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The Medical Minute: Beware of These Halloween Hazards for Kids

The fun and excitement of trick-or-treat night can make children prone to accidents and injuries. A Penn State Health Children's Hospital injury prevention specialist shares top Halloween safety tips.

October 15, 2025

October 15 2025

• American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Releases 2025 Shoulder & Elbow Registry Annual Report
• Engineers Invent a Cancer Treatment Game Changer
• From Caraway to Cure: Engineering CBD-like Seizure Treatments Without Cannabis
• Longevity Gene From Supercentenarians Offers Hope for Disease That Causes Rapid Aging in Children
• Does Your Mouth Feel Dry? Don't Ignore It
• The Medical Minute: Beware of These Halloween Hazards for Kids
• FDA Clears New Blood Test to Help Rule Out Alzheimer’s Disease
• Why Women's Brains Face Higher Risk: Scientists Pinpoint X-Chromosome Gene Behind MS and Alzheimer's
• Antibiotic Resistance Rising Fast, WHO Warns
• New Diagnosis Code Added for Patients With Type 2 Diabetes in Remission
• California to Require Food Allergen Labels on Menus by 2026
• 9/11 WTC Responders Have Threefold Higher Risk Of Lung Cancer
• HEPA Air Purifiers Don't Get Rid Of Airborne Viruses In Classrooms, Study Says
• AI Might Help Predict Sepsis Risk Among Sick Kids
• ADHD 'Wandering Minds' Linked To Increased Creativity
• Mom's Voice Boosts Baby's Speech Development In The Womb
• Loneliness Linked To Lower Odds Of Cancer Survival
• AI System Finds Crucial Clues for Diagnoses in Electronic Health Records
• Strong Grip Strength May Protect Against Obesity-Related Complications
• Protein-Based Materials Enter a New Era with Molecular Design and AI-Driven Innovation
• Protein-Based Materials Enter a New Era with Molecular Design and AI-Driven Innovation
• A Triple-Threat Iron Supplement That Also Improves Gut Health
• Where You Live May Affect Your Brain Health, New Study Finds
• 'How Drunk Do You Feel?': Ozempic, Wegovy May Help Reduce Alcohol Use

October 14 2025

• UNC Researchers Discover Method to Combat Antibiotic Treatment Failure
• WashU Chemists Reveal New Insights Into ALS-Linked Protein
• UAH Nursing Researcher Publishes Copd Review Focused on Keys and Barriers to Managing Chronic Respiratory Condition
• Massage Therapy Can Play A Vital Role in Breast Cancer Recovery, New Research Shows
• New Insights Into Harmful Mutations in Sperm
• New Breakthrough Shows Promise for Protecting People Against Kidney Damage in Type 1 Diabetes
• New Research: Brain Cells Form 'Pneumatic Tubes' to Spread Toxic Molecules That May Play a Role in Alzheimer's Disease
• Stressors Damage Kidneys by Mutating Mitochondrial DNA
• Research Uncovers Possible Source of Smell Challenges in Autism
• 700+ CDC Layoffs Reversed Amid Backlash Over Cuts to Disease Response Teams
• Ketogenic Diet May Protect Against Prenatal Stress, Study Finds
• Hundreds of Kids Forced Into Quarantine as Measles Outbreaks Spread
• Joe Biden Begins Treatment for Aggressive Prostate Cancer
• Final Day of Scientific Sessions Reveals Critical Insights for Clinical Practice at AAO-HNSF Annual Meeting & OTO EXPO
• Common Hospice Medications Linked to Higher Risk of Death in People with Dementia
• Looking Beyond Speech Recognition To Evaluate Cochlear Implants
• Tracking Infectious Disease Spread via Commuting Pattern Data
• UNC Health, Blue Cross NC Study Offers Clinical Evidence on How Food Delivery Models Can Reduce Food Insecurity and Improve Health Outcomes
• Chronic Pain Patients Use Comfort Eating To Cope, Study Finds
• Prior Authorizations Draining Time, Energy From Many Cancer Patients
• Social Media Might Stunt Students' Intellect, Study Says
• AAO-HNSF 2025 Annual Meeting & OTO EXPO Showcased Innovation Through Enhanced Industry Partnerships
• What's Your ZIP Code? It Could Matter To Your Newborn's Health
• Fentanyl-Linked Overdose Deaths Among Seniors Soar 9,000% in 8 Years
• Infants, Kids Going Without Liquids Far Longer Than Necessary Before Surgery
• New Study Finds Skin Conditions Remain Prevalent in People With HIV Despite Advances in Treatment
• AI-Enabled Screening Cuts Overuse and Improves Detection
• China's Cervical Cancer Trends Reveal Plateau Amid Rising Risk for Older and Rural Women
• Innovation in Epilepsy Care: Alternatives to Medication Seek to Reset, Repair Brain, Expert Explains
• Newly Published Paper Describes Discovery that Powers Enzymatic Makeovers for GLP 1 Like Peptides
• From Vaccines to AI: How China Is Driving Cervical Cancer Control
• University of Portsmouth Scientists Find Way to "See" Anxiety in the Brain
• Molecular Markers and Risk Models Guide Precision Care in Liver Cancer Surgery
• Invisible Implant for Clear Vision
• Mayo Clinic Discovery Reveals How Lungs Repair Themselves, Opening Doors for Regenerative Therapies
• The Ozempic Paradox: How Spending Billions on Weight-Loss Drug Would Actually Reduce Overall Medicare Costs
• Development of Silicon Ultrasound Patch Achieves Both Eco-Friendliness and Performance Enhancement

