There is not enough evidence to recommend screening for autism spectrum disorders in young children. The U.S. Preventative Services Task Force looked at children a year and a half to two and a half years old who did not have any concerns raised by family members, caregivers or doctors. The panel found no direct evidence that screening would benefit those children.
Misuse of the stimulant Adderall and related emergency room visits are up dramatically among young adults, according to a new study from Johns Hopkins. Researchers found the problem is mainly 18 to 25-year-olds who take Adderall without a prescription – often getting the drug from family and friends.
Changes in gut bacteria could be an early indicator of Type 2 diabetes. Researchers in South Korea observed changes in the microorganisms before any symptoms of Type 2 diabetes developed. They said this discovery might be useful for early diagnosis and treatment.
Sources
1- JAMA
2- The Journal of Clinical Psychiatry
3- Genome Medicine
