EPA Delays Decisions on 'Forever Chemicals'

WEDNESDAY, April 15, 2026 (HealthDay News) — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has paused decisions on uses for dozens of "forever chemicals," also known as PFAS.

The delay includes proposed changes regarding how several of these chemicals can be used, according to one of two people familiar with the situation who spoke ...

Wildlife Trade Tied To Higher Risk of Diseases Spreading to Humans

WEDNESDAY, April 15, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Buying or selling wild animals, whether for food, pets or other uses, may increase the risk of diseases spreading to people, a new study finds.

Researchers looked at more than 40 years of global wildlife trade data and thousands of mammal species. They found that animals involved in the tr...

Yes, This is the Worst Pollen Season Ever — Until Next Year

WEDNESDAY, April 15, 2026 (HealthDay News) — When I was training to be a board-certified allergist 20 years ago, a running joke cropped up every spring. Local media outlets loudly proclaimed the worst pollen season ever!

Spring is when trees release microscopic pollen into the air, causing misery for the tens of millions of people l...

New Weight Loss Pill Gets Approval But FDA Seeks More Safety Data

WEDNESDAY, April 15, 2026 (HealthDay News) — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has told Eli Lilly to study possible heart, liver and other risks tied to its new obesity drug Foundayo, according to an approval letter released Tuesday.

Foundayo was approved earlier this month through an FDA pilot program designed to speed up ...

An Infectious Combo Triples Risk Of MS, Study Says

WEDNESDAY, April 15, 2026 (HealthDay News) — An Epstein-Barr virus infection that results in a case of mono appears to triple the risk of one day developing multiple sclerosis, a new study says.

Epstein-Barr, a herpes virus, is the most common cause of infectious mononucleosis, researchers said.

Now, it seems that one-two punch...

Blood Test Predicts Alzheimer's Years Before Symptoms, Brain Changes

WEDNESDAY, April 15, 2026 (HealthDay News) — A blood test can predict Alzheimer’s disease progression in a person’s brain years before they show any symptoms of decline, a new study says.

The test, which looks for a form of toxic tau protein in the blood, reveals Alzheimer’s risk long before brain scans start to sho...

Silent Heart Rhythm Problem Might Triple Risk Of Heart Failure In Seniors

WEDNESDAY, April 15, 2026 (HealthDay News) — People with a common heart rhythm disorder have a tripled risk of heart failure, even if they aren’t showing any symptoms, a new study says.

Patients whose silent atrial fibrillation was caught during a health screening had nearly 3.2 times higher odds of suffering from heart failure...

Does Your Child Have A Concussion? These Are The Signs, Review Says

WEDNESDAY, April 15, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Your child just took a hard hit on the playing field.

Maybe they’re lying on the ground, maybe they’re stumbling around, maybe they look just fine.

You need to know, as soon as possible – do they have a concussion?

There are indeed specific signs of concussion...

'Food-as-Medicine' Improves Life for Heart Failure Patients

WEDNESDAY, April 15, 2026 (HealthDay News) — For the 6 million Americans recovering from heart failure, the most difficult time for their health often starts the moment they leave the hospital.

Patients often struggle with complex medications and a lack of access to nutritious food once back at home. 

However, a new study ...

AI Reveals Negative Labels in Medical Records for Sickle Cell Patients

WEDNESDAY, April 15, 2026 (HealthDay News) —For many patients with sickle cell disease, a trip to the emergency room has an unwanted side-effect: In their search for relief from agonizing pain, they are often dismissed as drug-seekers. 

A new study from the University of Chicago Medicine suggests that clinician bias, fueled larg...

Meat Consumption Rises as Protein Trend Grows, Experts Warn

TUESDAY, April 14, 2026 (HealthDay News) — A new survey from two food industry groups shows growing interest in meat as a "healthy" food choice, even as doctors warn that too much red meat can raise health risks.

More than 75% of U.S. consumers now see meat and poultry as part of a healthy diet. That's up from 64% in 2020.

The ...

Nuts.com Recalls 10,000+ Pounds of Candy Over Allergy Risk

TUESDAY, April 14, 2026 (HealthDay News) — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a Class I recall for Nuts.com’s Espresso Malted Milk Balls after finding the product contains undeclared wheat and soy, two major allergens.

In all, 10,190 pounds of the candy are affected, according to an  enforcement report ...

Sam’s Club Recalls Children’s Pajamas Due to Fire Hazard

TUESDAY, April 14, 2026 (HealthDay News) — About 18,000 pairs of Member’s Mark Children’s Valentine SS Notch Collar Pajama Sets have been recalled because they do not meet federal flammability standards for kids' sleepwear.

The Valentine’s-themed pajama sets were sold online at Sam's Club between December 2025 and J...

Small Talk? It May Be Better Than You Think

TUESDAY, April 14, 2026 (HealthDay News) — You know the kind of conversation: That random chat on an elevator, in a long line at the store or centered on a topic you couldn’t care less about.

You might think chatting about a mundane topic isn’t worth your time, but new research, published recently in the Journal of Pe...