Everyday Digital Tech Is Protecting Seniors' Brain Health, Study Says

It’s a common notion that overuse of smartphones, tablets, laptops and other digital devices is rotting people’s minds.

But the opposite appears to be true – regular use of digital technology seems to protect the brain against decline and dementia, at least among those present at the dawn of the tech revolution.

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CDC Denies Milwaukee’s Request for Help on Lead in Schools

When officials in Wisconsin's largest city asked the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for help dealing with high levels of lead in city schools, the answer wasn't what they expected.

The CDC said no — because it no longer has the staff to help.

“I sincerely regret to inform you that due to the complet...

Fisher-Price Recalls 253,000 Baby Toys Over Choking Risk

MONDAY, April 14, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Fisher-Price has recalled 253,000 baby stroller toys in the U.S. because of a choking risk, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). 

An additional 4,500 toys sold in Canada have also been recalled, according to a report from CBS News.

The recall in...

Two Deaths in Oregon County Linked to Fatal Brain Disorder

MONDAY, April 14, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Health officials in Hood River County, Oregon, are investigating three cases of a rare and fatal brain disease known as Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD). 

Two people in the county, which has a population of about 24,000, have died from the illness, and a third case is still being reviewed...

Home-Delivered Medical Meals Could Prevent Millions Of Hospitalizations A Year

Home-delivered meals tailored to people’s chronic illnesses can prevent hospitalizations, help folks remain healthy and save billions of dollars each year, a new study says.

In “Food Is Medicine” programs, people with conditions like diabetes, heart disease or cancer receive prepared meals that are crafted to help protect...

Cystic Fibrosis Screening Favors White Children, Report Says

Current newborn screening for cystic fibrosis favors white children over those from other racial and ethnic backgrounds, researchers report.

Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a genetic disorder that causes problems with breathing and digestion, causing people to produce mucus that is thick and sticky.

Screening for CF is part of genetic panels...

Natural Disasters Increase Cancer Risk

Natural disasters fueled by climate change might wind up increasing cancer deaths, a new study suggests.

Rates of colon cancer diagnoses dropped during and after Hurricanes Irma and Maria hit Puerto Rico two weeks apart, as well as during the COVID-19 pandemic, researchers reported April 14 in the journal Cancer.

However, la...

ADHD Drugs Generally Safe For Heart Health, Review Says

Worried about taking the ADHD meds you’ve been prescribed because they might harm your heart health?

There’s no need to fret, according to a new evidence review.

ADHD medications generally have just a small effect on a person’s blood pressure, heart rate and heart electrical activity, researchers reported in The...