One parent wants to know if her child's mood swings and aggression could be caused by ADHD medication. In this article from CNN, psychiatrist Dr. Charles Raison responds with information on some of the more common side effects of stimulant meds. He also explains what considerations parents should take if they are trying to determine if the side effects of ADHD meds are worth the benefits.
Let’s face it. Aggressive behavior is not fun to deal with and especially when you see it in your child. For many parents who have... Read more »
An article on ABCNews.com discusses the results of a recent study, indicating that spanking your children can lead to aggressiveness. This... Read more »
An article in today's Washington Post, "Choosing Radical Cancer Surgery," focuses on the increasing predilection of women with breast... Read more »
This series of articles about Progressive MS has a lot of information, and not all of it is easy to read or understand. Perhaps a good way... Read more »
With Progressive MS, there is not a moment free from the thought and feel of MS. Pretty scary? This series of articles started with an... Read more »
A recent study has found that turning on bright lights may help ward off depression and memory decline in Alzheimer's patients. The study, which was... Read more »
Two years ago, an Australian newspaper reported that actor and director Mel Gibson admitted to being diagnosed with bipolar disorder. Now, some... Read more »
ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- Each year, more than 230,000 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer, but there hasn't been a reliable... Read more »
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Article updated and reviewed by Corey Cutler, MD MPH FRCP(C), Instructor in Medicine, Harvard Medical School, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute on May 11,... Read more »