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19 Nov

California Sober: Does Weed Really Reduce Problematic Drinking?

A new clinical trial finds people who smoke weed drink less alcohol – at least in the short term. But researchers say the findings are preliminary and the drug should not be used as a substitute for alcohol just yet.

18 Nov

Ultra-processed Foods Linked to Higher Risk of Precancerous Colon Polyps

A new study finds people who eat a lot of ultra-processed foods are more likely to develop adenomas or colon polyps that are often precursors to colon cancer.

17 Nov

Nearly 60% of Parents Say Mental Health Support Is Key to School Safety

In a new poll, the majority of parents say mental health and belonging are just as important as reinforced buildings for school safety.

Want A Happier Hospital? Hire More Nurses, Study Says

Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter November 20, 2025

Want A Happier Hospital? Hire More Nurses, Study Says

Adding even a few extra nurses can dramatically reduce burnout and improve morale among hospital medical staff, a new study says.

Increasing nurse staffing by as little as 10% improved attitudes among both physicians and nurses working in hospitals, researchers reported Nov. 17 in JAMA Network Open.

“Physician burnout ... Full Page

Buprenorphine Lowers Opioid OD Risk, But Only If Taken As Directed Long-Term

Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter November 20, 2025

Buprenorphine Lowers Opioid OD Risk, But Only If Taken As Directed Long-Term

The opioid addiction medication buprenorphine can dramatically lower risk of overdose among teenagers and young adults — but only if taken long-term, a new study says.

Those who kept taking buprenorphine as prescribed for at least a year were much less likely to suffer an overdose or require hospitalization due to opioid use, researc... Full Page

Head CT Scan Use Has Doubled In U.S. ERs

Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter November 20, 2025

Head CT Scan Use Has Doubled In U.S. ERs

Use of head CT scans in U.S. emergency departments has more than doubled over the past 15 years, a new study says.

Nearly 16 million head CT scans were ordered by ERs in 2022, up from under 8 million in 2007, researchers reported Nov. 17 in the journal Neurology.

“Head CT scans are a critical tool for diagnosing neurol... Full Page

U.S. Making No Progress In Protecting Pregnancy Health, March Of Dimes Report Card Says

Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter November 20, 2025

U.S. Making No Progress In Protecting Pregnancy Health, March Of Dimes Report Card Says

The United States has received another barely passing pregnancy health grade from the March of Dimes after another year in which 1 out of 10 babies were born prematurely.

It’s the fourth consecutive year the nation has received a historically low D+ grade, the March of Dimes said in its 2025 Report Card.

The national preterm ra... Full Page

Wildland Firefighters Could Soon Get Mandatory Respiratory Protection

I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter November 19, 2025

Wildland Firefighters Could Soon Get Mandatory Respiratory Protection

For years, federal wildland firefighters have worked long, dangerous shifts with almost no protection from the thick smoke around them.

Now, a new bipartisan bill in the U.S. Senate aims to change that.

The Healthy Lungs for Heroes Act, introduced by Sen. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) and Sen. John Curtis (R-Utah), would require the U.S. F... Full Page

Novo Nordisk Rolls Out Lower Prices for Ozempic and Wegovy

I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter November 19, 2025

Novo Nordisk Rolls Out Lower Prices for Ozempic and Wegovy

People paying out of pocket for Ozempic or Wegovy may soon see lower costs, as Novo Nordisk rolls out new price discounts for its popular GLP-1 medications.

The company announced that through the end of March, patients with prescriptions can buy the two lowest doses of Ozempic and Wegovy for $199 a month for two months.

After that, ... Full Page

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