Financial Toxicity Common Among Families Of Childhood Leukemia Patients

Childhood leukemia can land a family in dire financial straights, a new study says.

Nearly a third of families develop serious financial difficulties while their child receives chemotherapy for acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), the most common childhood cancer, researchers reported Sunday at a meeting of the American Society of Hematolog...

Leukemia Strikes Black Patients Earlier, With Higher Risk Of Death, Study Says

Leukemia poses a considerably higher risk to Black patients compared to white patients, a new study says.

Black patients are diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia at a younger age and are more likely to die from the blood cancer, according to findings presented Saturday at a meeting of the American Society of Hematology in Orlando.

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Social Media Draining Kids' Ability To Concentrate, Study Argues

Social media could be draining children of their ability to concentrate, a new study says.

Children who spend a lot of time on Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, Facebook, Twitter or Messenger gradually become less able to focus and pay attention, researchers reported Dec. 8 in the journal Pediatrics Open Science.

This might parti...

Parents Might Pass Depression Down To Kids Through One Specific Symptom, Experts Say

Children of depressed parents are more likely to develop depression themselves, and a new study suggests this risk might be tied to one specific symptom of depression.

It’s already known that depression in parents can affect how children’s brains respond to positive and negative feedback, researchers said.

That might be d...

GLP-1 Medications Show Little Effect on Cancer, Study Shows

A new study suggests popular GLP-1 drugs, like Ozempic and Zepbound, may not lower cancer risk as some had hoped.

Researchers analyzed 48 randomized trials including 94,245 adults who were overweight, obese or had type 2 diabetes. More than 51,000 people took a GLP-1 drug, and nearly 43,000 received a placebo and were followed for about 70...

Opioid Use Linked to Higher Risk of C. Diff Infection, Study Finds

Taking opioids may make some patients more likely to develop a dangerous infection, new research suggests.

The infection is called Clostridioides difficile, or C. diff. It affects the colon and can spread easily, especially in hospitals and nursing homes. The illness can cause severe diarrhea, stomach pain, nausea and vom...

CDC Delays Annual Abortion Report Amid Internal Turmoil

For decades, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has released a yearly report tracking abortion trends across the country.

But this year’s report has been delayed until spring, and the agency says internal changes and staffing issues are to blame.

The report is usually released in late November and include...

Many Young Americans Still Smoking Tobacco and Cannabis, Study Shows

Many young Americans are still smoking nicotine, tobacco or cannabis, even as edibles and vapes continue to grow in popularity.

A University of Michigan study looked at how 12- to 34-year-olds are using these substances today. Researchers examined data from 8,722 individuals who had used at least one of these products within the last 30 da...

AI Can Improve Epilepsy Treatment, Experts Argue

Artificial intelligence (AI) can help improve treatment of epilepsy by connecting the dots in complex cases, a new study says.

AI helped identify patients with drug-resistant epilepsy who might benefit from surgery, and it highlighted missing tests and evaluations that could better guide patients’ care, researchers reported in Atlant...

U.S. ERs Are Failing Sickle Cell Patients In Pain, Study Says

U.S. emergency rooms are failing patients in severe pain from a sickle cell disease crisis, a new study says.

Only 1 in 3 patients in an ER for sickle cell crisis receive opioid painkillers within the first hour as treatment guidelines recommend, researchers reported Saturday in Orlando at an American Society of Hematology meeting.

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TikTok Videos On Gout Misleading, Inaccurate, Experts Say

Gout patients shouldn’t trust TikTok videos for advice on managing their condition, a new study says.

Most videos portray gout flares as a personal choice that can be alleviated through a healthy diet and less booze, researchers reported today in the journal Rheumatology Advances in Practice.

The videos fail to focus o...

Do Energy Drinks Increase Stroke Risk? One Patient's Story

Energy drinks might give you wings, unleash the beast or fuel your grind — but chugging too many might pose a serious stroke risk, doctors warn.

An otherwise fit and healthy man in his 50s with a daily eight-can habit found out the hard way, according to a case study published Dec. 9 in the journal BMJ Case Reports. 

Uterine Fibroids Linked To Women's Heart Disease Risk

Uterine fibroids could be an early warning flag for heart disease among women, a new study says.

Women diagnosed with uterine fibroids have a more than 80% higher risk of developing heart disease, researchers reported today in the Journal of the American Heart Association.

“Our findings suggest that fibroids may serve ...

Rising Temperatures Disturbing Americans' Slumber, Study Says

Climate change is costing people some shut-eye, and a new study says it’s only going to get worse.

Higher daytime or nighttime temperatures slightly lower the amount of sleep a person gets, researchers reported in the December issue of the journal Environment International.

By 2099, people could be losing up to 24 hour...

Mango May Support Weight and Blood Sugar, New Research Shows

Whether you slice mango and eat it plain, sprinkle it with tajín, toss it into a salad or blend it into a smoothie, new research suggests this tropical fruit may offer more than great flavor. 

Researchers at Illinois Institute of Technology reviewed 29 studies published between 2016 and 2025 to better understand how mango affec...

New National Guidelines Aim to Cut Infections in Nursing Homes

Infections are a major concern in nursing homes, where many residents are older, recovering from illness or living with long-term health conditions. 

Germs like drug-resistant bacteria, viruses that cause flu and COVID can spread quickly in these settings and can be life-threatening.

A new guideline backed by five national profe...

More Parents Refuse Vitamin K Shot for Newborns, Study Finds

More parents are saying no to vitamin K shots for their newborns, and experts warn babies could be at serious risk.

A study published Dec. 8 in JAMA found that refusal of vitamin K, a shot given shortly after birth to prevent dangerous bleeding, has skyrocketed in recent years.

Researchers reviewed medical records for more t...

Some Blood Pressure Pills Recalled for Possible Contamination

A widely used blood pressure medication is being pulled from shelves after testing suggested some batches may contain traces of other drugs.

Glenmark Pharmaceuticals has recalled several lots of bisoprolol fumarate and hydrochlorothiazide tablets (sold under the brand name Ziac), according to a notice posted by the U.S. Food and Drug Admin...

Want To Avoid Having A Troublesome Teen? Get Boys Involved In Youth Sports, Study Says

Worried your boy is going to be a difficult teen, in constant friction with parents, teachers and other authority figures?

Get him involved in sports, a new study suggests.

Boys who participated in organized sports between 6 to 10 years of age were less likely to show signs of oppositional-defiant disorder in their tweens, researcher...