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CRISPR to be Used to Fight a Type of Blindness
Even though they have normal eyes, patients with this type of blindness lack a gene that turns light into signals to the brain that enable sight, the Associated Press reported.
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But most teens have never sent or received a sex text, the new study found....
But most teens have never sent or received a sex text, the new study found. It focused on about 5,600 students in American middle and high schools, ages 12 to 17.
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Can Your Smartphone Make You Fat?
Those who used their smartphone five or more hours a day increased their risk of obesity by 43%. Meanwhile, 26% of those who were overweight and 4.6% of those who were obese spent more than five hours...
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Recall: Taco Seasoning Over Salmonella Fears
One of the products was branded as Walmart’s in-house Great Value Mild Taco Seasoning Mix and the other as H-E-B Taco Seasoning Mix.
View ArticleStudy: Stimulant Medication Significantly Decreases Negative ADHD-Related...
July 26, 2019 Early treatment of ADHD with stimulant medication may not only help manage inattention, impulsivity, hyperactivity, and other hallmark symptoms of ADHD, but also lower a child’s risk for...
View ArticleADHD Therapy Overview: The 9 Best Treatments for Children and Adults
Medically Reviewed by William Dodson, M.D., a member of ADDitude’s ADHD Medical Review Panel The research is clear: ADHD medication paired with behavioral therapy is the most effective treatment for...
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“Why Was I Ever Afraid to Reveal My Daughter’s ADHD?”
I remember the day I finally broke the silence about my daughter’s attention deficit disorder (ADHD or ADD) and told my neighborhood mom’s group. When my husband and I first moved into the suburbs of...
View ArticleAdulting Is the Worst
About three weeks ago, we sold Laurie’s van and bought a new one. The one we sold had broken down one too many times, so we decided to trade up while it was still running. Large purchases like these...
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Trying to Avoid a Second Stroke? Blood Pressure Control Is Key
If you've already had one stroke, your risk for another is much higher.
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Where Is Your Risk of Dying Greatest After Surgery?
Approximately 100 million adults aged 45 or older undergo noncardiac surgery worldwide every year, therefore an estimated 1.8 million people die of complications within 30 days
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Not Just One Reason Kids Don't Drink Enough Water
For many parents, getting their children to drink water is not only a challenge, it is an almost impossible task. This lack of water can have deep impacts on children.
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High Levels of Estrogen in Womb Might Raise Autism Risk
Prior studies had already implicated higher uterine concentrations of male sex hormones -- androgens -- in increasing the odds for an autism spectrum disorder.
View ArticleQ: Will My Child Survive Sleepaway Camp Without Me?
Q: “My son is going to summer camp for the first time without me there as a leader. What are the best tips and techniques for packing, getting him organized, and keeping him on track away from home?”...
View ArticleHow to Mend a Broken Relationship with Your Child’s School
My son has a hard time in school. He has an array of neurological diagnoses — attention deficit disorder (ADHD or ADD), autism spectrum disorder, sensory processing disorder, dysgraphia, severe...
View ArticleQ: My Son Left College, and Now He’s Stuck
Q: “My 19-year-old son is textbook ADHD — not doing chores, messy room, and difficulty problem solving. He has had to leave college twice. He says he cannot concentrate to study, but he can play video...
View ArticleADHD Minds Are Trapped in Now (& Other Time Management Truths)
The unofficial adage of ADHD time management is, “By the time you feel it, it’s too late.” ADHD expert Russell Barkley, Ph.D., has famously said that ADHD is not a disorder of knowing what to do, it’s...
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U.S. News Releases 2019-2020 Top Hospitals List
The Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN, claimed the No. 1 spot in the annual honor roll of best hospitals published today by U.S. News & World Report.
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Clogged Leg Arteries May Not Require Invasive Surgery
Researchers followed patients with critical limb ischemia, which is the most severe form of clogged leg arteries. It can lead to slow healing of leg wounds, gangrene and amputation.
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