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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.

30 Mar

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

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.

Medicaid plays a major role in hospital funding, covering about one-fifth of...

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April 1, 2026
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Honey Almond Cream Cheese, Sold at Einstein Bros. Bagels, Recalled Due To Undeclared Nuts

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 containers may contain almonds that are not clearly listed on the packaging, t...

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April 1, 2026
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Trump Supports Surgeon General Pick Despite Senate Concerns

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 on Monday, press secretary Karoline Leavitt said the administration su...

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April 1, 2026
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Supreme Court Blocks Colorado Limits on Therapy for LGBTQ Minors

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 sessions.

The case was brought by a Christian therapist who argued...

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April 1, 2026
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Antidepressant Might Help Long COVID Fatigue, Study Says

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, researchers reported March 31 in the Annals of Internal Medicine....

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April 1, 2026
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Home-Delivered Groceries Boost Heart Health In Food Deserts, Study Says

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-friendly DASH diet, researchers reported at an American College o...