Health Highlights: Jan. 25, 2023

Initial symptoms could predict how fast Alzheimer's progresses. People whose earliest symptoms involve language, decision-making or problem-solving tend to have a faster and steeper decline in their brain function and quality of life, a new study found. Read more

Initial Symptoms Could Predict How Fast Alzheimer's Progresses

WEDNESDAY, Jan. 25, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- Memory loss is the most common symptom associated with Alzheimer’s disease — the terrifying prospect of slowly forgetting yourself and everything around you.

Nearly 1 in 5 Americans takes a sleep med. But sometimes the drugs have side effects such as daytime drowsiness, and they can interact dangerously with other medications you may be taking, experts warn. Read more

Nearly 1 in 5 American Adults Takes Sleep Meds

WEDNESDAY, Jan. 25, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- Nearly 20% of American adults use a drug to help them sleep, either occasionally or regularly, health officials reported Wednesday.

Is Your State Among the Worst for Tobacco Control?

WEDNESDAY, Jan. 25, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- When it comes to tobacco control, some states do a far better job than others of preventing and reducing smoking.