New Technologies Make Lung Cancer Diagnosis, Treatment Quicker and Safer

MONDAY, April 6, 2026 (HealthDay News) — 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. Sebastian Fernandez-Bu...

Move Over, Cigarettes: Vapes Now the Leading Nicotine Danger for Kids

MONDAY, April 6, 2026 (HealthDay News) — 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, researchers found that ...

Getting a Scan? Time to Results Has Doubled Since 2014

MONDAY, April 6, 2026 (HealthDay News) — 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 communities being especially ha...

Autoimmune Diseases Like Lupus, Psoriasis May Raise Cancer Risk

MONDAY, April 6, 2026 (HealthDay News) — 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 the first year after a ...

DNA-Based Blood Test Could Help Guide Throat Cancer Treatment

MONDAY, April 6, 2026 (HealthDay News) — 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 about the need for further ...

Could Low Birth Weight Raise Odds for an Early Stroke?

MONDAY, April 6, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Being born especially tiny might confer a long-term rise in risk for stroke at a relatively young age, new data suggests.

The Swedish study couldn't prove cause-and-effect, but the association suggests that doctors might want to consider birth weight as a factor when assessing stroke risk in y...

What Sea Creatures Reveal About How Fast People Age

SUNDAY, April 5, 2026 (HealthDay News) — 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 important biological features...

How to Tell if Spring Symptoms Owe to Allergy, Cold or Something More Serious

SATURDAY, April 4, 2026 (HealthDay News) — 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 medicine provider at U...

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

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 health alert for dinosaur-shaped, ready-to-eat chicken nuggets sold un...

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

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 recommending plant-based proteins like beans, lentils and nuts instead of red...

Peeled Garlic Recalled Over Risk of Deadly Botulism

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 be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum, a type of bacteria...

Some CDC Lab Testing Paused Amid Internal Review

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 high quality laboratory testing," Andrew Nixon, a spokesperson at the U....

Nerve Stimulation Therapy May Ease Fibromyalgia Pain, Fatigue

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 treatments," said study first author Dana Dailey of the University of Iow...

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

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 Canadian psychotherapists.

"Boys and men with eating disorders a...

Missing From Most Doctor-Patient Talks: Sleep Issues

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, according to a poll from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM).

Plastics Chemical Linked To Nearly 2 Million Preterm Births Each Year

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 phthalates, which have long been linked to health hazards in people. 

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

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 researchers — the human brain — is in short supply.

While nea...

Weekend Binge Drinking Triples Risk of Permanent Liver Damage

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 suggests.

A team at the University of Southern California’s ...

FDA Recalls Wawa Milk Over Possible Plastic Contamination

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 sold in Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey and Pennsylvania.

The is...

Wegovy Maker Launches Lower-Cost Subscription Plans

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 monthly prices.

The program is aimed at those who pay for the med...