Unruly Patients Are Stressing ER Staff, Undermining Care

Nevermind "The Pitt": Real-life drama in America's emergency rooms is wearing down doctors and perhaps impairing the care they can provide, a new study shows.

A lot of their anxieties are coming from angry, impatient and irritable patients and their loved ones, researchers say.

“Medicine is inherently uncertain and emotional, e...

Heatwaves Raise Hospital Admissions For Mental Health Woes

TUESDAY, July 14, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Heatwaves are increasing in severity and duration for Americans, and research suggests they leave a rise in mental health crises in their wake.

A new international study tracked more than 2.6 million warm-season hospital admissions across Brazil, Canada, Chile and New Zealand from 2000 t...

What Is An Aortic Dissection? The Condition That Killed Sen. Lindsey Graham

The sudden death of Sen. Lindsey Graham this weekend has drawn attention to a fast-moving and often fatal emergency: aortic dissection, a tear in the body's largest artery.

Graham, a Republican from South Carolina, died Saturday night at age 71. He had appeared healthy, which is part of what makes the condition so dangerous, according to <...

Weight-Loss Drugs Help, But Exercise Is Still The Key To A Healthier Heart

Weight-loss meds are transforming obesity treatment.

But when it comes to heart health, exercise may still be the game changer.

"The study shows that while medication supports weight maintenance, it is exercise — with or without medication — that improves vascular health," said researcher Signe Torekov, a professor of bio...

Adderall Misuse Falls Sharply Among Young Adults, Study Finds

Half as many young adults are misusing Adderall, Ritalin and other ADHD medications these days to help them remain alert at study or work, a new evidence review says.

Misuse of ADHD stimulant meds among adults under 30 fell from 7.5% in 2016 to 3.7% in 2023, researchers report in the Journal of Clinical Psychopharmacology.

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Smartphones Can Increase Seniors' Risk Of Depression

Smartphones can contribute to depression among seniors, depending on how they’re using the devices, a new study says.

Older folks who compulsively use their phones to scroll news, watch videos or play games alone are more likely to withdraw from others, increasing their depression risk, researchers report in the journal JMIR Agin...