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Finding the Right Supportive Footwear for Pain Relief is Key, Say Podiatrists
THURSDAY, March 5, 2026 — If you suffer from persistent foot or lower body discomfort, the solution might be found in your closet rather than your medicine cabinet. Podiatrists emphasize that the right footwear does more than just cushion...
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Fewer Mothers Died During Pregnancy or After Birth in 2024
THURSDAY, March 5, 2026 — Deaths linked to pregnancy and childbirth fell slightly in the United States in 2024, new data show. Early data suggests the decrease may have continued into 2025. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention...
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Trader Joe's Pulls Frozen Meals Tied to 37 Million-Pound Nationwide Recall
THURSDAY, March 5, 2026 — Trader Joe’s is recalling several frozen food items after reports that they may contain small pieces of glass. The grocery chain said four frozen products could be affected and asked customers not to eat...
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Fitness Trackers Might Help Predict Multiple Sclerosis Progression
THURSDAY, March 5, 2026 — Wrist-worn fitness tracking devices might be able to predict whether a person with multiple sclerosis is more likely to have worsening disability, a new study says. Data from fitness trackers showed not only who was...
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Dentists Can Help Detect Undiagnosed Diabetes, Study Argues
THURSDAY, March 5, 2026 — Dentists might be able to help detect diabetes among their patients with a simple chairside test, a new study says. A finger-prick blood test taken during dental exams found that more than 1 of 3 dental patients had...
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Half of Americans Unaware of At-Home Colon Cancer Screening Options
THURSDAY, March 5, 2026 — Colon cancer is now the deadliest cancer for adults under 50, yet it remains one of the most preventable since polyps detected and removed during screening can’t turn into cancer later. But a new nationwide...
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Ultra-Processed Foods Linked To Emotional, Behavioral Problems In Preschoolers
THURSDAY, March 5, 2026 — Ultra-processed foods can have an impact on a young child’s emotional and behavioral development, a new study says. Kids who eat more ultra-processed foods have a higher risk of problems like anxiety...
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Study Links Rising Cannabis Use to Poor Mental Health
THURSDAY, March 5, 2026 — For many, cannabis is a go-to for stress relief, but a large Canadian study suggests that for many, that fix may be closely tied to a worsening mental health crisis. Researchers have found that as cannabis use...
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Testosterone Therapy Could Mean Trouble For Knee Replacement Patients, Study Warns
THURSDAY, March 5, 2026 — Testosterone therapy is booming in the U.S., but it might bring higher risks for people undergoing knee replacement surgery, a new study says. Patients who took testosterone within a year of their surgery had a...
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Review of U.S. Measles Elimination Status Delayed Until November
WEDNESDAY, March 4, 2026 — 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...
