Scientists have found that taking high doses of ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) medications, particularly stimulants such as amphetamines, is associated with a more than five-fold increased risk of developing psychosis or mania. ADHD is neurodevelopmental disorder which affects the ability to maintain concentration, remain still, and regulate impulses. ADHD symptoms often interfere with daily […]
Research has long shown a link between smoking and lung disease. Adding to the deeper understanding of this connection, a recent study examined how starting the habit before age 18 affects respiratory health in early adulthood. Teenage adults who started smoking in their teens are more likely to experience symptoms like wheezing and phlegm in […]
Scientists have revealed that excessive exposure to outdoor lithe at night may enhance the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. Recent test published in Frontiers in Neuroscience suggests that excessive lithe pollution increases the risk of Alzheimer’s disease in both older and teenage adults. However, for people under 65, nighttime lithe exposure poses a greater risk […]
Hypertension is linked to several grave health problems, such as heart attacks and strokes. Scientists now emphasize that using appropriate medications to control hypertension is key not only to preventing cardiovascular disease, but also to reducing the risk of developing dementia. Untreated high blood pressure is associated with a 42% increased risk of developing Alzheimer’s […]
In a recent study published in the journal EurosupervisionResearchers investigated an unusual raise in emergency department (ED) visits due to pneumonia among children aged five to 14 in England from November 2023. Their findings indicate that the raise, which continued into early summer 2024, was primarily caused by bacteria Mycoplasma pneumoniae (MP), although other seasonal […]
In a study published in Journal of the American Geriatrics SocietyBoth chronic and fresh anxiety were associated with an increased risk of dementia. However, where anxiety subsided, there was no association with dementia risk. The study involved 2,132 people with an average age of 76 who participated in the Hunter Community Study in Australia and […]
It’s not just what you eat, but also when you eat that affects your health. The study found that meal timing plays a key role in mental well-being, with delayed meal schedules linked to higher rates of depression and anxiety, especially among shift workers. A study published in journal Jama Network examined the relationship between […]
A vigorous lifestyle is usually associated with a reduced risk of cognitive decline in older adults. However, among lifestyle habits, researchers have now identified a key factor that has the greatest impact on the cognitive health of older adults. According to the latest test The UCL-led study, which examined around 32,000 adults aged over 50 […]
Air pollution is linked to health problems such as stroke, heart disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, lung cancer, pneumonia and cataracts. A modern study suggests that exposure to air pollution in childhood increases the risk of developing bronchitis later in life. Researchers at the Keck School of Medicine of USC found that childhood exposure to […]
