Half of Patients With Sepsis Die Within 2 Years, Hospital Study Finds

Half of people who develop blood poisoning, otherwise known as sepsis, are dead within a couple of years, a new study finds.

A little more than 50% of patients admitted to an ER with sepsis died within two years, Danish researchers report.

“We found that certain factors increased the risk of death after sepsis, including, not s...

Could Dad's Sperm Raise Odds for Common Complications of Pregnancy?

Some men might have damaged sperm that will increase the risk of pregnancy complications and health problems in newborns, a new study finds.

DNA defects in sperm can double the risk of preeclampsia, a dangerous pregnancy complication involving high blood pressure.

These defects also increase the risk of premature birth, the researche...

Homeless Americans' Death Rate Rises on Hot Days

As temperatures soar in some of America's hottest spots, death rates among local homeless people rise as well, new research shows.

Data from 2015 through 2022 finds a big bump in deaths among unhoused people in Clark County in Nevada (which includes Las Vegas), and Los Angeles County in California.

The death toll could rise even high...

GLP-1 Weight-Loss Meds Won't Raise Teens' Suicide Risk, May Even Lower It

As with any new drug, parents and doctors may worry that the use of GLP-1 weight-loss meds by children and teens might raise psychiatric risks, including the risk for suicide and suicidal thoughts.

But a new study involving more than 54,000 U.S. adolescents found no such link.

In fact, obese kids who used the drugs had a 33% decline...

Change in Alzheimer's Drug Vial Size Could Be Big Money-Saver for Medicare

A simple tweak in available vial sizes of the breakthrough Alzheimer’s drug Leqembi could save Medicare hundreds of millions of dollars each year, a new analysis claims.

About 6% of Leqembi (lecanemab) is discarded because patients are frequently prescribed doses lower than the size of the drug’s single-use vials.

This wa...

Most ERs Not Fully Equipped to Treat Pediatric Patients

New findings may worry many parents: Nearly 8 in 10 emergency rooms lack the supplies and training needed to treat pediatric patients, new U.S. research shows.

To be ready to address children’s emergencies, ERs need “key pediatric equipment and supplies,” training, policies and staff tailored to meet pediatric needs, the ...

1 in 4 U.S. Adults Suspect They Have Undiagnosed ADHD

Alison Burke wanted to be there for her daughter following the girl’s diagnosis with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

Then she noticed that a lot of what she was learning about ADHD sounded awfully familiar.

“As I took her through that process and learned more about it, it was definitely like a light bulb ...

Ozempic Plus Intestinal 'Zap' Therapy May Eliminate Need for Insulin in Type 2 Diabetics

Results from a very small study suggest that a combination of the diabetes drug Ozempic and an innovative new intestinal procedure could help erase the need for insulin in folks with type 2 diabetes.

The new trial hasn't yet been published in a peer-reviewed journal and it included only 14 patients.

However, Dutch researchers repor...

More Bystanders Are Using Naloxone to Save Folks From Overdose

More bystanders are stepping in to administer naloxone to people who’ve overdosed on opioids, a new study shows.

Nearly 25,000 OD patients received naloxone from an untrained bystander before paramedics arrived, according to emergency medical services records from June 2020 to June 2022.

“Our findings revealed that people...

A Boozy Night Out Could Upset Your Heart's Rhythm

Binge drinking at a party or club could feel great when the music's beating, but it's your heart beat that might pay the price.

Researchers in Germany found that 1 in every 20 young Munich revelers developed "clinically relevant arrhythmias" as they got drunk and then recovered from a hard night's drinking.

 “Our study fur...

Exercise in Pregnancy Might Lower Baby's Odds for Asthma Later

A child’s risk of asthma can be cut by nearly half if their mother regularly works out while expecting, a new study says.

Exercising three or more times a week while pregnant reduces a child’s risk of asthma by about 46%, researchers reported Oct. 9 in the journal Med.

This level of protection is akin to an expec...

Long-Term Care Out of Reach for 6.5 Million 'Near Dual' American Seniors

About 6.5 million “Near Dual” seniors are struggling to afford long-term care as they grow older and more frail, a new study warns.

“Near Dual” seniors are those who are eligible for Medicare but are only at the cusp of eligibility for Medicaid, the federal/state insurance program for the poor, researchers said.

Learn Another Language to Boost Your Brain's 'Efficiency'

Bilingual people have more active and flexible brains, a new study has discovered.

Brain scans revealed that folks who speak two languages have increased connectivity between their brain regions, researchers reported Oct. 10 in the journal Communications Biology.

This connectivity is strongest in people who learned their sec...

Choosing the Right Rehab for Yourself or a Loved One

You've broken a hip and rehabilitation is part of the way back to mobility, or your partner has suffered a stroke and needs help re-learning certain skills.

These scenarios play out every day for Americans, and rehabilitation therapies are often needed. But what kind of therapy is best, and where can you find it?

One expert has tips...