Two Days of Oatmeal May Lower Cholesterol, Study Finds

WEDNESDAY, March 4, 2026 (HealthDay News) — 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...

Early Sports Specialization Linked To Increased Injury Risk

WEDNESDAY, March 4, 2026 (HealthDay News) — 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 p...

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

WEDNESDAY, March 4, 2026 (HealthDay News) — 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 A...

Exercise Boosts Quality of Life During Breast Cancer Chemotherapy

WEDNESDAY, March 4, 2026 (HealthDay News) — 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 ...

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

WEDNESDAY, March 4, 2026 (HealthDay News) — 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...

Lithium Might Slow Brain Decline Among Seniors, Pilot Study Shows

WEDNESDAY, March 4, 2026 (HealthDay News) — 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...

AI Therapist? It Falls Short, a New Study Warns

TUESDAY, March 3, 2026 (HealthDay News) — 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 Provid...

BBQ Sauce Recall Issued Nationwide Due To Incorrect Label

TUESDAY, March 3, 2026 (HealthDay News) — 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...

Nearly 20 States Scale Back HIV Medication Programs

TUESDAY, March, 3, 2026 (HealthDay News) — 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 consid...

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

TUESDAY, March 3, 2026 (HealthDay News) — 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.”

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How to Get Ready For Daylight Saving Time

TUESDAY, March 3, 2026 (HealthDay News) — 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...

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

TUESDAY, March 3, 2026 (HealthDay News) — 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 ...