October 13 2025

• Researchers Track Characteristics of Firearm Owners Receiving Mental Health Treatment
• UNC School of Medicine Secures Two Major NIH Grants for Autism Research
• AAO-HNSF Celebrates Otolaryngology's Global Collaboration in Indianapolis on International Day
• Child Neurologists Can Play a Critical Role in Identifying Movement Issues in Autism, but More Training Is Needed
• 'Pirates' of the Caribbean: The luck and pluck of three-legged lizards
• Advances in Gene Therapy for Deafness, Precision Cancer Surgery, and Access to Specialized ENT Care All Showcased in Indianapolis
• What's the Tea on the Coffee vs. Tea Rivalry?
• Innovative Research Demonstrates Commitment to Enhanced Patient Outcomes at AAO-HNSF Annual Meeting & OTO EXPO
• Husker Physicist Studying How Disordered Materials May Advance Microelectronics
• AI Can Identify Stroke Types Using Clinical Notes, Study Shows
• UTHealth Houston Researchers Develop Technology That Can Decode Speech Across Different Patients
• Novel Procedure Helps Treat New Zealand Teen with Brain Cancer
• Pennsylvania Policymakers and Physicians to Gather for Medical Cannabis Symposium in Philadelphia
• Anesthesiologist-led care helps hip-fracture patients get to surgery faster, with fewer complications
• Two-Dose Recombinant Shingles Vaccine Is Effective Even Accounting for Prior Receipt of Live Shingles Vaccine
• Experts Debate Recommendations for Breast Cancer Screening for a 39-Year-Old Woman
• Excessive daytime sleepiness may raise risk of cognitive problems after surgery
• Children's Hospital Los Angeles Researchers Discover Possible Cell of origin for Ewing Sarcoma
• Spanish-Language Counseling Cuts Heavy Drinking Among Latinx Adults by 22%, UC San Diego Study Finds
• Large Genetic Study Links Cannabis Use to Psychiatric, Cognitive and Physical Health
• AI Models Predict Sepsis in Children, Allow Preemptive Care
• UNC Research Uncovers Ways to Address Early Suicidal Thoughts in Children
• Dear College Students: Essential Tips to Avoid Getting Sick on Campus
• Inconsistent Polypectomy Technique Suggests Deviation from Guideline Recommendations
• Cutting Evidence-to-Practice Time: Experts Present Digital Solution to Close Critical Gap in Medical Guidelines Implementation
• New Method Brings Growth Charts to Children with Rare Genetic Conditions
• Resecting the Unresectable -- Advances in Extracorporeal Liver Surgery (ELS)
• Toward a Cervical Cancer-Free Future: Cancer Biology & Medicine Highlights Science, Policy, and Equity
• Groundbreaking Research Advances Patient Care Across Otolaryngology Specialties at AAO-HNSF Annual Meeting & OTO EXPO
• AAO-HNSF 2025 Annual Meeting & OTO EXPO Showcases Clinical Practice Guidelines to Advance Evidence-Based Care in Otolaryngology
• SRD-YOLO Targets Weed Growth Points for Smarter Corn Farming
• Sleep Apnea, Hearing Loss, Cancer, Airway Disorders, Facial Nerve Conditions, and More Presented at AAO-HNSF 2025 Annual Meeting
• 3D Canopy Models Reveal How Forests Adapt to Drought and Heat

