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20 Nov
No Safe Level: Light Smoking Tied to Serious Heart Damage
A new study finds just a couple of cigarettes per day increase the risk of heart failure and death.
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.
Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter November 21, 2025
Popularity of Psilocybin, Psychedelics Hasn't Increased ER Visits
FRIDAY, Nov. 21, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Increased use of hallucinogens like psilocybin hasn’t created an increase in ER visits or hospitalizations for bad trips, researchers recently reported in JAMA Network Open.
“In fact, after a small rise through early 2020, admissions declined through 2023, with no correlat... Full Page
Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter November 21, 2025
Three Times As Many Lung Cancer Deaths Could Be Prevented With One Simple Step
FRIDAY, Nov. 21, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Three times as many lung cancer deaths could be prevented if everyone eligible for screening got a chest CT scan, a new study says.
Only about 1 in 5 U.S. adults eligible for lung cancer screening received it in 2024, researchers reported Nov. 19 in the Journal of the American Medical Asso... Full Page
Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter November 21, 2025
Compensation Claims More Frequently Rejected For Families Of Black Murder Victims
FRIDAY, Nov. 21, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Grieving families of Black murder victims are more likely to be denied their claims for victim compensation, a new study reports.
These families are more likely to file for victim compensation following their loss, but face disproportionately high denial rates, researchers recently reported in... Full Page
Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter November 21, 2025
Common Health Problems Of Old Age Pose More Danger Following Major Surgery, Experts Say
FRIDAY, Nov. 21, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Common health problems of old age — dehydration, delirium, malnutrition or falls — can become catastrophic if they occur following a major surgery, a new study reports.
Seniors who suffer these issues while recovering from surgery are more likely to die within a year, and will requ... Full Page
I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter November 20, 2025
New Flu Variant Could Bring Another Severe U.S. Season
THURSDAY, Nov. 20, 2025 (HealthDay News) — A new flu variant spreading overseas may set the stage for another tough winter in the United States, experts warn.
The strain, called subclade K, has caused a rise in flu cases in the United Kingdom, Canada and Japan. And now signs suggest it is beginning to take hold across the United Stat... Full Page
I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter November 20, 2025
Nearly Half of Americans Fear They Can’t Afford Care in 2026, Poll Finds
THURSDAY, Nov. 20, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Many Americans are bracing for higher medical costs in the new year and a growing number say those expenses are already shaping their decisions for care, according to a new survey.
The latest West Health–Gallup poll, shows that 47% of adults are worried they won’t be able to affo... Full Page
I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter November 20, 2025
Whooping Cough Surges Nationwide as Vaccinations Fall
THURSDAY, Nov. 20, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Whooping cough is making a major comeback in the United States, with sharp increases now seen in Texas, Florida, California, Oregon and many other places.
Health officials say the latest rise in pertussis cases is being driven by falling vaccination rates, waning immunity and slower public ... Full Page
I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter November 20, 2025
Scientists Say Kissing Began Long Before Humans Existed
THURSDAY, Nov. 20, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Kissing may feel like a very human habit, but new research suggests it has much deeper roots. A team of scientists says the behavior likely began more than 20 million years ago, long before modern humans existed.
Researchers from Oxford University in England reviewed decades of studies on pr... Full Page
Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter November 20, 2025
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... Full Page
Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter November 20, 2025
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... Full Page
Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter November 20, 2025
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.
“Head C... Full Page
Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter November 20, 2025
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... Full Page
Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter November 20, 2025
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 ... Full Page
Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter November 20, 2025
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... Full Page
I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter November 19, 2025
Wildland Firefighters Could Soon Get Mandatory Respiratory Protection
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 19, 2025 (HealthDay News) — For years, federal wildland firefighters have worked long, dangerous shifts with almost no protection from the thick smoke around them.
Now, a new bipartisan bill in the U.S. Senate aims to change that.
The Healthy Lungs for Heroes Act, introduced by Sen. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) and S... Full Page
I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter November 19, 2025
Novo Nordisk Rolls Out Lower Prices for Ozempic and Wegovy
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 19, 2025 (HealthDay News) — People paying out of pocket for Ozempic or Wegovy may soon see lower costs, as Novo Nordisk rolls out new price discounts for its popular GLP-1 medications.
The company announced that through the end of March, patients with prescriptions can buy the two lowest doses of Ozempic and Wegovy fo... Full Page
I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter November 19, 2025
Daily Orange Juice May Shift Gene Activity Tied to Heart Health
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 19, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Your morning orange juice may be influencing your health in ways you can’t see.
In a new study published recently in the journal Molecular Nutrition & Food Research, researchers found that daily OJ intake altered gene activity connected to heart and metabolic function.Full Page
I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter November 19, 2025
New Measles Spread Across States Threatens U.S. Elimination Status
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 19, 2025 (HealthDay News) — The United States may be on track to lose its measles elimination status for the first time in 25 years as health officials confirm that two major U.S. outbreaks are linked to the same measles strain.
In a recording obtained by The New York Times, health officials said on a call th... Full Page
Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter November 19, 2025
Eating Disorders Impact Health For Years, Researchers Find
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 19, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Eating disorders can harm a person’s physical and mental health in ways that linger for years, a new study reports.
Anorexia, bulimia, binge eating and other such disorders bring with them a high risk of health problems like diabetes, kidney or liver failure, broken bones and prematur... Full Page
Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter November 19, 2025
Focusing on Struggling Students Best for Improving School Safety, Parents Say
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 19, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Metal detectors and active shooter drills have become hallmarks of school safety, but many parents think educators should focus on children’s mental health, a new poll reports.
Nearly 60% of parents of elementary and middle schoolers say teacher training to identify and support studen... Full Page
