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With New Hotspots, Coronavirus on Verge of Pandemic
Pandemics are more severe than outbreaks or epidemics. It’s a term that signals that a disease is a threat to the entire world. While public health officials seemed to downplay the significance of...
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Pot Use Among Seniors Nearly Doubled in 3 Years
The proportion of folks 65 and older who use pot stands at 4.2%, up from 2.4% in 2015, according to figures from the U.S. National Survey on Drug Use and Health.
View ArticleQ: Can My Teen Manage an Online, Alternative High School?
Q: “Hi there. Our daughter is 17 years old and has decided not to return to school for her final year. Instead, she will attend a year-long polytechnic course called ‘Introduction to Paramedicine,’...
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Woman's Body Actually 'Auto-Brewed' Alcohol
The doctors, at the University of Pittsburgh, say it's a previously unrecognized variant of so-called auto-brewery syndrome. ABS, which has been reported sporadically over the years, occurs when yeast...
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Could Heartburn Meds Lead to Drug-Resistant Germs?
The findings do not prove that PPIs -- which include popular brands such as Prilosec (omeprazole), Prevacid (lansoprazole) and Nexium (esomeprazole) -- are the cause, experts said. But they...
View ArticleTreatment for Depression and ADHD: Treating Comorbid Mood Disorders Safely
Comorbid depression and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) present a unique set of risks and challenges. When co-occurring, the conditions’ symptoms manifest more severely than they would...
View ArticleStudy: Maternal Obesity May Increase Risk for ADHD in Offspring
February 25, 2020 Mothers who were obese during pregnancy were twice as likely to report ADHD symptoms or other behavioral issues in their children compared to women who began pregnancy with a...
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Quarantines for Coronavirus: Not in My Backyard
As the number of cases of coronavirus grows in the U.S., the government is looking for more and more places to establish quarantines.
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What Works Best to Ease Flare-Ups of COPD?
There's not enough evidence to recommend newer treatments for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
View Article“I Was Gasping for Breath, Drowning in Negativity. Then CBT Became My Lifeline.”
Like many people with ADHD, I suffer from comorbidities — namely, panic disorder and rejection sensitive dysphoria (RSD). It makes the ADHD roller coaster a bumpier ride than it would be otherwise....
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Coronavirus' Top Targets: Men, Seniors, Smokers
Early data suggested that men were more vulnerable, as they accounted for just more than half the cases, according to the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention. Infected men died twice as...
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FDA Warns Jimmy John's Over 'Adulterated' Produce
The latest outbreak was from November to December 2019 in Iowa, where 22 people were infected with E. coli. Twenty of them were interviewed, and each said they ate at one or more of 15 Jimmy John’s...
View ArticleStudy: Children with ADHD Struggle Doing Chores Independently and Satisfactorily
February 26, 2020 According to a new national study, children with ADHD struggle more than their neurotypical peers to complete household chores without reminders and/or assistance. Of the 797 primary...
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Losing a Spouse Could Speed Brain's Decline
In fact, people who are widowed and have high levels of beta-amyloid plaque, a hallmark of Alzheimer's disease, appear to experience cognitive decline three times faster than similar people who have...
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Drug May Help Tough-to-Treat Chronic Cough
The trial was funded by the drug's maker, Merck, and involved 253 American and British participants. All had suffered from an unexplained or untreatable cough that had lasted for an average of almost...
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Study: No Need for Adult Tetanus, Diphtheria Shots
The new findings mesh with the World Health Organization's recent recommendation to only vaccinate adults for tetanus and diphtheria if they didn't have a full series of shots as children.
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Weight Gain Is No Friend to Aging Lungs
While lung function decreases naturally as people age, researchers linked moderate or significant weight gain to an even sharper decline.
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Another Vaping Hazard: Less-Healthy Mouths
Vaping alters the natural bacteria found in the mouth, leaving you more vulnerable to oral infections and inflammation, a new study reports.
View Article“I’m a Neurotypical Mom Who Loves My ADHD Family Fiercely — and Feels Awfully...
Dear Neurotypical Moms of Kids with ADHD, Oh, how often we morph to accommodate the needs of our ADHD-brained family members. We build support systems. We advocate for them and empower them to...
View ArticleQ: Am I Babying My Teen with ADHD?
DO YOU HAVE A QUESTION FOR RYAN WEXELBLATT? Ask your question about ADHD in boys here! Q: “Even though my son is 16, he often acts and makes decisions like a middle schooler. Some of these issues have...
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