New Flu Strain Weakened This Year’s Vaccine Protection, CDC Says MedNews
MONDAY, March 16, 2026 Flu activity in the United States is finally slowing down, but health experts say this year s flu vaccine didn t offer as much protection
Officials Examine Deaths After Plasma Donations in Winnipeg MedNews
MONDAY, March 16, 2026 Canadian health officials are investigating the deaths of two people who donated plasma at private clinics in Winnipeg, Manitoba.The deat
Food Stamp Users Fight Restrictions on Soda and Sweets MedNews
MONDAY, March 16, 2026 Five people who qualify for food stamps are suing the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) because new rules stop them from using their
New EPA Rule Could Loosen Limits on Medical Device Sterilization Gas Emissions MedNews
MONDAY, March 16, 2026 The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to loosen limits on emissions of ethylene oxide, a gas used to sterilize many
Poor Hearing Makes It Harder For Blind Folks To Navigate MedNews
MONDAY, March 16, 2026 Poor hearing can dramatically impact a blind person s ability to navigate and move around in their daily life, a new study says.People wh
Exercise Promotes Release Of Brain-Boosting Protein, Study Shows MedNews
MONDAY, March 16, 2026 It s long been known that exercise improves a person s brain health and researchers now think they better understand at least one of the
Medical Debt Forces Many to Skip Essential Health Care MedNews
MONDAY, March 16, 2026 People who ve racked up medical debt are more likely to skip health care that could prevent future illnesses, a new study reports.Folks w
Loneliness, Social Isolation Impact Brain Health Among Women Entering Menopause MedNews
MONDAY, March 16, 2026 Loneliness can impact a woman s brain health as she begins menopause, a new study says.Loneliness and social isolation are both linked to
Other People’s Opinions Can Shape How You Feel About Pain, Mental Challenges MedNews
MONDAY, March 16, 2026 You re waiting for a vaccination. The person ahead of you stumbles out, groaning about how painful the shot was.Could hearing that make y
One-Third Of U.S. Parents Worried Their Young Driver Could Cause A Car Crash MedNews
MONDAY, March 16, 2026 Many U.S. parents are worried that their teen or young adult is going to cause a wreck through their unsafe driving, a new survey says.Ab