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ADHD (attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder) is stunningly expensive to both the economy and to the people who live with it day to day.

Every winter, as the air sharpens and scarves return to shoulders, an old visitor also makes a reappearance: the flu. It announces itself with fever, aching limbs, and the familiar drip of a runny nose. But behind these symptoms lies a microscopic .. ...

Anaphylaxis is not something to be messed around with, as it's an allergic reaction that can prove fatal if not halted. That's where an experimental new skin patch comes in, as it could warn of the onset of anaphylaxis while there's still plenty of . ...

There's a well-established link between depression and chronic low-grade inflammation. Now, a new meta-study shows that treating the inflammation can reduce depression in two ways, offering a potential alternative to antidepressants and their side .. ...

A massive global study has turned up some grim news: that nearly 87% of us are not routinely getting quality sleep and meeting physical activity levels needed for our long-term health. Now, scientists have discovered that one is more influential than ...

DNA can sustain serious injuries called double strand breaks, in which both strands of the helix snap. These breaks are among the most dangerous forms of DNA damage and immediately trigger the cell's damage response. Because DNA damage constantly ...

Adding to the growing body of research that proves our microbiome is a powerful ally in fighting disease, scientists have found that an easy-to-get nutrient in our food causes our guts to produce powerful insulin-regulating compounds.

Kale has long been crowned a "superfood," praised for its rich antioxidant and nutrient content - but new research suggests many of those perks go untapped unless you pair the leaves with a simple addition that boosts your body's ability to absorb .. ...

In a breakthrough study, scientists have discovered that a variant in one gene, GRIN2A, can directly cause mental illness - something previously believed to be the result of several mutations working together. What's more, these conditions often ...

After two decades in the making, scientists have cracked the code on a drug that can repair DNA, setting the scene for a new class of therapeutics that can fix tissue damage that occurs through heart attack, inflammatory disease and other conditions.