Lonely older adults more likely to use prescription drugs, study finds A new study suggests that older adults who are lonely are twice as likely to use opioids for pain and 2 1/2 times more likely to use sedatives and anti-anxiety medications, potentially putting them at risk for drug dependency or other adverse health outcomes.
Texas pediatric hospitals report uptick in COVID-19 patients Northern Texas hospitals are reporting an increase in pediatric COVID-19 patients as federal data indicates the state is battling a high level of viral transmission.
Mississippi teen who died of COVID-19 had 'common' medical issue, official says Health officials in Mississippi said a teenager with a “common” underlying health condition died from COVID-19 recently, marking the state’s fourth pediatric fatality related to the virus since the pandemic began.
FDA allows automatic 'generic' swap for brand-name insulin U.S. regulators took action Wednesday that will make it easier to get a cheaper, near-copy of a brand-name insulin at the drugstore.
Teen COVID-19 patient on ventilator entering 'recovery stage,' doctor says A doctor helping to care for a Florida teen who has been in a coma while battling COVID-19 said she is entering the recovery stage, bringing hope to her devastated relatives.
CDC’s new mask guidance for fully vaccinated leaves some experts divided A reversal in federal health guidance calling for fully vaccinated individuals to don masks in certain indoor areas amid high and substantial viral spread has left some experts divided.
DeSantis blasts CDC for K-12 mask recommendation: 'It isn't based in science' Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' office sharply rebuked the CDC's new recommendation that all children, regardless of vaccination status, be required to wear masks when school returns in the fall.
Parents split on COVID-19 vaccine for young kids, poll finds Over half of parents surveyed in a national poll said it was unlikely their child would receive a COVID-19 vaccine should the shots see expanded authorization in younger age groups.
K-12 schools should implement universal masking to protect younger kids, expert says Amid rising COVID-19 cases largely due to the delta variant, K-12 schools should instate universal masking measures to safeguard younger kids who are not yet eligible for vaccination, an Infectious Disease Society of America (IDSA) expert said Tuesday.
Animal shelters overwhelmed with more 'pandemic pets' being returned After a boost in pet adoptions during the pandemic, now animal shelters across the U.S. are seeing an increase in pet surrenders, leading to overcrowding.
