The brain may be about to have its Ozempic moment

Orexins are a pair of neurotransmitters—chemicals that carry messages between neurons. One of the main jobs of these ...
Nature

Orexin receptor agonist secures landmark narcolepsy approval

As Takeda’s oveporexton (Orzeyful) becomes a first-in-class treatment for narcolepsy type 1, industry eyes broader indications for orexin receptor agonists. The FDA has approved Takeda’s oveporexton ...
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What are orexin neurons? Scientists discover brain cells that help sustain motivation when rewards become harder to reach

Wondering what makes it easy to keep going toward a goal when the reward becomes harder to achieve? TheHealthSite.com ...
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Scientists identify the brain cells that help keep us motivated

A small group of brain cells may help keep motivation alive when a task gets harder, a new study in rats suggests. The ...

ADHD Doesn’t Raise Entrepreneurship Rates Overall. 1 Group Was a Major Exception

The popular narrative says ADHD can be a startup advantage. A new 28-year study found that benefit was concentrated among a ...

Pennington Biomedical developing app to help teen drivers with ADHD

Researchers at Pennington Biomedical Research Center are developing an app designed to help teen drivers with ADHD and their ...

Fewer than half of children with ADHD receive behavior treatment. Why experts recommend it

LifeStance Health reports fewer than half of children with ADHD receive behavior therapy, which helps improve attention and ...