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02 Apr
Occasional Heavy Drinking May Triple Risk of Liver Damage, Study Finds
New research finds even occasional heavy drinking — just once a month — may raise the risk of serious liver scarring, even in otherwise moderate drinkers.
01 Apr
Study Questions Effectiveness of KT Tape for Pain Relief
A large review of more than 300 studies finds KT tape may offer short-term pain relief, but its overall benefits remain uncertain. Researchers say it shows little impact on strength, mobility, or long-term outcomes.
31 Mar
Alternative Therapies Linked to Lower Breast Cancer Survival, Study Finds
New research suggests breast cancer patients who choose to fight their disease with complementary or alternative therapies are nearly 4 times more likely to die within 5 years.
Nerve Stimulation Therapy May Ease Fibromyalgia Pain, Fatigue
In its first "real-world" trial, the nerve stimulation treatment called TENS appeared to reduce the pain and tiredness of fibromyalgia.
"The study shows that TENS provides an added benefit on top of any relief from other treatments," said study first author Dana Dailey of the University of Iowa.
"All the study participants were...
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
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Psychotherapists Often Poorly Trained in Treating Muscle-Linked Disorders in Males
Boys and men can also develop eating disorders, and rates for these psychiatric issues are rising — even as psychotherapists admit they have trouble spotting and treating them.
So finds a new study of 259 American and Canadian psychotherapists.
"Boys and men with eating disorders are often hiding in plain sight," said study lea...
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
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- April 3, 2026
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Missing From Most Doctor-Patient Talks: Sleep Issues
Even though most folks know it's key to good health, sleep often goes undiscussed during doctor visits, a new survey finds.
Almost half (45%) of adults said they never talk about sleep quality with their doctor, according to a poll from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM).
That could bring real harm, said AASM spokesp...
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
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- April 3, 2026
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Plastics Chemical Linked To Nearly 2 Million Preterm Births Each Year
A common chemical that makes plastics more pliable may come with a grim downside: Nearly 2 million premature births per year, new research shows.
Di-2-ethylhexylphthalate (DEHP) belongs to a class of chemicals called phthalates, which have long been linked to health hazards in people.
Phthalates are ubiquitous in products rangi...
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
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- April 3, 2026
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Most Americans Don't Realize Brain Donation Is Needed to Study Autism
Americans are overwhelmingly supportive of autism research, but a new survey has uncovered a lack of awareness that could be slowing scientific progress.
Very few realize that the most critical tool for researchers — the human brain — is in short supply.
While nearly everyone agrees that studying the brain is ...
- Deanna Neff HealthDay Reporter
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- April 3, 2026
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Weekend Binge Drinking Triples Risk of Permanent Liver Damage
Many folks think it’s OK to belt back a few extra rounds on Saturday night if they stay mostly sober during the week.
But saving up your drinks for a single sitting could be a recipe for liver problems, new research suggests.
A team at the University of Southern California’s Keck School of Medicine linked occasional heavy...
- Deanna Neff HealthDay Reporter
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- April 3, 2026
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FDA Recalls Wawa Milk Over Possible Plastic Contamination
Milk sold at convenience stores in four states is being recalled amid concerns about possible plastic contamination.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said the recall affects 16-ounce plastic bottles of Wawa milk sold in Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey and Pennsylvania.
The issue was discovered after "foreign plastic materia...
- HealthDay Staff HealthDay Reporter
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- April 2, 2026
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Wegovy Maker Launches Lower-Cost Subscription Plans
A popular weight loss drug may soon be more affordable for some people.
Danish pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk has launched a subscription program for its obesity treatment Wegovy, offering lower and more predictable monthly prices.
The program is aimed at those who pay for the medication themselves, The Wall Street Journal
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- April 2, 2026
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FDA Approves New Weight Loss Pill in Record Time
A new daily pill to help with weight loss has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and it moved through review faster than most drugs in recent years.
The drug, called Foundayo and developed for Eli Lilly, was approved in just 50 days. That’s 294 days ahead of schedule.
It is the fastest approval of a n...
- HealthDay Staff HealthDay Reporter
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- April 2, 2026
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Lawsuit Over Viral David Protein Bars Dropped Without Explanation
A lawsuit claiming popular protein bars had misleading nutrition labels has been dropped, but questions about the bars remain.
