Pandemic Spurred Increase In Screen Time Among Children, Teens

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 tablets at rates higher than before COVID struck, researchers recently repo...

Siblings Crucial To Middle-Aged People Grieving The Loss Of A Parent, Study Says

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 drugs before and after a parent’s death if they were supported ...

New Rapid Urine Test Could Revolutionize Treatment of UTIs

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 an individual’s UTI.

But the new test can turn around res...

New Pill Could Change Plaque Psoriasis Treatment

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 clinical trial data suggests a once-daily pill called zasocitinib may prov...

Burnout Driving Family Doctors to Quit Medicine, Study Finds

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 new one, researchers found.

Doctors were 70% more likely to lea...

Hundreds of U.S. Hospitals at Risk of Shutting Down From Medicaid Cuts

WEDNESDAY, April 1, 2026 (HealthDay News) — 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.

Medicaid plays a major rol...

Honey Almond Cream Cheese, Sold at Einstein Bros. Bagels, Recalled Due To Undeclared Nuts

WEDNESDAY, April 1, 2026 (HealthDay News) — 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 containers may contain almon...

Trump Supports Surgeon General Pick Despite Senate Concerns

WEDNESDAY, April 1, 2026 (HealthDay News) — 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 on Monday, press sec...

Supreme Court Blocks Colorado Limits on Therapy for LGBTQ Minors

WEDNESDAY, April 1, 2026 (HealthDay News) — 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 sessions.

The ca...

Antidepressant Might Help Long COVID Fatigue, Study Says

WEDNESDAY, April 1, 2026 (HealthDay News) — 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, researchers reported Mar...

Home-Delivered Groceries Boost Heart Health In Food Deserts, Study Says

WEDNESDAY, April 1, 2026 (HealthDay News) — 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-friendly DASH diet, r...

Nicotine E-Cigarettes Help Smokers Quit, Review Concludes

WEDNESDAY, April 1, 2026 (HealthDay News) — 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 Addiction.

Kinesio Taping’s Benefits in Doubt, Major Evidence Review Finds

WEDNESDAY, April 1, 2026 (HealthDay News) — 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 might not be very effec...

High Sodium Intake May Trigger New Heart Failure

WEDNESDAY, April 1, 2026 (HealthDay News) — 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 high-risk populatio...

Study Shows BMI Often Gets Your Weight Category Wrong

WEDNESDAY, April 1, 2026 (HealthDay News) — 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 wrong.

Research ...

Former U.S. Surgeon General Challenges Trump Nominee

TUESDAY, March 31, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Who speaks for the nation’s health is now at the center of a heated debate in D.C.

Former U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams is pushing back against President Donald Trump’s nominee for the role, Dr. Casey Means.

Nearly 11 months after her nomination, Means is still wait...

Short Bursts of Exercise Linked To Lower Risk of Major Diseases

TUESDAY, March 31, 2026 (HealthDay News) — As it turns out, you don't need long workouts to improve your health.

Just a few minutes of more intense activity each day may help lower your risk of serious diseases.

That’s according to a study published March 29 in the European Heart Journal, which looked at data fro...

Over 10.2 Million Grill Brushes Recalled Over Metal Bristle Risk

TUESDAY, March 31, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Millions of grill brushes are being recalled following reports that small metal bristles can break off and end up in food.

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) says about 10.2 million Nexgrill metal wire grill brushes are affected.

The problem: Loose bristles can stick to...

Sex Enhancement Chocolates Recalled Over Hidden Drug Ingredients

TUESDAY, March 31, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Two chocolate products marketed for sexual enhancement are being recalled because they were found to contain hidden prescription drug ingredients.

The recall involves "Gold Lion Aphrodisiac Chocolate" and "ilum Sex Chocolate," sold by the company Gear Isle, according to the U.S. Food and Dru...

Folks With Clogged Arteries Benefit From Aggressively Lower Cholesterol Goal

TUESDAY, March 31, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Aggressively lowering high cholesterol can cut the risk of heart attack or stroke by about a third among people with clogged arteries, a new study says.

The results support updated guidelines that call for cutting “bad” LDL cholesterol levels to less than 55 mg/dL among people wi...