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ADHD Medications Don’t Hurt Children’s Hearts, Study Finds

NEW YORK – Medications given to children for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) do not appear to pose risks to their cardiovascular health over the long term, at ...
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Low Serotonin in Moms Linked to ADHD in Kids

Women with low levels of serotonin — a brain chemical associated with positive feelings — are at an increased risk of having a child with attention deficit hyperactivity ...
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Deaths Prompt CPSC, FDA warning on Infant Sleep Positioners

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today warned consumers to stop using infant sleep positioners. Over the past 13 ...
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Leaders Called Upon to Support Sexual Health

If you practice safe sex and have regular checkups for sexual health, good for you. You’re one of the few. Despite the medical community’s various longstanding guidelines for ...
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Massages Boost the Immune System

Getting a massage not only helps you relax, it might also benefit your immune system, a new study suggests. People who received a 45-minute massage had an increased ...
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Blood Tests Point to First Traces of Several Cancers

The hodgepodge of molecules floating in our bloodstreams seems to broadcast the growth of tiny cancers hiding in the body’s organs, and if certain chemical blends appear in ...
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‘Tumor Magnet’ Promises to Help Doctors Spot Cancer

In the future, doctors may have a tiny “tumor magnet” that can be injected into our bodies, circulating through the bloodstream, sticking to the blood vessels of any ...
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11 New Warning Signs Help Spot Mental Illness in Children

To help children with undiagnosed mental disorders, researchers today (Oct. 28) issued a list of 11 easy-to-recognize warning signs for use by parents and others in the community. ...
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Positive Thinking Could Lead to Healthier Behavior

Taking a moment to enjoy the little things in life could help people make better decisions about their health, a new study suggests. The findings show that about ...
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Social Butterflies May Have Hidden Depression, Especially if Older

Friends and family members have a harder time detecting depression symptoms in happy, extroverted people than in introverted people, especially in older people, according to a new study. ...
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