October 12 2025

• Non-English primary language may raise risk of delirium after surgery, study finds
• Children fast from clear liquids much longer before surgery than guidelines recommend, large study shows
• Food insecurity, loneliness can increase the risk of developing chronic pain after surgery
• Cesarean delivery linked to higher risk of pain and sleep problems after childbirth
• New Approach Targets Social Skills to Help Schizophrenia Patients Heal

October 11 2025

• Adults 65 years and older not immune to the opioid epidemic, new study finds
• Mother's ZIP code, lack of access to prenatal care can negatively impact baby's health at birth, new studies show
• Artificial intelligence emerging as powerful patient safety tool in pediatric anesthesia
• Millions of Birds Are Migrating — Here’s How To Help Keep Them Safe

October 10 2025

• Unlocking the Skin's Natural Healing Power
• Answering a Century-Old Question: How do Brain Oscillations Emerge?
• Circulation Publishes 6-Month Outcomes from First-in-Human VCAS Trial of FieldForce(tm) Pulsed Field Ablation System: 82% Freedom from VT/VF Recurrence and 98% Reduction in Burden
• 'Google Maps' Approach to Revolutionize Lung Cancer Treatment
• Research Tip Sheet: Genetic Misfire in Lupus, UTI-Related Delirium
• 50 Years of Building Bridges: Historic Medical Conference Unites Continents, Disciplines, and Generations in Service of Global Health - October 18, Washington Hilton
• FDA Approves At-Home Version of Lasix for Heart Failure Care
• More Than 54,000 Gaza Children Now Severely Malnourished, U.N. Warns
• Don’t Toss Those Veggie Scraps — They Might Be Healthier Than You Think
• More Than a Feeling: Could a Healthier Gut Improve Mental Health?
• Virtual Reality May Re-create Psychedelic-Like Effects Sans Drugs
• Living Near Toxic Sites Linked to Aggressive Breast Cancer
• Drug Combo Effective Against Advanced Prostate Cancer
• Poor ER Triage Leaves Sickle Cell Patients In Agony For Hours, Experts Say
• Ketamine Safe, Effective For Chronic Pain
• Quitting Smoking Nearly Doubles Cancer Patients' Short-Term Survival Odds, Experts Say
• Inspirational Videos Rival Meditation For Stress Relief, Study Says
• Cancer Patients Face Better Odds In Medicaid Expansion States

October 9 2025

• Cedars-Sinai to Explore Mouth Grafting Improvements
• Caregivers Identify Key Barriers to Youth Enrichment Programs in Low-Income Communities
• Programmable Proteins Use Logic to Improve Targeted Drug Delivery
• An AI System With Detailed Diagnostic Reasoning Makes Its Case
• Study Reveals a Link Between WTC Toxic Exposures and Lung Cancer
• New Research Reveals Genetic Link to Most Common Pediatric Bone Cancer
• Deion Sanders Returns to Practice After Surgery for Blood Clots
• Turns Out, There Are 5 Sleep Styles — And Each Affects Your Brain Differently
• Sno Pac Recalls Frozen Spinach Sold Across the U.S.
• Congo’s War Cuts Off Medicine to Hundreds of Health Facilities
• Nurses Step Up to Tackle Australia's Skin Cancer Crisis
• Mayo Clinic Q and A: Water Fitness -- Why Aqua Exercise Works Wonders
• New 'Smart Insulin' Shows Promise in Reducing Hypoglycemia Bouts
• Wildfire Smoke Might Damage Male Fertility
• Increasing Number Of Pregnancies Affected By Heart Complications
• Beyond the Pink Ribbon: Combating Breast Cancer in Younger Women
• Popular Painkiller Less Effective, More Risky Than Thought, Evidence Review Says
• Health Habits In 20s, 30s Can Have Dramatic Effect On Later Heart Attack, Stroke Risk
• Financial Toxicity Fatal For Some Cancer Patients
• 'Fun-Sized' Exercise Snacks Can Boost Fitness, Review Says
• Australian Research Well Placed for Adoption of National Persistent Identifier (PID) Strategy
• GLP-1s Show Promise in Treating Alcohol and Drug Addiction
• New JNCCN Study Confirms it's 'Never Too Late' to See Survival Benefits from Quitting Smoking--Even With Late-Stage Cancer
• It's Never Too Late for Those with Cancer to Quit Smoking
• Scientists Propose 4 New Uses for Old Veggies
• Diabetic Teens with High Blood Sugar Have Higher Neuropathy Risk in Adulthood
• Immersive Virtual Reality Visual Hallucinations Simulate the Effects of Psychedelic Substances
• GlyTR Therapeutics announces landmark study in Cell on their 'Velcro-like' Pan-Cancer Immunotherapy Platform

