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  • What’s the difference between ADD and ADHD?
    ADHD’s evolution from ADD reflected growing insights into inattention and hyperactivity. Discover the history and diagnostic changes of this common condition.

  • What is childhood dementia? And how could new research help?
    1,400 Australian children battle untreatable childhood dementia, a devastating condition with insufficient research and limited therapies. New funding offers hope for life-saving treatments.

  • California Is Investing $500M in Therapy Apps for Youth. Advocates Fear It Won’t Pay Off.
    California launches free mental health apps for youth, sparking debate over efficacy and the $498 million investment amidst a provider shortage and increasing depression rates.

  • What’s behind rising heart attack rates in younger adults
    Heart attack trends are changing: deaths decline overall but rise among younger adults, with obesity, substance use, and mental health as key factors.

  • We looked at genetic clues to depression in more than 14,000 people. What we found may surprise you
    Delving into the genetics of depression, our study challenges the reactive vs. endogenous sub-types, revealing a complex interplay of genes and life stressors.

  • Elon Musk says ‘disc replacement’ worked for him. But evidence this surgery helps chronic pain is lacking
    Elon Musk touts disc replacement surgery for chronic pain, yet evidence of its effectiveness remains scarce. Consider alternatives before the operating table.

  • The Ultimate Booster
    Delve into the groundbreaking strategy of RNA-based vaccines that promise effective, strain-transcending immunity for all, revolutionizing our fight against viruses.

  • We’re only using a fraction of health workers’ skills. This needs to change
    Australian health professionals are bound by outdated scopes of practice. A new government review highlights necessary reforms for better care through full utilization of their skills.

  • The Path to a Better Tuberculosis Vaccine Runs Through Montana
    Montana scientists lead the charge in TB vaccine breakthroughs, targeting higher efficacy and precision immunization for global health.

  • Good news: midlife health is about more than a waist measurement. Here’s why
    Waist measurement isn’t the only health indicator; diet, exercise, and muscle mass play crucial roles in mitigating midlife health risks.

  • He Thinks His Wife Died in an Understaffed Hospital. Now He’s Trying to Change the Industry.
    Detective Tim Lillard probes the understaffed hospital care he believes led to his wife’s death, sparking a battle for mandatory nurse-to-patient ratios.

  • How stigma perpetuates substance use
    Stigma and Misconceptions: The Barriers to Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery.

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