Youth Tobacco Product Use at a 25-Year Low, Yet Disparities Persist
Youth tobacco product use has reached a 25-year low, with 2.25 million U.S. middle and high school students reporting current use in 2024, down from 2.80 million in 2023. This decline is driven by reduced e-cigarette and hookah use. However, disparities persist, as tobacco use remains prevalent among more than 2 million students, with certain groups, such as American Indian or Alaska Native s...
New CDC Report Highlights ADHD Prevalence, Treatment Challenges, and Telehealth Use in Adults
A recent CDC report estimates that 15.5 million U.S. adults have ADHD, with nearly half having used telehealth for ADHD-related services. Approximately one-third of adults with ADHD take stimulant medication, but 71.5% of them reported challenges filling their prescriptions. This study, based on CDC’s Rapid Survey System, provides the first national estimates in over a decade on adult ADHD pr...
In Children, Covid is Tied to Higher Risk of Type 2 Diabetes
A new study published in JAMA Network Open found that children and adolescents are 1.5 times more likely to develop type 2 diabetes after a Covid-19 infection compared to those with other respiratory illnesses. The risk is even higher for children with obesity or those hospitalized with Covid-19.
Although the absolute risk remains low, this raises concerns about post-Covid monitoring...
Place Your Order for Free At-Home COVID-19 Tests
U.S. households can now order four free at-home COVID-19 tests to help monitor and prevent the spread of the virus. These rapid antigen tests provide results in 30 minutes, require no lab drop-off, and can be used even without symptoms or up-to-date vaccinations.
Some tests may have extended expiration dates, so check the FDA’s updated list before discarding expired tests. Reporting ...
FDA Declares IV Fluid Shortage in the Wake of Helene
The FDA has declared a shortage of three critical intravenous drugs—Dextrose 70% IV Solution, Lactated Ringers IV Solution, and Peritoneal Dialysis Solution—following the shutdown of Baxter International's North Carolina manufacturing plant due to Hurricane Helene. These solutions are vital for patient rehydration and support in kidney failure treatment.
The FDA's declaration allows ...
Researchers Begin Developing Ovarian Cancer Vaccine
Researchers in the U.K. are working on the first vaccine to prevent ovarian cancer, a groundbreaking public health development. Ovarian cancer remains hard to treat, with a survival rate of only 50% five years post-diagnosis.
The vaccine, supported by Cancer Research UK, focuses on women with BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene mutations, who face up to a 45% lifetime risk of developing ovarian canc...
Daylight Savings Can Be Detrimental to Your Health, Doctor Reveals
Daylight savings – coming up on November 3 – can have both positive and negative effects on health, according to medical experts. The one-hour loss of sleep during the transition can impair cognitive function, lower mood, and increase the risk of accidents and cardiovascular issues.
However, daylight savings offers health benefits, such as increased sunlight exposure, which boosts vi...