How Does ADHD Affect Athletes' Concussion Risk?

Athletes with ADHD face greater risk from concussions, a new evidence review has concluded.

They could be more than twice as likely to sustain a concussion, and tend to report more severe and longer-lasting symptoms afterward, researchers reported recently in the journal Clinical and Translational Neuroscience.

"Recognizing ...

1 In 4 Americans Stuck In Jobs For Health Insurance, Survey Finds

Nearly 1 in 4 American workers say they’re stuck in a job they hate because they need health insurance, a new survey says.

About 24% of employees say they want to quit their job but are staying for the employer-provided health benefits, according to the survey from the West Health-Gallup Center on Healthcare in America.

The per...

Tick-Borne Meat Allergy: Many Carry Alpha-Gal Antibodies Without Symptoms

Many more Americans than previously estimated carry antibodies related to a meat allergy caused by tick bites, a new study says.

Nearly 1 in 4 adults in states with the highest rates of alpha-gal syndrome carry antibodies related to the condition, researchers reported recently in Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.

These ...

Cannabis Drinks Sold Next To Soda Are Sending Kids To The ER, Doctors Say

Cannabis beverages are increasingly turning up in stores next to iced tea, sodas and even chocolate milk, and doctors warn the easy access is putting kids at risk.

The colorful cans contain THC (tetrahydrocannabinol), the psychoactive compound in marijuana that gives users a "high," but many carry small or easy-to-miss labeling. 

Coffee May Lower Your Heart Disease Risk, But How Much Is Safe?

Here's some welcome news for coffee lovers. 

Drinking as many as five cups of caffeinated coffee a day is generally safe for most adults, and may even be linked to cardiovascular benefits, according to a new scientific statement from the American Heart Association (AHA).

Five 8-ounce cups of regularly brewed coffee a day have ab...

The Best Surgery For Pelvic Organ Prolapse?

Women suffering from pelvic organ prolapse might be best served by a surgery that spares their uterus rather than removing it, a landmark clinical trial reports.

Women were less likely to experience treatment failure if they underwent hysteropexy — in which a mesh implant keeps the uterus in place — rather than a full-fledged h...

Gait Training Can Help Knee Arthritis

Changing the way you walk could offer relief from knee arthritis on par with common painkillers, clinical trial results show.

Gait retraining involves making a small adjustment to the angle of your foot — a minor change that can yield major benefits, researchers wrote in The Lancet Rheumatology.

People who underwent th...

More Than Half Of US Adults Should Be Offered Statins, Study Says

More than half of U.S. adults should be taking cholesterol-lowering statin drugs under updated guidelines, a new study says.

Earlier this year, the American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology recommended lifelong screening and treatment to prevent heart attacks, strokes and heart disease caused by high cholesterol.

Compounded Ozempic, Zepbound Still Widely Available Despite End Of Drug Shortages

Americans are still buying compounded versions of Ozempic and Zepbound more than a year after federal regulators declared that shortages of those weight-loss drugs had ended, a new study says.

A "secret shopper" program identified dozens of clinics and medical spas in Oklahoma and West Virginia offering compounded versions of popular GLP-1...

FDA: Iceberg Lettuce Recall Stands After False Positive For Cyclospora

A multistate outbreak of cyclosporiasis has prompted a voluntary recall of iceberg lettuce sold by Taylor Farms de Mexico of Guanajuato, Mexico.

The lettuce recall stands, despite a positive test result that turned out to be a false alarm. The source of the outbreak remains under investigation, U.S. health officials say.

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Why Do So Many Women Miss The Signs Of Perimenopause?

About 1 in 3 women over 35 is unsure whether she’s in perimenopause — and researchers say symptom confusion is a major reason why.

A team led by Yihan Xu, from Flo Health Inc. in London, surveyed more than 7,600 U.S. women and 34% said they were unsure of their reproductive stage. That uncertainty peaked at 42% among women ages...

Virtual Therapy Sessions Improve Lives Of Kids With Lupus

Children with lupus may have a new resource to manage symptoms. 

A virtual therapy program out of Michigan State University relieved mental health symptoms of depression and anxiety for kids with the autoimmune disorder.

The therapy program is called Treatment and Education Approach for Childhood-onset lupus, or TEACH. The progr...

Study Links GLP-1 Medications To Rare Vision Issue

Popular medications used to treat type 2 diabetes and obesity, known as GLP-1 receptor agonists, have been linked to a small increase in the risk of a rare but serious eye condition.

The medications — which include well-known drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro and Zepbound — may be tied to a higher likelihood of ischemic opti...

CDC Warns Of Parasite Outbreak Tied To Taco Bell Lettuce In 5 States

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is warning people not to eat shredded iceberg lettuce served at Taco Bell locations in Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio and West Virginia.

The warning, posted Thursday night, follows an outbreak of cyclosporiasis that has sickened more than 1,644 people who reported eating at the c...

The Best Vegetables For Your Heart May Depend On Your Sex

Turns out, eating your vegetables isn't one-size-fits-all when it comes to your health.

New research suggests the veggies that best protect your heart could depend on your sex.

Researchers analyzed dietary data from more than 600 young adults in Australia and found clear differences between men and women.

Young men who ate more...

A Hidden Influence On Teen Girls' Emotions: Testosterone

Researchers have long focused on estrogen as the hormone driving emotional and mental distress during female puberty, but new research points to a different culprit: testosterone. 

Researchers found that girls whose testosterone rose early during puberty had increased mental health symptoms, such as depression and anxiety.