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  • ADHD Meds Lower Risk For Teen Substance Abuse

    June 07, 2016

    A common concern among caring parents is that treatment for ADHD with stimulant medication such as methylphenidate (Ritalin, Concerta) or dextroamphetamine (Adderall) will lead to addiction and substance abuse in the teen years. http://www.currentp... read more

  • The Power Of Apple Juice In Dehydration

    May 02, 2016

    Sometimes the simpler things ARE best! A new study in JAMA shows that half strength apple juice (diluted apple juice) was MORE effective than special (more expensive) electrolyte replacement mixes. http://jama.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?articlei... read more

  • Colace Docusate Is Worthless

    April 25, 2016

    Colace, aka Docusate, has been used for decades to help with constipation. Too bad it does not work… One in six US adults have constipation and many use over the counter products, such as colace. When studied in clinical trials however, colace i... read more