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17 Oct
Surprising Number of Young Adults Use Pot or Alcohol as a Sleep Aid
A new study finds more than 1 in 5 young adults are using marijuana or alcohol to help them fall asleep.
16 Oct
ADHD in Women: Missed Signs, Delayed Diagnoses
A new study finds women are being diagnosed with ADHD, on average, five years later than men. Researchers say the delay is causing more severe symptoms, as well as an increase in anxiety and depression.
15 Oct
Years After COVID, Are Kids Still Struggling to Stay Focused in School?
A new study finds the COVID-19 pandemic hit students with anxiety, depression and ADHD especially hard -- and for many, the challenges to engage in learning continue.
Deadly Diarrhea Germ Targets White Patients, Study Says
An opportunistic bacterial infection that causes deadly diarrhea is more likely to kill white patients than Black or Hispanic people, a new study says.
About 84% of deaths caused by Clostridioides difficile infections occur among white people, researchers reported in Atlanta Sunday at IDWeek, the joint annual meeting of America&rs...
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RSV Antibody Shot Safe For Infants Even If Mom Was Vaccinated During Pregnancy, Experts Say
Babies can be safely administered antibody protection against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) after birth even if their moms had RSV vaccination while pregnant, a new study says.
An antibody shot called nirsevimab (Beyfortus) is available after delivery to provide babies with protection against RSV, a respiratory infection that is the mo...
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- October 20, 2025
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1 In 10 Kids Rarely Venture Outside To Play, Poll Finds
Some young children are virtual shut-ins, rarely leaving their homes to play, a new poll shows.
About 1 in 10 preschoolers and toddlers go outside to play once a week or less, according to results from the University of Michigan Health C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital National Poll on Children’s Health.
Playing outside has b...
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- October 20, 2025
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Shingles Vax Protects Against Heart Disease, Dementia, Death
The shingles vaccine does more than just protect middle-aged folks and seniors against maddening rashes, a new study says.
The vaccine also lowers their risk of heart disease, dementia and death, researchers reported in Atlanta Sunday at IDWeek, the joint annual meeting of America’s top infectious disease professional societies.
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AI Counts Kids' Bites In Fight Against Obesity
A new AI-driven bite counter is in development to help counter childhood obesity – potentially even tracking kids while they eat and urging them to slow down.
The faster a child takes bites during a meal or snack, the greater their risk for developing obesity, researchers say.
But studying different ways to help kids slow down ...
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- October 20, 2025
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Mental Health Distress Increasing Among LGBTQ+ Youth
Mental health distress is rising among America’s LGBTQ+ teenagers and young adults as they’ve increasingly become targets of discrimination and cruelty, a new report says.
Anxiety, depression and suicidal thoughts all rose among young LGBTQ+ people between September 2023 and March 2025, according to data gathered by The Trevor ...
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- October 20, 2025
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Why Lending a Hand Can Boost Happiness as You Age
For older adults, friendship might be the best medicine. Researchers say that doing small favors for close friends — like offering a ride or lending a hand — can boost happiness and give people a greater sense of purpose.
A University of Michigan study found that older adults who provide practical help to close friends tend to ...
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- October 19, 2025
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Halloween Fun Can Turn Dangerous Fast — Here’s How to Stay Safe
Trick-or-treating is one of Halloween’s favorite traditions, but the excitement of the night can quickly lead to injuries if families aren’t careful.
Each year, about 3,200 Halloween-related injuries are treated in U.S. emergency rooms, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. And research in JAMA Pediatric...
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- October 18, 2025
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Florida Confirms Second Case of ‘Zombie Deer Disease’
Florida wildlife officials have confirmed the state’s second case of a deadly and highly contagious infection known as “zombie deer disease” in a wild deer.
Chronic wasting disease (CWD) was detected in a young white-tailed doe found dead after being hit by a vehicle in Holmes County, near the Alabama border, state offici...
