Your Wednesday morning health roundup:
Fake ADHD drug: Fake versions of Adderall, a popular medication for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, are being sold online, the Food and Drug Administration warns. The fake 30-milligram versions contain painkillers; they won't work for ADHD symptoms and could be harmful, FDA says. How to spot the counterfeit tablets: They are white and round, with no markings. Real Adderall tablets are orange/peach and have the letters "dp" on one side and the number "30" on the other. FDA has full details here.- TV time and diet: Want to improve your diet? Step away from the TV, grab an apple or celery stick and you may be well on your way, new research suggests. The study, in which participants were paid to try two positive health changes, found that the combination of decreasing screen time and increasing fruit and vegetable consumption had a domino effect and led participants to cut saturated fat as well. One explanation: They spent less time mindlessly snacking in front of the tube.
- Vitamin D and falls: Elderly people at high risk for falls should take vitamin D supplements and try physical therapy, a government-backed panel recommends. Doctors should assess people over age 65 to see who would benefit, say the guidelines from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force.
Today's talker: There may be fewer grumpy old men (and women) than we think, especially among the oldest old, a new study suggests. Most elders approaching their 100th birthdays are "outgoing, optimistic and easygoing," a researcher tells MSNBC. But there is hope for middle-aged grumps. The researchers say it's entirely possible the long-lived adopt more positive attitudes as they age.
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