Attention deficit disorders
ADHD rates doubled among U.S. adults over 10 years
(HealthDay)—If the latest statistics are any indication, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is no longer an issue for children only.
Nov 1, 2019
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Oncology & Cancer
Who you are and where you live affects your likelihood of getting, and surviving, cancer
In Australia, the likelihood of living for at least five years after being diagnosed with cancer has risen from 51% to 70% over the past 30 years. But not everyone has the same opportunity.
Jul 11, 2022
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Autism spectrum disorders
Autism rates declining among wealthy whites, escalating among poor
Wealthy, white California counties—once considered the nation's hotbeds for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) - have seen prevalence flatten or fall in the last two decades, while rates among poor whites and minorities keep ...
Mar 20, 2020
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Medications
Combination of drugs for obesity and type 2 diabetes may be more effective than a single therapy
Canadian and German researchers are teaming up to identify new drug combinations to treat people with obesity and type 2 diabetes.
May 3, 2022
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Genetics
Analysis reveals rare respiratory disease PCD is more common than previously thought
A large data analysis led by Indiana University School of Medicine Professor Benjamin Gaston, MD, shows a rare respiratory disease called primary ciliary dyskinesia (PCD) is more common than previously thought.
Jan 24, 2022
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Neuroscience
New early signs of Parkinson's uncovered in most diverse UK study to date
Hearing loss and epilepsy are early features of Parkinson's, according to pioneering new research from Queen Mary University of London—the first UK study of the condition in such a diverse population, published today in ...
Mar 7, 2022
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Medications
Vitamin D supplements can keep bones strong—but they may also have other benefits to your health
Most of us don't worry about getting vitamin D when the weather's warm and the sun is shining. But as winter approaches, accompanied by overcast days and long nights, you may be wondering if it could be useful to take a vitamin ...
Dec 14, 2023
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Health
Study shows how getting your steps in can reduce risk of dementia by 50%
It may be time to pull out your step counters and start adding walking to your daily to-do lists. A recent U.K. study indicates taking 10,000 steps each day can help cut your risk of dementia by half.
Oct 10, 2022
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Oncology & Cancer
The All of Us Research Program has analyzed the genes of 150,000 Americans. The results are coming in
Michelle Anderson recently learned her body metabolizes medicines more slowly than average.
Dec 13, 2022
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Alzheimer's disease & dementia
Landmark study finds dementia risk varies significantly among racial and ethnic groups
In the largest and longest study thus far of ethnic disparities in dementia risk, researchers compared six ethnic and racial groups within the same geographic population and found significant variation in dementia incidence ...
Feb 11, 2016
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