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People with ADHD may be more creative because they let their minds wander
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain New research confirms that ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) can be linked to increased creativity and suggests that this creativity is associated with a greater tendency to let your mind wander. This first study to explain the link between ADHD and creativity is presented at the ECNP Congress in Amsterdam. Lead researcher Han Fang (from the…
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Dermatology association warns against non-medical prescription of hair drugs
The Maltese Association of Dermatology and Venereology on Friday raised the alarm on a growing trend of prescription hair medication being handed out by non-medical practitioners. In a statement on Friday, the association warned this “deplorable practice” could have “potentially serious consequences” if the medication is used inappropriately insisting such drugs “can only be prescribed by medical doctors”. MADV said…
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Trump’s doctor touts president’s ‘exceptional health’ after undergoing physical
President Trump “remains in exceptional health” after undergoing what he described as a “semiannual physical” at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center on Friday, according to White House physician Sean Barbabella. Trump received a clean bill of health Friday night after completing advanced imaging, laboratory tests, and multiple preventative health assessments that determined his cardiac age is a whopping 14…
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Gaps in sex education can have lasting impacts throughout adulthood, study finds
In an evolving health landscape, emerging research continues to highlight concerns that could impact everyday wellbeing. Here’s the key update you should know about: A new Kinsey Institute study has found gaps in sex education can have lasting impacts throughout adulthood, including relationship struggles, lack of confidence, and reduced quality of life. Surveying 3,895 U.S. single adults (aged 18 to 98 years) on…
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Veterans lawsuit against makers of antimalarial drug gets new life on appeal
A Marine in Senegal in 2011 holds doxycycline, an anti-malaria medication taken in combination with mefloquine. The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals this week revived a class-action lawsuit filed by four former service members against the makers and distributors of mefloquine pills administered to them while they were in the military. (Timothy Solano/U.S. Marine Corps) Four former service members…
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Tympanostomy tube placement improves hearing for children with cleft palate: Study
For children with cleft palate, tympanostomy tube placement improves hearing outcomes, according to a study published online Sept. 25 in the Ear, Nose & Throat Journal. Nina Wijnants, M.D., from Maastricht University Medical Center in the Netherlands, and colleagues conducted a retrospective cohort study of 44 nonsyndromic children undergoing primary single-stage cleft palate repair to examine the effectiveness of tympanostomy…
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FDA upgrades recall for tens of thousands of bottles of commonly prescribed medication
CINCINNATI (WKRC) – The FDA upgraded a recall for a commonly prescribed medication that may pose a health risk. According to an updated enforcement report from the Food and Drug Administration, 54,532 bottles of levothyroxine sodium tablets were recalled because they were sub-potent, or not as strong as advertised. The recall was initially issued on September 16, but was upgraded…
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Cyclic peptide nanotubes offer new route to overcome cancer drug resistance
In an evolving health landscape, emerging research continues to highlight concerns that could impact everyday wellbeing. Here’s the key update you should know about: A research team at CiQUS (University of Santiago de Compostela, Spain) has unveiled an innovative molecular approach that enables anticancer drugs to reach the nucleus of tumor cells, where they can exert their therapeutic effect. The…
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8 Best Ashwagandha Supplement, According to Experts
We’ve all heard it: stress is the ultimate killer. While you can’t eliminate it, you can manage it and adaptogens like ashwagandha can help. The best ashwagandha supplements work in tandem with healthy lifestyle habits that can naturally tackle stress like balancing blood sugar, taking walks outside, breathwork, spending time in nature, meditating, journaling, and more. “Ashwagandha is an important…
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Meet Brian Goldstein, PhD, Dean, College of Health Professions
What attracted you to Pace? What drew me to Pace was its inspirational mission of Opportunitas and the ways in which the College of Health Professions lives that mission through exemplary academic programs, strong outcomes, clinical care, practitioner expertise, health equity, interdisciplinary innovation, and community engagement. I see Pace as a dynamic institution, rooted in the community, where my background…
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