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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.
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.
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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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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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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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...
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Missing From Most Doctor-Patient Talks: Sleep Issues
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 Sleep Medicine (AASM).
That could bring real harm, said AASM spokesp...
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Plastics Chemical Linked To Nearly 2 Million Preterm Births Each Year
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 hazards in people.
Phthalates are ubiquitous in products rangi...
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