A veterinarian says dogs can show hyperactivity, impulsivity and inattention resembling human ADHD, but owners should not mistake normal behavior for illness. The Daily Mail reported that dozens of owners have described similar traits in their dogs online. One TikTok user posted a video of a dog “running laps” and asked whether it showed “textbook […] The post Dogs can show ADHD-like behavior, but vet warns against TikTok diagnosis appeared first on American Almanac .
A veterinarian says dogs can show hyperactivity, impulsivity and inattention resembling human ADHD, but owners should not mistake normal behavior for illness. The Daily Mail reported that dozens of owners have described similar traits in their dogs online. One TikTok user posted a video of a dog “running laps” and asked whether it showed “textbook symptoms.” Researchers have examined ADHD-like behavior in dogs, including problems with focus and impulse control. But Dr. Guy Sandelowsky, founder of OMNI Pet Limited, says ordinary canine behavior can look much the same. That distinction matters. A restless puppy, a bored pet and a dog with a deeper behavior problem may act alike, yet require very different responses from an owner.…Open
Howie Mandel, the 70-year-old comedian and "America's Got Talent" host, says his lifelong battle with OCD and germaphobia drove him to self-medicate with gummies, smoking, and alcohol during the COVID-19 pandemic, a spiral he says nearly cost him his life. Mandel made the disclosure on Hoda Kotb's "Joy 101" podcast, describing in plain terms how […] The post Howie Mandel says pandemic self-medication nearly killed him appeared first on American Almanac .
Howie Mandel, the 70-year-old comedian and "America's Got Talent" host, says his lifelong battle with OCD and germaphobia drove him to self-medicate with gummies, smoking, and alcohol during the COVID-19 pandemic, a spiral he says nearly cost him his life. Mandel made the disclosure on Hoda Kotb's "Joy 101" podcast, describing in plain terms how the collision of a real-world pandemic with his pre-existing mental health conditions left him unable to sleep and desperate for any way to shut his mind off. The comedian, who has spoken publicly about his OCD and ADHD for years, said the pandemic turned his long-running anxieties from a punchline into a crisis. His wife Terry, he said, found him unresponsive on multiple occasions and considered…Open
For decades, ADHD was viewed as a childhood condition that mostly affected boys. Researchers now know ADHD manifests differently in girls, but many still go undiagnosed until adulthood.
A federal appeals court has reinstated lawsuits claiming Tylenol use during pregnancy is linked to autism and ADHD.
PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: A U.S. appeals court has overturned a previous dismissal of lawsuits against Tylenol manufacturers , allowing claims that the drug’s use during pregnancy is linked to autism and ADHD to proceed. The court found that the lower court improperly excluded scientific evidence presented by the plaintiffs’ expert witnesses. DETAIL: The decision comes amid ongoing debate over the safety of acetaminophen, the active ingredient in Tylenol, known as paracetamol in Europe, during pregnancy. While some studies suggest a potential risk , major pharmaceutical corporations and medical organizations maintain that Tylenol has not been proven unsafe for pregnant women. The appeals court emphasized that their ruling does not…Open
The Food and Drug Administration was supposed to be the dull and predictable part of President Trump's health bureaucracy. - Instead, it's become the soap opera whose cliffhangers leave entire industries in suspense — most recently Friday's drama over reports that commissioner Marty Makary was about to be booted out. Why it matters: The FDA regulates about one-fifth of the U.S. economy, so organizational disarray , surprise policy moves and political interference can cause real disruption. State of play: The Johns Hopkins physician and researcher appeared to have been spared late last week after multiple outlets reported that President Trump had authorized his firing. - Under Makary, there's been considerable drama around abortion…
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. made no mention of vaccinations in his opening statement before the House Ways & Means Committee on Thursday. But Rep. Linda Sanchez (D-Calif.) asked Kennedy directly if he thought vaccination against measles might have saved the life of a child who recently died of the disease during an outbreak in Texas. “It’s possible, certainly,” Kennedy responded. Later in her questioning, Sanchez chastised Kennedy for appearing in a video with rap musician Kid Rock to promote milk drinking. Sanchez contrasted that messaging choice with the suspension under Kennedy of an HHS campaign to encourage vaccination.
