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19 Nov
California Sober: Does Weed Really Reduce Problematic Drinking?
A new clinical trial finds people who smoke weed drink less alcohol – at least in the short term. But researchers say the findings are preliminary and the drug should not be used as a substitute for alcohol just yet.
18 Nov
Ultra-processed Foods Linked to Higher Risk of Precancerous Colon Polyps
A new study finds people who eat a lot of ultra-processed foods are more likely to develop adenomas or colon polyps that are often precursors to colon cancer.
17 Nov
Nearly 60% of Parents Say Mental Health Support Is Key to School Safety
In a new poll, the majority of parents say mental health and belonging are just as important as reinforced buildings for school safety.
Want A Happier Hospital? Hire More Nurses, Study Says
THURSDAY, Nov. 20, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Adding even a few extra nurses can dramatically reduce burnout and improve morale among hospital medical staff, a new study says.
Increasing nurse staffing by as little as 10% improved attitudes among both physicians and nurses working in hospitals, researchers reported Nov. 17 in JAMA N...
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Buprenorphine Lowers Opioid OD Risk, But Only If Taken As Directed Long-Term
THURSDAY, Nov. 20, 2025 (HealthDay News) — The opioid addiction medication buprenorphine can dramatically lower risk of overdose among teenagers and young adults — but only if taken long-term, a new study says.
Those who kept taking buprenorphine as prescribed for at least a year were much less likely to suffer an overdose or r...
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Head CT Scan Use Has Doubled In U.S. ERs
THURSDAY, Nov. 20, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Use of head CT scans in U.S. emergency departments has more than doubled over the past 15 years, a new study says.
Nearly 16 million head CT scans were ordered by ERs in 2022, up from under 8 million in 2007, researchers reported Nov. 17 in the journal Neurology.
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U.S. Making No Progress In Protecting Pregnancy Health, March Of Dimes Report Card Says
THURSDAY, Nov. 20, 2025 (HealthDay News) — The United States has received another barely passing pregnancy health grade from the March of Dimes after another year in which 1 out of 10 babies were born prematurely.
It’s the fourth consecutive year the nation has received a historically low D+ grade, the March of Dimes said in it...
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Plasma Treatment Shows Promise For Menopause Symptoms Among Breast Cancer Survivors
THURSDAY, Nov. 20, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Plasma infusions may help breast cancer survivors avoid genital and urinary symptoms while on hormone blockers, a recent study says.
As many as 70% of breast cancer survivors suffer from vaginal dryness, itching, burning, frequent UTI and pain during sex while taking estrogen-blocking drugs ...
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Advanced Drugs Should Be Used First In Crohn's Disease, New Guidelines Suggest
THURSDAY, Nov. 20, 2025 (HealthDay News) — New guidelines recommend doctors tackle Crohn’s disease head-on, calling for the use of cutting-edge drugs as early as possible to quell the autoimmune GI disorder as quickly as possible.
The updated American Gastroenterological Association guidelines reject a “step-up” app...
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