Energy at Writers Guild Deal Meeting Akin to a “Rock Concert”
The Writers Guild of America, on the union’s first day after its historic 148-day strike, staged a “rock concert” — as one showrunner described it — on Wednesday night at the Hollywood Palladium as the guild celebrated its leadership and solidarity while outlining the deal points in its tentative…#hollywoodpalladium #wgawest #meredithstiehm #wga #ellenstutzman #davidyoung #palladium #bobiger #davidzaslav #donnalangley (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - September 28, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, physical abuse and methylphenidate treatment in children - Man KKC, Gao L, Lau WCY, Fan M, Coghill PD, Chan EW, Chui CSL, Li X, Chan AYL, Lum PT, Luo H, Au Yeung SL, Wei PL, Wong KHTW, Tung KTS, Wong RS, Lee PTMC, Rao PN, Wing PYK, Ip P, Wong PICK.
We examined temporal associations of physical abuse risk with methylphenidate treatment in children with attention deficit hyp... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - September 11, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Adolescents Source Type: news

The 8 Best Moments From Beyonc é’s Birthday Concert at LA’s SoFi Stadium
In the heart of Inglewood, California, on Monday evening, an unforgettable celebration unfolded. Beyoncé Knowles, the Queen Bey herself, rang in her 42nd birthday at SoFi Stadium with 70,000-plus adoring fans and an A-list roster of celebrity admirers in the crowd. Beyoncé’s birthday concert…#inglewood #beyoncéknowles #sofistadium #beyoncé #renaissanceworldtour #dangerouslyinlove #kellyrowland #michellewilliams #letoyaluckett #lataviaroberson (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - September 5, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

ADHD drug Ritalin could wean America's 5million cocaine users off the powder, study suggests
Researchers at the University of Virginia say animal studies have shown Ritalin (pictured) triggers reduced dependence on the white powder, although results are mixed in humans. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - August 31, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Talking Heads To Reunite For ‘Stop Making Sense’ 40th Anniversary TIFF Celebration
Talking Heads bandmates David Byrne, Tina Weymouth, Chris Frantz, and Jerry Harrison will make a public appearance together next month in Toronto for the first time since their 2002 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction. Bringing them together is the upcoming 40th anniversary of the group’s concert…#talkingheads #davidbyrne #tinaweymouth #chrisfrantz #jerryharrison #stopmakingsense #spikelee #leesbroadway #a24 #jonathandemme (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - August 17, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

ADHD Medication Shortage Continues as the School Year Begins
Parents and doctors say that drug shortages are leading to declines in learning and self-esteem. (Source: NYT Health)
Source: NYT Health - August 15, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Christina Caron Tags: Drugs (Pharmaceuticals) Shortages Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Adderall (Drug) Concerta Children and Childhood Education (K-12) Ritalin (Drug) Source Type: news

Infographic: Summer Vacations Are Back (on a Budget)
It's officially summer, according to the calendar, but is summer officially back? Data from GroundTruth, a data analytics and media company, shows visits to American tourist attractions were up 187% in May compared to the same month last year. Likewise, trips to national landmarks and concert…#groundtruth (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - July 14, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

ADHD Drugs Won't Raise Risk for Illicit Drug Use Later
This study looked specifically at... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - July 12, 2023 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news

Pioneering Psychedelics Scientist Alexander " Sasha " Shulgin's Legacy Lives On Via New Compounds And Research
MAPS recent Psychedelic Science 2023 conference hosted a discussion on the newly-synthesized compounds by the organization advancing the legacy of the renowned chemist Alexander “Sasha” Shulgin’s psychedelics research legacy. The Alexander Shulgin Research Institute (ASRI) presented findings on…#maps #asr3001 #mdma #phenylethylamine #nicholascozzi #insideshulginslab #asr2001 #ritalin #cozzi #fda (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - July 11, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Taking ADHD Meds Won't Raise a Kid's Odds for Drug Abuse Later: Study
THURSDAY, July 6, 2023 -- Stimulant medications like Ritalin are commonly prescribed to help treat the symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, but there have been concerns the drugs may lay the groundwork for later substance abuse. New... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - July 6, 2023 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news

There Is No Evidence That Links ADHD Meds To Substance Use Disorder
A new study says taking ADHD medicines like methylphenidate during childhood are not associated with substance use disorders in early adulthood. (Source: Forbes.com Healthcare News)
Source: Forbes.com Healthcare News - July 5, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Authors: Anuradha Varanasi, Contributor Tags: Healthcare /healthcare Innovation /innovation standard Source Type: news

‘Smart Drugs’ Underdeliver and Can Bring Trouble
There is no such thing as a "smart pill." In fact, nonmedical use of prescription stimulants like Adderall or Ritalin by people without a prescription can lead to unintended outcomes, including poorer grades and substance abuse. (Source: WebMD Health)
Source: WebMD Health - June 21, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

MDMA Cured Extremism? Abilify Pain Cream Scheme; Ritalin's Opposite Effect in Some
(MedPage Today) -- After the former leader of a white nationalist group took a single dose of MDMA during a psychiatric clinical study, he revised his extremist views. (BBC) Is laughter the best medicine? A meta-analysis of 29 studies found that... (Source: MedPage Today Psychiatry)
Source: MedPage Today Psychiatry - June 21, 2023 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: news

Taking ‘Smart Drugs’ Like Adderall Without ADHD Actually Decreases Productivity
Though college students are known to use prescription stimulants or “smart” drugs to enhance their productivity—including Ritalin and Adderall—a new study finds that using these drugs while not suffering from attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder decreases productivity and increases the amount…#mph #ritalin #mod #dex #provigil #fda (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - June 14, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

The Weeknd Says He ‘Forgot How to Sing’ and Lost His Voice Because of Acting in ‘The Idol’: ‘It Was Terrifying’
Filming HBO’s “The Idol” led to something of a breakdown for Abel “The Weeknd” Tesfaye, the global pop star who is starring in the upcoming series as a self-help guru named Tedros, who takes aspiring pop star Jocelyn (Lily-Rose Depp) under his wing. Back in September, Tesfaye cut short a concert…#hbo #idol #weekndtesfaye #tedros #tesfaye #samlevinson #cannesfilmfestival (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - May 15, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news