Why Ritalin works for some with ADHD and not others
A new study has uncovered why stimulant medications like Ritalin don’t help everyone with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
While nearly 16 million adults in...
New COVID-19 pill shows strong protection against tougher virus strains
Scientists at Rutgers Health have developed a new COVID-19 drug that could be a powerful alternative to Paxlovid, the most commonly used oral treatment...
Lower “bad” cholesterol linked to lower risk of dementia, study finds
Keeping your "bad" cholesterol levels low may help protect your brain as you age, according to a new study published in the Journal of...
This starfish-inspired wearable could track heart health on the move
Scientists at the University of Missouri have created a new wearable device that can monitor heart health more accurately—even while you're moving—by taking inspiration...
One in five people with dementia receive no help, global study finds
A new international study led by researchers at the Yale School of Public Health has found that at least one in five people living...
Early pregnancy blood pressure may predict future hypertension risk, even without complications
A large new study has found that blood pressure patterns in the first half of pregnancy can help predict whether a woman will develop...
Where you shop for food could affect your cancer risk, study finds
Obesity is a growing problem in the United States, with over 40% of adults classified as obese and more than 70% considered overweight.
Obesity is...
One gene, two different heart diseases—new study shows why
gene, show such different symptoms.
The research, led by Professor Stuart Campbell at Yale University, used lab-grown heart tissue to understand the differences between hypertrophic...
Neck artery tear linked to stroke on the rise in U.S. hospitals, study finds
A new study has found a sharp rise in U.S. hospitalizations for a condition called cervical artery dissection—a tear in a neck artery that...
More Americans know alcohol raises cancer risk, survey shows
More people in the U.S. now understand that drinking alcohol regularly can increase the risk of cancer, according to a new survey by the...