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Study: Narcolepsy Medication Found to Improve Adult ADHD Symptoms
A narcolepsy medication called ALKS 7290 showed improvements in ADHD symptoms in adults during an early-stage trial. The drug is an orexin 2 receptor …
Mapping the ADHD Brain: How Neurotransmitters and Medication Work
Neurons in the ADHD brain release dopamine and norepinephrine differently than in non-ADHD brains. These neurotransmitters help the prefrontal cortex …
Why Do I Get Dizzy When I Stand Up? Experts Say No, This Isn't Normal
Getting dizzy every time you stand up is not normal, and medical experts say you should see your doctor to find out why. When you stand, gravity pull…
Early Puberty More Common in Girls with ADHD
Girls with ADHD are more likely to enter puberty early and may experience the transition more intensely than their peers. Research shows girls with AD…
ADHD Lacks a Biomarker Test… But Not Scientific Validity
ADHD cannot be confirmed with a blood test or brain scan, but the scientific consensus supports its validity as a real disorder, writes Stephen V. Far…
Surf Therapy: A Powerful Low-Intensity Approach in Global Youth Mental Health Care
Surf therapy is helping young people in underserved communities manage stress and build coping skills. Wave for Change (W4C), a South Africa-based org…
New Study Identifies Different Biological Subtypes of Autism
# New Study Identifies Different Biological Subtypes of Autism Researchers have discovered that autism exists as multiple distinct biological subtype…
Nature Neuroscience: Autism subtypes identified using cross-species functional connectivity analyses
# New Research Identifies Distinct Autism Subtypes Based on Brain Connectivity Patterns Researchers have discovered that autism is not a single condi…
Melatonin for Kids: Is It Safe?
# Melatonin for Kids: Is It Safe? Parents wrestling with their child's sleep troubles have likely encountered melatonin in conversation, online forum…
Treating ADHD With Methylphenidate (Ritalin, Concerta)
# Understanding Methylphenidate for ADHD: What Parents Need to Know Methylphenidate stands as one of the two primary stimulant medications prescribed…
Yahoo Entertainment: Some parents see a villain in ‘Toy Story 5.’ Others see a lifeline.
# How Toy Story 5 Is Sparking a Debate About Screen Time and Special Needs Parenting Parents are sharply divided over a new character in Toy Story 5,…
Care.com: Why do toddlers get obsessed? Here’s what’s normal—and what’s not
# Why Toddlers Get Obsessed: Understanding Repetition and Development Your toddler watches the same episode of "Bluey" for the seventh time this week…
What Is Guanfacine?
Guanfacine is a non-stimulant medication approved by the FDA to treat ADHD in children and adolescents. Doctors may also prescribe it off-label for ti…
Joe Manganiello Lived in the Shadows With a Mystery Illness. Now He’s Finally Telling the Full Story.