October 8 2025

• The Medical Minute: Is It a Sports Injury or Growing Pains?
• Yale Cancer Center Experts to Present at Top International Oncology Conference
• Physicians Investigate Reddit to Better Understand Self Management of Inflammatory Bowel Disease
• Novel Immunotherapy Combination Destroys Colorectal Liver Metastases
• Could Direct-to-Consumer Drug Pricing Compete with Prescription Insurance?
• UWF Center for Cybersecurity Receives Record-Breaking $9.6M Federal Grant
• Leading Cancer Scientists Anticipate Next 'Eureka Moment' in Tumor Treatment
• Federal Housing Assistance Linked to Earlier Cancer Diagnosis in Older Adults
• After Years of Suffering, Innovative Spine Procedure Relieves Young Mom's Unrelenting Back Pain
• Mayo Clinic Researchers Discover 'Traffic Controller' Protein That Protects DNA, and May Help Kill Cancer Cells
• Cosmic Tug-of-War: Gravity Reshapes Magnetic Fields in Star Clusters
• Moving On From Breast Cancer
• Scientists Create Radiotheranostic Approach Designed to Combat Aggressive Cancers
• Researchers Uncover How Brain's Social Skills Impact Recovery From Early Schizophrenia
• Pain and Antidepressant Drug Combo Linked to Increased Seizure Risk in Older Adults
• Possible Listeria Contamination Found in Some Hello Fresh Ready-Made Meals
• Experts Warn The IV Hydration Craze May Be Putting You at Risk
• Halloween Candy Tips to Keep Kids’ Teeth Healthy
• Foster Farms Corn Dogs Recalled After at Least Five Injuries Reported
• New Vaccine Shows Promise Against Typhoid and Invasive Salmonella in First Human Trial
• Deaths From Accidents Related To Drug Use Rose 60% In Five Years
• More Patients Using GLP-1 Drugs Prior To Weight-Loss Surgery
• Bleeding Tied To Colon Cancer Risk Among Young Adults
• Rare, Dangerous Type Of Breast Cancer On The Rise In The U.S.
• Concussions Might Be Early Warning Sign For ALS, Study Argues
• Training, Support Empowers Pediatricians In Peanut Allergy Prevention
• Turning the Tide on Infant Liver Disease: Japan's 40-Year Registry Reveals Hope
• In a Nasal Spray, Gold "Nanoparticles" Deliver a Targeted Treatment to the Brain. A Potentially Revolutionary Approach to Mental Disorders and Neurodegenerative Diseases Already Has a Patent
• The Human Cost of Healthy Eating

October 7 2025

• Fighting Mosquito-Borne Disease: ESF Professor, Students Join Statewide Effort to Protect Public Health
• Researchers Find Key to Stopping Deadly Infection
• Six Surgeons General Fire Editorial Grenade at RFK Jr.
• Interim CDC Chief Calls for Separate MMR Shots
• CDC Leaves COVID Vaccination Up to Patients
• Kroger Recalls Pasta Salads Sold in 30 States for Listeria Risk
• Researchers Win Nobel Prize for Uncovering How the Immune System Protects Itself
• Special ACS Report: Lesser-Known Lobular Breast Cancer on the Rise in U.S. Women
• Concussions Could Increase Dementia Risk Among Seniors
• Deep Brain Stimulation Offers Long-Term Relief For Parkinson's Patients
• Inflammation Linked To Fatigue Among Cancer Patients
• Babies More Likely To Die If Mother Passes During Or After Pregnancy
• Both Diet And Sugary Drinks Increase Fatty Liver Disease Risk, Study Says
• Inhalers Produce More Than A Half-Million Cars' Worth of Carbon Emissions Annually
• Tip Sheet: Expert Insights Into Full-Body MRIs and Multi-Cancer Detection Tests, Breastmilk Antibodies -- and Progress in AI for Cancer Research
• Gravity and the Gut: Is There a Connection?

