CDC Warns of Antibiotic-Resistant Salmonella in Backyard Flocks

• Deanna Neff HealthDay Reporter
• April 28, 2026
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A surge of Salmonella infections reported in 13 states has been linked to backyard poultry. 

Federal health officials warn that some of these cases involve superbugs that are resistant to common antibiotics.

At least 34 people fell ill between late Fe...

Metabolic Syndrome Tied To Cancer Risk

• Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
• April 28, 2026
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People with metabolic health problems might also have an increased risk of cancer, a new study says.

People with advanced CKM (cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic) syndrome have up to a 30% increased risk of developing cancer, researchers reported April 27 in the journal

U.S. Dentists Still Overprescribing Opioids Compared To Other Nations, Puerto Rico

• Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
• April 28, 2026
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Folks getting a tooth pulled or a cavity drilled in the United States are still more likely to be prescribed powerful opioid painkillers, despite America’s ongoing opioid crisis, a new study says.

There was a 27% drop in dental patients filling opioid prescriptions...

Daylight Saving Time Fails to Boost Daily Steps, Study Finds

• Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
• April 28, 2026
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TUESDAY, April 28, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Daylight saving time is thought to promote more outdoor activity by giving people an extra hour of sunshine in the evening prior to dusk.

But a new study says that’s just not so.

There’s no appreciab...

Mail-In Colon Cancer Test Kits Offer Affordable Screening

• Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
• April 28, 2026
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TUESDAY, April 28, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Mail-in DNA tests for colon cancer can extend easy, affordable cancer screening to people who are struggling to get by, a new study says.

Patients at community health centers were more likely to participate in colon c...

Estrogen Patch Shortages Likely Driven By Empowered Women Seeking Relief, Expert Says

• Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
• April 27, 2026
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A new generation of empowered women could be driving the estrogen patch shortages now bedeviling the United States, the medical director of The Menopause Society told HealthDay TV.

“I think it's that women and clinicians and people in general are talking a...

First Gene Therapy for Genetic Hearing Loss Gains FDA Approval

• Deanna Neff HealthDay Reporter
• April 27, 2026
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In a historic leap for medical science, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has greenlit the first-ever gene therapy to treat a rare form of inherited deafness.

The treatment — called Otarmeni — offers a permanent solution for children born with a gen...

Blood Glucose Monitors Improve Control Among Type 2 Diabetes Patients

• Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
• April 27, 2026
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Type 2 diabetes patients who wear a continuous glucose monitor have better blood sugar control than those who rely on traditional finger-prick testing, a new study says.

People equipped with a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) had greater reductions in hemoglobin A1c (HbA...

Regaining Weight After Quitting Your GLP-1 Drug? A Simple Procedure Might Help, Study Says

• Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
• April 27, 2026
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Regaining the weight you’ve just lost is a major risk for anyone who decides to stop taking Ozempic or Zepbound.

But an experimental outpatient gut procedure might help people transition off their GLP-1 weight loss drug without packing on the pounds, according to n...

Late-Night Noshing Could Contribute To Stress-Related Bathroom Problems

• Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
• April 27, 2026
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Late-night snacking could be worsening your stress-related bowel problems, a new study says.

People who eat lots after 9 p.m. can be more than twice as likely to experience constipation and diarrhea, researchers will report at the upcoming Digestive Disease Week meeting ...

New Treatment Targets Unaddressed Major Symptom Of Depression Through Joy, Pleasure and Purpose

• Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
• April 27, 2026
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The most debilitating symptom of depression can be something that’s actually absent — a void representing the inability to feel positive emotions or experience pleasure.

That symptom — known clinically as anhedonia — affects nearly 90% of people w...

Why Pricier Olive Oil May Be Better For Your Brain

• Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay Reporter
• April 26, 2026
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When it comes to olive oil, not all are created equal. 

Extra virgin olive oil — the centerpiece of a Mediterranean diet — has benefits for your belly and your brain, new research shows. Refined olive oil, which is generally cheaper to buy, does not.

Your Internal Signal to Stop Eating is More Complex Than Previously Thought

• Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay Reporter
• April 25, 2026
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When your belly is full, your brain tells you to "stop eating."

But how that signal works is more complex than scientists have understood — and they hope their discovery that it comes from an unexpected source could lead to new treatments for eating disorders and o...

Former Tobacco Executive Takes CDC Role

• HealthDay Staff HealthDay Reporter
• April 24, 2026
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A new hire at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is drawing backlash from public health experts who worry about his influence in the industry.

Stephen Sayle, named last month as the CDC’s deputy director for legislative affairs, previously wo...

New Plan Could Speed Medicare Coverage for Innovative Devices

• HealthDay Staff HealthDay Reporter
• April 24, 2026
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A new proposal could make it easier for patients to access breakthrough medical devices through Medicare.

On Thursday, federal regulators announced a plan they’re calling RAPID. 

The goal? To better coordinate how the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (F...

Heated Socks Sold at Costco Recalled After Burn Reports

• HealthDay Staff HealthDay Reporter
• April 24, 2026
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More than 207,000 pairs of 32 Degrees heated socks are being pulled from shelves after users reported burns linked to the product, according to a notice from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).

The socks can become a hazard during high-intensity activity,...

First Measles Case of the Year Reported in New Jersey

• HealthDay Staff HealthDay Reporter
• April 24, 2026
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Health officials in New Jersey are warning people of possible measles exposure after confirming the state’s first case of the year.

The infection was found in a Hudson County resident who recently traveled abroad, NJ.com reported.

People who were at ...

New Guidelines Highlight Behavioral Therapy For Insomnia

• Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
• April 24, 2026
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Combining medications with behavioral therapy to treat chronic insomnia might not be best for all patients, a new practice guideline says.

Cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) works best on its own, but can be combined with sleep meds for some patients, acco...

Playing Pretend Provides Unexpected Benefits For Growing Kids

• Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
• April 24, 2026
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The imaginative power of children is profound, captured in a single oft-used phrase: “Let’s pretend.”

Pretend play is seen as a harmless way for kids to have fun, but it might serve a very important role in their mental health and development, a new stu...

These Fun Pursuits Help Middle-Aged Folks Protect Brain Health, Study Finds

• Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
• April 24, 2026
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Picking up an instrument. Taking a trip abroad. Going out to dinner with friends.

All of these are pleasant activities that add spice to life.

And they are also some of the most powerful ways to boost brain power and reduce one’s risk of Alzheimer’s dis...