There is no correlation between ADHD and intelligence or IQ. However, some people with ADHD may have symptoms that allow…
Medical News Today: Back pain when bending: What to know
Many people experience lower back pain when bending over. This article looks at a variety of conditions that can cause…
‘Crosstalk’ between genes promotes brain inflammation in Alzheimer’s
A new study offers clues about how to prevent inflammation of brain tissue, which promotes Alzheimer’s disease (AD).
Survivors’ near-miss experiences on 9/11 linked to post-traumatic stress
People who narrowly avoid disaster do not necessarily escape tragedy unharmed, and their knowledge of the victims’ fate shapes how…
Early puberty in girls may be ‘big bang theory’ for migraine
Adolescent girls who reach puberty at an earlier age may also have a greater chance of developing migraine headaches, according…
For non-Hispanic whites in the US, life expectancy outlook worsens
For nearly a century, life expectancy in the United States has been increasing. By contrast, research shows that mortality numbers…
Prescribing opioids for a sprained ankle?
A new research report shows an increase in patients being prescribed opioids after experiencing an ankle sprain. The authors urge…
Medical News Today: Are mental health diagnoses ‘scientifically meaningless’?
After finding many inconsistencies and contradictions in the DSM-5 diagnostic handbook, a study questions the scientific value of psychiatric diagnoses.
Cancer scientists identify new drug target for multiple tumor types
A dysfunctional enzyme involved in building cancer cell membranes helps fuel tumor growth; when it’s disabled or depleted in mouse…
How plague pathogens trick the immune system
Yersinia have spread fear and terror, especially in the past, but today they have still not been completely eradicated. The…