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Falling Asleep While Feeding Infants Commonly Reported by Mothers

Falling asleep while feeding (FAF) infants is reported commonly among U.S. mothers and is predominantly unplanned, according to a study published online Nov. 1

AHA: Obesity-Linked Ischemic Heart Disease Mortality Increasing in U.S.

In the United States, obesity-related ischemic heart disease (IHD) mortality is increasing, with the highest rates seen among men, Blacks, and those in the Midw

Psychedelics Like Psilocybin, MDMA Tied to Higher Odds for Schizophrenia

People are at higher risk of schizophrenia if they indulge in psychedelic drugs, a new study warns. Patients who land in the ER following hallucinogen use have

High Rates of Hep C Seen for Patients Presenting to ED With Opioid Overdose

Patients presenting to emergency departments with opioid overdose have high rates of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection, according to a study recently published

Ozempic Could Help Curb Alcoholism

The blockbuster GLP-1 drug semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy) could curb drinking for people battling alcohol use disorder, helping them to avoid crises that require

Overtreatment of Prostate Cancer Increasing in Men With Short Life Expectancy

In the active surveillance era, overtreatment of men with limited life expectancy (LE) decreased for those with low-risk prostate cancer, but increased for thos

Depression Rates on the Rise for Sexual, Gender Minority College Students

Depression rates are more than three times higher among sexual and gender minority (SGM) university and college students compared with non-SGM students, accordi

Fatty Liver Disease Now Affects 4 in 10 U.S. Adults

Obesity, alcohol use and other factors are driving up rates of fatty liver disease among American adults, new research warns. higher than prior estimates, accor

Overtreatment Common for Older Men With Prostate Cancer

Overtreatment of prostate cancer is increasing in the United States among men with limited life expectancy, a new study reports. Procedures like radiation thera

Liquor, Wine, Beer: Which Comes With the Worst Lifestyle?

Bottoms up The type of alcohol you prefer may say something about your lifestyle, new research reveals. Beer drinkers are more likely to have an unhealthy lifes

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