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ADHD Medication Use Quadruples in Netherlands
The number of people using ADHD medication in the Netherlands quadrupled between 2006 and 2023, reaching almost 300,000, driven by increased diagnoses, particularly among women, while concerns remain about off-label use among students.
ADHD Medication Use Quadruples in Netherlands
The number of people using ADHD medication in the Netherlands quadrupled between 2006 and 2023, reaching almost 300,000, driven by increased diagnoses, particularly among women, while concerns remain about off-label use among students.
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36% Bias Score
Coffee's Harmful Interaction with Common Medications
A pharmacist warns that coffee consumption can negatively interact with numerous medications, including thyroid drugs, antidepressants, ADHD medications, and cold remedies, potentially reducing their effectiveness or increasing side effects like irregular heartbeat, insomnia, and headaches.
Coffee's Harmful Interaction with Common Medications
A pharmacist warns that coffee consumption can negatively interact with numerous medications, including thyroid drugs, antidepressants, ADHD medications, and cold remedies, potentially reducing their effectiveness or increasing side effects like irregular heartbeat, insomnia, and headaches.
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56% Bias Score
Common Medications Linked to Increased Alzheimer's Risk
Harvard-trained Dr. Joshua Helman warns that long-term, high-dose use of allergy medications (e.g., Benadryl, Zyrtec), benzodiazepines (e.g., Valium, Xanax), and statins may increase the risk of Alzheimer's disease due to associated brain damage; 6.7 million Americans currently have Alzheimer's, a n...
Common Medications Linked to Increased Alzheimer's Risk
Harvard-trained Dr. Joshua Helman warns that long-term, high-dose use of allergy medications (e.g., Benadryl, Zyrtec), benzodiazepines (e.g., Valium, Xanax), and statins may increase the risk of Alzheimer's disease due to associated brain damage; 6.7 million Americans currently have Alzheimer's, a n...
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ADHD Medication Prescriptions Surge Among Middle-Aged Women, Misuse Rates Remain Low
Prescriptions for ADHD medications among women aged 35-64 increased substantially from 1.2 million in 2019 to 1.7 million in 2022, yet misuse rates remained significantly lower (13.7%) than in men (22%) of the same age group.
ADHD Medication Prescriptions Surge Among Middle-Aged Women, Misuse Rates Remain Low
Prescriptions for ADHD medications among women aged 35-64 increased substantially from 1.2 million in 2019 to 1.7 million in 2022, yet misuse rates remained significantly lower (13.7%) than in men (22%) of the same age group.
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48% Bias Score
Stimulant Medications Most Effective for Adult ADHD, Study Finds
A new study of nearly 15,000 adults with ADHD found that stimulant medications and atomoxetine were more effective than placebos at reducing core symptoms over 12 weeks, while non-pharmacological treatments showed mixed results, highlighting the need for further research into long-term effectiveness...
Stimulant Medications Most Effective for Adult ADHD, Study Finds
A new study of nearly 15,000 adults with ADHD found that stimulant medications and atomoxetine were more effective than placebos at reducing core symptoms over 12 weeks, while non-pharmacological treatments showed mixed results, highlighting the need for further research into long-term effectiveness...
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36% Bias Score
Lithium's Declining Use in Bipolar Disorder Treatment
A discussion about the declining use of lithium in treating bipolar disorder despite its proven effectiveness, exploring controversies, research, and patient experiences.
Lithium's Declining Use in Bipolar Disorder Treatment
A discussion about the declining use of lithium in treating bipolar disorder despite its proven effectiveness, exploring controversies, research, and patient experiences.
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High Blood Pressure Linked to Dementia Risk, Medication Shows Promise
A study of over 92,000 individuals showed that high blood pressure increases dementia risk, but taking antihypertensive medications reduced dementia risk by 7% over four years.
High Blood Pressure Linked to Dementia Risk, Medication Shows Promise
A study of over 92,000 individuals showed that high blood pressure increases dementia risk, but taking antihypertensive medications reduced dementia risk by 7% over four years.
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Beta Blocker Prescriptions for Anxiety Rise Amidst Lack of Conclusive Evidence
A 2022 University of Bristol study reveals a significant increase in beta blocker prescriptions for anxiety, particularly among women and young people, driven by reduced stigma, faster action compared to alternatives, and a cultural shift toward open discussions about mental health; however, there's...
Beta Blocker Prescriptions for Anxiety Rise Amidst Lack of Conclusive Evidence
A 2022 University of Bristol study reveals a significant increase in beta blocker prescriptions for anxiety, particularly among women and young people, driven by reduced stigma, faster action compared to alternatives, and a cultural shift toward open discussions about mental health; however, there's...
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52% Bias Score
ADHD Medication Prescriptions Surge Among Middle-Aged Women
A new study reveals a sharp rise in ADHD stimulant prescriptions among middle-aged women (35-64), increasing from 1.2 million in 2019 to 1.7 million in 2022, with significantly lower rates of misuse compared to men of the same age (13.7% vs 22.0%).
ADHD Medication Prescriptions Surge Among Middle-Aged Women
A new study reveals a sharp rise in ADHD stimulant prescriptions among middle-aged women (35-64), increasing from 1.2 million in 2019 to 1.7 million in 2022, with significantly lower rates of misuse compared to men of the same age (13.7% vs 22.0%).
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44% Bias Score
Inconsistent ADHD Medication Access in Australia Creates Hardship for Families
Suzanne Grobke travels eight hours every three months for her 12-year-old daughter's ADHD medication, prompting the RACGP to call for a federal government commitment to increase the number of medicines GPs can prescribe, including essential ADHD medicines, due to inconsistent state and territory app...
Inconsistent ADHD Medication Access in Australia Creates Hardship for Families
Suzanne Grobke travels eight hours every three months for her 12-year-old daughter's ADHD medication, prompting the RACGP to call for a federal government commitment to increase the number of medicines GPs can prescribe, including essential ADHD medicines, due to inconsistent state and territory app...
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40% Bias Score
Mixing Antidepressants with Alcohol and Other Substances
This article discusses the risks of mixing alcohol, weed, and over-the-counter medications with antidepressants, offering advice for college students.
Mixing Antidepressants with Alcohol and Other Substances
This article discusses the risks of mixing alcohol, weed, and over-the-counter medications with antidepressants, offering advice for college students.
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Androcur Lawsuit Filed
A class action lawsuit targets Androcur, a drug linked to brain tumors, highlighting the delayed response from authorities and pharmaceutical companies.
Androcur Lawsuit Filed
A class action lawsuit targets Androcur, a drug linked to brain tumors, highlighting the delayed response from authorities and pharmaceutical companies.
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