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A Good Cry Isn’t Always Good for You, Study Finds
Tears don’t automatically bring relief—and can sometimes make you feel worse, according to a new study. It all depends on why you’re crying.
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.
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.
New Technologies Make Lung Cancer Diagnosis, Treatment Quicker and Safer
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- April 6, 2026
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Many aberrations picked up on lung cancer screens are harmless and benign, but a dangerous few are not.
Now, robotic technology might quickly and safely sort out the good from the bad, a new study suggests. That could be a big win for patients, said lead author Dr....
Move Over, Cigarettes: Vapes Now the Leading Nicotine Danger for Kids
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- April 6, 2026
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For decades, cigarettes in American homes were the bane of child health experts.
But as their use has plummeted, a new foe has emerged: Vaping.
Looking at more than 92,000 U.S. poison control center reports of "nicotine exposures" in kids under the age of 6, ...
Getting a Scan? Time to Results Has Doubled Since 2014
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- April 6, 2026
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A look at millions of medical imaging orders finds Americans are waiting twice as long now for their results as they did in 2014, with the biggest surge in wait times occurring recently.
Shortages of trained radiologists are to blame for the problem, with poorer communit...
Autoimmune Diseases Like Lupus, Psoriasis May Raise Cancer Risk
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- April 6, 2026
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Cancer risk is higher for people battling autoimmune diseases, but the danger declines after they start taking anti-inflammatory medications, a new report finds.
Italian researchers reporting in the journal Cancers found a 32% increase in the odds for cancer in ...
DNA-Based Blood Test Could Help Guide Throat Cancer Treatment
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- April 6, 2026
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People battling throat cancer may gain extra guidance on their treatment with DNA blood tests taken before and after tumor-removing surgery, a new study shows.
In a new trial involving 104 patients, circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) testing helped doctors make decisions abou...
What Sea Creatures Reveal About How Fast People Age
- Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay Reporter
- April 5, 2026
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This is no ordinary fish story.
Researchers who videotaped every moment in the lives of 81 African turquoise killfish gleaned intriguing insights into the aging process that may also apply to humans.
Though killfish live just four to eight months, they share import...
How to Tell if Spring Symptoms Owe to Allergy, Cold or Something More Serious
- Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay Reporter
- April 4, 2026
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When your head is splitting, your nose is running nonstop, your eyes are itching and you’re coughing, coughing, coughing, what’s the best way to fight back?
That depends on what’s causing your symptoms, said Dr. Ian Tullberg, an urgent care and family m...
USDA Warns of Lead Risk in Frozen Dino-Shaped Chicken Nuggets
- HealthDay Staff HealthDay Reporter
- April 3, 2026
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Food safety officials are warning the public not to eat certain frozen chicken nuggets after tests found dangerous levels of lead.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) issued a public health alert for dinosaur-shaped, ready-to-eat ...
New Heart Diet Advice Counters U.S. Guidance on Meat and Dairy
- HealthDay Staff HealthDay Reporter
- April 3, 2026
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The nation's leading heart health organization is urging folks to rethink where they get their protein.
The goal? Focus more on plants.
The American Heart Association (AHA) released new nutrition guidance recommending plant-based proteins like beans, lentils ...
Peeled Garlic Recalled Over Risk of Deadly Botulism
- HealthDay Staff HealthDay Reporter
- April 3, 2026
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Some peeled garlic is being recalled because it may pose a risk for a serious type of food poisoning.
Tops Friendly Markets announced the recall of Christopher Ranch and Garland brand peeled garlic because the products may be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum
Some CDC Lab Testing Paused Amid Internal Review
- HealthDay Staff HealthDay Reporter
- April 3, 2026
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The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has paused more than two dozen types of lab tests.
Officials said the move is temporary.
The explanation?
"A routine review to uphold our commitment to high quality laboratory testing," Andrew Nixon, a...
Nerve Stimulation Therapy May Ease Fibromyalgia Pain, Fatigue
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- April 3, 2026
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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 o...
Psychotherapists Often Poorly Trained in Treating Muscle-Linked Disorders in Males
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- April 3, 2026
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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 ...
Missing From Most Doctor-Patient Talks: Sleep Issues
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- April 3, 2026
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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 Slee...
Plastics Chemical Linked To Nearly 2 Million Preterm Births Each Year
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- April 3, 2026
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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 haza...
Most Americans Don't Realize Brain Donation Is Needed to Study Autism
- Deanna Neff HealthDay Reporter
- April 3, 2026
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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 ...
Weekend Binge Drinking Triples Risk of Permanent Liver Damage
- Deanna Neff HealthDay Reporter
- April 3, 2026
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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 South...
FDA Recalls Wawa Milk Over Possible Plastic Contamination
- HealthDay Staff HealthDay Reporter
- April 2, 2026
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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 Penns...
Wegovy Maker Launches Lower-Cost Subscription Plans
- HealthDay Staff HealthDay Reporter
- April 2, 2026
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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 thos...
FDA Approves New Weight Loss Pill in Record Time
- HealthDay Staff HealthDay Reporter
- April 2, 2026
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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&rsquo...
