There are two treatment options with solid scientific evidence that they improve Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) symptoms in children: behavioral therapy (such as Parent Behavior Training) and medication. Here are several things to keep in mind while making the decision.
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Should your children take medication for a cold? Are some popular children’s sports more dangerous than you think? Are children reaching puberty earlier than ever before, and if so, why? Why is breastfeeding important? If my children have no health insurance, might I be able to get low-cost insurance for them? The National Center for Health Research makes this information available and understandable.
Keeping your child safe and healthy partly depends on keeping them away from harmful habits and behaviors, including smoking, alcohol, violence, and sexual activities that can harm them.
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Can Cleanliness Increase the Risk of Allergies and Asthma?
Is being too clean bad for your health? Research indicates that some of the products we use to avoid germs may contribute to the development of conditions like asthma and allergies.
Read More »Circumcision: The Health Benefits and Risks
Parents can decide whether to circumcise their sons based on culture, religion, or family tradition, since medical experts say health benefits and risks are quite minor. Previous recommendations stating that the benefits outweigh the risks have been replaced with a focus on educating parents so that they can decide what they want to do.
Read More »Will Breast Implants Improve Your Life?
Despite the claims of plastic surgeons that breast implants improve patients’ self-esteem and quality of life, there is no scientific support for those statements.
Read More »Energy Drinks: Caffeine + Calories = ???
Nearly 1 in 4 adults drinks an energy drink once a week in the hopes of getting a boost in physical and mental performance. But with a high number of deaths and hospitalizations potentially connected to energy drinks, are they really safe?
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