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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.
I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter October 17, 2025
Florida Confirms Second Case of ‘Zombie Deer Disease’
FRIDAY, Oct. 17, 2025 (HealthDay News) — 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 Holme... Full Page
I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter October 17, 2025
Young Adults Are Using Cannabis to Sleep — Here’s Why That’s Risky
FRIDAY, Oct. 17, 2025 (HealthDay News) — 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 eithe... Full Page
I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter October 17, 2025
U.S. Drug Supply Deeply Dependent on Chinese Ingredients
FRIDAY, Oct. 17, 2025 (HealthDay News) — 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 mo... Full Page
I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter October 17, 2025
Oscar-Winning Icon Diane Keaton Died From Bacterial Pneumonia
FRIDAY, Oct. 17, 2025 (HealthDay News) — 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 perfor... Full Page
Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter October 17, 2025
Moving From Home Might Foreshadow Better Health In Old Age, Experts Say
FRIDAY, Oct. 17, 2025 (HealthDay News) — 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 remai... Full Page
Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter October 17, 2025
Pickleball Eye Injuries Surge In U.S.
FRIDAY, Oct. 17, 2025 (HealthDay News) — 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 Opht... Full Page
Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter October 17, 2025
World Record Set For Fastest Genome Sequencing
FRIDAY, Oct. 17, 2025 (HealthDay News) — 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 ... Full Page
Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter October 17, 2025
Customizable Finger Brace Eases Rehab, Arthritis Care
FRIDAY, Oct. 17, 2025 (HealthDay News) — 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 re... Full Page
Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter October 17, 2025
Growing Pains? For Young Athletes, It Might Be A Sports Injury
FRIDAY, Oct. 17, 2025 (HealthDay News) — 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 ... Full Page
Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter October 17, 2025
Spinal Fusion Procedures Should Differ Based On Patient's Sex, Experts Argue
FRIDAY, Oct. 17, 2025 (HealthDay News) — 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 s... Full Page
I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter October 16, 2025
Testing Finds Lead in Popular Protein Powders
THURSDAY, Oct. 16, 2025 (HealthDay News) — 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 t... Full Page
I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter October 16, 2025
Need a Little Help Going? Science Says Grab a Kiwi
THURSDAY, Oct. 16, 2025 (HealthDay News) — 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 medicati... Full Page
I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter October 16, 2025
Ben’s Original Recalls Rice After Stones Found in Packages
THURSDAY, Oct. 16, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Consumers are being warned to check their kitchen shelves for certain Ben’s Original Ready Rice products that may contain small stones.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced earlier this week that the company is recalling several batches of its microwaveable rice produc... Full Page
I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter October 16, 2025
New York Confirms First Local Chikungunya Case in 6 Years
THURSDAY, Oct. 16, 2025 (HealthDay News) — A Long Island resident has tested positive for the chikungunya virus, the first locally acquired case in the U.S. since 2019, New York state health officials announced.
The infection was detected in a Nassau County resident who began showing symptoms in August after traveling outside the reg... Full Page
Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter October 16, 2025
Stronger Muscles Might Fight Organ Damage From Excess Fat, Study Says
THURSDAY, Oct. 16, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Stronger muscles might be able to ward off some of the organ damage associated with obesity.
People with excess body fat who also had stronger handgrip strength were less likely to develop obesity-related heart, liver or kidney damage, researchers reported Oct. 15 in the Journal of Clini... Full Page
Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter October 16, 2025
Gene Therapy Provides Lasting Cure For 'Bubble Boy' Children
THURSDAY, Oct. 16, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Eliana Nachem is taking a brave step once unthinkable for the 11-year-old girl — she’s starting sixth grade, with dreams of becoming an artist.
As a baby, Eliana lived in complete medical isolation, after her 2014 diagnosis at 3 months of age with ADA-SCID, more popularly kn... Full Page
Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter October 16, 2025
Deep Sedation During Ventilation Can Cost Patients Their Independence, Study Says
THURSDAY, Oct. 16, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Patients placed on mechanical ventilation are commonly put under deep sedation, to ease the stress and discomfort of having a machine breathe for them.
But that short-term comfort might come at the cost of their long-term health.
People put under deep sedation during ventilation are 18... Full Page
Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter October 16, 2025
Why Might GLP-1 Drugs Reduce Alcohol Cravings? New Experiment Suggests An Answer
THURSDAY, Oct. 16, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Zepbound appear to reduce alcohol cravings, but doctors have been at a loss to explain why – until now.
Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) drugs appear to slow the speed at which alcohol enters the bloodstream, which also diminishes its effects on a pers... Full Page
Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter October 16, 2025
Common Hospice Meds Increase Death Risk For Alzheimer's, Dementia Patients
THURSDAY, Oct. 16, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Hospice drugs commonly handed out to people with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia might be hastening their deaths, a new study says.
Benzodiazepines and antipsychotics given to hospice patients with dementia appear to increase their risk of earlier death, compared to similar patients w... Full Page
Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter October 16, 2025
Millions More Americans Might Be Obese Under New Definition, Experts Say
THURSDAY, Oct. 16, 2025 (HealthDay News) — A new definition of obesity could dramatically increase the number of Americans considered obese.
Under the new definition, the prevalence of obesity rose from around 40% to nearly 70% among more than 300,000 people participating in a long-term health study, researchers reported Oct. 15 in <... Full Page
