FDA Warns Novo Nordisk Broke Safety Reporting Rules

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• March 12, 2026
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Federal regulators have warned the maker of Ozempic and Wegovy that it failed to report possible drug side effects to the government.

In a March 5 warning letter, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said Novo Nordisk committed “serious violations” rel...

Study Suggests Epilepsy Drug May Help Treat Sleep Apnea

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• March 12, 2026
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A drug used in Europe to treat epilepsy may help people with obstructive sleep apnea breathe more easily during sleep, according to a new clinical trial.

Researchers found that the medication sulthiame reduced breathing interruptions and improved oxygen levels overnight ...

Millions Of Americans Making Financial Sacrifices To Afford Health Care, Survey Finds

• Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
• March 12, 2026
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Borrowing money. Skipping meals. Driving less. Cutting back on utilities. Taking meds less frequently than prescribed.

One-third of Americans — an estimated 82 million people — have to make these sorts of financial sacrifices on a daily basis so they can pay ...

More Concussions Linked To Worse Brain Health Among Recent College Grads

• Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
• March 12, 2026
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Former college athletes can show signs of concussion-related brain decline as early as five years after graduation, a new study says.

Athletes who had three or more concussions during college play had worse scores on tests measuring anxiety, depression, distress and slee...

Switching GLP-1 Medications Is Common, Can Help People Stick With Weight-Loss Treatment

• Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
• March 12, 2026
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People frequently switch between different weight-loss drugs, swapping Ozempic for Zepbound and vice versa within the first year of treatment, a new study reports.

What’s more, those patients who do swap GLP-1 drugs are more likely to stick with the drugs, research...

Electrodes Partially Restore Movement, Sensation In Spinal Cord Patients

• Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
• March 12, 2026
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People lose two main things in a spinal cord injury: The ability to control the movement of their limbs, as well as the ability to receive sensory feedback from them.

This two-way communication is crucial for a person to be able to move their legs or arms properly.

Years of Specialized Support Essential with Rare Heart Defects

• Deanna Neff HealthDay Reporter
• March 12, 2026
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For children born with a single-ventricle heart — a rare defect in which the heart has only one functional pumping chamber — the first few years of life are often defined by a series of high-stakes surgeries.

However, a landmark 16-year study reveals that the...

Genetic Test May Predict Leukemia Relapse Risk

• Deanna Neff HealthDay Reporter
• March 12, 2026
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Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) is among the most aggressive forms of blood cancer, and while modern medicine can often push it into remission, the threat of a relapse remains a constant fear for patients.

Now, a step forward in genetic testing could help doctors look deepe...

Study Links State Taxes to COVID Lockdown Decisions

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• March 11, 2026
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During the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic, states that rely heavily on sales tax revenue were more likely to end stay-at-home orders sooner, a new study finds.

Researchers say the findings hint that financial pressures may have played a role in how long some state...

FDA May Allow Some Flavored Vapes Aimed at Adults

• HealthDay Staff HealthDay Reporter
• March 11, 2026
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) may allow some flavored e-cigarettes back on the market, but there’s a catch.

They would be marketed to adults, not teens.

Under guidance released Monday, the FDA said it may consider approving vape flavors such as ...

FDA Approves Drug for Rare Brain Disorder, Not Autism

• HealthDay Staff HealthDay Reporter
• March 11, 2026
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a generic drug for a very rare brain disorder, but said it should not be considered a treatment for autism.

On Tuesday, the agency cleared leucovorin for people with a genetic condition that prevents enough folate,...

Dark Sweet Cherries May Help Slow Aggressive Breast Cancer, Mouse Study Suggests

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• March 11, 2026
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From cobblers to smoothies, dark sweet cherries show up in plenty of recipes, and scientists say the crimson-colored fruit may contain compounds that could help fight an aggressive type of breast cancer.

A team at Texas A&M University studied natural plant compounds ...

Multilingualism Might Not Aid Brain Aging, Researcher Argues

• Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
• March 11, 2026
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A researcher is disputing a recent high-profile study claiming that people who live in multilingual countries show healthier brain aging.

The study, published in Nature Aging last year, found that knowing more than one language reduced odds of brain aging by 54%...

Repealing Motorcycle Helmet Laws Leads to More Severe Crashes, Millions in Added Treatment Costs

• Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
• March 11, 2026
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Letting folks ride motorcycles without helmets can lead to worse injuries from crashes that are more expensive to treat, a new study says.

Repealing a Michigan law that required motorcycle riders to wear helmets resulted in a 26% average increase in hospital costs per cr...

Physical Therapy Costs Vary Widely In U.S., Study Finds

• Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
• March 11, 2026
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Physical therapy (PT) is important in helping people heal after surgery, manage chronic pain and recover from injuries.

But PT is likely to take a bigger bite out of your wallet depending on where you live, preventing some from partaking in its benefits, researchers rece...

Lowering Parents' Stress Can Reduce Risk Of Childhood Obesity

• Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
• March 11, 2026
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Providing support to stressed-out parents might help their children avoid obesity, a new study says.

Children were more likely to eat healthy and not gain weight if their parents participated in training to help manage stress, researchers reported March 6 in the journal ...

Why Childhood Cavities May Predict Adult Heart Disease

• Deanna Neff HealthDay Reporter
• March 11, 2026
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The secret to a healthy heart in your 50s might actually be found in the dental records of your 10-year-old self.

A massive study from the University of Copenhagen found that poor oral health during childhood is a significant predictor of cardiovascular issues later in l...

15-Year Study Shows Sharp Rise in Depression Among U.S. College Students

• Deanna Neff HealthDay Reporter
• March 11, 2026
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For nearly two decades, the mental health of American college students has been on a downward slide. 

A massive new analysis — to be published April 1 in the Journal of Affective Disorders — found that depression is not only becoming more common...