Anuradha Varanasi, Contributor

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There Is No Evidence That Links ADHD Meds To Substance Use Disorder

A new study says taking ADHD medicines like methylphenidate during childhood are not associated with substance use disorders in early adulthood.

Loving-Kindness Meditation Can Help Depressed People Retrieve Positive Memories

In a new study published in PLOS One, two UK-based researchers found that loving-kindness meditation can help depressed people recall specific personal memories.

Low Air Pollution Levels Linked To Longer Hospital Stays For Covid-19 Patients

Exposure to low levels of air pollutants like nitrogen dioxide and black carbon could result in hospitalized Covid-19 patients spending four extra days in the hospital.

Gas Stove Flames Emit A Carcinogenic Chemical That Exhaust Fans Cannot Get Rid Of

The flames from just one gas cooktop burner can be more toxic than secondhand tobacco smoke exposure, according to a new study.

Hot, Sunny Days With Poor Air Quality Might Make Dogs Aggressive

According to a recent Scientific Reports study, dog bites might take place around 11% more frequently than usual on hot and sunny days with high air pollution levels.

Bhopal Gas Explosion Causing 27-Fold Greater Cancer Risk Almost 40 Years Later

A recent study revealed that 39 years after the Bhopal gas explosion, the devastating industrial disaster is still haunting future generations.

Long Covid Fatigue Can Be More Debilitating Than Cancer And Kidney Disease

A recent British Medical Journal (BMJ) Open study found that young people living with long Covid experienced fatigue that was worse than those suffering from cancer.

How Dental Visits Can Be Made Less Stressful For Autistic Children

Autistic children tend to struggle with poor oral health a lot more than their neurotypical peers.

Exercising Might Help In Improving Pain Tolerance

According to a new study, adults who stay physically active had a far higher tolerance for pain compared to those who lead a sedentary lifestyle.

Healthy Sleep Patterns Might Reduce Long Covid Risk

In a new JAMA study, researchers found that people who had health sleep patterns prior to a Covid infection — both before and after the Covid-19 pandemic began — may h…