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04 Mar

Younger Adults Face Growing Threat From Colon and Rectal Cancer

A new report from the American Cancer Society finds colorectal cancer is increasingly affecting younger adults. The analysis also highlights rising rectal cancer cases, late diagnoses in people under 50, and ongoing gaps in screening.

03 Mar

New Global Analysis Warns of Sharp Rise in Breast Cancer Cases

The number of new breast cancer cases worldwide is predicted to surpass 3.5 million by 2050. But researchers say targeting six lifestyle risk factors could help change the trajectory.

02 Mar

Are Gut Microbiome Kits Overpromising?

The American Gut Project tests 21 at-home gut microbiome kits from seven companies and finds “major discrepancies.”

Rising Tree Pollen Counts Signal Start of Allergy Season

Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay Reporter March 5, 2026

Rising Tree Pollen Counts Signal Start of Allergy Season

If you live in parts of the West and South, you may already be reaching for your allergy meds.

Tree pollen is ramping up in those regions, according to AccuWeather.com, which issued its 2026 pollen forecast on Wednesday. 

"Temperature, rainfall, wind and springtime frosts all influence how much pollen ends up in the air," it sai... Full Page

Finding the Right Supportive Footwear for Pain Relief is Key, Say Podiatrists

Deanna Neff HealthDay Reporter March 5, 2026

Finding the Right Supportive Footwear for Pain Relief is Key, Say Podiatrists

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 your steps: It serves as a medical tool that can improve your overall physical health.

While many people associate o... Full Page

Fewer Mothers Died During Pregnancy or After Birth in 2024

HealthDay Staff HealthDay Reporter March 5, 2026

Fewer Mothers Died During Pregnancy or After Birth in 2024

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 (CDC) reported that 649 women died during pregnancy or within weeks after giving birth in 2024. That’s lower than the 6... Full Page

Trader Joe’s Pulls Frozen Meals Tied to 37 Million-Pound Nationwide Recall

HealthDay Staff HealthDay Reporter March 5, 2026

Trader Joe’s Pulls Frozen Meals Tied to 37 Million-Pound Nationwide Recall

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 them. 

The recall is linked to a much larger recall involving nearly 37 million pounds of food made by Ajinomoto Foods, ... Full Page

Testosterone Therapy Could Mean Trouble For Knee Replacement Patients, Study Warns

Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter March 5, 2026

Testosterone Therapy Could Mean Trouble For Knee Replacement Patients, Study Warns

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 higher risk of infection, blood clots, kidney damage, pneumonia and knee instability after the procedure, researchers reported thi... Full Page

Dentists Can Help Detect Undiagnosed Diabetes, Study Argues

Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter March 5, 2026

Dentists Can Help Detect Undiagnosed Diabetes, Study Argues

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 elevated blood sugar levels consistent with either diabetes or prediabetes, researchers will report in the April issue of the... Full Page

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