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31 Mar
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.
30 Mar
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.
27 Mar
Just Minutes More Sleep and Movement Each Day Can Significantly Lower Heart Risk
A new study shows that small improvements to sleep, physical activity, and diet can significantly reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, and heart failure.
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...
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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...
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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...
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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.
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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...
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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...
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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 ...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Cold Weather More Deadly For The Heart Than Heat, Study Finds
TUESDAY, March 31, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Seniors and people with heart problems need to exercise more caution during cold snaps compared to heat waves, a new study says.
Folks are at much greater risk for heart attacks, strokes and other heart health problems during colder weather, researchers reported in the American Journal o...
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Teens' Sleep Patterns Affect Their Diet, Exercise, Study Says
TUESDAY, March 31, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Teenagers might be known for being night owls, but they’ll be healthier if they can get to bed earlier, a new study says.
Teens who stay up late and sleep the morning away are more likely to eat more and be less physically active, especially when school is in session, researchers repor...
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'Watch and Wait' Approach Safe For Women With Precancerous Breast Condition, Trial Finds
TUESDAY, March 31, 2026 (HealthDay News) — A “watch and wait” approach might be best for women with a precancerous breast condition, a new clinical trial has found.
Women with low-risk ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) had about the same rates of invasive cancer if they were put on active surveillance compared to those imme...
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Intermittent Fasting Might Help Manage Female Hormone Imbalance, Trial Shows
TUESDAY, March 31, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Intermittent fasting might help manage symptoms from a hormonal condition that affects nearly 1 in 5 women, new clinical trial results say.
Weight loss associated with intermittent fasting helped lower testosterone levels in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), researchers reported M...
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Dental Care Can Help Cirrhosis Patients Avoid Liver Cancer, Hospitalization
TUESDAY, March 31, 2026 (HealthDay News) — A healthy mouth is key to protecting the well-being of people battling liver disease, a new study reports.
Veterans with early-stage cirrhosis had fewer health problems and complications — including a lower risk of liver cancer — if they received routine dental cleanings, accordi...
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Medical Schools No Longer Required To Teach Health Inequities
MONDAY, March 30, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Future doctors may no longer be required to learn about how social and economic factors affect health.
A major U.S. accreditation group — the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) — has removed language from its standards that had urged medical schools to teach about healt...
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FDA Weighs Expanding What Can Go Into Supplements
MONDAY, March 30, 2026 (HealthDay News) — What’s in your supplements could soon change.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is considering whether to allow new ingredients in dietary supplements. The move could eventually expand the range of products marketed for things like muscle growth and gut health.
The agenc...
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Fluoride Quietly Removed From Birmingham Water Years Ago, Officals Face Backlash
MONDAY, March 30, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Folks residing in Birmingham, Alabama, recently learned that their drinking water would no longer contain fluoride.
But there was a bigger surprise. It turns out fluoride had already been removed years ago, without the public's knowledge.
Officials with Central Alabama Water (CAW)...
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