No Such Thing As Crazy Cat Ladies: Study
A new study says that people who have lots of cats aren't more likely to be anxious, depressed or lonely, CNN reporte
View Article9 Mean Teacher Comments Every Student with ADHD Knows Too Well
Maybe your child already has an ADHD diagnosis. Maybe you’re still wondering if your child might show signs of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD or ADD). Or maybe you’re an adult...
View ArticleEven a Little Exercise Means a Lot for Life Span
The Norwegian researchers also found that too much sitting was associated with a higher risk of early death.
View ArticleTB Cases Drop Among the Young, But Racial Disparities Persist
Rates among all other racial/ethnic groups were at least 14 times higher than among whites.
View ArticleMicroplastics in Drinking Water Not a Health Risk
However the World Health Organization also noted that more research is needed into how microplastics may impact human health and the environment, the Associated Press reported.
View ArticleCBD Is the Rage, But More Science Needed on Safety, Effectiveness
The review found that limited regulation of CBD products is a concern for health care providers.
View ArticleCases of Lung Injury Tied to Vaping Keep Rising
Late Wednesday, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention updated its tally of such cases to 153, spread across 16 states. These cases have emerged in a relatively short timeframe -- from...
View ArticleCDC Warns of 'Super' Salmonella in Beef, Cheese
First seen in 2017, this bacterial strain has already caused 255 Americans in 32 states to become ill, and many more cases are expected.
View ArticleNominate Someone for the 2020 Harrison Sylvester Award!
This award honors and recognizes an adult with learning disabilities who has shown a strong dedication and commitment to advancing the issues of adults with learning disabilities. It is the wish of...
View ArticleWhat I Wish My Loved Ones Understood About My ADHD
Q: What do you want your non-ADHD partner or spouse to know about you? “No one notices my pain, my shame, how hard I try, or that I walk on eggshells every day trying to please others. But everyone...
View ArticleSouth Korean Researchers Measure the Burden of ADHD on Domestic Economy
August 23, 2019 A recent study1 from researchers at Hanyang University College of Medicine in Goyang, South Korea, aimed to measure — in dollars and years — the impact of attention deficit...
View ArticleTeen Recovering From Serious Vaping-Related Illness
A Texas teen spent 10 days in a coma fighting what doctors say was a vaping-related lung illness that almost took his life.
View ArticleJust One Pill for All Your Heart Health Needs? It's On the Way
The "polypill" reduced the risk of life-threatening heart health problems by more than one-third during a five-year period in a group of more than 3,400 people aged 50 to 75.
View Article1 in 8 Teen Girls Has Faced 'Reproductive Coercion'
Reproductive coercion is a form of abuse in which a girl or woman is pressured into pregnancy. From a male partner threatening to leave if his female partner refuses to have his baby, to poking holes...
View ArticleA Kid-Friendly Emergency Room Saves Lives
The risk of death was three times lower for those treated at ERs with greater levels of pediatric readiness.
View ArticleYour Dog May Be Leading You to a Healthier Heart
Researchers found that compared with people who had no pets, dog owners tended to have fewer risk factors for heart disease: They got more exercise, and had healthier diets and lower blood sugar levels.
View ArticleHow I Live Every Day with My Dual Diagnosis: ADHD and Bipolar 1
I had no idea I had ADHD and bipolar disorder 1 until I was in my 30s. In the decade before my diagnosis, all of my symptoms began revealing themselves mightily. I could not hold down any of the...
View ArticleJustice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Treated for Pancreatic Cancer
Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg has just finished treatment for pancreatic cancer, the U.S. Supreme Court announced Friday.
View ArticleFirst Death Reported as Cases Linked to Vaping Rise
The CDC reports the first death from severe lung injuries related to vaping. The adult from Illinois is among 193 potential cases in 22 states of people hospitalized for lung injuries in recent weeks.
View ArticleFirst Death Tied to Lung Injury From Vaping Reported in Illinois
An Illinois resident who was hospitalized after suffering severe respiratory illness related to vaping has died, state health officials reported Friday.
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