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Many arrested individuals in London may have undiagnosed ADHD or autism

Offering screening for neurodivergence to people detained by the police could help ensure access to appropriate support and fairer treatment in the criminal justice system, say Cambridge researchers, after a study suggests that one in two individuals arrested and detained in London may have undiagnosed attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and one in 20 may have undiagnosed autism.

10 Dec 2025

Home-delivered, medically tailored groceries benefit people with diabetes facing food insecurity

A new study in the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior (JNEB), published by Elsevier, evaluated a 12-week home-delivered food and education program among adults in Northwest Arkansas.

10 Dec 2025

Analysis of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias uncovers disparities in Maryland's rural communities

A new statewide spatial analysis of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD) has uncovered significant disparities in Maryland's rural communities, offering a striking example of how healthcare accessibility is shaping health outcomes across the United States.

10 Dec 2025

Contraception and surgical sterilization associated with increased life expectancy

Blocking reproduction increases lifespan in both males and females of many different species, a new international University of Otago – Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka-led study has found.

10 Dec 2025

Plan-switching, sign-up impersonations: Obamacare enrollment fraud persists

Florida resident Keith Jones says his Affordable Care Act insurance plan was changed multiple times this year without his permission. Now the 52-year-old is struggling with his health problems while facing large premium bills he says he shouldn't owe.

10 Dec 2025

New arts and wellbeing program supports the social needs of families affected by dementia

A new arts and wellbeing program co-developed by the University of South Australia, Flinders University and the University of Adelaide shows that supporting the social needs of people living with dementia and their carers can help families rediscover connection, confidence and a sense of community.

9 Dec 2025

State-funded multidisciplinary model improves care for adults with neurodevelopmental disorders

Adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and other neurodevelopmental disorders (NDDs) often lose access to specialized care once they age out of pediatric services.

9 Dec 2025

Doctors warn about cardiovascular dangers from excessive energy drink use

Downing several strong energy drinks every day may pose a serious stroke risk, doctors have warned in the journal BMJ Case Reports, after treating an otherwise fit and healthy man in his 50s with a daily 8-can habit and exceedingly high blood pressure.

9 Dec 2025

Global study reveals massive hidden health burden from violence against women and children

Sexual violence against children and intimate partner violence against women are two of the most devastating yet persistently underrecognized global health challenges and rank among the top risks for mortality and morbidity worldwide, according to research published in The Lancet today.

9 Dec 2025

Study shows widespread use of corridors and waiting rooms for emergency care

At any one time, nearly 1 in 5 emergency department patients in the UK is being cared for in corridors, waiting rooms, and other non-standard 'overflow' spaces-an approach known as escalation area care-suggest the results of a large observational study, published online in Emergency Medicine Journal.

9 Dec 2025

Landmark RSI trial reshapes sedative selection for emergency airway management

Doctors treating seriously ill patients in an emergency setting may want to give the sedative etomidate, rather than ketamine, while placing a breathing tube, according to a randomized trial published in the New England Journal of Medicine.

9 Dec 2025

How delays and bankruptcy let a nursing home chain avoid paying settlements for injuries and deaths

Nancy Hunt arrived at an emergency room from a Genesis HealthCare nursing home in Pennsylvania in such dreadful shape, including maggots infesting her gangrened foot, that the hospital called an elder abuse hotline and then the police, her son alleged in a lawsuit.

9 Dec 2025

Prevention efforts for cannabis-impaired driving should also focus on older adults

With cannabis-related vehicle crashes on the rise, a new study suggests that prevention campaigns shouldn't focus just on young people.

9 Dec 2025

Negative health impacts caused by 'forever chemicals' linked to billions in economic losses

The negative health impacts from contamination by so called "forever chemicals" in drinking water costs the contiguous U.S. at least $8 billion a year in social costs, a University of Arizona-led study has found.

9 Dec 2025

Most people wary of AI for health diagnosis but optimistic for cancer detection

New research on public attitudes toward AI indicates that most people are reluctant to let ChatGPT and other AI tools diagnose their health condition, but see promise in technologies that use AI to help diagnose cancer.

9 Dec 2025

Patients receiving T-cell redirecting therapies can safely be monitored at home

Patients who receive T-cell redirecting therapies are typically hospitalized for several days after treatment to watch for side effects.

9 Dec 2025

New study reveals productivity losses from substance use disorder in the U.S.

A new study shows that in 2023, substance use disorders led to nearly $93 billion in lost productivity in the United States from missed work, reduced job performance, inability to work, and lost household productivity.

9 Dec 2025

Physical activity may help restore ease of movement and agility during aging

The brain-chemical surge that comes with running may bolster coordination and speed in the old and young alike, a new study of middle-aged mice shows.

9 Dec 2025

Online reference library provides a more accurate picture of drug exposure

Doctors and researchers try to understand what medications a person has taken by asking patients directly or by looking at medical records. But this information is often incomplete.

9 Dec 2025

Enterprise Therapeutics publishes results of Phase 1 study of ETD001, a novel inhaled ENaC blocker for treatment of Cystic Fibrosis, in The Journal of Cystic Fibrosis

Enterprise Therapeutics Ltd (Enterprise), a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to the discovery and development of novel therapies to improve the lives of people with respiratory diseases, today announced the publication of a peer reviewed study in The Journal of Cystic Fibrsosis.

9 Dec 2025

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Many arrested individuals in London may have undiagnosed ADHD or autism

Home-delivered, medically tailored groceries benefit people with diabetes facing food insecurity

Analysis of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias uncovers disparities in Maryland's rural communities

Contraception and surgical sterilization associated with increased life expectancy

Plan-switching, sign-up impersonations: Obamacare enrollment fraud persists

New arts and wellbeing program supports the social needs of families affected by dementia

State-funded multidisciplinary model improves care for adults with neurodevelopmental disorders

Doctors warn about cardiovascular dangers from excessive energy drink use

Global study reveals massive hidden health burden from violence against women and children

Study shows widespread use of corridors and waiting rooms for emergency care

Landmark RSI trial reshapes sedative selection for emergency airway management

How delays and bankruptcy let a nursing home chain avoid paying settlements for injuries and deaths

Prevention efforts for cannabis-impaired driving should also focus on older adults

Negative health impacts caused by 'forever chemicals' linked to billions in economic losses

Most people wary of AI for health diagnosis but optimistic for cancer detection

Patients receiving T-cell redirecting therapies can safely be monitored at home

New study reveals productivity losses from substance use disorder in the U.S.

Physical activity may help restore ease of movement and agility during aging

Online reference library provides a more accurate picture of drug exposure

Enterprise Therapeutics publishes results of Phase 1 study of ETD001, a novel inhaled ENaC blocker for treatment of Cystic Fibrosis, in The Journal of Cystic Fibrosis

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