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About 1 in 3 U.S. Teens Now Have Prediabetes, New CDC Data Shows

FRIDAY, July 11, 2025 A new government estimate shows that nearly 1 in 3 U.S. teens have prediabetes, putting them at risk for Type 2 diabetes and other serious

Lead Exposure Linked to Faster Rate of Forgetting Among Children

Developmental lead (Pb) exposure is associated with an increased rate of forgetting among children, according to a study published online July 9 in Science Adva

Early-Onset Neonatal Sepsis Linked to Childhood Epilepsy

Early-onset neonatal sepsis and meningitis are associated with an increased risk for childhood epilepsy, according to a study published online July 7 in JAMA Ne

Gabapentin for Back Pain Linked to Increased Risk for Dementia, MCI

For adults with chronic low back pain, gabapentin prescription is associated with an increased risk for dementia and mild cognitive impairment (MCI), according

Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor Affordability Tied to Widening Survival Disparity

The introduction of immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) was associated with a widening survival disparity between those with private insurance and those without

Adding Anxiety as Qualifier for Medical Cannabis Increases Number of Certifications

Adding anxiety disorders as a qualifying condition for medical cannabis in Pennsylvania was associated with an increase in certifications, according to a resear

Antidepressant Withdrawal Not As Severe As Thought, Evidence Review Says

FRIDAY, July 11, 2025 People typically don t suffer severe withdrawal symptoms or fall into depression immediately after they stop taking antidepressants, a new

U.S. Cuts to HIV Aid Could Lead to 4 Million Deaths, U.N. Warns

FRIDAY, July 11, 2025 Global deaths from AIDS have dropped to their lowest levels in more than 30 years, in part due to efforts to fight HIV. But U.S. funding c

FDA Fully Approves Moderna’s COVID Vaccine for Some Young Kids

FRIDAY, July 11, 2025 Moderna s COVID-19 vaccine has received full approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for use in children with medical co

Ritz Peanut Butter Crackers Recalled Over Labeling Mistake

FRIDAY, July 11, 2025 A labeling mistake has led to a nationwide recall of four different types of Ritz Peanut Butter Cracker Sandwich cartons, federal health o

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