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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.
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.
Legal, Accessible—and Risky: Kratom Cases Explode Across the U.S.
A new study finds calls to poison centers about kratom have surged more than 1,200% in the past decade, with sharp increases in hospitalizations.
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...
Lawsuit Over Viral David Protein Bars Dropped Without Explanation
- HealthDay Staff HealthDay Reporter
- April 2, 2026
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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.
Fi...
Pandemic Spurred Increase In Screen Time Among Children, Teens
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- April 2, 2026
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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, rese...
Siblings Crucial To Middle-Aged People Grieving The Loss Of A Parent, Study Says
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- April 2, 2026
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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...
New Rapid Urine Test Could Revolutionize Treatment of UTIs
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- April 2, 2026
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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 tes...
New Pill Could Change Plaque Psoriasis Treatment
- HealthDay Staff HealthDay Reporter
- April 2, 2026
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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...
Burnout Driving Family Doctors to Quit Medicine, Study Finds
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- April 2, 2026
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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 7...
Researchers Explore When Crying Helps You
- Deanna Neff HealthDay Reporter
- April 2, 2026
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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...
Hundreds of U.S. Hospitals at Risk of Shutting Down From Medicaid Cuts
- HealthDay Staff HealthDay Reporter
- April 1, 2026
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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.
Medica...
Honey Almond Cream Cheese, Sold at Einstein Bros. Bagels, Recalled Due To Undeclared Nuts
- HealthDay Staff HealthDay Reporter
- April 1, 2026
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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 containe...
Trump Supports Surgeon General Pick Despite Senate Concerns
- HealthDay Staff HealthDay Reporter
- April 1, 2026
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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 ...
Supreme Court Blocks Colorado Limits on Therapy for LGBTQ Minors
- HealthDay Staff HealthDay Reporter
- April 1, 2026
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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 se...
Antidepressant Might Help Long COVID Fatigue, Study Says
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- April 1, 2026
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A common antidepressant appears to help reduce fatigue in people living with long COVID, a new study says.
Fluvoxamine – a low-cost and widely available antidepressant – significantly improved fatigue among long COVID patients within two to three months, rese...
Home-Delivered Groceries Boost Heart Health In Food Deserts, Study Says
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- April 1, 2026
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Home-delivered groceries can help people who live in food deserts improve their heart health, a new study says.
Black adults experienced a significant reduction in both blood pressure and cholesterol after receiving home deliveries of groceries selected under the heart-f...
Nicotine E-Cigarettes Help Smokers Quit, Review Concludes
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- April 1, 2026
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E-cigarettes loaded with nicotine can help people quit smoking, a new evidence review has concluded.
Nicotine vapes produce quit rates 20% to 40% higher than traditional nicotine replacement therapies like patches or gum, researchers recently reported in the journal ...
Kinesio Taping’s Benefits in Doubt, Major Evidence Review Finds
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- April 1, 2026
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Elite athletes often show up at the starting line with legs, arms and shoulders covered in strips of brightly colored tape.
This “KT tape” – kinesio taping – is meant to ease muscle and joint pain and boost range of movement.
But KT tape mig...
High Sodium Intake May Trigger New Heart Failure
- Deanna Neff HealthDay Reporter
- April 1, 2026
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Most folks know that too much salt can lead to high blood pressure, but new research suggests it may be even more dangerous than thought.
A Vanderbilt University team found that excessive sodium intake was a direct, independent trigger for new-onset heart failure among a...
Study Shows BMI Often Gets Your Weight Category Wrong
- Deanna Neff HealthDay Reporter
- April 1, 2026
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For decades, Body Mass Index (BMI) has been a standard tool doctors use to tell patients if they are underweight, normal weight or obese.
But a new study shows that this simple math equation — an estimate of based only on height and weight — is often wr...
