Nerve Stimulation Therapy May Ease Fibromyalgia Pain, Fatigue

• Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
• April 3, 2026
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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 o...

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

• Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
• April 3, 2026
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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 ...

Missing From Most Doctor-Patient Talks: Sleep Issues

• Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
• April 3, 2026
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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 Slee...

Plastics Chemical Linked To Nearly 2 Million Preterm Births Each Year

• Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
• April 3, 2026
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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 haza...

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

• Deanna Neff HealthDay Reporter
• April 3, 2026
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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 ...

Weekend Binge Drinking Triples Risk of Permanent Liver Damage

• Deanna Neff HealthDay Reporter
• April 3, 2026
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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 South...

FDA Recalls Wawa Milk Over Possible Plastic Contamination

• HealthDay Staff HealthDay Reporter
• April 2, 2026
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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 Penns...

Wegovy Maker Launches Lower-Cost Subscription Plans

• HealthDay Staff HealthDay Reporter
• April 2, 2026
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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 thos...

FDA Approves New Weight Loss Pill in Record Time

• HealthDay Staff HealthDay Reporter
• April 2, 2026
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A new daily pill to help with weight loss has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and it moved through review faster than most drugs in recent years.

The drug, called Foundayo and developed for Eli Lilly, was approved in just 50 days. That&rsquo...

Lawsuit Over Viral David Protein Bars Dropped Without Explanation

• HealthDay Staff HealthDay Reporter
• April 2, 2026
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A lawsuit claiming popular protein bars had misleading nutrition labels has been dropped, but questions about the bars remain.

The case targeted David bars, which have gained a massive amount of attention online, especially among health and wellness influencers.

Fi...

Pandemic Spurred Increase In Screen Time Among Children, Teens

• Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
• April 2, 2026
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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, rese...

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

• Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
• April 2, 2026
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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...

New Rapid Urine Test Could Revolutionize Treatment of UTIs

• Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
• April 2, 2026
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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 tes...

New Pill Could Change Plaque Psoriasis Treatment

• HealthDay Staff HealthDay Reporter
• April 2, 2026
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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...

Burnout Driving Family Doctors to Quit Medicine, Study Finds

• Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
• April 2, 2026
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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 7...

Researchers Explore When Crying Helps You

• Deanna Neff HealthDay Reporter
• April 2, 2026
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You might think shedding tears is a natural way to vent stress and reset the mind after a difficult day. 

But new research suggests that a good cry isn’t the universal mood-booster we once thought it was.

An Austrian team took a closer look at what makes...

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...