Thymus Gland Health May Be Key to Long Life and Fighting Cancer MedNews
THURSDAY, March 19, 2026 For decades, medical students were taught that the thymus a small, butterfly-shaped gland in the upper chest was essentially inactive o
Premature Menopause Increases Heart Disease Risk MedNews
THURSDAY, March 19, 2026 Premature menopause can increase a woman s long-term risk of heart disease from clogged arteries by 40 , a new study says.This risk is
U.S. Teen Obesity Hits Record Highs While Efforts to Slim Down Drop MedNews
THURSDAY, March 19, 2026 Late-night study sessions and the constant hum of social media make high school a stressful time, and a new study suggests that stress
Pesticide Exposure Before Pregnancy Might Risk Newborn Health MedNews
THURSDAY, March 19, 2026 Pesticides can affect a newborn s health before they re even conceived, a new study says.Women exposed to agricultural pesticides prior
Study Finds Little Proof Cannabis Helps Most Mental Health Conditions MedNews
WEDNESDAY, March 18, 2026 Cannabis-based medications are often used to treat mental health problems, but a new review suggests they may not work as well as many
Meningitis Outbreak Tied to Students Leaves 2 Dead and 11 Sick in England MedNews
WEDNESDAY, March 18, 2026 Health officials in southern England are investigating a meningitis outbreak that has led to the deaths of two young people and sicken
Belly Fat Linked To Heart Failure Risk MedNews
WEDNESDAY, March 18, 2026 Want to figure out your heart health risk Look at your belly fat, not your body mass index, a new study says.Excess fat stored around
Women More Likely To Survive Cancer Than Men — At A Cost MedNews
WEDNESDAY, March 18, 2026 Women are more likely to survive cancer than men, but they re also more likely to develop severe side effects to treatment, a new evid
Ultra-Processed Foods Linked To Heart Attack, Stroke, Cardiac Arrest MedNews
WEDNESDAY, March 18, 2026 Munching down loads of ultra-processed foods can increase your risk of suffering or dying from a heart attack, stroke or heart disease
E. Coli Outbreak Tied To Raw Cheddar Cheese Sickens 7 People MedNews
WEDNESDAY, March 18, 2026 Federal health officials are investigating an ongoing E. coli outbreak linked to raw cheddar cheese, with several cases involving youn