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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.

27 Mar

Just Minutes More Sleep and Movement Each Day Can Significantly Lower Heart Risk

A new study shows that small improvements to sleep, physical activity, and diet can significantly reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, and heart failure.

Former U.S. Surgeon General Challenges Trump Nominee

TUESDAY, March 31, 2026 (HealthDay News) — 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, Means is still wait...

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Short Bursts of Exercise Linked To Lower Risk of Major Diseases

TUESDAY, March 31, 2026 (HealthDay News) — 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, which looked at data fro...

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Over 10.2 Million Grill Brushes Recalled Over Metal Bristle Risk

TUESDAY, March 31, 2026 (HealthDay News) — 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 bristles can stick to...

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Sex Enhancement Chocolates Recalled Over Hidden Drug Ingredients

TUESDAY, March 31, 2026 (HealthDay News) — 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 the U.S. Food and Dru...

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Folks With Clogged Arteries Benefit From Aggressively Lower Cholesterol Goal

TUESDAY, March 31, 2026 (HealthDay News) — 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 mg/dL among people wi...

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Cold Weather More Deadly For The Heart Than Heat, Study Finds

TUESDAY, March 31, 2026 (HealthDay News) — 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 American Journal o...

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