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ADHD diagnoses surge by 70 percent in elderly Americans, intriguing new data shows

ADHD diagnoses surge by 70 percent in elderly Americans, intriguing new data shows

The burgeoning crisis in mental health is often thought of as an affliction…
Adderall could become the next opioid epidemic, DEA warns

Adderall could become the next opioid epidemic, DEA warns

Officials are sounding the alarm over skyhigh rates of Adderall prescriptions –…
The NHS risks being 'overwhelmed' by unprecedented levels of autism and ADHD, report warns

The NHS risks being 'overwhelmed' by unprecedented levels of autism and ADHD, report warns

Unprecedented levels of autism and ADHD referrals risk overwhelming the health service,…
Alberta judge greenlights euthanasia for 27-year-old autistic woman DESPITE objections from her dad, who says she's healthy - just 'vulnerable' due to mental health problems

Alberta judge greenlights euthanasia for 27-year-old autistic woman DESPITE objections from her dad, who says she's healthy – just 'vulnerable' due to mental health problems

A judge in Canada has cleared the way for a 27-year-old autistic…
Fears over long-term effects of Adderall as study suggests drug can cause fatal heart damage

Fears over long-term effects of Adderall as study suggests drug can cause fatal heart damage

Doctors have issued a warning about the long-term effects of Adderall after a…
One in SEVEN boys under 17 have been diagnosed with ADHD - as doctors slam 'preposterously high' figure that is four-fold the prevalence in the UK

One in SEVEN boys under 17 have been diagnosed with ADHD – as doctors slam 'preposterously high' figure that is four-fold the prevalence in the UK

One in seven boys now have attention-deficit hyperactive disorder in the US,…
Kate Silverton says being too quick to diagnose children with ADHD can be 'debilitating' for them

Kate Silverton says being too quick to diagnose children with ADHD can be 'debilitating' for them

We shouldn’t be so quick to diagnose children with ADHD as such…
California could BAN Lucky Charms, Cheetos and Sunchips from being served in schools due to links to ADHD- under new bill that would outlaw 7 junk food additive

California could BAN Lucky Charms, Cheetos and Sunchips from being served in schools due to links to ADHD- under new bill that would outlaw 7 junk food additive

California state officials have introduced a bill to ban even more popular…
Medication madness: Health care providers are losing up to $1BN every day and patients are STILL struggling to access life-saving drugs after major hack last month

Medication madness: Health care providers are losing up to $1BN every day and patients are STILL struggling to access life-saving drugs after major hack last month

Hospitals, doctors and pharmacies are losing up to $1billion per day following…
Using weed during pregnancy may raise risk of child having autism or ADHD by 30%, large review warns - is this partly why rates of both conditions are rising in US?

Using weed during pregnancy may raise risk of child having autism or ADHD by 30%, large review warns – is this partly why rates of both conditions are rising in US?

Using marijuana during pregnancy could lead to an increased chance of the…
'All I can do is hope they have it in stock'- Patients tell DailyMail.com about their struggle to get prescriptions as healthcare providers beg White House for help after cyber attack

'All I can do is hope they have it in stock'- Patients tell DailyMail.com about their struggle to get prescriptions as healthcare providers beg White House for help after cyber attack

The massive cyberattack last month against a major healthcare system has forced…
Warning that autism may be being over-diagnosed in parts of country amid surge in celebrities revealing their own battle with disorder

Warning that autism may be being over-diagnosed in parts of country amid surge in celebrities revealing their own battle with disorder

Experts have sounded the alarm over the ‘wild-west’ of autism diagnosis in…
NHS 'can't cope' with surge in Brits self-diagnosing with ADHD and autism, expert warns

NHS 'can't cope' with surge in Brits self-diagnosing with ADHD and autism, expert warns

The ailing NHS risks being ‘overwhelmed’ by a huge surge in ADHD…
DR MARTIN SCURR: Get a grip, Generation Snowflake! I know what's causing 'rising tide' of mental health issues among the young... and who is to blame

DR MARTIN SCURR: Get a grip, Generation Snowflake! I know what's causing 'rising tide' of mental health issues among the young… and who is to blame

‘Depressing’ is a word we use too often. But it’s the only…
'Everyday problems of being young' are now being branded 'mental health issues', critics claim: 20-somethings are getting signed off with 'relationship breakdowns' - meaning Gen Z are now more likely to be 'too ill to work' than adults in their 40s

'Everyday problems of being young' are now being branded 'mental health issues', critics claim: 20-somethings are getting signed off with 'relationship breakdowns' – meaning Gen Z are now more likely to be 'too ill to work' than adults in their 40s

Everyday problems of ‘being young’ are now being branded mental health issues,…
Apps and social media influencers are wrongly making middle-aged women think they have ADHD, experts warn... so are YOUR symptoms a sign of the disorder or totally normal?

Apps and social media influencers are wrongly making middle-aged women think they have ADHD, experts warn… so are YOUR symptoms a sign of the disorder or totally normal?

Trendy apps, social media influencers and private clinics are contributing to a…
Diagnoses of mental health and behavioural conditions have surged since Covid with one in nine children reported to have a disability

Diagnoses of mental health and behavioural conditions have surged since Covid with one in nine children reported to have a disability

Diagnoses of mental health conditions and behavioural conditions such as ADHD have…
Short and sweet! Baby boy born the size of a can of Coca Cola defies odds as he celebrates first birthday

Short and sweet! Baby boy born the size of a can of Coca Cola defies odds as he celebrates first birthday

A baby boy in Texas who was born the size of a…
Illinois could become next state to pass 'Skittles Ban' that would outlaw sales of candy containing cancer-causing chemicals - such as Pez, Peeps and Sun Drop soda

Illinois could become next state to pass 'Skittles Ban' that would outlaw sales of candy containing cancer-causing chemicals – such as Pez, Peeps and Sun Drop soda

Illinois is set to become the latest state to impose a ‘Skittles ban’…
Is YOUR prescription at risk of running out? As pharmacists warn of stocks running low, the definitive guide to the drugs affected

Is YOUR prescription at risk of running out? As pharmacists warn of stocks running low, the definitive guide to the drugs affected

Pharmacists have warned that a shortage of common medicines is placing patients…