Children in Crisis Languishing in ERs For Days

Thousands of children at risk for suicide or in the throes of depression spend days languishing in hospital ERs, awaiting treatment, a new study says.

More than 1 in 10 children sent to a hospital for a mental health condition wound up waiting in the ER for three to seven days before a bed became available, researchers reported Aug. 15 in ...

Automatic Health Stations Easy Way To Check For Heart Health Risks

Everyone’s seen the automatic blood pressure reader wedged unobtrusively into a corner of their local pharmacy.

These sit-down machines can pay huge dividends when it comes to helping people learn their heart health risks, a new study says.

Setting up these health stations at community pharmacies – and one international s...

A Happy Childhood Can Protect Against Eating Disorders

Supportive parents. Regular household routines. Comforting beliefs. Strong connections to the community.

All these positive childhood influences can lower a college student’s risk of developing an eating disorder, even in the face of some negative experiences, a new study says.

Previous studies have linked child abuse and negle...

Device Eliminates Bladder Cancers in 4 of 5 Cases

A new implant eliminated bladder cancer in more than 4 out of 5 high-risk cases, new clinical trial results show.

The miniature pretzel-shaped device, dubbed TAR-200, slowly releases the chemotherapy drug gemcitabine into the bladder, researchers said.

The implant eliminated tumors in 82% of patients with high-risk, treatment-resista...

Urban Dwellers Have Higher Odds Of Asthma

Urban dwellers have a higher risk of developing asthma, thanks to dirty air and lower amounts of green space, a major new study says.

In fact, better urban planning could prevent more than 1 in 10 new cases of asthma, researchers estimated recently in The Lancet Regional Health-Europe.

"This study provides strong evidence fo...

Prioritize Sleep As the School Year Begins

As the new school year begins, experts say one simple habit can help kids succeed: Getting enough sleep.

The American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) reminds families, teachers and communities about the importance of quality sleep for students of all ages.

“Resetting healthy sleep habits early can help students start the year ...

Doctors Seek Best Way to Treat Newly Discovered Genetic Disorder

SATURDAY, Aug. 16, 2025 (HealthDay News)  — Most folks probably think of gene mutations as something people are born with, but genes can also change later in life, sometimes making people sick.

Scientists recently discovered a new disease that starts just that way in midlife. 

Called VEXAS, it’s marked by repeat...

Ladder Recall Follows Reports of Falls, Head Injuries and Broken Bones

More than 122,000 ladders sold at Home Depot are being recalled because their locking mechanism can fail, putting users at risk of a fall.

The affected ladders are 20- and 24-foot Multi-Max Pro models sold between November 2021 and February 2024.

The manufacturer, WernerCo of Itasca, Ill., said owners should stop using the ladders im...

Study Finds Redlined Neighborhoods Face Delays in Emergency Care

People living in neighborhoods once labeled “hazardous” on federal housing maps are still more likely to wait longer for an ambulance, new research shows.

Rutgers University researchers who analyzed 236 U.S. urban areas found that 7.06% of residents in historically redlined “Grade D” areas lacked quick access to eme...

Cholera Outbreak in Darfur Kills 40 in One Week, Officials Say

A fast-moving cholera outbreak in Sudan’s Darfur region has killed 40 people and sickened more than 2,300 in the past week alone, according to Doctors Without Borders. 

The medical aid group, also known as Médecins San Frontières or MSF, says this is the worst outbreak the country has seen in years, The Associa...