Understanding Emotions Could Be Key To Quelling Chronic Pain

THURSDAY, April 30, 2026 (HealthDay News) — People who struggle to understand their own emotions are more likely to have chronic pain disrupt their daily life, a new study says.

People with alexithymia — difficulty recognizing and expressing emotions — tend to have greater psychological distress related to chronic pain, r...

Meth Caused 1 In 6 Heart Attacks Over A Decade, Study Finds

THURSDAY, April 30, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Methamphetamine played a role in 1 out of 6 heart attacks treated at a Northern California hospital, a new study says.

These heart attacks occurred among younger adults with relatively good heart health, highlighting the risk posed by meth, researchers said in the study published April 29 i...

AI Tool May Help Identify ADHD in Kids Long Before Typical Diagnosis

Key Takeaways

• Many children go years without a diagnosis of ADHD, missing opportunities for early intervention

• An AI model can estimate a child's risk of developing ADHD

• Early intervention is key to better academic, social and health outcomes

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FDA Moves to Real-Time Clinical Trial Patient Monitoring, Faster Drug Review

WEDNESDAY, April 29, 2026 (HealthDay News) — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is moving to speed drug development and review by launching real-time clinical trials. 

The move could soon mean more options for patients who need life-saving medications.

The agency announced Tuesday that it has completed the first t...

Online Program Soothes Post-Trauma Stress In Injured Children

WEDNESDAY, April 29, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Car crashes, sports injuries, bad falls, severe burns and other sources of trauma can leave lasting scars in the minds of children and teens.

Nearly half of children who’ve experienced physical trauma suffer from lasting post-traumatic stress symptoms, researchers say.

But a ne...

Pooled Umbilical Cord Blood Boosts Stem Cell Transplant Success, Trial Finds

WEDNESDAY, April 29, 2026 (HealthDay News) — A new way of using umbilical cord blood — by pooling blood from multiple donors — could make it easier to receive a stem cell transplant for leukemia, a new study says.

Nearly everyone in a small group of patients who received these pooled transplants survived at least one year...

Dementia Screening Safe For Families, Trial Finds

WEDNESDAY, April 29, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Screening for dementia and Alzheimer’s disease can give seniors and their families advance warning to plan and prepare for oncoming decline.

But there’s also concern that a positive screening result might stress a family out, with adult children anxious over their role as careg...

Mental Defeat Can Worsen Chronic Pain, Researchers Say

WEDNESDAY, April 29, 2026 (HealthDay News) — U.K. resident Fiona McNiven can tell you how chronic pain can wear a person down, as she spent more than three decades battling muscle and neuropathic pain.

“It completely overtook my life,” McNiven, 61, of Leeds, said in a news release. “It was the hardest thing I’...

Secret to Surviving 'Perfect Mom' Posts on Social Media Revealed

Key Takeaways

• Moms' mental health can be affected by idealized motherhood posts on social media

• Adding a dose of more realistic depictions can boost emotional health

• Moms should aim for a healthy balance of content when scrolling

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CDC Warns of Antibiotic-Resistant Salmonella in Backyard Flocks

TUESDAY, April 28, 2026 (HealthDay News) — A surge of Salmonella infections reported in 13 states has been linked to backyard poultry. 

Federal health officials warn that some of these cases involve superbugs that are resistant to common antibiotics.

At least 34 people fell ill between late February and the end of...

Metabolic Syndrome Tied To Cancer Risk

TUESDAY, April 28, 2026 (HealthDay News) — People with metabolic health problems might also have an increased risk of cancer, a new study says.

People with advanced CKM (cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic) syndrome have up to a 30% increased risk of developing cancer, researchers reported April 27 in the journal Circulation: Populat...