Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, affects millions of children, but many go years without a diagnosis, missing the chance for early support. Now, a new study from Duke Health, published April 27 in the journal Nature Mental Health, suggests artificial intelligence could help change that. “We have this incredibly rich source of information sitting in electronic…

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Nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea are well-known side effects of popular weight-loss and diabetes drugs like semaglutide and tirzepatide. But a new study suggests additional side effects may not be fully captured in clinical trials. Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania used artificial intelligence to analyze more than 400,000 Reddit posts from nearly 70,000 users—and uncovered…

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For women, feeling lonely during midlife may do more than affect mood — it could also impact brain health. A new study finds that loneliness and social isolation are both linked to cognitive decline in women going through perimenopause — the years leading up to menopause. Researchers tracked more than 900 women, typically between ages…

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Whether topped with fruit or flavored with peanut butter, eating mostly oatmeal for just two days may help lower cholesterol, according to a new study out of Germany. In the trial, people with metabolic syndrome who followed a strict oat-based plan for 48 hours saw a 10% drop in harmful LDL cholesterol. The improvement was…

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People who follow a Mediterranean diet might lower their risk of stroke, a new study reports. Overall, women who stuck most closely to an eating pattern resembling the Mediterranean diet had an 18% lower risk of any sort of stroke, researchers reported Feb. 4 in the journal Neurology Open Access. They specifically had a 16%…

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For many young adults, social media is where life happens: Friendships, news, stress, all rolled into a single screen. But a new study suggests that stepping away, even for just one week, may help ease anxiety, depression and sleep problems. Researchers tracked 295 young adults ages 18 to 24 who agreed to limit their social…

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What if something as simple as a daily walk could help slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease? A new study finds taking just over 5,000 steps a day may slow the buildup of tau protein in the brain… one of the key hallmarks of Alzheimer’s, along with amyloid plaques. These proteins spread as the disease…

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Can just a few minutes of movement really boost your heart health? A new study says yes — thanks to something called “exercise snacking.” Exercise snacking involves short bursts of physical activity that fit into your day — like taking the stairs or doing a few squats. An analysis in the British Journal of Sports…

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Eating fruits and vegetables is key to good health, but a new study suggests that choosing produce with higher pesticide residues may boost the amount of these chemicals leaching into the body. Researchers linked the types of produce people eat with levels of pesticides found in their urine.  The results show that eating foods on…

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Coca-Cola is saying so long to high-fructose corn syrup and hello to cane sugar for a new soda launch this fall. “As part of its ongoing innovation agenda, this fall in the United States, the company plans to launch an offering made with U.S. cane sugar to expand its Trademark Coca-Cola product range,” the company said in a…

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