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Sunday, October, 25, 2009

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Do ADHD meds slow a child's growth?

October 03, 2008
A recent study of Daytrana suggests that the attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder medication does not affect a child's height or weight. Children who used this slow-release medication were of normal height and weight, but had a slightly lower body mass index when compared to kids not taking this med. This article explains several studies of the effects of stimulant medications on a child's growth. Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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What is Obesity?
By Dr. Jeffrey Heit , Health Expert

...physical fitness blogs, I discussed the all important "body mass index" or BMI. Basically, this... Read more »

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Since Baby is a Sexual Product – Here’s Baby Info
By Amy Hendel , Health Expert

...through the measuring glasses of: waist size, BMI (body mass index), actual weight and from... Read more »

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Asthma and Obesity: A Losing Combination
By James Thompson, MD , Health Expert

...your child is overweight?  First, figure out their Body Mass Index (BMI). There are several... Read more »

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Do Stimulants Stunt Growth?
By Terry Matlen, ACSW , Health Expert

...normal growth in height and weight but not in BMI. Body mass index (BMI) is a measure of body... Read more »

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Exercise and Fat Burning
By Gretchen Becker , Health Expert

...resistance went down. The result was a thin man (a body mass index of 19.7, down from his top... Read more »

Health Guide

What is Asthma?
...ObesityOverweight patients may have a more difficult time controlling their asthma. Patients who have a body mass index of 25 or more are less likely to have their condition controlled well.Asthma... Read more »
Acid Reflux (GERD) Risk Factors
...obese patients has been underreported. A second study presented at the meeting reported that increased body mass index (BMI) is associated with increased risk for cancer of the esophagus... Read more »
Obesity Related Complications
General Adverse Effects of Obesity. Obesity, defined as a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or over, accounts for nearly 300,000 deaths in the U.S. each year. It is associated with more... Read more »
Eating Disorders: Causes
...that they believe are linked to genes associated with bulimia and anorexia. These traits are:Minimum body mass index (BMI)Extreme concern over mistakesAge when a girl first starts to... Read more »
Asthma Risk Factors in Children and Adolescents
...losing weight can relieve asthma symptoms. Some evidence also suggests that people who are overweight (body mass index greater than 25) have more difficulty getting their asthma under control.... Read more »

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