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16 Apr

Air Pollution May Trigger Migraine Attacks

A new study finds spikes in air pollution—from dust, car exhaust, and nitrogen dioxide—are linked to more migraine-related hospital visits.

15 Apr

AI Health Advice Could Do More Harm Than Good, Study Warns

A new study finds popular chatbots frequently provide misleading or incomplete medical information, highlighting the need for stronger oversight.

14 Apr

Ultra-Processed Foods Linked to Poorer Muscle and Knee Health

A new study finds people who consume large amounts of ultra-processed foods have more fat in their thigh muscles, a change that may raise the risk of knee osteoarthritis.

One Lot of Xanax Recalled Nationwide Over Quality Issue, FDA Says

THURSDAY, April 16, 2026 (HealthDay News) — A widely used anxiety medication is being pulled from shelves due to "failed dissolution specifications," the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said.

The agency's enforcement report said that one lot of Xanax has been recalled nationwide by the company Viatris.

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Rising ACA Costs Leave Many Unable To Pay for Coverage

THURSDAY, April 16, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Higher health insurance costs are forcing some people to walk away from coverage even after signing up.

About 14% of people who enrolled in Affordable Care Act (ACA) plans for 2026 did not pay their first monthly premium, according to a new analysis from Wakely Consulting Group, an actuaria...

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Cough Drops From Several Brands Being Recalled, FDA Says

THURSDAY, April 16, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Several common cough drop brands are being pulled from shelves after officials raised concerns about how they were made.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said a China-based company, Xiamen Kang Zhongyuan Biotechnology Co., Ltd, issued a recall that includes 15 products.

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CDC May Get New Leader as Officials Consider Erica Schwartz

THURSDAY, April 16, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Federal health officials are considering Dr. Erica Schwartz to lead the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), according to people familiar with the discussions.

The decision is not yet final and would still need approval from President Donald Trump. It’s also not clea...

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New Alzheimer's Drugs Provide No Meaningful Benefit, Major Evidence Review Concludes

THURSDAY, April 16, 2026 (HealthDay News) — New anti-amyloid drugs approved to treat Alzheimer’s disease have no clinically meaningful positive effects for patients, a major evidence review has concluded.

Drugs like Leqembi (lecanemab) and Kinsula (donanemab) have little to no effect on patients’ cognitive decline and dem...

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This Simple Step Could Improve The Benefits From Your Regular Workouts

THURSDAY, April 16, 2026 (HealthDay News) — People might get more from their workouts if they time their exercise to their sleep schedule, a new study says.

“Early birds” and “night owls” who timed their exercise to when they were most alert wound up with lower blood pressure, blood sugar and “bad”...