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22 Dec

Doctors Reconnect 2-Year-Old’s Head to His Spine — Giving His Family a Holiday Miracle

After a devastating crash severed his spine, two-year-old Oliver Staub was not expected to survive. Groundbreaking surgeries at the University of Chicago Medicine helped him begin breathing and moving again, defying all odds.

19 Dec

Nicotine in Any Form Can Raise Blood Pressure

A major new study finds nicotine products, including vapes, pouches and cigarettes, can damage the heart. And researchers say the risk is real for both users and non-users exposed to secondhand smoke or vape.

18 Dec

Grandparent Child Care Comes With Benefits — and Tradeoffs, Study Finds

When grandparents pitch in to help take care of their grandkids, mom and dad feel the benefits big time, but researchers say there may be a small drawback for their little ones.

U.S. Teen Substance Use at Historic Lows for Fifth Year, Survey Finds

MONDAY, Dec. 22, 2025 (HealthDay News) — For the fifth consecutive year, the number of American teenagers using drugs and alcohol remains at a historic low.

New survey data show that the dramatic decrease in substance use that began during the COVID-19 pandemic has not reversed, signaling a long-term shift in youth behavior.

Deanna Neff HealthDay Reporter
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December 22, 2025
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Trump Administration Seeks to Cut Funding for Transgender Youth Care

MONDAY, Dec. 22, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Medical care for transgender kids could soon become much harder to access with Trump administration health officials planning to penalize hospitals and doctors who offer it.

Under proposed new rules from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), hospitals that offer treatments su...

I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
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December 22, 2025
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CBD Use Is Common on College Campuses, New Research Shows

MONDAY, Dec. 22, 2025 (HealthDay News) — CBD products are fast becoming a common part of college life, with nearly half of students saying they’ve tried them at least once, according to new research from the University of Georgia.

A survey of more than 4,100 undergraduates revealed that 48% had used CBD, often in social setting...

I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
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December 22, 2025
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Holiday Carbon Monoxide Risks Families Should Know

MONDAY, Dec. 22, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Holiday gatherings often mean more cooking, heating and travel, but they can also raise the risk of a dangerous threat many people never see or smell: Carbon monoxide.

So far this holiday season, the New Jersey Poison Control Center has helped care for 58 people, including children, who were e...

I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
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December 22, 2025
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Doctors' Questionnaires Confusing To Patients, Create Misleading Responses

MONDAY, Dec. 22, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Ever felt your eyes glazing over as you fill out the questionnaire you’ve been given by a doctor’s receptionist, trying to make heads or tails of it before your appointment?

You’re not alone, a new study says.

Confusion over symptom questionnaires is common, and likely ...

Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
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December 22, 2025
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Misconceptions Over Preventing Peanut Allergy Persist Among Parents, Study Shows

MONDAY, Dec. 22, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Feeding babies foods containing peanut as early as possible can help prevent peanut allergy.

But many parents remain confused about this tactic and require more support to get it right, according to results published Dec. 18 in JAMA Network Open.

Mistaken beliefs lead some paren...