Bad Sleep Could Be A Warning Sign For Suicide Among Teens

• Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
• October 24, 2025
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Lousy sleep might be an early warning sign for suicide risk among teenagers, a new study says.

Teenagers who didn’t get enough sleep on school nights or suffered from interrupted sleep had a significantly higher risk of suicide, researchers reported Oct. 23 in the ...

Fitness Apps Undermine Motivation For Some Users, Experts Say

• Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
• October 24, 2025
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Fitness and calorie counting apps are meant to boost people’s spirits, helping them become healthier by tracking their progress.

But many find them to be a complete downer and an utter detriment, a new study says.

Some experience a sense of shame, disappointm...

Divorce, Separation Might Increase Kids' Risk Of Psoriasis

• Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
• October 24, 2025
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A family riven by divorce or separation could triple the risk of a child developing psoriasis later in life, a new study says.

The severe stress caused by such family upheaval might tax a child’s immune system in ways that increase their chances of this autoimmune ...

AI Outperforms Human Experts In Detecting Glaucoma

• Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
• October 24, 2025
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Artificial intelligence (AI) might be able to help doctors make glaucoma screening widely available, a new study says.

A trained AI program correctly identified patients with glaucoma 88% to 90% of the time, compared with 79% to 81% for human graders, researchers reporte...

Measles Outbreak Spreads Beyond Utah-Arizona Border, 123 Cases Reported

• I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
• October 23, 2025
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A growing measles outbreak along the Utah-Arizona border has spread to nearby communities, making it the nation’s second-largest this year, health officials confirmed.

At least 123 people have been infected, most linked to two small towns — Colorado City, Ari...

Some Antidepressants Linked to Weight, Heart Health Changes

• I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
• October 23, 2025
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Antidepressants are widely used to treat depression and anxiety, but a new study finds that some of these medications can cause noticeable changes in weight, heart rate and cholesterol levels.

The study, published Tuesday in The Lancet, analyzed data from more t...

Two Pet Food Brands Recall Products After Salmonella Concerns

• I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
• October 23, 2025
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Pet food manufacturers Foodynamics and Raw Bistro are recalling several dog and cat food products because they may be contaminated with salmonella, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

Salmonella can make both pets and people sick. Humans can become ...

Gum Disease May Raise Stroke Risk, Even Damage the Brain

• I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
• October 23, 2025
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If you need another reason to brush and floss, here it is: Research suggests keeping your mouth healthy might also protect your brain and heart.

Two new studies published Oct. 22 in Neurology Open Access linked gum disease and cavities to a higher risk of stroke...

Cataract Surgery Becoming An In-Office Procedure, Experts Say

• Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
• October 23, 2025
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Imagine popping by your eye doctor’s office for a quick cataract surgery.

That appears to be the future for this vision-enhancing procedure, researchers reported Saturday at the American Academy of Ophthalmology’s annual meeting in Orlando, Florida.

Hun...

Any Drinking Can Cause Blood Pressure To Increase, Study Says

• Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
• October 23, 2025
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Any boozing can cause your blood pressure to go up, a new study shows.

Even slight increases in alcohol consumption are associated with higher blood pressure, researchers reported Oct. 22 in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.

Stopping drink...

Why Vaccines Are Especially Important for Children With Asthma

• Todd A. Mahr, MD, Executive Medical Director, American College Of Allergy, Asthma And Immunology HealthDay Reporter
• October 23, 2025
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You may have seen recent news stories reporting that a national data investigation found that routine childhood vaccination is slipping across much of the United States, leaving classrooms and daycares with growing gaps in protection against highly contagious diseas...

Pill Might Extend Survival Among Kids With Rare Bone Cancer

• Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
• October 23, 2025
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Kids with a rare bone cancer might live longer if prescribed a drug that blocks blood supply to tumors, researchers say.

The drug pazopanib (Votrient) extended the lives of a small group of kids with Ewing sarcoma, which causes cancerous tumors in their bones, researcher...

Understanding Autoimmune Neuromuscular Diseases: Signs, Causes & Treatment

• Brian Lin, PhD, Research Portfolio Director at the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) HealthDay Reporter
• October 23, 2025
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Autoimmune neuromuscular diseases may sound complex, but understanding them is the first step to getting the right care and support. Conditions such as Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome (LEMS), myasthenia gravis (MG), and inclusion body myositis (IBM) affect how muscles and ne...

Doctors Overlooking A Common Symptom Of Autism, Survey Finds

• Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
• October 23, 2025
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Doctors aren’t checking for or treating a common symptom of autism, a new study says.

As many as 87% of autistic children have movement impairments like delays in crawling or walking, poor coordination, trouble with balance, abnormal walking patterns and problems w...

Millions Left Out as Hospital Portals Lack Multiple Language Options

• I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
• October 22, 2025
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Patient portals have made it easier for millions of Americans to view test results, message their doctors and schedule virtual visits. But for the more than 25 million people in the U.S. who speak little English, these tools often remain out of reach.

A University of Mic...

Over 6 Million Eggs Recalled After Salmonella Found, FDA Warns

• I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
• October 22, 2025
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More than 6 million eggs sold under the Black Sheep Egg Company brand have been recalled after federal officials detected multiple strains of salmonella at one of its processing facilities.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced the recall after 40 environ...

Seaweed May Help Grow Human Tissue, Replacing Animal Testing

• I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
• October 22, 2025
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Scientists have found an unlikely new material for growing tissue: Seaweed.

The ocean plant, best known for wrapping sushi or floating along the shore, may soon help doctors repair hearts and reduce animal testing.

In a study published Oct. 21 in Biointerphases...