Mother Knows Best… But Father Gets Heard?
Isaac comes downstairs this morning wearing shorts and a t-shirt. “What are you doing?!” Laurie says to him. “It’s 35 degrees outside!” Isaac gives her a look of genuine confusion. “The high today is...
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Women Majority of U.S. Med Students for First Time
For the first time, this year, more women than men are enrolled as U.S. medical students, according to the Association of American Medical Colleges
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Many Breast Cancer Survivors Die From Other Causes
In the new study, researchers found that among breast cancer patients who died five to 10 years after their diagnosis, only 38% of deaths were caused by the disease.
View ArticleStudy: Two Connors’ Tests Provide Accurate ADHD Assessment Results
December 16, 2019 The Connors’ Continuous Performance Test 3rd Edition (CPT3) and the Connors’ Continuous Auditory Test of Attention (CATA) provide reliable information about subjects’ symptoms of...
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Blue Light Glasses - Helpful or Just Hype?
More people are turning to blue light glasses to block the light from digital screens. But do they really work?
View ArticleQ: What Are Good Alternatives to College for Students with ADHD?
Q: “My son is 17 years old and entering his final year of school, so he needs to consider a plan for his future. Though academically bright, he likely won’t be ready to start college in 12 months’...
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Listen to “What Teachers Should Know About Their Students with ADHD” with...
Listen to “What Teachers Should Know About Their Students with ADHD” with Chris A. Zeigler Dendy, M.S. Click the play button below to listen, or click the download icon to download the podcast and...
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Why Colds and Flu Rarely Strike at Same Time
Patients with influenza A were about 70% less likely to also be infected with rhinovirus, a source of the common cold, than patients infected with other virus types.
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People With Depression Are Turning to Pot for Relief: Study
People with depression are twice as likely to be using pot as those who aren't depressed, researchers reported in the current issue of the journal Addiction.
View Article“How I Trained My Brain to Unleash Wonders My Fingers Couldn’t”
I am a professor of art and a department chair at a university in Texas. Few people who know me today would say I am not smart. But I have a hard time finding the vocabulary I need to express myself...
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CDC: Pet Store Puppies Carry Dangerous Bacteria
Puppies in pet stores appear to have transmitted a dangerous, antibiotic-resistant germ that's sickened 30 people across 13 states, the CDC said.
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How Does Too Much Sugar Affect Your Body?
Take a look at how the sweet stuff messes with your health, from head to toe.
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Listen to “Beyond Rewards & Consequences: A Better Strategy for Teens...
Listen to “Beyond Rewards & Consequences: A Better Strategy for Teens with ADHD and ODD” with Ross W. Greene, Ph.D. Click the play button below to listen, or click the download icon to download...
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FDA to Allow States to Import Prescription Drugs From Other Countries
The agency also plans to make it easier for drug manufacturers to import their own FDA-approved drugs that are manufactured abroad and intended for sale in other countries.
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Heart Risks in Your Genes? Be Sure to Get Your Zzzs
Good sleep patterns can help reduce your risk of heart disease or stroke, even if you're at high genetic risk, new research shows.
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Early Flu Season Leads to Deaths of Texas Children
Six children ages 16 and younger have died from flu-related causes in Texas since the flu season began in late September as the earlier-than-usual start to the season has caught many people off guard.
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More U.S. Teens Are Vaping Pot
As electronic-cigarette use has soared among America's teens, so too has the number vaping marijuana, two new reports indicate.
View Article“The IEP Meeting Gut Punch: How I Learned to See My Daughter’s Whole Self”
I have attended 8 years’ worth of IEP meetings. Since my daughter was 5 years old, I’ve sat down twice annually with teachers and school therapists to talk progress (or lack thereof), accommodations,...
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Half of U.S. Adults Will Be Obese in 10 Years
A decade from now, roughly half of U.S. adults will be obese -- with nearly one-quarter severely so, a new study projects.
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Listen to “Understanding Dyscalculia: Is It Math Anxiety or a Learning...
Listen to “Understanding Dyscalculia: Is It Math Anxiety or a Learning Disability?” with Daniel Ansari, Ph.D. Click the play button below to listen, or click the download icon to download the podcast...
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