Florida Confirms Second Case of ‘Zombie Deer Disease’

• I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
• October 17, 2025
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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 hi...

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

• I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
• October 17, 2025
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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 ...

U.S. Drug Supply Deeply Dependent on Chinese Ingredients

• I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
• October 17, 2025
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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. Pharmacope...

Oscar-Winning Icon Diane Keaton Died From Bacterial Pneumonia

• I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
• October 17, 2025
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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 sai...

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

• Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
• October 17, 2025
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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 heal...

Pickleball Eye Injuries Surge In U.S.

• Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
• October 17, 2025
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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 O...

World Record Set For Fastest Genome Sequencing

• Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
• October 17, 2025
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A new Guinness World Record for fastest whole human genome sequencing has been achieved, with researchers breaking down a patient’s genetic profile in less than four hours.

The 3-hour 57-minute analysis surpassed the previous record of 5 hours and 2 minutes, resear...

Customizable Finger Brace Eases Rehab, Arthritis Care

• Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
• October 17, 2025
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Finger braces used to treat arthritis or sprains can be a pain in the neck for working people, who must take them on and off throughout the day to function.

But an innovative new finger brace that can easily switch from fixed to flexible might make it easier for patients...

Growing Pains? For Young Athletes, It Might Be A Sports Injury

• Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
• October 17, 2025
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Volleyball player Madelyn Olympia, 14, started experiencing back pain after diving for a ball.

“The first time it happened, I was just diving normally, but something sounded different,” Madelyn, of Hummelstown, Pennsylvania, said in a news release. “Aft...

Spinal Fusion Procedures Should Differ Based On Patient's Sex, Experts Argue

• Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
• October 17, 2025
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The placement of orthopedic screws and rods during spinal fusion surgery should vary depending on whether you’re a man or a woman, according to a new study.

Sex-based anatomical differences in the pelvis make it essential that surgeons approach men and women differ...

Testing Finds Lead in Popular Protein Powders

• I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
• October 16, 2025
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Heavy metals might be hiding in your post-workout shake. 

A new report from the publisher of Consumer Reports found that many popular protein powders and drinks contain measurable levels of lead.

The nonprofit group tested 23 protein supplements and f...

Need a Little Help Going? Science Says Grab a Kiwi

• I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
• October 16, 2025
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Kiwis may be more than a healthy snack — they could also help get your digestive system moving. 

New evidence-based dietary guidelines from the British Dietetic Association say kiwis, rye bread and certain supplements may help people manage chronic constipatio...

Ben’s Original Recalls Rice After Stones Found in Packages

• I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
• October 16, 2025
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Consumers are being warned to check their kitchen shelves for certain Ben’s Original Ready Rice products that may contain small stones.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced earlier this week that the company is recalling several batches of its micr...

New York Confirms First Local Chikungunya Case in 6 Years

• I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
• October 16, 2025
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A Long Island resident has tested positive for the chikungunya virus, the first locally acquired case in the U.S. since 2019, New York state health officials announced.

The infection was detected in a Nassau County resident who began showing symptoms in August after trav...

Stronger Muscles Might Fight Organ Damage From Excess Fat, Study Says

• Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
• October 16, 2025
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Stronger muscles might be able to ward off some of the organ damage associated with obesity.

People with excess body fat who also had stronger handgrip strength were less likely to develop obesity-related heart, liver or kidney damage, researchers reported Oct. 15 in the...

Gene Therapy Provides Lasting Cure For 'Bubble Boy' Children

• Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
• October 16, 2025
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Eliana Nachem is taking a brave step once unthinkable for the 11-year-old girl — she’s starting sixth grade, with dreams of becoming an artist.

As a baby, Eliana lived in complete medical isolation, after her 2014 diagnosis at 3 months of age with ADA-SC...

Deep Sedation During Ventilation Can Cost Patients Their Independence, Study Says

• Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
• October 16, 2025
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Patients placed on mechanical ventilation are commonly put under deep sedation, to ease the stress and discomfort of having a machine breathe for them.

But that short-term comfort might come at the cost of their long-term health.

People put under deep sedation duri...

Why Might GLP-1 Drugs Reduce Alcohol Cravings? New Experiment Suggests An Answer

• Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
• October 16, 2025
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Weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Zepbound appear to reduce alcohol cravings, but doctors have been at a loss to explain why – until now.

Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) drugs appear to slow the speed at which alcohol enters the bloodstream, which also diminishes ...

Common Hospice Meds Increase Death Risk For Alzheimer's, Dementia Patients

• Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
• October 16, 2025
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Hospice drugs commonly handed out to people with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia might be hastening their deaths, a new study says.

Benzodiazepines and antipsychotics given to hospice patients with dementia appear to increase their risk of earlier death, compared ...

Millions More Americans Might Be Obese Under New Definition, Experts Say

• Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
• October 16, 2025
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A new definition of obesity could dramatically increase the number of Americans considered obese.

Under the new definition, the prevalence of obesity rose from around 40% to nearly 70% among more than 300,000 people participating in a long-term health study, researchers ...