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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.

USDA Warns of Lead Risk in Frozen Dino-Shaped Chicken Nuggets

Food safety officials are warning the public not to eat certain frozen chicken nuggets after tests found dangerous levels of lead.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) issued a public health alert for dinosaur-shaped, ready-to-eat chicken nuggets sold under the Great Value brand at Walmart.

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April 3, 2026
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New Heart Diet Advice Counters U.S. Guidance on Meat and Dairy

The nation's leading heart health organization is urging folks to rethink where they get their protein.

The goal? Focus more on plants.

The American Heart Association (AHA) released new nutrition guidance recommending plant-based proteins like beans, lentils and nuts instead of red and processed meats.

The group also reco...

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April 3, 2026
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Peeled Garlic Recalled Over Risk of Deadly Botulism

Some peeled garlic is being recalled because it may pose a risk for a serious type of food poisoning.

Tops Friendly Markets announced the recall of Christopher Ranch and Garland brand peeled garlic because the products may be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum, a type of bacteria that can cause life-threatening illness.

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April 3, 2026
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Some CDC Lab Testing Paused Amid Internal Review

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has paused more than two dozen types of lab tests.

Officials said the move is temporary.

The explanation?

"A routine review to uphold our commitment to high quality laboratory testing," Andrew Nixon, a spokesperson at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, sai...

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April 3, 2026
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Nerve Stimulation Therapy May Ease Fibromyalgia Pain, Fatigue

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 of the University of Iowa.

"All the study participants were...

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April 3, 2026
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Psychotherapists Often Poorly Trained in Treating Muscle-Linked Disorders in Males

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 with eating disorders are often hiding in plain sight," said study lea...