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The side-effects of prescribing ADHD medication to very young children  The Independent Young children diagnosed with ADHD are often prescribed medication too quickly, study finds  CBS News ADHD drugs are being prescribed too quickly to preschoolers, experts warn  The Independent Preschoolers May Be Being Prescribed ADHD Medications Too Quickly  Technology Networks New study suggests kids diagnosed with ADHD are prescribed pills before behavioral treatment  95.5 …

A new mouse study tested what happens when food is prepared on plastic cutting boards and the resulting microplastics end up in the diet. The team chopped on polyethylene and polypropylene boards, mixed the released particles into feed, and watched how the gut responded over weeks. These tiny particles, called microplastics, are fragments of plastic smaller than 0.2 inches that …

A natural compound found in green tea forms a powerful brain cleaner when combined with a common vitamin, researchers have found, potentially putting the brakes on the buildup of waste associated with diseases such as Alzheimer’s. What makes the discovery particularly exciting is that these substances can be attained through a healthy diet and are widely available as dietary supplements …

New Yorkers who want to get the updated COVID-19 vaccine will need a prescription to get one at CVS pharmacies, officials said Friday. The vaccines are expected to be delivered to pharmacies on Long Island and across the state in the coming days, but federal health officials are no longer recommending them to everyone over 6 months old. CVS, the …

A landmark UK Biobank study reveals that not all additives are equal: while sugars, sweeteners, and flavorings drive higher mortality, gelling agents may offer protection, reshaping how we view the risks of ultra-processed foods. Study: Association of 37 markers of ultra-processing with all-cause mortality: a prospective cohort study in the UK Biobank. Image Credit: photka / Shutterstock In a recent …

High-potency THC cannabis may increase mental health risks, but evidence remains too mixed to guide patients with certainty. Credit: SciTechDaily.com A systematic review has linked high-concentration THC cannabis products to negative mental health outcomes, particularly psychosis, schizophrenia, and cannabis use disorder. A new systematic review has examined how cannabis products with high levels of delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) are linked to mental …

Experts have warned that cognitive decline could result in a change in sleeping habits 03:30, 29 Aug 2025Updated 07:15, 29 Aug 2025 Some of the lesser-known signs of dementia can appear during the night(Image: Getty) Lesser-known early warning signs of a devastating condition affecting nearly one million Brits could become apparent at night. Sleep-related symptoms might be an early indication …

People who want to get an updated COVID-19 vaccine at CVS or Walgreens pharmacies in Colorado this fall will need to present a prescription. State law allows pharmacists to administer vaccines recommended by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, a group that counsels the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention about who will benefit from which shots. …

Previous research has linked a common vitamin to a slowdown in aging — and now a new Harvard study appears to confirm those findings. The study, which was published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, found that taking a daily vitamin D pill prevented telomeres from shortening, a hallmark of aging. Telomeres, which are often compared to the plastic …