A major US study has found that many paediatricians prescribe ADHD medication to children as young as four and five immediately after diagnosis, despite guidelines recommending six months of behavioural therapy first. The analysis, published in JAMA Network Open and based on more than 9,700 children, revealed that 42% of young patients received medication within a month of diagnosis, while only 14% began treatment after the recommended six-month delay. Experts warn this rush to medicate overlooks the benefits of behavioural therapy, which can help children develop coping skills and improve family dynamics. Although ADHD drugs like Ritalin and Concerta are…
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Washington, August 30, 2025 — Senator Bernie Sanders has demanded that Robert F. Kennedy Jr. step down from his role as U.S. health secretary, warning that his leadership poses a serious threat to public health. Sanders Criticizes Kennedy’s Policies In an op-ed for The New York Times, Sanders accused Kennedy of putting Americans at risk, stating that he must resign immediately. While referencing the administration’s slogan, “Make America Healthy Again,” Sanders argued that both President Trump and Kennedy have undermined scientific guidance and public health measures since taking office. Sanders cited the recent dismissal of CDC director Susan Monarez and…
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Nvidia has set new sales records as demand for artificial intelligence keeps accelerating, though global tensions cloud the company’s outlook. On Wednesday, the chipmaker revealed $46.7bn (£34.6bn) in second-quarter revenue, a 56% leap compared with the same period last year. Yet its shares slipped in after-hours trading after executives admitted the company was still “working through geopolitical issues”. Nvidia remains in the middle of a heated trade conflict between the United States and China. Rapid policy shifts under the Trump administration, aimed at keeping America ahead in artificial intelligence, add further challenges to its business. Tech giants pour money into…
