Experts are warning that far from being over-diagnosed, people with ADHD are waiting too long for assessment, support and treatment. In a paper published in the British Journal of Psychiatry, a group of experts say there is no strong evidence that ADHD is overdiagnosed in the UK. Source link
Surprising new research has found that the way the body reacts to standing may impact health in old age. The team found that about one-third of people experienced a significant drop in cardiovascular output, or the amount of blood pumped around the body per minute, when standing. Source link
Acute myeloid leukemia, or AML, is a rare and aggressive cancer that can affect people of all ages. Recurrence rates in AML are also high and there is no one-size-fits-all treatment option, says Kiran Vanaja, assistant research professor in bioengineering at Northeastern University. Source link
The search for a long-term COVID treatment continues, as a randomized clinical trial found that a two-week course of metformin or ursodeoxycholic acid (UDCA) did not meaningfully improve recovery from symptoms, despite earlier evidence suggesting that metformin may reduce long-term risk when taken during acute infection. The findings underscore the continued lack of proven treatments…
More than 70 million baby boomers—born between 1946 and 1964—are alive today. In 2026, the oldest among them is turning 80. With longer life often comes more complex health needs: multiple chronic conditions, long lists of medications, balance problems that can increase the risk of falls, and changes in memory. Many older adults also begin…
A major new study led by Queen Mary University of London has been published in The Lancet Public Health. It found that of the five million surgical procedures carried out by the NHS each year, around 300,000 are performed on high-risk individuals, and within 90 days of surgery, four out of five of these high-risk…
After undergoing total pancreatectomy, where the pancreas is completely removed surgically, many patients suffer potentially life-threatening endocrine complications such as hypoglycemia and diabetic ketoacidosis. This is because the pancreas plays an important role in regulating blood sugar levels. However, it is not clear whether these complications differ between different types of total pancreatectomy. In a…
It’s rare to watch an episode of your favorite show without seeing an advertisement for a prescription drug, including a long list of side effects and a prompt to talk to a doctor. And while these familiar direct-to-consumer ads have been on TV since the 1980s, today’s drug marketing is now more widespread than ever,…
A causal relationship appears to exist between increased air pollution and outpatient visits for chronic rhinitis, according to a study published in The Laryngoscope. Su Hwan Kim of Gyeongsang National University in Jinju, South Korea, and colleagues examined the short-term causal relationship between air pollution and outpatient visits due to chronic rhinitis using National Health…
To stay healthy, conventional wisdom tells us to exercise and limit fatty foods. Exercise helps us lose weight and build muscles. It strengthens our hearts and improves the way we take in and use oxygen for energy – one of the strongest predictors of health and longevity. Source link