October 6 2025

• Teens in Distress Turn to Tobacco but Need More Help to Quit
• New NIH-Funded Program to Advance Kidney, Urologic, and Hematologic Research Training
• For Rapid, Precise Lung Cancer Resections, Researchers Look to a Pen
• UTSW Discovery Opens Door to Novel Strategies for Hard-to-Treat Cancers
• What Matters Most to Senior Citizens? Not What You Might Think
• Human Ability to Focus on Specific Sounds Not Found to Originate in Auditory Nerve, Brainstem
• Mayo Clinic Uses Investigational Targeted Radiopharmaceutical Theranostic for Hepatocellular Carcinoma in First-in-Human Clinical Trial
• Tailoring & Teamwork Help Hospitals Reduce Wasteful Pre-Surgery Testing
• Lidocaine Poisonings Rise Despite Overall Drop in Local Anesthetic Toxicity
• Stress Cardiac MRI Helps Ruby Return to the Soccer Field
• Robotic Knee Prosthesis: Advanced Control Algorithm Could Expand Commercial Leg's Benefits
• The Brain Navigates New Spaces By 'Flickering' Between Reality and Old Mental Maps
• Psychiatry, Primary Care, and OB/GYN Subspecialties Hit Hardest by Physician Attrition
• Modern-Day Analysis of 1918 Birth Records Highlight Importance of Protecting Pregnant Women From Flu
• 1 in 3 NIH F32 Grant Recipients in Internal Medicine Receive Mentored Development Grants
• FDA May Ease Warning on Hormone Therapy for Menopause Symptoms
• Love Chewing Ice? It Could Damage Your Teeth and Jaw
• Dog Treats Recalled Nationwide Over Salmonella Risk to Pets
• Costco to Sell Ozempic and Wegovy for $499 a Month
• UCLA Health Study Finds Inhalers for Asthma and COPD Drive Significant Greenhouse Gas Emissions
• More Women Under 50 Are Getting Breast Cancer: Here's What Surgeons Want You to Know
• Overeating A Sign Of Early Mental Health Problems Among Preschooler Girls
• Injectable Drug Slows Deterioration From Pulmonary Hypertension
• Alzheimer's Drug Might Improve Social Functioning Among Kids With Autism
• Seasonal Allergies Might Increase Suicide Rate, Study Says
• Air Pollution Particles Hitch A Ride On Red Blood Cells, Into Major Organs, Study Says
• Two Of Five Drivers Killed In Car Crashes Were Stoned, Study Says
• New Intervention Helps Pediatricians Promote Early Peanut Introduction to Prevent Peanut Allergy

