Mammograms May Also Reveal Hidden Heart Disease Risk, Study Finds

A routine mammogram may reveal more than just signs of breast cancer.

New research suggests the scans could also help docs spot early warning signs of heart disease, the leading cause of death in women.

In the study, published March 9 in the European Heart Journal, scientists used artificial intelligence (AI) to examine more...

Going Abroad? CDC Warns Travelers About Polio Risk in Several Countries

Travelers heading overseas may want to check their vaccination records first.

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) urges people to make sure their polio vaccines are up to date before traveling internationally.

The warning comes after the virus has been detected in several parts of the world during the past year,...

Raw Oysters and Clams Recalled After Norovirus-Like Illness Outbreak in Washington

Health officials in Washington state have temporarily shut down shellfish harvesting in Drayton Harbor after several folks became sick from eating raw oysters.

The Washington State Department of Health announced the emergency closure for clams, oysters and mussels after illnesses were linked to oysters harvested on Feb. 13 and Feb. 20, 202...

Students Spend A Third Of Their School Day On Their Smartphone, Study Says

Middle and high school students spend nearly a third of the school day on their smartphones, undermining their education, a new study says.

The students checked their phones dozens of times, often looking at social media or entertainment, researchers reported March 9 in JAMA Network Open.

Researchers also found that frequent...

Daily Multivitamins Slow Aging, Clinical Trial Finds

The health boost from daily multivitamins might actually extend to how quickly a person ages, a new study says.

Researchers found slower “wear and tear” biological aging among seniors after two years on a multivitamin, researchers reported March 9 in the journal Nature Medicine. 

Those seniors who began the ...

Trump Caused Immediate Decrease in Acetaminophen Rx's For Pregnant Women, Study Finds

The U.S. president’s words are powerful enough to have an immediate impact on medicine, a new study has found.

At a September 2025 White House briefing, President Donald Trump claimed that acetaminophen (Tylenol) could cause autism.

“Don’t take Tylenol. Don’t take it. Fight like hell not to take it,” Tru...