ADHD drug may reduce later risk of psychotic disorders, study finds

A large, new study found that the stimulant methylphenidate, such as the drugs Ritalin and Concerta, may lower the risk of psychosis when prescribed to younger children with ADHD. Children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder have been identified to be at greater risk of developing psychotic conditions such as bipolar or schizophrenia, compared with neurotypical kids. Some…

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Food Safety Scientist Wins Prize for Preventing Millions of Foodborne Illness Cases

Food Safety Scientist Wins Prize for Preventing Millions of Foodborne Illness Cases

A scientist who pioneered the modern food processing safety standards used around the world was awarded this year’s World Food Prize, the organization announced Wednesday, crediting his work for averting millions of cases of foodborne illness and reducing food waste. Huub Lelieveld, PhD, of the Netherlands earned the award after six decades spent advancing ways…

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Kent meningitis outbreak prompts rush for routine vaccinations in England | Vaccines and immunisation

Kent meningitis outbreak prompts rush for routine vaccinations in England | Vaccines and immunisation

School immunisation services and pharmacies are reporting surging demand for routine vaccinations after the Kent meningitis outbreak in which two teenagers died. Thousands of teenagers across England have booked or received jabs in past fortnight against the A, C, W and Y strains of meningitis (MenACWY), and diphtheria, polio and tetanus (Td/IPV). Experts said the…

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NIH Shifts Funding Strategy; U.K. Biobank Data Exposed; Autism Therapy Racket?

NIH Shifts Funding Strategy; U.K. Biobank Data Exposed; Autism Therapy Racket?

The NIH has cut the number of solicited calls for funding, and instead has been directed to increase its spending on “unsolicited” proposals driven by investigators’ interests. (Nature) Confidential health data stored in the U.K. Biobank were repeatedly exposed online, raising questions about the safeguarding of patient records. (The Guardian) The FDA official in charge…

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