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21 Feb
Just One Hour of Daily Screen Time Can Increase Your Child’s Risk of Nearsightedness
A new study finds kids who spend 1-4 hours of time glued to a screen each day face a significantly higher risk for nearsightedness.
20 Feb
Why Is the Flu So Brutal This Year?
HealthDay asks Dr. Lauren Siewny, Medical Director of the Duke University Emergency Department
19 Feb
Minority Women Are Less Likely to Receive Prompt Follow-Up Testing After a Suspicious Mammogram
A new study finds women of color are less likely to receive same-day diagnostic imaging or biopsies after an abnormal mammogram finding.
India Edwards HealthDay Reporter February 21, 2025
New York Sues Vape Companies for Marketing to Youth, Violating Flavor Ban
New York Attorney General Letitia James filed a major lawsuit yesterday, accusing 13 e-cigarette companies of illegally selling flavored vapes and targeting young kids through deceptive marketing.
The 192-page complaint claims the companies -- Puff Bar, Evo Brands, PVG2, Demand Vape, Magellan, Happy Distro, Midwest Goods, Pod Juice, Safa G... Full Page
India Edwards HealthDay Reporter February 21, 2025
Vaccine Shows Promise for Pancreatic Cancer, Study Finds
Adding a personalized mRNA vaccine to standard treatment could offer new hope for pancreatic cancer patients, a small yet promising study from Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.
The study followed 16 patients, including Barbara Brigham, who joined the trial after a routine scan discovered her early-stage pancreatic cancer.
Along... Full Page
India Edwards HealthDay Reporter February 21, 2025
Water, Plain Milk Are the Healthiest Drinks for Kids
Got milk? It turns out, plain cow’s milk, water and a bit of veggie juice are still the best drink choices for kids and teens.
That's the consensus of experts who recently issued healthy beverage recommendations for kids and teens aged 5 to 18.
The expert panel -- convened by Healthy Eating Research, a national program of the R... Full Page
India Edwards HealthDay Reporter February 21, 2025
Dangerous Blood Clot Sidelines NBA Star Victor Wembanyama for the Season
One of the NBA's most exciting rising stars will spend the rest of the 2024-2025 season on the bench.
Victor Wembanyama, the San Antonio Spurs' 7-foot 3-inch phenom, was sidelined after doctors discovered a dangerous blood clot in his right shoulder, the league announced Thursday.
The 21-year-old French standout, who earned Rookie o... Full Page
Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter February 21, 2025
Rewards of Tight Blood Pressure Control Outweigh Risks, Trial Finds
The health benefits of aggressive blood pressure control outweigh the potential risks for seniors, according to the latest results from a major clinical trial.
About 85% of seniors treated to a target blood pressure of 120 systolic (the top number in a blood pressure reading) had a positive net benefit from such tight control, researchers ... Full Page
Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter February 21, 2025
OD Deaths Decline in U.S., Driven By Drop In Opioid Fatalities
America’s opioid crisis is showing signs of subsiding, a new report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says.
Drug overdose deaths (OD) decreased by 4% between 2022 and 2023, according to the CDC’s National Center for Health Statistics.
The overall OD death rate fell from 32.6 deaths per 100,000... Full Page
Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter February 21, 2025
Black Cancer Death Rate Declining, But Higher Risk Remains
Cancer deaths among Black men and women in the U.S. have declined during the past decade in the United States, a new American Cancer Society (ACS) report says.
The cancer death rate decreased 49% among Black men and 33% among Black women between 1991 and 2022, according to ACS’ Cancer Statistics for African American and Black Peo... Full Page
Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter February 21, 2025
This Flu Season Is Worst In A Decade
The current flu season is shaping up to be the worst in a decade.
So far, there have been at least 29 million illnesses and 370,000 hospitalizations related to the flu -- the most since the 2015-2016 season, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) weekly flu report.
There have also been 16,000 deaths ... Full Page
Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter February 21, 2025
TV Violence Linked To Aggression In Teenage Boys
FRIDAY, Feb. 21, 2025 (HealthDay news) -- Superhero slugfests and TV tough-guy shootouts might have long-term effects on a preschool boy’s behavior, a new study says.
Boys exposed to violent media between ages 3 and 5 are more likely to develop aggressive and antisocial behaviors by the time they turn 15, researchers report.
