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Survey finds 6% of U.S. adults have ADHD amid ongoing drug shortages
More than 15.5 million U.S. adults have been diagnosed with ADHD, and nearly three-quarters of those taking medication to treat it say drug shortages are hampering their ability to…
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Friendships in teen years important for future happiness
Friendships forged during a person's turbulent teenage years lay the essential foundation for their happiness later in life, a new study suggests. Photo by Adobe Stock/HealthDay…
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MS might increase risk of certain cancers
There's a small but significant increased risk of certain cancers in people battling multiple sclerosis (MS), new research shows. Photo by Adobe Stock/HealthDay News…
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California confirms third human case of H5 bird flu
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Thursday California has confirmed a third human case of H5 bird flu. All three confirmed cases had occupational exposure to…
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Breakdancers risk ‘headspin hole’ or lump on scalp, study warns
A Danish study of one man's case determined that breakdancers who perform repetitive headspins risk a unique ailment -- a protruding lump on the scalp, hair loss and tenderness.…
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Robot finger might someday take your pulse, check for tumors
A newly developed soft robotic finger with a sophisticated sense of touch could one day help your doctor perform routine office examinations, a new study suggests. Photo by Hongbo…
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Study: Loneliness raises odds of dementia by 31%
A new study finds persistent loneliness taking a toll on aging brains and significantly raising a person's odds for dementia. Photo by Adobe Stock/HealthDay News A new…
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Lingering infection may be causing Long COVID
Some people might have Long COVID symptoms because the coronavirus is still active inside their bodies, a new study finds. Photo by Adobe Stock/HealthDay News Some…
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Report gives update on boys with rare brain disease 6 years after gene therapy
Most boys treated with breakthrough gene therapy for a rare but deadly brain illness are faring well six years later, two new reports find. Photo by Adobe Stock/HealthDay News…
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Study: Extreme rainfall raises risk of death, with wet, arid regions worst affected
Filipinos in Quezon City, Metro Manila, wade through flood waters in July after Typhoon Gaemi dumped rain in extreme volumes that a major new study published Wednesday says is…
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