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The US government has released a list of the 25 most unusual objects retrieved from people's rectums in 2025, highlighting that thousands of hospital visits each year involve foreign objects, ranging from everyday items like screws and marbles to household objects like a lightbulb and a toothbrush holder, mostly involving middle-aged men and often related to sexual activity or accidental insertion.
Hospitals in the U.S. are experiencing a rise in cases of RSV and "walking pneumonia" among young children, particularly in Texas and North Carolina, despite overall low national respiratory illness activity. Experts suggest this may signal a return to pre-pandemic seasonal patterns. Walking pneumonia, caused by Mycoplasma pneumoniae, is seeing a cyclical increase, while RSV activity is also rising in certain regions. Parents are advised to monitor symptoms and seek medical attention if they worsen. Preventative measures include vaccines for RSV and good hygiene practices.
A study conducted by Columbia University reveals a direct correlation between elevated temperatures and increased hospital visits for alcohol and substance-related disorders. The research highlights the potential consequences of climate change on substance use and emphasizes the need for proactive public health interventions, particularly during warmer weather. The study found that higher temperatures were associated with more hospital visits for alcohol-related disorders, potentially due to riskier outdoor activities, increased substance consumption, dehydration, or driving under the influence. Hospital visits for other drug disorders also increased with temperature, but only up to a certain limit. The findings underscore the urgency for targeted messaging and assistance to vulnerable communities during periods of elevated temperatures.