ADHD drug shortages are affecting patients in the UK – here's why they're happening

Nov 08, 2023 12:08 pm UTC| Health

Millions of people in the UK who take drugs for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are facing difficulties getting their prescriptions filled due to shortages. These shortages are currently affecting four of...

Frontotemporal dementia: we discovered a brain fold that may delay onset of symptoms

Nov 08, 2023 12:04 pm UTC| Health

Few people had probably heard of frontotemporal dementia until earlier this year, when the family of actor Bruce Willis announced the 68-year-old had been diagnosed with the condition. Frontotemporal dementia is a rare...

The rise and fall of antibiotics. What would a post-antibiotic world look like?

Nov 08, 2023 12:00 pm UTC| Health

Antimicrobial resistance is one of the biggest global threats to health, food security and development. This month, The Conversations experts explore how we got here and the potential solutions. These days, we dont...

What drives people to panic buy during times of crisis: A new study sheds light on the psychology of consumers

Nov 08, 2023 12:00 pm UTC| Health

Fear can cause people to behave irrationally in times of uncertainty. During the pandemic, this took the form of panic buying as people flocked to stores to stock up on essential goods. Some even sought to profit off of...

How much protein do I need as I get older? And do I need supplements to get enough?

Nov 07, 2023 09:08 am UTC| Health

If you are a woman around 50, you might have seen advice on social media or from influencers telling you protein requirements increase dramatically in midlife. Such recommendations suggest a 70 kilogram woman needs around...

A 4-day week might not work in health care. But adapting this model could reduce burnout among staff

Nov 07, 2023 09:07 am UTC| Health

The COVID pandemic saw a mass exodus of health-care workers across developed countries, exacerbating an existing health-care staffing crisis. In Australia, turnover rates among hospital staff reached nearly 20% in 2022....

Your biological age predicts dementia and stroke regardless of your actual age – new study

Nov 07, 2023 09:05 am UTC| Health

As we journey through life, the risk of developing chronic diseases, including cancer, heart disease and neurological disorders, increases significantly. However, while we all grow older chronologically at the same pace,...