ADHD medications might help lessen the risk of suicide in children with serious behavioral issues, a new study suggests. Researchers found that medications like Ritalin and Adderall, commonly prescribed for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), were linked to a lower risk of suicidal behavior among 9- and 10-year-olds with substantial “externalizing” symptoms. That included children with high… read on > read on >
Your teens’ route to a healthy or unhealthy weight may be in their hands — literally. New research out of South Korea shows that teens who spend too much time on their smartphones are also more prone to eating habits that increase their odds for obesity. One nutritionist who helps treat obesity in the young… read on > read on >
(HealthDay News) – If you’re like most American adults, it might be time to reach for a piece of fruit, a plate of vegetables or a bowl of whole grains. Only 7% of adults get enough fiber, a type of carbohydrate that passes through the body undigested and supports not only regular bowel movements, but… read on > read on >
Fewer temptations at checkout? People may spend more money when they buy their groceries online, but they also tend to buy fewer unhealthy, “impulse-sensitive” foods like candy and cookies, new research shows. For the study, the researchers looked at the shopping habits of 137 primary household shoppers in Maine to compare their in-store and online… read on > read on >
Advocates of plant-based diets suggest they can reduce the risk of chronic illnesses such as heart disease and help the environment. Now, new research suggests they may provide another health benefit: lowering COVID-19 severity. A plant-based diet was associated with 73% lower odds of moderate to severe COVID-19 infection in the study. A pescatarian diet,… read on > read on >
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the first new drug to treat Alzheimer’s disease in nearly two decades, in a controversial decision that left the agency defending its reputation and its science. Aduhelm (aducanumab) treats Alzheimer’s by clearing out amyloid beta, a sticky protein known to form plaques in the brains of early-stage… read on > read on >
Women whose diets tend to feed inflammation may have a heightened risk of breast cancer, a preliminary study suggests. The study, of more than 350,000 women, found that the more “pro-inflammatory” foods women consumed, the higher their breast cancer risk. The term refers to foods thought to contribute to chronic low-grade inflammation throughout the body… read on > read on >
The portion of food that you put on your plate and how fast you eat it could determine how much you’re eating — or potentially overeating. A new study found that when people were given larger portions of macaroni and cheese for lunch, they ate more, as much as 43% more when the portion size… read on > read on >
The first new Alzheimer’s drug in nearly two decades was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Monday, despite opposition from the agency’s own independent advisory committee and some experts who said there wasn’t enough proof the drug could actually help patients. In clinical trials, aducanumab (Aduhelm) showed a 22% reduction in the… read on > read on >
It has been an elusive goal so far — finding a potent treatment that can beat back the new coronavirus before it grabs a hold of a patient’s immune system and sends it into overdrive. But new research suggests that more than a dozen existing drugs or drugs under development may do the trick. Investigators… read on > read on >
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