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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: 2025/04/12 - 17:00
A type of Mediterranean diet may support weight loss and bone health
Following a low-calorie Mediterranean diet coupled with physical activity may help reduce weight loss and bone density decline in older women who have metabolic syndrome and obesity, a new study finds.
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.
Date: 2025/04/09 - 18:00
Certain combos of common food additives may raise type 2 diabetes risk
Two certain mixtures of common food additives, which include aspartame, sucralose, and many other sweeteners, can increase a person's chance of developing type 2 diabetes, a new study has found.
Date: 2025/04/04 - 22:32
'Top Gun' Legend Val Kilmer Dies of Pneumonia After Throat Cancer Battle
Legendary actor Val Kilmer, best known for his role as Iceman in "Top Gun," has died of pneumonia at 65. Experts say Kilmer's prior treatment for throat cancer and his age may have been contributing factors. Older adults can protect their health by getting vaccinated against pneumonia.
Date: 2025/04/03 - 19:32
Supreme Court Appears Divided Over State-Level Cuts to Planned Parenthood Funding
The U.S. Supreme Court is deciding whether states can deny Medicaid funding to Planned Parenthood because the organization’s clinics perform abortions. The Trump administration has also temporarily frozen $27 million in Title X family planning funding designated for Planned Parenthood.
