Many Docs at Stem Cell Clinics Lack Specific Training
About half the companies studied offer unproven stem cell treatments for conditions where they do not have a physician with the needed training to treat those conditions, the lead researcher said.
View ArticleClonidine for ADHD
Medically Reviewed by William Dodson, M.D. What Is Clonidine? Clonidine is the generic name for a medication taken to reduce blood pressure, or hypertension. It is part of the alpha-adrenergic agonist...
View ArticleMeet Kenni, a ‘Little Spitfire’ Who’s Cancer-Free
At only 2 years of age, McKenna Xydias is a cancer survivor.
View ArticleHow Can I Manage My Child’s ADHD Medication Rebound?
What is ADHD medication rebound? ADHD medication rebound, sometimes called the “rebound effect,” is a flare of ADHD symptoms at the time a stimulant medication wears off. It is the brain’s reaction to...
View ArticleStudy: Methylphenidate is Effective Long-Term ADHD Treatment
June 26, 2019 Methylphenidate — the popular central nervous system stimulant medication that comes in brand names including Ritalin, Concerta, and Daytrana, among others — remains effective in...
View ArticleFewer Young Women Getting Annual Pelvic Exams
Experts believe the change in doctor guidelines from recommending annual pelvic exams to only "when indicated by medical history or symptoms" played a role in the decline.
View ArticleSan Francisco First City to Ban E-Cigarette Sales
Supporters believe the ban will reduce underage use of e-cigarettes, while critics say it will make it more difficult for adults to buy an alternative to regular cigarettes.
View ArticleThe ADHD Gender Gap Is Closing for Older Women
June 26, 2019 The ADHD gender gap is shrinking among adults, according to a new study from researchers at Syracuse University1 that found a 31 percent decrease in ADHD diagnosis discrepancies between...
View ArticleEnergy Drinks: Quick Pick-Me-Up or Health Hazard?
Although people 18-38 are the biggest consumers of energy drinks, almost one-third of teens ages 12-17 use them on a regular basis.
View ArticleMoney Worries Around Food May Spur Migraine
When researchers weighed other factors -- like income, education and smoking and drinking habits -- people who were concerned about affording groceries were 58% more likely to suffer from migraine...
View ArticleUrine Test Might Dictate Prostate Cancer Treatment
Researchers from the United Kingdom report that they've created a urine test that can predict the aggressiveness of a prostate cancer far sooner than standard methods.
View ArticleMany Young Men Putting Health at Risk to Bulk Up
The behaviors, called “disordered eating,” include eating to gain weight and using supplements or anabolic steroids to increase muscle or body size.
View ArticleWhy Your Foot Calluses Might Be Good for You
Researchers found that calluses offer the foot protection while you're walking around, without compromising tactile sensitivity -- or the ability to feel the ground.
View ArticleThe Pediatrician Suspected I Was Stupid…
It all began in my pediatrician’s office. During each and every appointment, I was calm and well behaved… until the doctor walked in. Then, boom! I would begin to cry. It was non-stop. Nobody and...
View ArticleNon Stimulant ADHD Medication Overview
ADHD clinicians prescribe two main types of medication that treat ADHD symptoms: Stimulants Non stimulants Stimulant medications are typically the first choice to treat ADHD symptoms because they work...
View ArticleAlzheimer's Genes Might Show Effects in Your 20s
The results revealed that participants between 18 and 65 who had family members with Alzheimer's scored lower than those who did not. That included even young adults in their 20s.
View ArticleHow Autism in Women Is Different: Unique ASD Symptoms, Risks
Medically reviewed by ADDitude’s ADHD Medical Review Panel Q: “Do the symptoms of autism in women differ from typical ASD symptoms in men?” A: Yes. For one, women on the autism spectrum may be able to...
View ArticleEarly Risers May Be a Little Less Likely to Get Breast Cancer
What the study team couldn't determine was exactly why your sleep type -- early bird or night owl -- could affect your risk of breast cancer.
View ArticleProcessed Foods in Pregnancy May Be Tied to Autism
Researchers from the University of Central Florida (UCF) College of Medicine in Orlando found that high levels of propionic acid (PPA) -- used in processed foods to extend shelf life -- change nervous...
View ArticleSuicide Rates Soaring Among Black Teens
Suicide deaths among black females aged 13 to 19 rose 182% between 2001 and 2017, while the rate among black teen males rose 60% during that same period.
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