Review of U.S. Measles Elimination Status Delayed Until November

An expected review of the United States’ measles elimination status has been postponed by seven months.

The meeting, originally scheduled for mid-April, will now take place in November, according to the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), a regional branch of the World Health Organization.

Measles has been considered elimi...

Your Furry Roommate May Be Affecting The Air You Breathe

Dogs may bring more than companionship into a home: They can also affect the air we breathe indoors, a new study shows.

Researchers found that dogs release airborne particles, gases and microbes that can affect indoor air quality. In some cases, the levels were similar to, and sometimes higher than, what humans release.

The findings ...

About 81,000 Baby Monitors Recalled Over Possible Fire Risk

Parents who use baby monitors may want to take a closer look at the one they have at home.

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has announced a recall of about 81,000 babysense Max View Baby Monitors because the display unit can overheat and create a possible fire hazard.

The monitors are made by Hisense, which has rece...

Two Days of Oatmeal May Lower Cholesterol, Study Finds

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% drop in harmful LDL cholesterol.

The improvement was still noti...

Early Sports Specialization Linked To Increased Injury Risk

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 pair of new studies presented this week at the American Academy of Orth...

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

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 at a meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) in ...

Exercise Boosts Quality of Life During Breast Cancer Chemotherapy

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 evidence that movement may be one of the best ways to combat these challenges...

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

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 American Cancer Society (ACS).

This is a massive jump from 1995, wh...

Lithium Might Slow Brain Decline Among Seniors, Pilot Study Shows

The mood disorder drug lithium might have brain benefits beyond simply warding off depression and anxiety, a new study says.

A pilot clinical trial has found that low-dose lithium tablets might help slow verbal decline among seniors with mild cognitive impairment, researchers reported March 2 in JAMA Neurology.

Seniors takin...

Brain Chemical Provides A 'Pep In Your Step,' Experiment Shows

Have you ever found a “spring in your step” when you’re walking toward something you enjoy – a favorite food, a good friend, an entertaining activity?

That’s a dopamine surge hitting your brain, a new study says.

Dopamine – a brain chemical associated with reward – appears to prompt people to...

AI Therapist? It Falls Short, a New Study Warns

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 Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island, found that even when AI syst...

BBQ Sauce Recall Issued Nationwide Due To Incorrect Label

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 B1L1360525, a best-before date of 05/16/27, and UPC 8 50033 93758 9, the ...

Nearly 20 States Scale Back HIV Medication Programs

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 more states are considering similar steps.

ADAP programs are fund...

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

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 conditions.”

The agency did not provide exact details.

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How to Get Ready For Daylight Saving Time

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’s internal clock for these seasonal changes can be challenging for f...

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

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 in the Annals of Internal Medicine.

Because A-Fib also...

Collagen Supplements Good For Skin, Arthritis, Evidence Review Concludes

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, researchers reported in the Aesthetic Surgery Journal Open Forum<...