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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.
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.
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.
Hundreds of U.S. Hospitals at Risk of Shutting Down From Medicaid Cuts
- HealthDay Staff HealthDay Reporter
- April 1, 2026
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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.
Medica...
Honey Almond Cream Cheese, Sold at Einstein Bros. Bagels, Recalled Due To Undeclared Nuts
- HealthDay Staff HealthDay Reporter
- April 1, 2026
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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 containe...
Trump Supports Surgeon General Pick Despite Senate Concerns
- HealthDay Staff HealthDay Reporter
- April 1, 2026
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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 ...
Supreme Court Blocks Colorado Limits on Therapy for LGBTQ Minors
- HealthDay Staff HealthDay Reporter
- April 1, 2026
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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 se...
Antidepressant Might Help Long COVID Fatigue, Study Says
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- April 1, 2026
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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, rese...
Home-Delivered Groceries Boost Heart Health In Food Deserts, Study Says
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- April 1, 2026
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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-f...
Nicotine E-Cigarettes Help Smokers Quit, Review Concludes
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- April 1, 2026
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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 ...
Kinesio Taping’s Benefits in Doubt, Major Evidence Review Finds
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- April 1, 2026
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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 mig...
High Sodium Intake May Trigger New Heart Failure
- Deanna Neff HealthDay Reporter
- April 1, 2026
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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...
Study Shows BMI Often Gets Your Weight Category Wrong
- Deanna Neff HealthDay Reporter
- April 1, 2026
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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 wr...
Former U.S. Surgeon General Challenges Trump Nominee
- HealthDay Staff HealthDay Reporter
- March 31, 2026
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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...
Short Bursts of Exercise Linked To Lower Risk of Major Diseases
- HealthDay Staff HealthDay Reporter
- March 31, 2026
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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, whi...
Over 10.2 Million Grill Brushes Recalled Over Metal Bristle Risk
- HealthDay Staff HealthDay Reporter
- March 31, 2026
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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 ...
Sex Enhancement Chocolates Recalled Over Hidden Drug Ingredients
- HealthDay Staff HealthDay Reporter
- March 31, 2026
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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 ...
Folks With Clogged Arteries Benefit From Aggressively Lower Cholesterol Goal
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- March 31, 2026
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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 ...
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Cold Weather More Deadly For The Heart Than Heat, Study Finds
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- March 31, 2026
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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 <...
Teens' Sleep Patterns Affect Their Diet, Exercise, Study Says
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- March 31, 2026
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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 sessi...
'Watch and Wait' Approach Safe For Women With Precancerous Breast Condition, Trial Finds
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- March 31, 2026
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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 c...
Intermittent Fasting Might Help Manage Female Hormone Imbalance, Trial Shows
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- March 31, 2026
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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), r...
Dental Care Can Help Cirrhosis Patients Avoid Liver Cancer, Hospitalization
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- March 31, 2026
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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 dent...
