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Treatments for substance use disorders are rare or non-existent. The FDA hopes to change that

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Treatments for substance use disorders are rare or non-existent. The FDA hopes to change that

When Amanda isn’t taking her attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) medication, she struggles to function both mentally and physically. Depression, anxiety and chronic pain from fibromyalgia have all become more prominent for the 46-year-old, which has exacerbated her ADHD symptoms, making everyday tasks like bathing washing becomes a challenge. While she didn’t face any disruptions … Read more

Two probiotics have been identified as promising treatments for hypertension

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Two probiotics have been identified as promising treatments for hypertension

This article has been reviewed in accordance with Science X’s editorial policies and procedures. The editors have highlighted the following attributes while ensuring the reliability of the content: has been tested in practice reliable source proofreading Alright! Credit: CC0 Public domain × close Credit: CC0 Public domain An estimated 40% of the global adult population … Read more

Removing Phenylephrine from Decongestants Could Reshape OTC Cold Treatments

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Removing Phenylephrine from Decongestants Could Reshape OTC Cold Treatments

In September 2023, the FDA’s Nonprescription Drug Advisory Committee concluded that current scientific data do not support the effectiveness of the oral decongestant phenylephrine.first This raises concerns about the effectiveness of some OTC cough and cold products that contain phenylephrine as the main active ingredient. While it is reassuring to note that neither the FDA … Read more

How safe and effective are the CBD treatments you buy on the High Street?

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How safe and effective are the CBD treatments you buy on the High Street?

From gummies to coffee, carbonated drinks, vapes, tinctures, salves and gummies, you name it, there’s now a High Street CBD product for it. CBD, or cannabidiol, is an extract of the cannabis plant that does not contain tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the ingredient that causes euphoria. People who use CBD believe it can help with a range … Read more