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Dietary Approaches

A number of diets have been suggested for people with ADHD. Several well-conducted studies have failed to support dietary effects of sugar and food additives on behavior, except possibly in a very small percentage of children. Still various studies have reported behavioral improvement with diets that restrict possible allergens in the diet. Parents may want to discuss with their doctor implementing an elimination diet of certain foods or adding supplements that ...

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ADHD and the Role of Government

By CHADD - Children and Adults with ADHD , Health Expert

Following receipt of our August 13, 2009 e-mail blast to our 68,000 constituents titled Get... Read more »

Stimulant Medication Abuse

By Eileen Bailey , Health Expert

Stimulant medications can be very helpful in treating certain medical conditions. Besides ADHD,... Read more »

Myth: ADHD is Not a Real Disorder

By Eileen Bailey , Health Expert

One of the most well-known, outspoken critics of ADHD is Tom Cruise. He referred to psychiatry as a... Read more »

Allergies, Cold, Sinusitis, Flu -- Which Is It?

By Kathleen MacNaughton , Health Expert

It's that time of year again, the time when a sniffly nose, head congestion, coughing, etc. often... Read more »

Study Questions Effectiveness of ADHD Meds

By CHADD - Children and Adults with ADHD , Health Expert

An article about the effectiveness and side effects of ADHD medication is circulating in the media.... Read more »

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Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: Treatment

...to treat the inattentive subtype of ADHD, which might be more common in girls.There are no defined treatments for ADHD patients with accompanying conditions, including impaired working memory and... Read more »

ADHD: Highlights

Drug ApprovalIn 2006, Daytrana was approved as the first skin patch medication for treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Daytrana contains methylphenidate, the same... Read more »

Peptic Ulcers: Medications

The following drugs are sometimes used in the treatments of peptic ulcers caused by either NSAIDs or H. pylori. They are described in alphabetical order.AntacidsMany antacids are available... Read more »

Prostate Cancer: Other Treatments

Other TreatmentsAndrogen Suppression GuidelinesMale hormones (called androgens), particularly testosterone and dihydrotestosterone, determine male secondary sex characteristics and stimulate prostate... Read more »

Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: Medications

Several medications are available to treat ADHD.Psychostimulants: Methylphenidate (Ritalin) and Similar DrugsPsychostimulants are the primary drugs used to treat ADHD. Although these drugs... Read more »

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