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Non-drug ADHD treatments don't pan out in study

(HealthDay)—Many parents pursue costly and time-consuming treatments to help their children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. Now, a new study finds little evidence that non-drug interventions ...

Attention deficit disorders created Jan 30, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

'A-game' strategies for parents, coaches in youth sports

Parents typically are the biggest headaches for coaches in youth sports. These well-meaning adults may berate their child's performance, criticize sport-officials' decisions or yell instructions that contradict ...

Health created Oct 02, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Synthetic stimulants called 'bath salts' act in the brain like cocaine: study

The use of the synthetic stimulants collectively known as "bath salts" have gained popularity among recreational drug users over the last five years, largely because they were readily available and unrestricted ...

Addiction created Jul 23, 2012 | popularity 4.1 / 5 (9) | comments 4 | with audio podcast

When and how to toilet train children

Parents often ask their doctors for advice on toilet training young children, and a new article in CMAJ summarizes current approaches and evidence to help physicians respond to these queries.

Health created Aug 08, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0