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14 Apr
The use of ADHD medications by children and adults was associated with generally small increases in blood pressure and heart rate in a new study. Authors call the results reassuring.
11 Apr
A new evidence review finds allergy seasons are getting longer and more intense.
10 Apr
Having 8 or more alcoholic drinks per week may damage areas of the brain linked to memory and thinking.
A “smart shirt” equipped with an electrocardiogram (ECG) can help identify folks who are at higher risk of heart disease, a new study says.
The shirt monitors people’s heart rate recovery after exercise, tracking the time it takes for their heart to return to a normal rhythm.
“The heart’s response to exe...
Gun violence is bad for dental health, a new study says.
More specifically, people are less likely to go to the dentist in neighborhoods with higher levels of firearm violence, researchers report in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine.
These neighborhoods subsequently experience higher rates of tooth loss.
And ...
U.S. emergency room doctors treat a gunshot wound every half-hour, a new study has found.
What’s more, firearm injuries appear to follow specific patterns throughout the year, with gun violence occurring more often at certain times, according to research from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Firearm in...
Miscommunication between hospital staff regularly puts patients at risk, a new study says.
Poor communications between health care workers contributed to 25% of hospital incidents that put patients’ safety at risk, researchers reported April 14 in the Annals of Internal Medicine.
What’s more, miscommunication was...
People hospitalized for opioid use can better fight their addiction if their path to recovery begins in the hospital, a new study says.
Opioid users who receive addiction consultation services during their hospital stay are significantly more likely to start taking addiction meds and enter a treatment program, researchers reported in J...
It’s a common notion that overuse of smartphones, tablets, laptops and other digital devices is rotting people’s minds.
But the opposite appears to be true – regular use of digital technology seems to protect the brain against decline and dementia, at least among those present at the dawn of the tech revolution.
Eve...
When officials in Wisconsin's largest city asked the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for help dealing with high levels of lead in city schools, the answer wasn't what they expected.
The CDC said no — because it no longer has the staff to help.
“I sincerely regret to inform you that due to the complet...
MONDAY, April 14, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Fisher-Price has recalled 253,000 baby stroller toys in the U.S. because of a choking risk, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
An additional 4,500 toys sold in Canada have also been recalled, according to a report from CBS News.
The recall in...
MONDAY, April 14, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Health officials in Hood River County, Oregon, are investigating three cases of a rare and fatal brain disease known as Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD).
Two people in the county, which has a population of about 24,000, have died from the illness, and a third case is still being reviewed...
Home-delivered meals tailored to people’s chronic illnesses can prevent hospitalizations, help folks remain healthy and save billions of dollars each year, a new study says.
In “Food Is Medicine” programs, people with conditions like diabetes, heart disease or cancer receive prepared meals that are crafted to help protect...
Current newborn screening for cystic fibrosis favors white children over those from other racial and ethnic backgrounds, researchers report.
Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a genetic disorder that causes problems with breathing and digestion, causing people to produce mucus that is thick and sticky.
Screening for CF is part of genetic panels...
Natural disasters fueled by climate change might wind up increasing cancer deaths, a new study suggests.
Rates of colon cancer diagnoses dropped during and after Hurricanes Irma and Maria hit Puerto Rico two weeks apart, as well as during the COVID-19 pandemic, researchers reported April 14 in the journal Cancer.
However, la...
Worried about taking the ADHD meds you’ve been prescribed because they might harm your heart health?
There’s no need to fret, according to a new evidence review.
ADHD medications generally have just a small effect on a person’s blood pressure, heart rate and heart electrical activity, researchers reported in The...
Cancer screenings are literal life savers, catching tumors early enough to cure patients and prevent deaths.
Unfortunately, routine cancer screening rates have declined significantly in the United States, a new survey says.
Only 51% of adults 21 and older say they’ve had a routine medical appointment or cancer screening in the ...
Women with sickle cell disease often have pain crises around the time of their period, and researchers now think they know why.
Inflammation increases significantly in women during their period, and that could be contributing to sickle cell pain events, researchers reported.
“The amount of inflammation is significantly elevated...
Curious what recovery really looks like after a hip replacement?
Dr. Ayesha Abdeen, chief of hip and knee replacement surgery at Boston Medical Center, shares what to expect at every step along the way — from managing pain to getting back to favorite activities.
What to expect after surgery
Total hi...
From slurping daily spoonfuls of fish oil to giving up alcohol, lifting weights and playing word games, older Americans think just about anything that might keep their brains sharp is worth a try.
After all, the risk of dementia — a loss of memory, problem-solving and thinking abilities that often equals an end to independence &mdash...
FRIDAY, April 11, 2025 (HealthDay News) — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) will launch a “massive testing and research effort” to explore the causes of autism, Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said Thursday.
Kennedy, a longtime critic of vaccines, shared the plan with President Donald Trump during a t...
FRIDAY, April 11, 2025 (HealthDay News) — The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) now recommends extra measles protection for people traveling to areas with active outbreaks in the United States, CBS News reported.
In an April 8 letter, the CDC advised health departments that travelers going to outbreak are...
FRIDAY, April 11, 2025 (HealthDay News) — President Donald Trump signed an order this week removing limits on how much water can come out of showerheads.
He said the change will help Americans enjoy better showers and joked it would “make America’s showers great again,” The Washington Post reported.