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The term “phubbing” was conceived several years ago to describe the modern-day phenomenon of a person ignoring the social setting in front of them in favor of their phone. That act has long-term negative effects when parents do it around their children, according to new research. A study titled, “Mommy, do you love your phone more than me?”, published in the peer-reviewed journal Frontiers in Psychology in June, found that parents and caregivers’ attachment to screens can exacerbate anxiety and insecurity in children and teens. (Kerr, 7/9)

Millions of bottles of eye drop medication widely used to treat allergies and inflammation have been recalled across the country, according to the Food and Drug Administration. Prednisolone Acetate Ophthalmic Suspension eye drops were recalled due to the potential presence of a foreign substance, according to the recall notice. Lupin Pharmaceuticals Inc., the manufacturer of the prescription drug, is voluntarily recalling more than 2.5 million bottles of its product. (Euzarraga, 7/9)

Patients undergoing cataract surgery are often given the choice of a standard lens that's covered by insurance, or "upgrading" to a multifocal lens that uses newer technology -- at a much steeper out-of-pocket price, often around $5,000 per eye. There's a perception that the more expensive version is better, but ophthalmologists are warning that's not necessarily the case. (Fiore, 7/9)

Men had a higher likelihood than women for late-stage diagnosis of 20 different types of cancer, data from a national registry network showed. The analysis of 30 nonreproductive organ cancers showed men had higher odds ratios for regional or distant metastasis at diagnosis in two-thirds of the cancer types. Men had a significantly higher risk of regional spread at diagnosis for 16 cancers and distant metastasis for 17. The largest male/female disparity was for tongue, thyroid, and salivary gland cancers, as later-stage diagnosis occurred twice as often. Only for bladder cancer did men have significantly lower odds of later-stage diagnosis (for both regional and distant spread). (Bankhead, 7/9)

Today’s firefighters in Virginia and across the nation are expected to do far more than extinguish blazes — they are also a critical part of the emergency medical response system. In fact, contrary to what the job they’re named for implies, the majority of calls to which firefighters respond are to provide emergency medical services. (Solorzano, 7/10)

Journalist Katie Couric recently shared her experience of sudden memory loss that persisted for several hours during a recent trip to Colorado. Doctors diagnosed the episode as transient global amnesia, a temporary condition that stops new memories from forming for a short period of time. (George, 7/9)

Longevity entrepreneur Bryan Johnson shared some bad news on social media recently. “I have an autoimmune disease. My stomach is eating itself,” he wrote on X. The good news? “I’m going to try and solve it.” (Todd, 7/8)

The health app on your phone’s home screen has many uses, even if you don’t have a smartwatch or fitness tracker. With a little manual effort, you can use the app to get a better idea of your general wellness. For example, you can keep a food-and-fitness diary there. Most phones provide a free basic step-counting function. And you can link other exercise and diet apps you use to streamline your data. Many medical providers let you import records from your doctor, and you can create a “medical ID” for your phone’s lock screen in case of emergency. (Biersdorfer, 7/9)