temporarily shut down shellfish harvesting in Drayton Harbor after several folks became sick from eating raw oysters.

The Washington State Department of Health announced the emergency closure for clams, oysters and mussels after illnesses were linked to oysters harvested on Feb. 13 and Feb. 20, 202...

Chile Becomes First Country in the Americas To Eliminate Leprosy

Chile has officially eliminated leprosy, becoming the first country in the Americas and only the second in the world to reach that milestone, health officials announced.

The World Health Organization (WHO) and the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) verified the achievement after confirming that Chile has not recorded a locally transmi...

Students Spend A Third Of Their School Day On Their Smartphone, Study Says

Middle and high school students spend nearly a third of the school day on their smartphones, undermining their education, a new study says.

The students checked their phones dozens of times, often looking at social media or entertainment, researchers reported March 9 in JAMA Network Open.

Researchers also found that frequent...

Daily Multivitamins Slow Aging, Clinical Trial Finds

The health boost from daily multivitamins might actually extend to how quickly a person ages, a new study says.

Researchers found slower “wear and tear” biological aging among seniors after two years on a multivitamin, researchers reported March 9 in the journal Nature Medicine. 

Those seniors who began the ...

Trump Caused Immediate Decrease in Acetaminophen Rx's For Pregnant Women, Study Finds

The U.S. president’s words are powerful enough to have an immediate impact on medicine, a new study has found.

At a September 2025 White House briefing, President Donald Trump claimed that acetaminophen (Tylenol) could cause autism.

“Don’t take Tylenol. Don’t take it. Fight like hell not to take it,” Tru...

Stress of Pregnancy Complications Might Impact Future Heart Health, Study Says

Women who have pregnancy complications might face a higher risk of heart disease, a new study has concluded.

The stress of these complications increase a woman’s risk of high blood pressure for years after they deliver, researchers reported March 9 in the journal Hypertension.

“For women who were having babies fo...

Approved IV Drug Reduces Lupus Symptoms, Clinical Trial Finds

An already-approved IV drug significantly reduces the symptoms of lupus, a new clinical trial showed.

More than three-quarters of lupus patients taking obinutuzumab (Gazvya) had a significant improvement in their symptoms after a year on the drug, researchers reported March 6 in The New England Journal of Medicine.

The ...

Nearly Half of U.S. Kids Lack Adequate Sleep, Survey Shows

Nearly half of all U.S. children aren’t getting the sleep they need, a new National Sleep Foundation survey reports.

About 44% of children do not consistently get the recommended amount of sleep for their age, according to results from the 2026 Sleep in America Poll.

What’s more, parents often underestimate how much sleep...

'Fibermaxxing' Trend Encourages People To Eat More Fiber

A growing nutrition trend called “fibermaxxing” is encouraging people to eat enough fiber each day, and scientists say the attention may be a good thing.

Fiber plays an important role in digestion and has been linked to lower risks of several health problems, including certain cancers. Researchers say increasing fiber intake ca...

That Stressful Person in Your Life Might Be Aging You Faster, Study Finds

Spending time with someone who constantly causes problems may do more than just ruin your mood. 

Over time, those stressful relationships could also affect your health and even speed up aging, a recent study suggests.

Researchers looked at the effects of people they call "hasslers," folks who “create problems or make life ...