Brain training probably doesn’t help ADHD – new study
r.classen/ShutterstockDrugs to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) can be very effective, but they can come with a range of...
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‘May cause serious side-effects’: How medical school admissions can perpetuate inequality and reward privilege
Volunteering for global health experience is a common way of gaining clinical observation experiences for medical school applicants. This, and...
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Over-emphasis on safety means kids are becoming more anxious and less resilient
Parents being over-protective can deny children the experiences they need to learn and grow. (Shutterstock)We are facing a mental health...
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On April 8, 2024, parts of Ontario, Québec, the Maritimes and Newfoundland will see a total eclipse of the sun. Here’s how to get ready for it.
Watching a solar eclipse is always fascinating. During the phase when the moon completely obstructs the sun, daylight gives way...
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Millions of Americans at risk of losing free preventive care after Texas ruling on ACA
Raising the cost barriers for health care will harm the most vulnerable patients. Maskot via Getty ImagesMany Americans breathed a...
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Misuse of Adderall promotes stigma and mistrust for patients who need it – a neuroscientist explains the science behind the controversial ADHD drug
Many people with ADHD are finding it difficult to get their Adderall prescriptions filled amid the shortage. AP Photo/Jenny KaneThe...
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The FDA’s rule change requiring providers to inform women about breast density could lead to a flurry of questions
Breast density is one of the factors that can influence whether people should pursue supplemental screening. andresr/E+ via Getty ImagesThe...
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TikTok may be bad for privacy, but is it also harming our cognitive abilities?
Attention isn't a single mechanism, but rather the result of a number of different mechanisms across various areas of the...
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Having low expectations probably won’t make us happier – here’s what psychology research says
mavo/ShutterstockFinland was recently named the happiest country in the world for the sixth year running. A range of theories have...
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Deadly fungus Candida auris is spreading across US hospitals – a physician answers 5 questions about rising fungal infections
Candida auris is a fungal yeast that can infect humans. Kateryna Kon/Science Photo Library via Getty ImagesIn late March 2023,...
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