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Cannabis extract shows efficacy in treatment of autism

Written by | 10 Apr 2025

The use of cannabidiol (CBD) cannabis extract shows efficacy in the treatment of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in children and adolescents, researchers report. The findings from a new… read more.

Semaglutide shows promise in reducing cravings for alcohol, heavy drinking

Written by | 14 Feb 2025

The blockbuster drug semaglutide, better known as Ozempic for diabetes and Wegovy for obesity, could also help people cut down on their alcohol intake, according to new research… read more.

Adults diagnosed with ADHD may have reduced life expectancies

Written by | 1 Feb 2025

Adults who have been diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may be living shorter lives than they should, finds a world-first study led by UCL researchers. The… read more.

Antipsychotic medications don’t always work the way they’re supposed to

Written by | 8 Dec 2024

A new study conducted by researchers at the University of Waterloo analyzed data from nearly 500,000 Canadian patients who lived in nursing homes across Canada between 2000 and 2022. It found… read more.

Survey finds 25% of adults suspect they have undiagnosed ADHD

Written by | 15 Oct 2024

Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder – also known as ADHD – is typically thought of as a childhood condition. But more adults are realizing that their struggles with attention, focus… read more.

Risky combos of psychiatric drugs prescribed for young patients

Written by | 13 Sep 2024

A new study reveals that young patients treated with psychiatric medications receive potentially dangerous combinations with concerning frequency. Researchers from Rutgers Health and other institutions analyzed New York… read more.

ADHD medications hit by supply shortages important to improve quality of life

Written by | 12 Aug 2024

Research led by the University of Southampton has found that medications play an important role in improving the quality of life of people with ADHD, but the authors… read more.

Public health measures that reduce dementia risk could save up to £4bn

Written by | 7 Aug 2024

Public health interventions that tackle dementia risk factors could yield as much as £4bn in savings in England by reducing dementia rates and helping people to live longer… read more.

Nearly 1 in 4 people with a history of bipolar disorder achieve complete mental health

Written by | 19 Jun 2024

New research conducted by the University of Toronto and published in the Journal of Affective Disorders Reports highlights that among Canadians previously diagnosed with bipolar disorder, 43% were free of… read more.

Few UK people likely to be suitable for new Alzheimer’s drugs when they come on stream

Written by | 13 Jun 2024

Few people in the UK with early stage Alzheimer’s disease are likely to be suitable for the latest drugs which aim to halt progress of the condition, yet… read more.

Benzodiazepines appear to pose miscarriage risk

Written by | 3 Jan 2024

Researchers from a Taiwanese study report that an increase in the risk of miscarriage is associated with benzodiazepine use during pregnancy, after adjustments for cofounders. The findings appeared… read more.

AI may aid in diagnosing adolescents with ADHD

Written by | 2 Dec 2023

Using artificial intelligence (AI) to analyze specialized brain MRI scans of adolescents with and without attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), researchers found significant differences in nine brain white matter tracts… read more.

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