The ADHD meds Ritalin, Adderall, and Concerta do not appear to cause genetic damage that can lead to cancer, a new government-funded study says. This study counters one conducted in 2005 that found chromosomal damage in 12 out of 12 children taking Ritalin. The new study was designed to mimic the earlier test, but used 47 participants and included several ADHD medications. Reserachers say they found no chromosomal damage caused by standard doses of the medications.
Deciding to medicate your ADHD child is never an easy decision for parents. Hearing rants from anti-drug groups claiming that stimulants... Read more »
It has been said that "ADHD rarely travels alone." This refers to the high incident rate of having ADHD and at least one other psychiatric... Read more »
Anxiety causes constant worrying and fear. It is estimated that one fourth of people with ADHD also suffer from some type of anxiety... Read more »
Anxiety and ADHD, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, often are co-existing conditions. ADHD is a psychological condition. The... Read more »
As my son grows and develops, certain challenges become a barrier to his happiness and success, and other challenges fade or diminish. How... Read more »
Girls who have attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are more likely to develop mental health problems before adulthood, a new study has... Read more »
An article in the journal Nature has stirred a controversy this week by suggesting that stimulant medications could be taken responsibly even by... Read more »
Many people use over-the-counter (OTC) medications to treat their everyday health problems. But among the many choices, are any brands better than... Read more »
Many people use over-the-counter (OTC) medications to treat their everyday health problems. But among the many choices, are any brands better than... Read more »
(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- The government is planning to make certain prescription-only drugs for common problems available to the public over the... Read more »