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Fatal Crashes Reveal High THC Levels in Many Drivers
A new study finds nearly 42% of drivers killed in crashes in Ohio had high levels of THC in their blood.
Flavored Marijuana Vaping Surges Among U.S. Teens
National surveys conducted from 2021 to 2024 show more teens are vaping marijuana, and flavored versions are their drug of choice.
More Women Are Freezing Eggs, But Are They Using Them?
A new study finds the number of women freezing their eggs has quadrupled since 2014, but a surprisingly small percentage of women have returned to use them within five to seven years.
FDA May Ease Warning on Hormone Therapy for Menopause Symptoms
- I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
- October 6, 2025
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is reviewing whether to change the warning label on hormone replacement therapy (HRT) drugs used to treat menopause symptoms, a move many experts say is long overdue.
“We are in serious discussions now about what to...
Love Chewing Ice? It Could Damage Your Teeth and Jaw
- I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
- October 6, 2025
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Chewing on ice may seem harmless, perhaps even refreshing, but dental experts warn it can actually wreak havoc on your teeth.
While the occasional crunch of an ice cube isn’t likely to do severe damage, making it a daily habit can lead to enamel damage, crack...
Dog Treats Recalled Nationwide Over Salmonella Risk to Pets
- I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
- October 6, 2025
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A Michigan pet treat company is recalling some bags of dog chews after they were found to be contaminated with Salmonella, which can sicken both pets and people.
Best Buy Bones, Inc., based in Mount Morris, announced it is recalling four lots of Nature’s O...
Costco To Sell Ozempic and Wegovy for $499 a Month
- I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
- October 6, 2025
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Costco shoppers will be able fill prescriptions for Ozempic and Wegovy — two of the most popular weight loss and diabetes drugs — at a discount.
Novo Nordisk, the maker of both medications, announced Friday that the warehouse retailer will sell a four-week su...
Overeating A Sign Of Early Mental Health Problems Among Preschooler Girls
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- October 6, 2025
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Preschoolers who regularly overeat are likely swallowing their emotions as well, a new study says.
Girls who overeat as preschoolers are more likely to develop anxiety, impulsivity and hyperactivity when they grow into teenagers, researchers reported in the journal B...
Injectable Drug Slows Deterioration From Pulmonary Hypertension
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- October 6, 2025
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A recently approved injectable drug can significantly stall deteriorating health among people newly diagnosed with the most severe form of high blood pressure, a new study says.
Sotatercept reduced patient’s risk of deterioration by 76% due to pulmonary hypertensio...
Alzheimer's Drug Might Improve Social Functioning Among Kids With Autism
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- October 6, 2025
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An approved pill for Alzheimer’s disease might help boost social functioning in some children and teens with autism spectrum disorder, a new small-scale clinical trial has found.
Memantine improved these kids’ social behaviors 56%, compared to a 21% improveme...
Seasonal Allergies Might Increase Suicide Rate, Study Says
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- October 6, 2025
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Seasonal allergies are considered an annoyance to most, and maddening to some.
Few think of seasonal sniffles and sneezes as potentially fatal — but we might be overlooking the danger they pose, a new study warns.
High pollen counts are linked to a significan...
Air Pollution Particles Hitch A Ride On Red Blood Cells, Into Major Organs, Study Says
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- October 6, 2025
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The tiny particles inhaled from air pollution stick to our red blood cells, hitching a ride to do damage throughout our bodies, a new small-scale study says.
These particles — produced by motor vehicles and industrial emissions — recently have been found in t...
Two Of Five Drivers Killed In Car Crashes Were Stoned, Study Says
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- October 6, 2025
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More than 2 in 5 drivers were driving while stoned when they died in car wrecks in a major Ohio county, a new study says.
Coroner records show that nearly 42% of drivers who died in motor vehicle collisions during a six-year period tested positive for THC, researchers ar...
Breeding Program at Queens Zoo Helps Restore Vulnerable Rabbit Species
- I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
- October 5, 2025
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Fifteen young New England cottontail rabbits born at a New York City zoo have been released into the wild in Maine as part of an effort to save the only rabbit species native to New England from disappearing.
Six of the rabbits were released at Fort Foster Park in Kitter...
Whooping Cough Cases on the Rise: Newborns Most at Risk, Experts Say
- I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
- October 4, 2025
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When someone has whooping cough, the sound can be unmistakable: A deep, gasping “whoop” as they struggle to catch their breath between fits of coughing.
Now, this once-rare illness, also known as pertussis, is making a comeback across the United States....
FDA Signs off on New Version of Abortion Pill Mifepristone
- I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
- October 3, 2025
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A new low-cost version of the abortion pill mifepristone just received federal approval and it’s already stirring political controversy.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently granted approval to Evita Solutions for its generic version of mifepristone...
Nearly 100 Sickened Aboard Royal Caribbean Ship with Norovirus
- Deanna Neff HealthDay Reporter
- October 3, 2025
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Nearly 100 people aboard Royal Caribbean’s Serenade of the Seas contracted norovirus during a two-week voyage from San Diego to Miami, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said.
The highly contagious gastrointestinal illness affected 9...
Scientists Grow Egg Cells From Human Skin in New Study
- I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
- October 3, 2025
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Oregon scientists have taken an early step toward creating lab-grown eggs using human skin cells, but the process faces major challenges before it could ever be used to help people have children.
In the new study, published Sept. 30 in the journal Nature Communicatio...
Minnesota Confirms 10 New Measles Cases, All in Unvaccinated Travelers
- I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
- October 3, 2025
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The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) has confirmed 10 new measles cases this week, bringing the state’s total to 18 so far in 2025.
The cases were all among unvaccinated people who had recently traveled, KSTP-TV in Minneapolis reported.
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Menopause Doesn't Affect MS Progression, Major Study Concludes
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- October 3, 2025
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Menopause does not increase symptoms and disability among women with multiple sclerosis, a major new study has concluded.
Some experts had been concerned that fluctuating hormone levels associated with menopause might affect severity of the neurodegenerative disease, res...
Free School Meals Linked To Less High Blood Pressure Among Children
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- October 3, 2025
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Universal free meal programs appear to improve kids’ heart health, a new study says.
The proportion of students with high blood pressure fell by nearly 11% over five years among schools that signed up for free meal programs, researchers recently reported in JAM...
Bad Sleep Linked To Accelerated Brain Aging
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- October 3, 2025
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Rotten sleep might accelerate the aging of a person’s brain, partly by increasing inflammation, a new study says.
People’s brains aged faster as they scored worse on a five-point scale of sleep quality, researchers reported Sept. 30 in the journal eBioMed...
Smart Patch Helps Addicts, Alcoholics Manage Stress And Cravings
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- October 3, 2025
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A “stress coach” smart patch can help people struggling with addiction or alcoholism manage their anxiety and cravings, lowering their risk of relapse, a new study shows.
The biofeedback patch provides people with real-time monitoring of their heart rate, whi...
