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20 Feb
A new study finds athletes who ran ultra-long races — from 25 miles to more than 100 — showed signs of red blood cell damage that could affect how well oxygen and nutrients are delivered throughout the body.
19 Feb
A new study links spiritual or religious involvement to a significantly lower risk of harmful alcohol or drug use.
18 Feb
Teens who regularly drink large amounts of sugar-sweetened beverages — including soda, energy drinks, sweetened teas and coffee drinks — are more likely to report symptoms of anxiety.
I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter February 23, 2026
Trader Joe’s shoppers are being urged to check their freezers amid a nationwide recall of ready-to-eat chicken fried rice due to possible glass contamination.
The recall affects Trader Joe’s Chicken Fried Rice sold across the United States, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Servi... Full Page
I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter February 23, 2026
A blood test designed to find cancer early did not work as hoped in a major new study, according to the company that makes it.
The test, called Galleri, failed to lower the number of people diagnosed with late-stage cancer, its maker Grail announced last week.
The results are a blow to a fast-growing field that aims to catch cancer e... Full Page
Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter February 23, 2026
Side effects like nausea or vomiting are common among folks taking Ozempic/Wegovy, but they’ll grin and bear it if they think they’re losing weight, a new study finds.
The drugs’ perceived effectiveness — lost weight, less appetite, fewer food cravings — outweigh GI side effects, researchers reported recently ... Full Page
Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter February 23, 2026
You don’t need to look buff or tough, but muscle strength can influence how long you’ll live, a new study says.
Older women with greater strength had a significantly lower risk of death during an eight-year follow-up, researchers recently reported in JAMA Network Open.
The study measured women’s grip streng... Full Page
Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter February 23, 2026
Teens who use weed are twice as likely to develop psychotic or bipolar disorders, a new study says.
They also are more likely to have depression and anxiety, researchers reported Feb. 20 in JAMA Health Forum.
“As cannabis becomes more potent and aggressively marketed, this study indicates that adolescent cannabis use i... Full Page
Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter February 23, 2026
Some folks undergoing a heart valve replacement might be able to leave the hospital the same day, a new study says.
Folks discharged the same day as their heart valve replacement had similar outcomes as those who were eligible for same-day discharge but stayed in the hospital due to health concerns, researchers reported at a European Socie... Full Page