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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.

Florida Confirms Second Case of ‘Zombie Deer Disease’

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 Holmes County, near the Alabama border, state offici...

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Young Adults Are Using Cannabis to Sleep — Here’s Why That’s Risky

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 either cannabis or alcohol to fall asleep. Cannabis ...

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U.S. Drug Supply Deeply Dependent on Chinese Ingredients

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 monitors the drug supply.

Those chemi...

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Oscar-Winning Icon Diane Keaton Died From Bacterial Pneumonia

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 performed. Keaton died Saturday at age 79.

She ...

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Moving From Home Might Foreshadow Better Health In Old Age, Experts Say

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 remain in their birth state, researchers reported Oc...

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Pickleball Eye Injuries Surge In U.S.

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 Ophthalmology.

Some players took a direc...