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- October 17, 2025
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Young Adults Are Using Cannabis to Sleep — Here’s Why That’s Risky
A growing number of young adults use cannabis and alcohol as sleep aids, but experts warn the habit could make catching zzz's harder, not easier.
A new study from the University of Michigan, published in JAMA Pediatrics, found that 22% of U.S. adults ages 19 to 30 reported using either cannabis or alcohol to fall asleep. Cannabis ...
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U.S. Drug Supply Deeply Dependent on Chinese Ingredients
A new analysis reveals how deeply the U.S. drug supply chain depends on China, and experts warn that a trade war could leave American patients at risk.
Nearly 700 medicines used in the U.S. contain at least one chemical sourced only in China, according to U.S. Pharmacopeia, a nonprofit that monitors the drug supply.
Those chemi...
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- October 17, 2025
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Oscar-Winning Icon Diane Keaton Died From Bacterial Pneumonia
Oscar-winning actress Diane Keaton, whose decades-long career made her one of Hollywood’s most beloved stars, died from primary bacterial pneumonia, according to a death certificate made public Thursday.
The certificate listed no underlying causes of death, and said no autopsy was performed. Keaton died Saturday at age 79.
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- October 17, 2025
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Moving From Home Might Foreshadow Better Health In Old Age, Experts Say
Moving away from a hometown can be a bittersweet experience, as people leave behind familiar comforts for a fresh start.
It also might be a sign of better future health, a new study says.
Americans who migrate within the United States have significantly better health than those who remain in their birth state, researchers reported Oc...
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- October 17, 2025
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Pickleball Eye Injuries Surge In U.S.
The surging popularity of pickleball has brought with it a concerning increase in eye injuries among players.
Pickleball-related eye injuries rose by more than 400 cases a year from 2021 to 2024, up from around 200 annually during the prior decade, researchers reported Oct. 16 in JAMA Ophthalmology.
Some players took a direc...
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- October 17, 2025
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World Record Set For Fastest Genome Sequencing
A new Guinness World Record for fastest whole human genome sequencing has been achieved, with researchers breaking down a patient’s genetic profile in less than four hours.
The 3-hour 57-minute analysis surpassed the previous record of 5 hours and 2 minutes, researchers reported Oct. 15 in The New England Journal of Medi...
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- October 17, 2025
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Customizable Finger Brace Eases Rehab, Arthritis Care
Finger braces used to treat arthritis or sprains can be a pain in the neck for working people, who must take them on and off throughout the day to function.
But an innovative new finger brace that can easily switch from fixed to flexible might make it easier for patients to stick with their rehab and speed up recovery times, researchers at...
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- October 17, 2025
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Growing Pains? For Young Athletes, It Might Be A Sports Injury
Volleyball player Madelyn Olympia, 14, started experiencing back pain after diving for a ball.
“The first time it happened, I was just diving normally, but something sounded different,” Madelyn, of Hummelstown, Pennsylvania, said in a news release. “After that, it hurt every time I bent forward and back.”
This...
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- October 17, 2025
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Spinal Fusion Procedures Should Differ Based On Patient's Sex, Experts Argue
The placement of orthopedic screws and rods during spinal fusion surgery should vary depending on whether you’re a man or a woman, according to a new study.
Sex-based anatomical differences in the pelvis make it essential that surgeons approach men and women differently when fusing and stabilizing the spine, researchers recently wrot...
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- October 17, 2025
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Testing Finds Lead in Popular Protein Powders
Heavy metals might be hiding in your post-workout shake.
A new report from the publisher of Consumer Reports found that many popular protein powders and drinks contain measurable levels of lead.
The nonprofit group tested 23 protein supplements and found that more than two-thirds had more lead per serving than what it ...
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- October 16, 2025
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Need a Little Help Going? Science Says Grab a Kiwi
Kiwis may be more than a healthy snack — they could also help get your digestive system moving.
New evidence-based dietary guidelines from the British Dietetic Association say kiwis, rye bread and certain supplements may help people manage chronic constipation without on medication.
These guidelines focus specifically on ...
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- October 16, 2025
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