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Most Parents Struggle to Spot Depression in Teens
The nationwide poll of 819 parents with at least one child in middle school, junior high or high school found that while one-third were confident they could detect depression in their children,...
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Could Short People Have an Advantage When It Comes to A-Fib?
New research finds that a person's risk of atrial fibrillation (a-fib) increases by about 3% for every inch over the average height of 5-foot-7.
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Umbilical Cord 'Milking' Dangerous for Preemies
Squeezing the last drops of blood from the umbilical cord has been touted to help preterm babies get more of the nutrients they need, but it may be dangerous, a new study finds.
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States Act on Vaccine Exemptions as Outbreaks Rise
States are trying to counter anti-vaccination trends with laws to boost childhood vaccination rates and safeguard children, a new study finds.
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New Type of Drug Might Ease Migraines
Migraine sufferers who cannot get relief from existing medications may soon have a novel treatment option, a new trial suggests.
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What Happened to People With Half a Brain Removed
Is it even conceivable that a person be normal with just half a brain? A new analysis assessed brain health among six adults who had undergone a hemispherectomy as children.
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Medicare for All: FAQ
There's been a lot of debate and discussion about a health insurance plan known as Medicare for All. But what does that really mean?
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HPV Blamed for Rising Rates of Anal Cancer
Overall, anal cancer rates and deaths are increasing nearly 3% per year, making it one of the fastest-rising cancers.
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Dear cashier at my neighborhood grocery store, You probably don’t remember me, but I will never forget you. You were there for me when I couldn’t figure out why my items wouldn’t scan at the...
View Article“What No One Ever Told Me About the Middle School Transition with ADHD”
Despite the September heat, my friend, Melanie, and I set off for a morning walk down one of the steepest hills in our neighborhood. As we left, I could feel she was on the verge of tears and put my...
View ArticleQ: Is My Teen Taking the Easy Way Out by Deferring College?
FREE WEBINAR REPLAY WITH RYAN WEXELBLATT Listen to “The Social Lives of Boys with ADHD” Q: “Though academically bright, my 17-year-old son has the emotional and social maturity of a 14 or 15 year old....
View Article18 Assistive Technology Apps and Extensions for Struggling Students
What Is Assistive Technology in the Classroom? Assistive Technology (AT) helps students with ADHD or learning disabilities compensate for their academic challenges while building on their strengths....
View Article“I Found the Solution for Morning Lateness, and It Sounds Amazing”
Do you have a child in your family for whom time is an irrelevant construct? One who, after being told to “hurry,” is found eating a cookie on the backyard swing admiring a butterfly? One who exits...
View ArticleQ: Our Child’s Problems Waking Up Make Our Mornings Miserable
Q: “My son refuses to wake up and get out of bed in the mornings. He yells at us to get out of his room and not to talk to him. He will say, ‘I can’t stand you, you are a terrible person, and I hate...
View ArticleFaulty Communication Between Regions of the Brain Tied to ADHD
November 19, 2019 There are no structural differences between the brains of people with and without ADHD. However, ADHD brains do experience elevated “noise” in the signal between their sensory and...
View Article“What I Wish I’d Known About Private School Before We Made the Choice”
A few years ago, my husband and I made the difficult decision to send our daughter to private school. Not because she is academically gifted and would benefit from an advanced curriculum (if only!)....
View ArticleHow To Slow Down Your Racing ADHD Brain
Telling someone with ADHD to slow down is like telling the sun not to shine and the tide not to rise. The love of speed is built into our DNA. If our bodies are not moving a mile a minute, our minds...
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Study Spots Ties Between Rheumatoid Arthritis, Other Diseases
The study included 821 RA patients and 2,455 people without the disease. Researchers identified 11 health conditions associated with rheumatoid arthritis, including epilepsy and pulmonary fibrosis.
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Recalls of Blood Pressure Med Took Toll on Patients' Health
Within the first month of the recall, there was a 55% increase of people coming to Ontario-area emergency departments complaining of high blood pressure.
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California Sues Juul for Targeting Teens
New York's attorney general has also sued Juul over marketing materials "geared toward youth."
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