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Symptoms of West Nile Virus Can Feel Like the Flu, According to Doctors
West Nile Virus causes symptoms that closely resemble the flu, according to medical professionals. The mosquito-borne illness has already appeared in …
Dell Technologies: Evaluating Synthetic Patients to Advance Brain Health Science
Dr. Gregory Kiar's team at the Child Mind Institute generates synthetic patients to address a persistent challenge in brain science research. The synt…
The 9 Best Amazon Bedsheets for a Luxurious Night’s Sleep
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Stavros Niarchos Foundation: Harold Koplewicz, Four decades of child psychiatry
Harold Koplewicz has spent four decades working in child psychiatry, according to the Child Mind Institute. Throughout his career, Koplewicz has advoc…
This One Sleep Stage Was Linked to Lower Risks of Dementia, Heart Disease, and More
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Record-Breaking Year for ADHD Summer Program
The Child Mind Institute's ADHD Summer Program marked its 10th anniversary in July by serving a record 65 children, according to the institute. Partic…
I Tried the At-Home Flu Vaccine, and It Was Great
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Our Favorite Laser Hair Growth Devices Are Up to 35% Off for Prime Big Deal Days
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AARP: Unable to Parallel Park or Read a Map? You Might Have Nonverbal Learning Disorder (NVLD)
A poor sense of direction and difficulty judging how fast a car approaches could signal nonverbal learning disorder (NVLD), according to Dr. Amy Margo…
9 Best Cooling Sheets for More Comfortable Sleep, Tested by Editors
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We aren’t preparing women for the excruciating pain of back labor
# Why Hospitals Aren't Preparing Pregnant Women for Back Labor Most childbirth education classes focus on front labor. They teach breathing technique…
New report shows women are far more likely to be minimized and misdiagnosed by healthcare providers
# Healthcare's Gender Gap: Why Women's Medical Concerns Go Unheard A new Gallup and Pivotal poll reveals a troubling reality in American healthcare. …
The 6 Best Compression Boots to Support Muscle Recovery, Tested by Fitness Editors
# The 6 Best Compression Boots to Support Muscle Recovery, Tested by Fitness Editors Your kid's soccer tournament is over. Your teenager just finishe…
Do the Munchies Hit Differently When You’re on a GLP-1?
# How GLP-1 Drugs Change the Way Hunger Works in Your Brain Parents considering GLP-1 receptor agonists like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro need to un…
This Futuristic Body Scan Mapped 1,596 Skin Markings and Tested My Heart and Blood in an Hour. Was It Worth It?
# A $499 Full-Body Scan Promises Preventive Health Insights. What Parents Should Know. A new full-body scanning service called Neko has entered the w…
They’re Coming for Your Stress Hormones
# Cortisol Supplements for Athletes: What the Science Actually Shows Supplement companies are aggressively marketing cortisol-lowering products to at…
The Best Face Wash for Your Skin Type, According to Experts
# The Best Face Wash for Your Skin Type, According to Experts Finding the right face wash matters more than many parents realize. Your child's skin i…
This Buzzy Supplement Has Horrifying Side Effects. Why Do Wellness Influencers Love It?
# This Buzzy Supplement Has Horrifying Side Effects. Why Do Wellness Influencers Love It? Wellness influencers on Instagram and TikTok regularly prom…
Walking Can Help Strengthen Your Bones—Here’s How Much to Aim For, According to New Research
# Walking Can Help Strengthen Your Bones—Here's How Much to Aim For, According to New Research A major new study tracking over 18,000 people has quan…
<b><strong>Signs You’re Eating Too Much Fiber</strong></b>
# Signs You're Eating Too Much Fiber Fiber gets celebrated as the nutritional hero that prevents constipation, supports heart health, and feeds your …
This Popular Supplement Improves Muscle Mass and Boosts Brain Power
# This Popular Supplement Improves Muscle Mass and Boosts Brain Power A supplement widely used by athletes and fitness enthusiasts shows promise for …
One Man’s Perspective on His Multiple Myeloma Journey
# One Patient's Honest Look at Living With Multiple Myeloma Multiple myeloma affects about 34,000 people in the United States each year. This blood c…
Not Drinking Enough Water During Lengthy Cardio? These 10 Hydration Packs Are Your Answer.
# Hydration Packs Keep Young Athletes Safe During Long Workouts When your child trains for a half marathon, tackles a multi-hour bike ride, or spends…
Actress Chloe Bridges and Dr. Charis Chambers on what moms need to know to help protect their baby against RSV infection
# What Every New Parent Needs to Know About RSV Protection Respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, ranks among the most common infections affecting infa…
Steph Curry Wants You to Get Your Eyes Checked
# Steph Curry Raises Awareness About Keratoconus. Here's What Parents Should Know. Golden State Warriors star Steph Curry is using his platform to ed…
The Newest Nutrition Boogeyman Is Hiding in Fruit
# The Newest Nutrition Boogeyman Is Hiding in Fruit Social media influencers have latched onto a new villain in the food world: polyphenol oxidase, o…