USDA Warns of Lead Risk in Frozen Dino-Shaped Chicken Nuggets

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• April 3, 2026
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FRIDAY, April 3, 2026 (HealthDay News) — 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 ...

New Heart Diet Advice Counters U.S. Guidance on Meat and Dairy

• HealthDay Staff HealthDay Reporter
• April 3, 2026
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FRIDAY, April 3, 2026 (HealthDay News) — 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 recomme...

Peeled Garlic Recalled Over Risk of Deadly Botulism

• HealthDay Staff HealthDay Reporter
• April 3, 2026
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FRIDAY, April 3, 2026 (HealthDay News) — 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 b...

Some CDC Lab Testing Paused Amid Internal Review

• HealthDay Staff HealthDay Reporter
• April 3, 2026
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FRIDAY, April 3, 2026 (HealthDay News) — 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 hi...

Nerve Stimulation Therapy May Ease Fibromyalgia Pain, Fatigue

• Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
• April 3, 2026
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FRIDAY, April 3, 2026 (HealthDay News) — 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 tre...

Psychotherapists Often Poorly Trained in Treating Muscle-Linked Disorders in Males

• Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
• April 3, 2026
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FRIDAY, April 3, 2026 (HealthDay News) — 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 ...

Missing From Most Doctor-Patient Talks: Sleep Issues

• Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
• April 3, 2026
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FRIDAY, April 3, 2026 (HealthDay News) — 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, accord...

Plastics Chemical Linked To Nearly 2 Million Preterm Births Each Year

• Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
• April 3, 2026
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FRIDAY, April 3, 2026 (HealthDay News) — 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 phthala...

Most Americans Don't Realize Brain Donation Is Needed to Study Autism

• Deanna Neff HealthDay Reporter
• April 3, 2026
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FRIDAY, April 3, 2026 (HealthDay News) — 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 researche...

Weekend Binge Drinking Triples Risk of Permanent Liver Damage

• Deanna Neff HealthDay Reporter
• April 3, 2026
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FRIDAY, April 3, 2026 (HealthDay News) — 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 su...

FDA Recalls Wawa Milk Over Possible Plastic Contamination

• HealthDay Staff HealthDay Reporter
• April 2, 2026
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THURSDAY, April 2, 2026 (HealthDay News) — 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...

Wegovy Maker Launches Lower-Cost Subscription Plans

• HealthDay Staff HealthDay Reporter
• April 2, 2026
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THURSDAY, April 2, 2026 (HealthDay News) — 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 m...

FDA Approves New Weight Loss Pill in Record Time

• HealthDay Staff HealthDay Reporter
• April 2, 2026
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THURSDAY, April 2, 2026 (HealthDay News) — 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 El...

Lawsuit Over Viral David Protein Bars Dropped Without Explanation

• HealthDay Staff HealthDay Reporter
• April 2, 2026
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THURSDAY, April 2, 2026 (HealthDay News) — 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, especiall...

Pandemic Spurred Increase In Screen Time Among Children, Teens

• Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
• April 2, 2026
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THURSDAY, April 2, 2026 (HealthDay News) — 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 table...

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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THURSDAY, April 2, 2026 (HealthDay News) — 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...

New Rapid Urine Test Could Revolutionize Treatment of UTIs

• Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
• April 2, 2026
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THURSDAY, April 2, 2026 (HealthDay News) — 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...

New Pill Could Change Plaque Psoriasis Treatment

• HealthDay Staff HealthDay Reporter
• April 2, 2026
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THURSDAY, April 2, 2026 (HealthDay News) — 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 clin...

Burnout Driving Family Doctors to Quit Medicine, Study Finds

• Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
• April 2, 2026
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THURSDAY, April 2, 2026 (HealthDay News) — 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...

Researchers Explore When Crying Helps You

• Deanna Neff HealthDay Reporter
• April 2, 2026
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THURSDAY, April 2, 2026 (HealthDay News) — 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.

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