MONDAY, Oct. 20, 2025 (HealthDay News) — An opportunistic bacterial infection that causes deadly diarrhea is more likely to kill white patients than Black or Hispanic people, a new study says. About 84% of deaths caused by Clostridioides difficile infections occur among white people, researchers reported in Atlanta Sunday atContinue Reading
MONDAY, Oct. 20, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Babies can be safely administered antibody protection against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) after birth even if their moms had RSV vaccination while pregnant, a new study says. An antibody shot called nirsevimab (Beyfortus) is available after delivery to provide babies with protection againstContinue Reading
MONDAY, Oct. 20, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Some young children are virtual shut-ins, rarely leaving their homes to play, a new poll shows. About 1 in 10 preschoolers and toddlers go outside to play once a week or less, according to results from the University of Michigan Health C.S. MottContinue Reading
MONDAY, Oct. 20, 2025 (HealthDay News) — The shingles vaccine does more than just protect middle-aged folks and seniors against maddening rashes, a new study says. The vaccine also lowers their risk of heart disease, dementia and death, researchers reported in Atlanta Sunday at IDWeek, the joint annual meeting ofContinue Reading
MONDAY, Oct. 20, 2025 (HealthDay News) — A new AI-driven bite counter is in development to help counter childhood obesity – potentially even tracking kids while they eat and urging them to slow down. The faster a child takes bites during a meal or snack, the greater their risk forContinue Reading
MONDAY, Oct. 20, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Mental health distress is rising among America’s LGBTQ+ teenagers and young adults as they’ve increasingly become targets of discrimination and cruelty, a new report says. Anxiety, depression and suicidal thoughts all rose among young LGBTQ+ people between September 2023 and March 2025, accordingContinue Reading
SUNDAY, Oct. 19, 2025 (HealthDay News) — For older adults, friendship might be the best medicine. Researchers say that doing small favors for close friends — like offering a ride or lending a hand — can boost happiness and give people a greater sense of purpose. A University of MichiganContinue Reading
SATURDAY, Oct. 18, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Trick-or-treating is one of Halloween’s favorite traditions, but the excitement of the night can quickly lead to injuries if families aren’t careful. Each year, about 3,200 Halloween-related injuries are treated in U.S. emergency rooms, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. AndContinue Reading
FRIDAY, Oct. 17, 2025 (HealthDay News) — 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 hit by aContinue Reading
FRIDAY, Oct. 17, 2025 (HealthDay News) — 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. adultsContinue Reading