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

FRIDAY, April 3, 2026 (HealthDay News) — 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 un...

New Heart Diet Advice Counters U.S. Guidance on Meat and Dairy

FRIDAY, April 3, 2026 (HealthDay News) — 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...

Peeled Garlic Recalled Over Risk of Deadly Botulism

FRIDAY, April 3, 2026 (HealthDay News) — 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...

Some CDC Lab Testing Paused Amid Internal Review

FRIDAY, April 3, 2026 (HealthDay News) — 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....

Nerve Stimulation Therapy May Ease Fibromyalgia Pain, Fatigue

FRIDAY, April 3, 2026 (HealthDay News) — 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 Iow...

Psychotherapists Often Poorly Trained in Treating Muscle-Linked Disorders in Males

FRIDAY, April 3, 2026 (HealthDay News) — 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 a...

Missing From Most Doctor-Patient Talks: Sleep Issues

FRIDAY, April 3, 2026 (HealthDay News) — 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).

Plastics Chemical Linked To Nearly 2 Million Preterm Births Each Year

FRIDAY, April 3, 2026 (HealthDay News) — 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. 

Most Americans Don't Realize Brain Donation Is Needed to Study Autism

FRIDAY, April 3, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Americans are overwhelmingly supportive of autism research, but a new survey has uncovered a lack of  awareness that could be slowing scientific progress. 

Very few realize that the most critical tool for researchers — the human brain — is in short supply.

While nea...

Weekend Binge Drinking Triples Risk of Permanent Liver Damage

FRIDAY, April 3, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Many folks think it’s OK to belt back a few extra rounds on Saturday night if they stay mostly sober during the week.

But saving up your drinks for a single sitting could be a recipe for liver problems, new research suggests.

A team at the University of Southern California’s ...

FDA Recalls Wawa Milk Over Possible Plastic Contamination

THURSDAY, April 2, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Milk sold at convenience stores in four states is being recalled amid concerns about possible plastic contamination.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said the recall affects 16-ounce plastic bottles of Wawa milk sold in Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey and Pennsylvania.

The is...

Wegovy Maker Launches Lower-Cost Subscription Plans

THURSDAY, April 2, 2026 (HealthDay News) — A popular weight loss drug may soon be more affordable for some people.

Danish pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk has launched a subscription program for its obesity treatment Wegovy, offering lower and more predictable monthly prices.

The program is aimed at those who pay for the med...

FDA Approves New Weight Loss Pill in Record Time

THURSDAY, April 2, 2026 (HealthDay News) — A new daily pill to help with weight loss has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and it moved through review faster than most drugs in recent years.

The drug, called Foundayo and developed for Eli Lilly, was approved in just 50 days. That’s 294 days ahead of ...

Lawsuit Over Viral David Protein Bars Dropped Without Explanation

THURSDAY, April 2, 2026 (HealthDay News) — A lawsuit claiming popular protein bars had misleading nutrition labels has been dropped, but questions about the bars remain.

The case targeted David bars, which have gained a massive amount of attention online, especially among health and wellness influencers.

Filed in January, the l...

Pandemic Spurred Increase In Screen Time Among Children, Teens

THURSDAY, April 2, 2026 (HealthDay News) — The COVID-19 pandemic fueled a dramatic rise in screen use among children and teenagers, a new evidence review says.

Kids spent more time with screens after the pandemic, using computers, video games, smartphones and tablets at rates higher than before COVID struck, researchers recently repo...

Siblings Crucial To Middle-Aged People Grieving The Loss Of A Parent, Study Says

THURSDAY, April 2, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Having more brothers and sisters might make it easier for middle-aged folks to cope with the death of a parent, especially a mother, a new study says.

Middle-aged adults needed fewer antidepressants and other mental health drugs before and after a parent’s death if they were supported ...

New Rapid Urine Test Could Revolutionize Treatment of UTIs

THURSDAY, April 2, 2026 (HealthDay News) — A new rapid urine test could lead to more targeted and effective treatment of urinary tract infections (UTI), researchers say.

It currently takes labs two to three days to determine which antibiotic would work best against an individual’s UTI.

But the new test can turn around res...

New Pill Could Change Plaque Psoriasis Treatment

THURSDAY, April 2, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Folks with severe plaque psoriasis often have to choose between convenient pills that don’t work very well or highly effective injections that come with the hassle of needles.

That trade-off may soon change. New clinical trial data suggests a once-daily pill called zasocitinib may prov...

Burnout Driving Family Doctors to Quit Medicine, Study Finds

THURSDAY, April 2, 2026 (HealthDay News) — You are more likely to lose your family doctor if they’re stressed and burned out, a new study reports.

Family doctors struggling with burnout are more likely to quit medicine altogether or leave their practice for a new one, researchers found.

Doctors were 70% more likely to lea...

Researchers Explore When Crying Helps You

THURSDAY, April 2, 2026 (HealthDay News) — You might think shedding tears is a natural way to vent stress and reset the mind after a difficult day. 

But new research suggests that a good cry isn’t the universal mood-booster we once thought it was.

An Austrian team took a closer look at what makes people cry, individu...