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Why Are So Many Family Doctors Calling It Quits? Retirement, Burnout Causing Shortage

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Impulsivity In Third Grade Could Point To Future Struggles

Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter July 15, 2026

Impulsivity In Third Grade Could Point To Future Struggles

Third-graders who often act out during a school day may be at higher risk of falling behind academically in high school and beyond, a new study finds.

Impulsive, sometimes disruptive youngsters may be setting a pattern for poor performance in school for decades to come, conclude a team led by Andrew Koepp. He's assistant professor of appli... Full Page

THC/CBD Combo Might Ease Agitation In Late-Stage Dementia

Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter July 15, 2026

THC/CBD Combo Might Ease Agitation In Late-Stage Dementia

Agitation is a common and tough-to-control symptom of late-stage dementia. But a new trial suggests that a combination of two active ingredients in marijuana may help ease patients' agitation.

The specially formulated medication contains purified tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD), given by mouth in an oil that's rapidly dige... Full Page

Lettuce Suspected In Growing Multistate Cyclospora Outbreak

Ellyn Vohnoutka HealthDay Reporter July 14, 2026

Lettuce Suspected In Growing Multistate Cyclospora Outbreak

Michigan health officials have identified lettuce and other salad greens as the leading suspected source of a growing multistate outbreak of Cyclospora, a parasite that causes watery diarrhea.

The illness it causes, known as cyclosporiasis, has now been reported in more than 30 states. Cyclospora is a microscopic parasite... Full Page

Why Are Family Doctors Leaving The Workforce? Retirement, Burnout Creating A U.S. Primary Care 'Brain Drain'

Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter July 14, 2026

Why Are Family Doctors Leaving The Workforce? Retirement, Burnout Creating A U.S. Primary Care 'Brain Drain'

A bad back led Dr. Dale Block to retire from family medicine in 2019, after nearly four decades treating patients.

“I was one of those rare three-sport athletes” in high school and college, said Block, 67, who lives in Columbus, Ohio. “I played football in the fall, I played basketball in the winter, and I either played b... Full Page

Unruly Patients Are Stressing ER Staff, Undermining Care

Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter July 14, 2026

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... Full Page

Pain Patients Should Taper Opioids At Their Own Pace, Study Suggests

Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter July 14, 2026

Pain Patients Should Taper Opioids At Their Own Pace, Study Suggests

About 5 million Americans are thought to be using an opioid painkiller to ease their chronic pain. 

A new study suggests that the safest route to reducing use of the powerful drugs is best left up to the patient.

“For patients, I think the data are reassuring that if opioids are tapered the right way, meaning a patient-cen... Full Page

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