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Americans Are Still Eating Too Many 'Bad' Carbs
Since 1999, Americans have cut down a bit on "low-quality" carbs, like heavily processed grains and snack foods with added sugar. But that amounts to only a 3% drop overall, the researchers found.
View ArticleWhen Back-to-School Triggers Difficult Emotions
Many of my pediatric patients did not want to go back to school this Fall. For one, they were reluctant to leave the blissful moments of summer behind, and I couldn’t blame them. But what was...
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Stress of U.S. Politics Taking Mental, Physical Toll on Americans
Nearly two out of every five Americans say politics is stressing them out, and one in five are sleepless or have had friendships damaged over politics, the researchers found.
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Walking Pace May Signal If Stroke Patients Can Return to Work
One of every four people who has a stroke is younger than 65 years old. As many as 44% may be unable to return to work, largely because of difficulty walking, the study authors said.
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New Hope Against a 'Dizzying' Form of Migraine
Stimulating the vagus nerve appears to calm down centers in the brain that cause migraine and vertigo.
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Extreme Exercise Might Dull the Brain, Study Says
The findings show that despite the benefits of endurance sports, an excessive training load can have ill effects on your brain, French researchers said.
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More U.S. Kids Being Diagnosed With Autism, ADHD
Researchers found that between 2009 and 2017, the percentage of U.S. children and teens with a developmental disability rose from just over 16% to nearly 18%.
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Heartburn Drugs and Cancer: What Are the Risks?
FDA testing found the impurity in generic versions and in brand-name Zantac. Already, one major manufacturer has recalled its version of the drug, and another has ceased distribution.
View ArticleYou Can’t Fake (or Train for) Genuine Energy
OK, you’re not a Bill Gates, Richard Branson, Albert Einstein, or Walt Disney. But you’ve got at least one superpower. One of my colleagues can remember the birthdays (and start dates) of everyone on...
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Listen to “From Shame and Stigma to Pride and Truth” with Ned Hallowell,...
Listen to “From Shame and Stigma to Pride and Truth: It’s Time to Celebrate ADHD Differences” with Ned Hallowell, M.D., and William Dodson, M.D. Click the play button below to listen, or click the...
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Legionnaires Cases in North Carolina Rise to 25
The number of cases of Legionnaires' disease tied to the North Carolina Mountain State fair has risen to 25, with one death, according to the state division of public health.
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Poll: Many Young Americans Think Vaping is Safe
More than 20% of 18- to 38-year-olds called vaping harmless and nonaddictive; nearly 30% said flavored e-cigarettes do less damage to the lungs than unflavored ones.
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Link Seen Between Infertility, Prostate Cancer
According to new Swedish research that suggests that men who become fathers through assisted reproduction treatments may be more likely to develop prostate cancer in midlife.
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Gum Disease Might Raise Your Blood Pressure
U.K. scientists found that those who had moderate to severe gum disease (periodontitis) had a 22% increased risk for high blood pressure, and those with severe gum disease had a 49% higher risk.
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Evidence Shows Optimism Might Lengthen Your Life
The studies also found the more positive one's outlook, the less one's risk for heart trouble or death.
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Is It Safe to Order Your Birth Control Online?
Many women get contraceptives through their doctor, but the issue of access to birth control has become more pressing as family planning clinics close across the United States.
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2019 LD Awareness Month – Week One: Connect and Network!
Download this week’s Calendar in PDF form here. Tuesday, October 1st: Follow LDA of America on Twitter & tweet us @LDAofAmerica Share this LD Month Calendar with your Friends on Facebook or...
View ArticleWhat Coaches and Troop Leaders Rarely Understand About ADHD
Best-case scenario: Your child has school accommodations to help manage attention, behavior, emotions, and impulses. Their teachers and the school staff understand ADHD: what it means, how it impacts...
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Raw Dog Food May Pose Salmonella Threat
The FDA is warning people not to give dogs frozen Performance Dog Raw Pet Food because it has tested positive for Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes.
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Deer Can Give You Tuberculosis: CDC
People can get a rare type of tuberculosis, called bovine tuberculosis, from deer, according to the CDC.
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