Thousands of students and schoolchildren are said to use them. Yet their parents may be completely unaware that their children are using powerful “smart drugs” to get through the dreaded exam periods. This is because there are often no obvious indications that a young person is taking pills like Ritalin and Adderall, which can cost as little as £2 and have dangerous side effects, such as increased heart rate, anxiety and weight loss. But Dr Samantha Miller, an NHS doctor based in Scotland, told MailOnline how parents can tell if…
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Burnout threatens the primary care workforce and the mental health of physicians
If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by dialing “988” or the Crisis Text Line by texting “HOME” to 741741. Melanie Gray Miller, a 30-year-old doctor, wiped away her tears as she described the isolation she felt after losing a beloved patient. “It was at the end of a night shift, when bad things always seem to happen,” said Miller, who is training to be a pediatrician. The boy had been ill for months in the Medical University…
Read MoreMost common signs of dementia and when you need to see a doctor amid a ‘time bomb’ warning.
More than one in 10 adults in the United States over the age of 65 are said to have dementia, known to be a devastating disease. Here are the most common signs people should look for More than one in 10 US adults over the age of 65 are said to have dementia(Getty Images/iStockphoto) Dementia is a devastating disease that has been described as a ‘time bomb’ as cases soar across the United States, and while the primary symptom is memory loss, there are a number of other warning signs…
Read MoreHidden Dangers of Buying Prescription Drugs Online Without Seeing a Primary Care Doctor First
An increasing number of people are risking their lives by buying medicines over the internet before seeing their GP. The number of prescriptions supplied by online pharmacies has doubled in two years, from 26 million in 2019 to 53 million. More patients than ever are turning to the internet for their prescriptions Reliable websites help lighten the load on high street pharmacies. But as patients struggle to see a GP, many are turning to Google and self-diagnosing before buying online. Professor Kamila Hawthorne, chair of the Royal College of GPs,…
Read MoreBecause your daily run could be doing more harm than good, according to a doctor
Whether it’s an early morning or an after-work detox, getting out for a run can be a liberating workout to fuel your mind and body. When the runner high kicks in and the endorphins are pumping, you may feel invincible, but that doesn’t mean you are. Going out for a daily jog has the potential to cause harm to the body, rather than just help it. Orthopedic surgeon Dr. Lushun Wang said Newsweek which has “a list of worries” for those who go out rushing excessively. The strain of such…
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