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U.K. Begins Major Research Effort Into Trans Youth Health

TUESDAY, Aug. 5, 2025 A large new study will follow the health and well-being of thousands of transgender and gender nonconforming young people in the U.K., res

Current Medical Use of Rx Stimulants for ADHD Up in Teens From 2005 to 2023

Among U.S. adolescents, current medical use of prescription stimulants for attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) increased between 2005 and 2023, whil

Follow-Up on Blood-Based Colorectal Cancer Screening Results Is Low

Just under half of patients receiving an abnormal blood-based colorectal cancer screening test result receive a follow-up colonoscopy (FU-CY) within six months,

USPSTF Recommends Screening Adults for Unhealthy Alcohol Use

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends screening adults for unhealthy alcohol use and providing brief behavioral counseling interventions f

Less Processed Diet May Be More Beneficial for Weight Loss

Diets high in ultra-processed food (UPF), even those meeting national dietary guidelines, may be less effective for weight loss than minimally processed food (M

GLP-1 Receptor Agonist Use Linked to Nonarteritic Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy

For older adults with type 2 diabetes, glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RA) use is associated with nonarteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropath

C. Diff Infections: What To Know About This Gut Bacteria

TUESDAY, August 5, 2025 C. diff, which is short for Clostridioides difficile, is a type of bacteria that may cause serious problems in the digestive system. It

New Drug May Fight a Deadly Bone Marrow Disorder

TUESDAY, Aug. 5, 2025 A recently approved leukemia pill also might help some patients diagnosed with a deadly bone marrow disorder, a new pilot study says. Abou

Veterans' Study Points to Better Treatment for Binge Eating Disorder

TUESDAY, Aug. 5, 2025 There s a better way of treating binge eating disorder, a new study argues.The method, called regulation of cues, reduced patients odds of

Good Weight-Loss Diets Avoid Processed Foods, Study Finds

TUESDAY, Aug. 5, 2025 Want to drop some pounds Drop the ultra-processed foods, a new study says.People lost twice as much weight on a diet with minimally proces

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