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Study finds treatment gap for young ADHD patients with substance use disorders20:50 Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common neurodevelopmental disorder, affecting 12%–13% of adolescents in the United States, according to some studies. Structured exercise helps chemotherapy patients maintain cognitive function and mental clarity19:31 New research in the March 2026 issue of JNCCN-Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network suggests that exercise may help people with cancer stay mentally sharp and better able to handle daily tasks, work, and social activities through chemotherapy treatment delivered on an every two-week cycle. AI-generated meal plans for teens often lack essential nutrients and calories19:31 Many teens dealing with weight issues are turning to AI models to help them create meal plans with the aim of losing weight. Personalized counseling program helps cervical cancer survivors quit smoking18:12 A new study led by UCLA researchers suggests that a personalized counseling program can significantly help women who have survived cervical precancer or cervical cancer to quit smoking - and does so at a cost that researchers say represents good value for healthcare systems. Study reveals high burnout among doctors treating sickle cell disease18:12 Hematology-oncology trained physicians who treat sickle cell disease reported higher rates of burnout (60%) than their counterparts who do not provide sickle cell care (43%) despite no differences in grit and resilience between the two groups. Republicans fret over RFK Jr.’s anti-vaccine policies while MAHA moms stew14:01 Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is fielding pressure from the White House to relax his controversial approach to vaccine policies as the midterms near, but his most steadfast supporters are pressing for more aggressive action — like restricting covid-19 vaccines and pesticide use — to carry out the Make America Healthy Again agenda. As lung disease threatens workers, lawmakers seek protections for countertop manufacturers14:01 César Manuel González, 37, used to work with stone that was engineered to endure: dense, polished slabs designed to outlast the kitchens in which they were installed. Combat Medical raises £2.6 million Series A to advance treatment of BCG unresponsive bladder cancer14:01 Combat Medical (Combat), a medical device company optimizing the delivery and efficacy of cancer therapeutics, today announced it has raised £2.6 million in the first close of a Series A financing to advance its hyperthermic intravesical chemotherapy treatment, HIVEC® through phase 3 clinical trials and toward FDA registration. Vaccine hesitancy linked to structural barriers rather than personal choice7:27 A Simon Fraser University study is pushing back against the "easy narrative" that not getting vaccinated is entirely a personal decision. Higher intake of ultra processed foods linked to weaker bones6:56 From flavored yogurts to frozen pizzas, breakfast cereals and instant oats, ultra-processed foods are convenient, often cheaper items designed for a quick bite. |