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1 in 9 U.S. Children Have Been Diagnosed With ADHD
THURSDAY, May 23, 2024 – About 1 in 9 American children have ever received an ADHD diagnosis, slightly more than the number of kids currently being treated for the disorder, a new study shows. About...
4-Dimensional Model Can Predict Lymph Node Metastases in Breast Cancer
THURSDAY, May 23, 2024 – A deep learning model using tumor dynamic contrast-enhanced breast magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) has high sensitivity for identifying lymph node metastasis, according to...
Ultraprocessed Food Consumption Linked to Cognitive Impairment, Stroke
THURSDAY, May 23, 2024 – The levels of food processing is associated with cognitive impairment and stroke, according to a study published online May 22 in Neurology. Varun M. Bhave, from Harvard...
Metformin Use Linked to Lower Odds of Myeloproliferative Neoplasms
THURSDAY, May 23, 2024 – Metformin use, including long-term use, is associated with significantly lower odds of myeloproliferative neoplasm (MPN) diagnosis, according to a study published online May...
One in Six Teen Girls Showing Signs of Social Media Addiction
THURSDAY, May 23, 2024 – One in six girls in high school has possible social media addiction, which is tied to poorer mental well-being, according to a study published online May 21 in the Archives...
Socioeconomic Status Transitions Tied to Dementia Risk
THURSDAY, May 23, 2024 – Upward and downward socioeconomic status (SES) transitions are associated with the risk for dementia and the length of dementia-free periods during the lifespan, according...
2024 ASCO Annual Meeting to Focus on Clinical Cancer Research Impacting Patient Care
THURSDAY, May 23, 2024 -- The 2024 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting is being held May 31 to June 4, 2024, in Chicago and online. The theme of this year's meeting is The Art ...
CDC Warns Muslim Pilgrims to Saudi Arabia of Meningitis Outbreak
WEDNESDAY, May 22, 2024 – Muslim pilgrims attending the annual Hajj could be at risk for meningitis due to outbreaks occurring in Saudi Arabia, U.S. health officials warned this week. Twelve cases...
Health Savings Could Near $250,000 When Electric School Bus Replaces Diesel
WEDNESDAY, May 22, 2024 – It might be hoped that replacing a diesel school bus with a clean electric model would pay off for health and the environment. New research suggests that it does – and...
Time Between HPV Tests for Cervical Cancer Might Be Safely Extended
WEDNESDAY, May 22, 2024 – HPV testing to prevent cervical cancer might not have to happen as often as currently recommended, a new study says. Current standards require women to undergo human...
Pedestrians Twice as Likely to Be Hit by Electric Cars Versus Gas-Powered Ones
WEDNESDAY, May 22, 2024 – Many people have been caught by surprise when an electric-powered car has smoothly and silently crept up on them as they walked. But such an accident can pose a very...
Only Half of Americans Feel Prepared to Save a Life in Emergencies: Poll
WEDNESDAY, May 22, 2024 – Only about half of Americans feel prepared to help someone during a medical emergency, a new poll finds. Only 51% of Americans think they would be able to perform...
Scientists Discover Microplastics Abound in Human Testicles
WEDNESDAY, May 22, 2024 – In a finding that suggests microplastics may pose a special danger to men, a new study has shown that human testicles contain these tiny bits of plastic at levels triple...
Volume of Leisure-Time Physical Activity Not Tied to Coronary Artery Calcium
WEDNESDAY, May 22, 2024 – Ongoing leisure-time physical activity, even at high volumes, is not associated with coronary artery calcium (CAC) progression, a marker of atherosclerotic cardiovascular...
Ultraprocessed Foods Increase Adiposity, Cardiometabolic Risk in Children
WEDNESDAY, May 22, 2024 – High ultraprocessed food (UPF) consumption in young children is associated with adiposity and other cardiometabolic risk factors, according to a study published online May...
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