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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.

Date: 2025/04/01 - 18:00

1 Hour of Screen Time at Bedtime Reduces Sleep by 24 Minutes, Study Finds

A new Norwegian study finds that one hour of screen time at bedtime results in a 59% higher risk of insomnia and 24 fewer minutes of sleep. The findings indicate that social media use is no more disruptive to sleep than watching TV or movies or reading on a mobile device.

A man faces a wall wearing a straw hat as his shadow gets cast on a wall on a sunny day

Date: 2025/03/31 - 16:00

Study suggests why ADHD might increase dementia risk

Adults with ADHD show changes such as higher iron accumulation in the brain — similar to early-stage dementia — which could explain the link between both conditions, a new study suggests.

Date: 2025/03/21 - 19:32

TikTok Misinformation About ADHD Is Misleading Young Adults: Study

A new analysis found that medical misinformation surrounding attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is prevalent on TikTok, with the content significantly shaping how young people view the condition.

A row of vitamin A pills on a dark reflective surface

Date: 2025/03/14 - 08:31

Vitamin A can't prevent measles. Experts explain what this supplement actually does

Can vitamin A and cod liver oil prevent measles? Medical experts debunk myths and answer common questions about the health benefits and risks of the supplements.

Female on couch wearing sweatpants with candles and tea

Date: 2025/03/13 - 01:32

TikTok's 'Cozymaxxing' Trend Could Improve Your Mental Health, Experts Say

If changing into your pajamas, lighting a candle, and wrapping yourself in a blanket sounds like your idea of self-care, then you’ll love TikTok’s latest wellness trend: Cozymaxxing. This snuggly practice is being hailed as an antidote to stress.

A child is immunized against measles with their caregiver

Date: 2025/03/12 - 01:00

RFK Jr.’s Strategies for Containing Measles Outbreak Include Vitamin A, Cod Liver Oil

HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. recommends alternative treatment and prevention methods for measles amid growing outbreaks in 11 states and New York City. Kennedy has linked poor diet and health to measles and touts vitamin A and cod liver oil as treatments.

Date: 2025/03/06 - 00:32

RFK Jr. Recommends Vitamin A, Cod Liver Oil Amid Growing Measles Outbreak

Health experts have raised concerns about a new CDC advisory that recommends vitamin A supplements as a therapy for measles.

Date: 2025/02/27 - 01:33

Child Dies of Measles in Texas, Low Vaccination Rates Driving the Outbreak

An unvaccinated child has died of measles in Texas, the first measles death in the U.S. since 2015. At least 124 people have contracted measles in Texas since the outbreak began in January. Most adults don't need to be revaccinated against measles, but some groups may wish to consider a booster.