The case targeted David bars, which have gained a massive amount of attention online, especially among health and wellness influencers.
Filed in January, the lawsuit claimed independent lab tests showed the b...
- HealthDay Staff HealthDay Reporter
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- April 2, 2026
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Pandemic Spurred Increase In Screen Time Among Children, Teens
The COVID-19 pandemic fueled a dramatic rise in screen use among children and teenagers, a new evidence review says.
Kids spent more time with screens after the pandemic, using computers, video games, smartphones and tablets at rates higher than before COVID struck, researchers recently reported in the journal Clinical Child Psychology...
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
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- April 2, 2026
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Siblings Crucial To Middle-Aged People Grieving The Loss Of A Parent, Study Says
Having more brothers and sisters might make it easier for middle-aged folks to cope with the death of a parent, especially a mother, a new study says.
Middle-aged adults needed fewer antidepressants and other mental health drugs before and after a parent’s death if they were supported by a network of siblings, researchers reported Ma...
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
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- April 2, 2026
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New Rapid Urine Test Could Revolutionize Treatment of UTIs
A new rapid urine test could lead to more targeted and effective treatment of urinary tract infections (UTI), researchers say.
It currently takes labs two to three days to determine which antibiotic would work best against an individual’s UTI.
But the new test can turn around results in just under six hours, creating the potent...
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
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- April 2, 2026
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New Pill Could Change Plaque Psoriasis Treatment
Folks with severe plaque psoriasis often have to choose between convenient pills that don’t work very well or highly effective injections that come with the hassle of needles.
That trade-off may soon change. New clinical trial data suggests a once-daily pill called zasocitinib may provide the clear skin once only expected from shots....
- HealthDay Staff HealthDay Reporter
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- April 2, 2026
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Burnout Driving Family Doctors to Quit Medicine, Study Finds
You are more likely to lose your family doctor if they’re stressed and burned out, a new study reports.
Family doctors struggling with burnout are more likely to quit medicine altogether or leave their practice for a new one, researchers found.
Doctors were 70% more likely to leave medicine if they were feeling burned out, whic...
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
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- April 2, 2026
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Researchers Explore When Crying Helps You
You might think shedding tears is a natural way to vent stress and reset the mind after a difficult day.
But new research suggests that a good cry isn’t the universal mood-booster we once thought it was.
An Austrian team took a closer look at what makes people cry, individual differences in crying and how it makes people ...
- Deanna Neff HealthDay Reporter
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- April 2, 2026
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Hundreds of U.S. Hospitals at Risk of Shutting Down From Medicaid Cuts
A new analysis from Public Citizen found that 446 hospitals are at high risk of closing or cutting services due to planned Medicaid cuts under President Donald Trump.
The report looked at financial data from about 95% of U.S. hospitals between 2022 and 2024.
Medicaid plays a major role in hospital funding, covering about one-fifth of...
- HealthDay Staff HealthDay Reporter
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- April 1, 2026
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Honey Almond Cream Cheese, Sold at Einstein Bros. Bagels, Recalled Due To Undeclared Nuts
A popular cream cheese spread sold at Einstein Bros. Bagels locations is being recalled due to a labeling mix-up that could put people with nut allergies at risk.
Schreiber Foods is recalling 144 cases of Honey Almond Cream Cheese Spread after noticing that some containers may contain almonds that are not clearly listed on the packaging, t...
- HealthDay Staff HealthDay Reporter
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- April 1, 2026
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Trump Supports Surgeon General Pick Despite Senate Concerns
The White House is standing behind its pick for surgeon general, even as questions about her nomination continue.
President Donald Trump nominated Dr. Casey Means, but her confirmation has stalled after a tense U.S. Senate hearing earlier this year.
In a statement on Monday, press secretary Karoline Leavitt said the administration su...
- HealthDay Staff HealthDay Reporter
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- April 1, 2026
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Supreme Court Blocks Colorado Limits on Therapy for LGBTQ Minors
The U.S. Supreme Court has blocked a Colorado law that forbid mental health professionals from trying to change LGBTQ minors’ sexual orientation.
In an 8-1 ruling, the court said the law violated free speech protections by limiting what therapists can say during sessions.
The case was brought by a Christian therapist who argued...
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