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Doctor takes blood pressure reading from female patient

Date: 2025/04/12 - 19:00

ADHD Drugs May Raise Blood Pressure and Pulse, but Effects Are Minimal

New research suggests common ADHD medications are linked to small increases in measures of cardiac health like blood pressure and pulse. Experts say the benefits of ADHD medications outweigh the potential risks, and monitoring patients can help minimize risks.

Date: 2025/04/11 - 22:00

Diabetes in pregnancy may increase child’s autism, ADHD risk

Children born to mothers with gestational diabetes are 28% more likely to be diagnosed with any neurodevelopmental disorder, including ADHD and autism.

An older adult woman has her arms spread to the side lifting up dumbbells as part of weight training exercises

Date: 2025/04/10 - 20:00

Can weight training protect your brain from dementia?

Weight training may help protect the brains of older adults from dementia, including those already showing signs of mild cognitive impairment, a new study suggests.

Date: 2025/04/10 - 19:00

HHS Cuts Programs That Help People Quit Smoking: What Are the Health Impacts?

The HHS has gutted key programs that help people quit smoking, including the CDC's Office on Smoking and Health. Experts say the federal cuts could increase smoking rates, related disease burden, and treatment costs.

black and white photo of older person's hands arranging domino tiles

Date: 2025/04/09 - 21:00

Diabetes drugs like Ozempic or Jardiance may slash Alzheimer's risk

Two common types of anti-diabetes medications — GLP-1 and SGLT2 drugs — could significantly reduce the risk of developing dementia in life, a large new study has found.

Date: 2025/04/08 - 23:00

How SNL Comedian Kenan Thompson Manages GERD Symptoms After Diagnosis

For the first time, comedian Kenan Thompson of SNL talks about living with GERD and shares the digestive condition is no joke. After years of experiencing uncomfortable symptoms, Thompson finally found relief with medication.

Date: 2025/04/07 - 23:32

Amy Schumer Says Mounjaro Improved Perimenopause Symptoms, Sex Drive

Amy Schumer shared she quit Wegovy due to side effects like nausea but was "having a really good experience" with Mounjaro, including improved perimenopause symptoms and sex drive. Side effects with different GLP-1 drugs may vary from person to person.

Date: 2025/04/06 - 10:31

Can antidepressants increase sudden cardiac death risk?

Antidepressant use may increase a person's risk for sudden cardiac death, with some differences noted between age groups and years of medication use.

Date: 2025/04/04 - 01:00

AI screening for opioid use disorder associated with fewer hospital readmissions

NIH-supported clinical trial shows AI tool as effective as healthcare providers in generating referrals to addiction specialists.

Bailey Fields and Todd Kennedy rely on compounded GLP-1 drugs for weight loss

Date: 2025/04/02 - 23:32

Compounded GLP-1s Helped Them Lose Weight, But New FDA Rule Could Block Access

The FDA's new rule restricting the sale of compounded semaglutide could make it more difficult for some people to obtain affordable weight loss medications. Here, two people who've relied on compounded GLP-1 drugs share their stories.