Use of head CT scans in U.S. emergency departments has more than doubled over the past 15 years, a new study says. Nearly 16 million head CT scans were ordered by ERs in 2022, up from under 8 million in 2007, researchers reported Nov. 17 in the journal Neurology. “Head CT scans are a critical… read on > read on >
The United States has received another barely passing pregnancy health grade from the March of Dimes after another year in which 1 out of 10 babies were born prematurely. It’s the fourth consecutive year the nation has received a historically low D+ grade, the March of Dimes said in its 2025 Report Card. The national… read on > read on >
Plasma infusions may help breast cancer survivors avoid genital and urinary symptoms while on hormone blockers, a recent study says. As many as 70% of breast cancer survivors suffer from vaginal dryness, itching, burning, frequent UTI and pain during sex while taking estrogen-blocking drugs called aromatase inhibitors. But an infusion of platelet-rich plasma relieved these… read on > read on >
Firefighters support better protection but say equipment must be safe and practical read on >
People paying out of pocket for Ozempic or Wegovy may soon see lower costs, as Novo Nordisk rolls out new price discounts for its popular GLP-1 medications. The company announced that through the end of March, patients with prescriptions can buy the two lowest doses of Ozempic and Wegovy for $199 a month for two… read on > read on >
Your morning orange juice may be influencing your health in ways you can’t see. In a new study published recently in the journal Molecular Nutrition & Food Research, researchers found that daily OJ intake altered gene activity connected to heart and metabolic function. For the study, 20 healthy adults drank around two cups of 100%… read on > read on >
Eating disorders can harm a person’s physical and mental health in ways that linger for years, a new study reports. Anorexia, bulimia, binge eating and other such disorders bring with them a high risk of health problems like diabetes, kidney or liver failure, broken bones and premature death, researchers said. This risk is sky-high within… read on > read on >
Metal detectors and active shooter drills have become hallmarks of school safety, but many parents think educators should focus on children’s mental health, a new poll reports. Nearly 60% of parents of elementary and middle schoolers say teacher training to identify and support students with emotional or behavioral problems would make schools safer, according to… read on > read on >
Brain implants that deliver electric pulses can ease depression in people who aren’t responding to psychiatric drugs, a new study says. Half of a small group of people who received brain implants experienced significant improvement in their depression symptoms, researchers reported Nov. 18 in the journal Nature Communications. Further, more than one-third wound up virtually… read on > read on >
Early morning practices may cost college athletes valuable zzz’s, according to a new study. Researchers at The Ohio State University analyzed more than 27,500 nights of sleep from 359 varsity athletes over a five-year period. Using wearable Oura Rings, the team tracked how practice schedules affected sleep time and sleep quality. The results were clear:… read on > read on >
