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12 Feb

Most Baby Foods Packed With Sugar, Salt, and Additives, Study Finds

A review of 651 infant and toddler foods sold across the U.S. finds nearly three-quarters fit the definition of ultra-processed and contain high levels of sugar, salt and additives.

11 Feb

Study Finds Dozens of Potentially Hazardous Chemicals in Hair Extensions

Researchers tested 43 hair extension products and found 169 different chemicals, including dozens that have been linked to cancer, hormone disruption, developmental problems and immune disorders.

10 Feb

Intermittent Fasting May Help Crohn’s Patients Achieve Long-Term Remission

In a new clinical trial, Crohn’s patients who limited eating to an eight-hour window saw disease activity drop by 40 percent and abdominal pain by half.

Child Poisonings Spur Oregon to Weigh New Limits For Cannabis Edibles

Amid growing reports of kids needing medical attention after consuming edibles that look like their favorite treats, Oregon lawmakers are weighing tighter limits on how much cannabis one serving can contain.

"We need to reckon with this a little bit," said state Sen. Lisa Reynolds, a pediatrician from Portland who leads the state Senate&rs...

Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay Reporter
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February 12, 2026
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Measles Cases Rise in North Carolina as Public Exposures Are Reported

Health officials in North Carolina are warning residents about possible measles exposure after infected people visited stores, gyms and restaurants in and around the state capital over the past week.

The exposures were reported in Wake, Durham and Johnston counties, as the state continues to see a rise in measles cases this winter.

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I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
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February 12, 2026
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Why Bedroom Temperature Matters More for Sleep as We Age

Ever find yourself tossing and turning on a warm night, flipping the pillow over and hoping sleep finally comes?

New research published in the journal BMC Medicine, suggests the temperature of your bedroom may play a bigger role in how well you rest, especially as you get older.

A study from Griffith University in Australia ...

I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
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February 12, 2026
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Your Cat’s Purr May Say More Than Its Meow, Study Finds

If you’ve ever thought your cat’s meow sounded different depending on the situation, you’re not imagining it.

New research suggests that while a cat’s meow changes based on mood or need, its purr stays surprisingly consistent and may be the key to telling one cat from another.

In a new study, researchers from ...

I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
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February 12, 2026
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Mental Health Risk Doubled For Women Who Quit Antidepressants During Pregnancy

Women who stop taking prescribed antidepressants during pregnancy are playing games with their mental health, a new study says.

Pregnant women who quit their antidepressants are nearly twice as likely to experience a mental health emergency compared to those who keep taking their meds, researchers reported Wednesday at a meeting of the Soc...

Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
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February 12, 2026
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COVID Vaccines During Pregnancy Not Linked To Autism

Receiving the COVID-19 vaccine during pregnancy is not linked to any risk of autism or other brain development problems in children, a new study says.

Researchers found no ties between mRNA COVID vaccines and child developmental issues, according to findings presented Wednesday at the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine’s annual preg...