Prescription stimulants, such as Ritalin and Adderall, are widely used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), including in children. In the U.S., about 3.5 million children aged 3 to 17 take an ADHD medication, ...
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Obesity is a global epidemic and a major cause of morbidity and mortality because it increases the risk for comorbidities, including heart disease and fatty liver disease (MASLD). Rates of these disorders have risen as the ...
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For over a century, Alzheimer's disease (AD) has been considered irreversible. Consequently, research has focused on disease prevention or slowing, rather than recovery. Despite billions of dollars spent on decades of research, ...
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Tuberculosis (TB) patients who smoke will recover far more quickly if they can quit—and help could come from their mobile phones, according to new research.
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Boston is seeing an early surge in flu cases this year, city and health officials warned, with sharp upticks in cases and hospitalizations and even higher increases for children and teens as winter sets in.
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If you've spent even a little time on social media in recent years, you've no doubt come across a swath of "wellness" content.
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Eat, drink and enjoy the outdoors and family gatherings—in moderation, say those who see an increase in heart emergencies during the holiday season.
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Suze Lopez holds her baby boy on her lap and marvels at the remarkable way he came into the world.
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When we are awake, we seem to experience a continuous stream of sensations, reflections, memories, and impressions that make up our mental life. Yet some people report moments when they think about nothing at all. Is that ...
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Increased stiffness of the colon, spurred by chronic inflammation, may encourage the development and progression of early-onset colorectal cancer (CRC), a study co-led by UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers suggests. ...
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