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06 Apr

One Child Is Injured Every 35 Minutes by Cleaning Products, New Study Warns

More than 240,000 ER visits highlight the ongoing risks from detergents, bleach, and other daily household cleaners for children under five.

03 Apr

A Good Cry Isn’t Always Good for You, Study Finds

Tears don’t automatically bring relief—and can sometimes make you feel worse, according to a new study. It all depends on why you’re crying.

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.

Disputing Link, Raw Dairy Farm Recalls Raw Cheese After Outbreak

A California dairy farm has recalled its cheddar cheese "under protest" after federal health officials linked it to an E. coli outbreak that has sickened nine people.

The recall follows weeks of pressure from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), which urged the company to pull the products from shelves.

The company, ...

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April 6, 2026
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New Plan Aims To Track Microplastics in U.S. Drinking Water, EPA Says

U.S. officials are taking a closer look at what’s in America’s drinking water, including microplastics and leftover medications.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced plans to add these substances to its list of priority pollutants, a move that could spur more research and regulations.

EPA Administrator...

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April 6, 2026
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New White House Budget Plan Would Reduce HHS Funding by Billions

The Trump administration is proposing major cuts to federal health spending, including a more than 12% reduction to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).

The proposed 2027 budget would give HHS about $111.1 billion, down roughly $15.8 billion from its current funding.

The plan comes from President Donald Trump, but ...

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April 6, 2026
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Over 3 Million Eye Drops Recalled Amid Sterility Concerns

More than 3 million bottles of over-the-counter eye drops are being recalled after officials raised concerns about the product's safety.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said the recall affects 3,111,072 bottles made by K.C. Pharmaceuticals of Pomona, California.

The agency said the recall was issued due to a "lack of assu...

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April 6, 2026
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New Technologies Make Lung Cancer Diagnosis, Treatment Quicker and Safer

Many aberrations picked up on lung cancer screens are harmless and benign, but a dangerous few are not.

Now, robotic technology might quickly and safely sort out the good from the bad, a new study suggests. That could be a big win for patients, said lead author Dr. Sebastian Fernandez-Bussy.

"Lung cancer survival depends ...

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April 6, 2026
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Move Over, Cigarettes: Vapes Now the Leading Nicotine Danger for Kids

For decades, cigarettes in American homes were the bane of child health experts.

But as their use has plummeted, a new foe has emerged: Vaping.

Looking at more than 92,000 U.S. poison control center reports of "nicotine exposures" in kids under the age of 6, researchers found that exposures from cigarettes and other traditional...