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ADHD diagnoses are rising. 1 in 9 U.S. kids have gotten one, new study finds

ADHD is an ongoing and expanding public health concern, according to researchers studying the disorder. One million more U.S. children were diagnosed in 2022 compared to 2016, a new study shows.
Maria Godoy
Science

UW biochemistry professor makes list of top 100 global health leaders

Professor David Baker used to say that protein design was on the ‘lunatic fringe’ of biochemistry. Now, he’s on the TIME100 Health list.
Kim Malcolm

John O'Brien
Science

Genetic analysis explores the influence of African ancestry in brain disease risk

A new genetic analysis could help explain why people in the U.S. with African ancestry face a greater risk for stroke and Alzheimer's disease, but less risk of another brain disease, Parkinson's.
Jon Hamilton
Environment

Plastic junk? Researchers find tiny particles in men's testicles

The new study has scientists concerned that microplastics may be contributing to reproductive health issues.
Will Stone
Health

Research into the chemical found in ecstasy is plagued with allegations of misconduct

MDMA — the chemical found in the drug ecstasy — has appeared effective for treating PTSD in clinical trials. But there are concerns about the quality of the research.
Will Stone
Health

Crowdfunding for health care. UW-Bothell prof examines the trend in new book

Author Nora Kenworthy's new book, "Crowded Out: The True Costs of Crowdfunding Healthcare," looks at the complex set of experiences of people using platforms like GoFundMe to raise money for medical care and how the platform potentially shapes the world around us.
Libby Denkmann

Hans Anderson
National

Texas Medical Board faces backlash over lack of clarity around abortion ban exception

For years now, Texas has banned practically all abortions. There is a medical exception to the ban — and the Texas Medical Board has been tasked with clarifying that exception.
Selena Simmons-Duffin
National

Phoenix is making changes to cooling centers to protect more people from heat

Phoenix, Ariz., area leaders are opening cooling centers that are open all night. About a third of heat related emergency calls happen after most centers close.
Katherine Davis-Young
Politics

The states where abortion is on the ballot in November

Since Roe v. Wade was overturned, state laws on abortion have been changing constantly. It will all be part of the picture as voters go to the polls in November.For sponsor-free episodes of Consider This, sign up for Consider This+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org. Email us at considerthis@npr.org.
Science

Black men are a hidden segment of caregivers. It's stressful but rewarding, too

Almost 40 percent of caregivers of older adults are men, and a third of that group is Black. But African American men face some issues other guys don't.
Ashley Milne-Tyte

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