HealthDay News — More than one in five young adults report using cannabis or alcohol to get to sleep, according to a research letter published online Oct. 13 in JAMA Pediatrics.

Researchers have found that, in patients with pulmonary embolism, insurance status does not affect in-hospital mortality rates.

Loneliness and social isolation may be associated with increased mortality in patients with cancer, according to a recent study.

Peri- and postmenopause are associated with FVC declines, suggesting that menopause status may be linked to lung function trajectories.

High-efficiency particulate air purifiers are not associated with a reduction in high viral exposure in elementary school classrooms.

Prior research suggests that SSRIs may reduce the risk of developing long COVID, a condition affecting approximately 65 million individuals worldwide that is associated with fatigue, cognitive ...

Antibiotic exposure during pregnancy significantly increases the risk for subsequent childhood infections, especially upper airway infections.

Access to nutritious food through SNAP slows cognitive decline, but barriers limit the program's reach and effectiveness on ...

Early-life allergen exposure may stimulate the immune system, suggesting that avoiding allergens may be a flawed allergy prevention strategy.

Health professionals are screening and advising fewer than half of youth about tobacco use, according to a recent study.

In older cancer patients, receiving federal housing assistance is associated with earlier-stage diagnosis of breast cancer, colorectal cancer, and NSCLC.

Texas AG Ken Paxton filed a lawsuit accusing Kenvue and Johnson & Johnson of misleading consumers about the safety of Tylenol during pregnancy.