Study Finds Genetics May Shape Up to 55% of How Long You Live

• I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
• February 2, 2026
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People are often told that eating well, exercising and avoiding bad habits are the fundamentals to a long life. 

But new research suggests something else may matter even more: genetics.

A large study published Jan. 29 in the journal Science suggests g...

52 Kids Have Died From Flu So Far This Season as Child Hospitalizations Rise

• I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
• February 2, 2026
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The flu is hitting kids hard this season.

So far, 52 kids have died from the flu, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said on Jan. 30. About 9 in 10 had not received a flu shot.

Health experts say they’re worried the worst may still be a...

Arizona Confirms Measles Case in ICE Custody as State Total Rises

• I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
• February 2, 2026
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Arizona health officials are responding after a person held at an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility in the state tested positive for measles.

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) said “the Arizona Public Health Department confirmed an act...

Two Companies Tied to Milk Powder in Infant Formula Botulism Outbreak

• I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
• February 2, 2026
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Federal health officials are investigating dried milk powder from two companies that may be connected to a botulism outbreak tied to ByHeart infant formula. 

The outbreak that has sickened 51 babies across 19 states.

Organic milk powder that tested positive fo...

Docs Miss Stroke Warning Signs in More Than a Quarter of Pregnant Women, New Mothers

• Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
• February 2, 2026
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Many pregnant and post-partum women who suffer a stroke had warning signs that health care professionals missed, a new study says.

More than 25% went to a doctor for stroke-related symptoms within the month prior to their stroke, but did not receive a timely diagnosis, r...

Early Menopause Symptoms Might Not Be What Most Women Expect

• Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
• February 2, 2026
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The symptoms women experience on the verge of menopause could be vastly different from what they might expect, a new study says.

Women in perimenopause – the time leading up to their final period, as well as the year after – expect to be plagued with hot flas...

Millennials, Gen Z Suffering Increased Rates Of Psychosis, Schizophrenia

• Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
• February 2, 2026
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Millennials and Gen Z might be at greater risk of psychotic disorders like schizophrenia than older generations, a new study says.

More recent generations are falling prey to psychosis more often and at younger ages than people born earlier, researchers report today in t...

Survey Finds Gaps In Americans' Knowledge Of Unhealthy Cholesterol

• Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
• February 2, 2026
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There are serious gaps in Americans’ understanding of unhealthy cholesterol and how to lower the risk it poses to heart health, a new survey reports.

For example, many are unaware of the many types of drugs available to lower cholesterol, according to the survey co...

Non-Stimulant Pill Helps Early-Bird Workers Remain Awake And Alert

• Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
• February 2, 2026
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A non-stimulant pill might replace a cup of coffee as the chosen wake-up boost for early-morning shift workers, a new study says.

Early-bird workers who took solriamfetol (Sunosi) were less sleepy and more alert than those who got a placebo, researchers reported Jan. 27 ...

Infectious Mononucleosis: What It Is, Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment and More

• Dr. Sarah Adams, retired primary care pediatrician HealthDay Reporter
• February 2, 2026
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Infectious mononucleosis, often called “mono,” is a viral illness best known for causing extreme fatigue, sore throat and swollen glands.

Mono is often referred to as the “kissing disease,” because it spreads through saliva, but that is only one ...

New Guide Aims to Improve UTI Care as Telehealth Use Grows

• I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
• February 1, 2026
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Urinary tract infections, or UTIs, send millions of Americans to urgent care every year. But today, many people no longer see a doctor in person.

Instead, they message their clinic, use video visits or fill out online forms to get antibiotics, sometimes without any testi...

Groundhog Day Explained: Why This Furry Forecaster Still Matters

• I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
• January 31, 2026
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Every Feb. 2, Americans turn to a groundhog to see whether winter will stick around. 

But Groundhog Day is about much more than shadows and more weeks of cold.

The tradition began in 1886, when the first Punxsutawney Phil was crowned in Pennsylvania. The first...

New Federal Plan Aims to Use More Donor Organs, Improve Transplant Safety

• I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
• January 30, 2026
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U.S. health officials unveiled proposed changes to the nation’s transplant system, hoping to help more patients get lifesaving organs, even when donations aren’t perfect.

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) said the plan would tighten oversig...

Most Doctor-Made YouTube Health Videos Lack Strong Proof, Study Finds

• I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
• January 30, 2026
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Many health videos on YouTube, even those made by doctors, may not be giving viewers reliable medical information, a new study suggests.

Researchers reviewed 309 popular YouTube videos about cancer and diabetes and found that fewer than 1 in 5 were supported by high-qual...

Gerber Recalls Arrowroot Baby Biscuits Over Possible Plastic, Paper Pieces

• I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
• January 30, 2026
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Gerber has announced a nationwide recall of some arrowroot biscuits made for babies after finding they may contain small pieces of soft plastic or paper, federal regulators said.

The recall affects specific batches of 5.5-ounce Gerber Arrowroot Biscuits with “Best ...

U.S. Life Expectancy Hits Record High as Death Rates Fall Nationwide

• I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
• January 30, 2026
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Americans are living longer than ever.

U.S. life expectancy climbed to 79 years in 2024, the highest level on record, new federal data shows. Health officials say fewer deaths from COVID-19, along with drops in heart disease, cancer and drug overdoses, helped drive the i...

Salty Drinking Water Increases High Blood Pressure Risk, Review Concludes

• Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
• January 30, 2026
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People whose drinking water contains more salt have an increased risk of high blood pressure, a new evidence review says.

Particularly in coastal regions, salt in drinking water could be an overlooked contributor to elevated blood pressure, researchers reported recently ...

Afternoon Naps Are Good For The Brain — And Researchers Now Know Why

• Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
• January 30, 2026
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Having trouble powering through your afternoon workload?

A brief nap can rejuvenate your brain power, a new study says.

Even a short afternoon nap helps the brain recover and improve its ability to learn, researchers recently reported in the journal NeuroImage<...