Total Injury Death Rate Increased From 2013 to 2021, Followed by Decline
Threefold increase seen in unintentional drug overdose death rates from 2003 to 2019, followed by 58 percent increase through 2022
Surgeon General’s Gun Violence Advisory Removed From HHS Website
By I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
WEDNESDAY, March 19, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has removed the 2024...
Prevalence of Pediatric-Onset Chronic Conditions, Functional Limitations Increasing
Annual increase of 0.24 percentage points seen in children aged 5 to 17 years and of 0.33 percentage points for young adults age 18 to 25 years
VA Ends Hormone Therapy for Newly Diagnosed Transgender Veterans
By I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
TUESDAY, March 18, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced it will no longer...
Increase in Internalizing Behaviors in Teens Observed Over Last 30 Years
Increase in prevalence seen for internalizing behavior, while decreases seen in sexual risk behaviors and substance use
2015 to 2023 Saw Increase in Pediatric Nonfatal Fentanyl Exposures
Exposures increased 924.3 percent in those aged 0 to 12 years, with most exposures unintentional
FDA Issues Warning Against Recreational Inhalation of Nitrous Oxide
Severe adverse events, including death, can occur if used for recreational or nonfood purposes
Harvard Profs Sue Trump Administration Over Removal of LGBTQ Research From Website
By I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
FRIDAY, March 14, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- Two Harvard medical school professors are suing the Trump administration, arguing that their...
Short Sleep Doubles Risk for Elevated Blood Pressure in Teens
Combination of insomnia and short sleep increases risk for hypertension fivefold
Federal Addiction and Mental Health Agency Faces Major Staff Cuts
By I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
THURSDAY, March 13, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- A key federal agency responsible for addiction and mental health services is facing...
