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03 Apr
A Good Cry Isn’t Always Good for You, Study Finds
Tears don’t automatically bring relief—and can sometimes make you feel worse, according to a new study. It all depends on why you’re crying.
02 Apr
Occasional Heavy Drinking May Triple Risk of Liver Damage, Study Finds
New research finds even occasional heavy drinking — just once a month — may raise the risk of serious liver scarring, even in otherwise moderate drinkers.
01 Apr
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.
New Plan Aims To Track Microplastics in U.S. Drinking Water, EPA Says
U.S. officials are taking a closer look at what’s in America’s drinking water, including microplastics and leftover medications.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced plans to add these substances to its list of priority pollutants, a move that could spur more research and regulations.
EPA Administrator...
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New White House Budget Plan Would Reduce HHS Funding by Billions
The Trump administration is proposing major cuts to federal health spending, including a more than 12% reduction to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
The proposed 2027 budget would give HHS about $111.1 billion, down roughly $15.8 billion from its current funding.
The plan comes from President Donald Trump, but ...
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- April 6, 2026
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Over 3 Million Eye Drops Recalled Amid Sterility Concerns
More than 3 million bottles of over-the-counter eye drops are being recalled after officials raised concerns about the product's safety.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said the recall affects 3,111,072 bottles made by K.C. Pharmaceuticals of Pomona, California.
The agency said the recall was issued due to a "lack of assu...
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- April 6, 2026
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New Technologies Make Lung Cancer Diagnosis, Treatment Quicker and Safer
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-Bussy.
"Lung cancer survival depends ...
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- April 6, 2026
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Move Over, Cigarettes: Vapes Now the Leading Nicotine Danger for Kids
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 exposures from cigarettes and other traditional...
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
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- April 6, 2026
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Getting a Scan? Time to Results Has Doubled Since 2014
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 hard hit, researchers say.
“While tur...
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
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- April 6, 2026
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