&l... Full Page
Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter February 21, 2025
Walking Exercises Improve Stroke Rehab
Stroke patients leave the hospital with better prospects if they’re forced to hoof it more during recovery, a new study suggests.
Adding a half-hour of progressive walking exercises to standard stroke rehab measurably improves patients’ quality of life and mobility by the time they go home, researchers say.
“Althoug... Full Page
India Edwards HealthDay Reporter February 20, 2025
Raw Pet Food Recalled After Bird Flu Sickens, Then Kills Two Cats
Two indoor cats in Oregon were euthanized after contracting bird flu, leading to a recall of raw pet food sold in both Oregon and Washington, health officials have announced.
The cats were from separate households and had consumed the same Wild Coast Raw Boneless Free Range Chicken Formula before falling ill.
Testing confirmed pathog... Full Page
India Edwards HealthDay Reporter February 20, 2025
Muscle-Building Supplements Linked to Body Image Disorder in Young Adults
Protein shakes and pre-workout mixes are popular among gym-goers, but they might signal a deeper issue for some young adults.
A study published Feb. 19 in the journal PLOS Mental Health linked use of multiple muscle-building supplements to muscle dysmorphia, a body image disorder focused on obsessing over muscle size and lean... Full Page
India Edwards HealthDay Reporter February 20, 2025
Bird Flu May Spread Through the Air, Study Finds
The highly contagious H5N1 bird flu virus may be spreading through the air under certain conditions, according to a new study from the Czech Republic.
Government veterinarians made the discovery while investigating a mysterious outbreak at a highly secured chicken farm last February.
The farm had strict biosecurity measures -- filter... Full Page
Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter February 20, 2025
Should Your Teen Receive Non-Surgical Cosmetic Treatments?
Social media often tempts teenagers with non-surgical ways to improve their appearance, such as laser hair removal, skin and teeth whitening, chemical peels, botox, and face and lip fillers.
And a new poll finds that a substantial number of parents are ready to support their teen’s pursuit of beauty through a trip to a med spa.
Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter February 20, 2025
U.S. Facing Critical Hospital Bed Shortage
U.S. hospitals could face a bed shortage as early as 2032, with occupancy remaining elevated even as the country recovers from the COVID pandemic, a new study suggests.
Average hospital occupancy following the pandemic has been about 75%, researchers found, dividing the average daily number of patients by the number of staffed hospital bed... Full Page
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Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter February 20, 2025
Unexplained Stroke Risk Doubled Among Young Smokers
Smoking more than doubles the risk of unexplained strokes among younger adults, a new study warns.
And heavy smoking is even worse, with stroke risk more than quadrupled among adults who smoke more than a pack of cigarettes every day for 20 years compared to people who don’t smoke, researchers found.
“Our finding... Full Page
Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter February 20, 2025
Radon Exposure Linked to Increased Asthma Symptoms in Children
A radioactive gas could be contributing to asthma among schoolkids, researchers have found.
Children exposed to elevated levels of radon gas tended to have more asthma symptoms, results show.
“Residential radon has not previously been described as an environmental risk factor for asthma,” a team led by Dr. Wanda Phipatana... Full Page
Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter February 20, 2025
U.K. Kids Help Improve Treatment, Rehab For Traumatic Brain Injury
Mia Jack was stealing a glance backward when she lost control of the quadbike she’d been motoring around a family gathering.
Jack, then 12, flew over the handlebars and slammed headfirst into a tree.
“I was wearing a helmet at the time, but apparently my brain was like a jelly in a box that had been really badly sha... Full Page
Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter February 20, 2025
LGBTQ+ Stress and Stigma Increase Risk of Mental Health Problems
The societal stress and stigma of being LGBTQ+ can increase a person’s risk of mental health problems, a new study suggests.
People in sexual and gender minorities are more likely than heterosexuals to suffer from problems like anxiety, depression, PTSD, bipolar disorder, ADHD, eating disorders and obsessive-compulsive disorder, rese... Full Page
Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay Reporter February 19, 2025
Scientists Have New Theory About Record Heat
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 19, 2025 (HealthDay News) — You aren't imagining it: The cloud cover isn't what it used to be, and scientists say it is helping fuel Earth's hottest temperatures on record.
Global temperatures clocked in at roughly 1.5 degrees Celsius above predindustrial averages in both 2023 and 2024.
While climate exper... Full Page