October 5 2025

• Breeding Program at Queens Zoo Helps Restore Vulnerable Rabbit Species

October 4 2025

• Whooping Cough Cases on the Rise: Newborns Most at Risk, Experts Say

October 3 2025

• Q and A with Breast Cancer Expert Carmen Calfa, M.D.
• Prenatal Zika Virus Exposure Causes Long-Term, Sex-Specific Immune Changes in Offspring, Study Finds
• New Study Led by University Hospitals Connor Whole Health Shows Chiropractic Care Associated with Reduction in Opioid Use Disorder in Patients with Low Back Pain
• Concussion History in NCAA Athletes Yields Mixed Health Outcomes
• New JAMA Health Forum Paper: Federal Funding Cuts, Government Shutdown Threaten Valuable Advances in Integrated Clinical-Social Care
• From Parkinson's to Rare Diseases, Discovered a Key Switch for Cellular Health
• FDA Signs Off on New Version of Abortion Pill Mifepristone
• Nearly 100 Sickened Aboard Royal Caribbean Ship With Norovirus
• Scientists Grow Egg Cells From Human Skin in New Study
• Minnesota Confirms 10 New Measles Cases, All in Unvaccinated Travelers
• Patients Value Communication Skills from Cancer Surgeons Across Six Key Areas, According to Research
• In Car Crashes with Pedestrians, Age and Zip Code May Predict Extent of Traumatic Injuries
• Mastectomy Linked to Worsened Sexual Health, Body Image After Surgery
• Over 40% of Deceased Drivers in Motor Vehicle Crashes Test Positive for THC, Study Shows
• Deaths from Drug-Induced Unintentional Injury Rise Across the US
• AI Optimizes Evacuation, Diagnosis, and Treatment of Wounded Soldiers in Ukraine
• Untreated Depression Makes Surgical Outcomes Worse in Cancer Patients
• Use of Weight Loss Drugs Before Bariatric Surgery Has Soared in Recent Years, Study Finds
• Drop in Credit Score After Cancer Diagnosis Linked to Increased Mortality, Study Shows
• EMS Call Times in Rural Areas Take at Least 20 Minutes Longer Than National Average
• Rectal Bleeding in Young Adults Linked to 8.5 Times Higher Risk of Colorectal Cancer
• Hospital Closures Disproportionately Affect Socioeconomically Disadvantaged Communities
• How the New Blood Pressure Guidelines Can Help Your Heart Health
• Menopause Doesn't Affect MS Progression, Major Study Concludes
• Free School Meals Linked To Less High Blood Pressure Among Children
• Bad Sleep Linked To Accelerated Brain Aging
• Smart Patch Helps Addicts, Alcoholics Manage Stress And Cravings
• Flavored Weed Vapes Becoming New Face Of Teen Drug Use
• Immigrants' Heart Health Advantage Fades While Living In The U.S., Study Says
• New Antibiotic Targets IBD -- and AI Predicted How It Would Work Before Scientists Could Prove It
• Glioblastomas Affect Much More Than Just the Brain
• Whooping Cough Can Be Fatal in Young Infants, Experts Warn

October 2 2025

• FDA Approves Tremfya for Pediatric Plaque Psoriasis, Active Psoriatic Arthritis
• Addressing Body-Image Distress in Head and Neck Cancer Patients
• Psilocybin Increased Postpartum Anxiety and Depressive Symptoms in Animal Model
• Short-Course Radiation Therapy After Prostate Surgery Helps Keep Cancer From Returning
• Splicing Factor Could Be Therapeutic Target for Preeclampsia
• Healing in Harmony: Houston Methodist Transplant Patient Creates Album with Son, Music Therapist
• This Alumna Is Building Confidence - One Smile at a Time - in Newark
• Brain Network Active at Birth is Linked to Social Behavior Later in Life
• Yale Researchers Develop Novel Test for Leptospirosis
• Walmart Pledges to Ditch Several Artificial Colors and Additives by 2027
• Doctors Warn Against Imitating Hot Noodle Scene from 'KPop Demon Hunters'
• Study Finds Microplastics in All Tested Beverages, Especially Hot Drinks
• Mapping RNA-Protein 'Chats' Could Uncover New Treatments for Cancer and Brain Disease
• Older Adults With HIV May Be Facing Unequal Burden in the Opioid Crisis
• Country music star Kelsea Ballerini donates $100,000 to Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt and makes special appearance to visit patients and families
• Gene Test Can Predict Breast Cancer Risk For Women Diagnosed With Abnormal Cells
• Mayo Clinic Research Improves Dense Breast Cancer Screening and Early Detection
• Industrial Chemical Linked To Parkinson's Disease
• Mount Sinai Study Highlights Sex-Based Pelvic Differences' Effect on Spinal Screw, Rod Placement During Surgical Procedures
• Adrenaline Nasal Sprays Work As Well As EpiPen For Allergic Shock
• Taxpayers Paid Billions Treating Gunshot Wounds, Study Estimates
• Tiny Cell Messengers in Obese Individuals Accelerate Alzheimer's-Linked Plaque Buildup in the Brain
• Life After Near Death: UVA Aims to Improve Support for Near-Death Experiencers
• Farm Workers At Risk For Kidney Disease
• Kids' Long COVID Risk Doubles After Second Infection, Researchers Say
• Psilocybin Targets Brain Circuits to Relieve Chronic Pain, Depression