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Is Your Teen Unmotivated at School? That Might Change
03/04/2021—If your teen seems disinterested in school, new research suggests there's a good chance that things will get better over time. More -
Opioid Addiction Relapse May Be Different for Men, Women
03/04/2021—Who is more likely to relapse after opioid addiction treatment - women or men? A new study that followed 1,100 recovering opioid users reveals that their risks are different. More -
College Students With ADHD Have Lower Grades, Higher Dropout Rates
03/03/2021—College students with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) have a harder time making it to graduation than their peers do, a new study suggests. More -
Vaping Pot Worse Than Vaping Tobacco for Teens' Lungs: Study
03/03/2021—Teenagers who vape pot are more likely to wheeze and cough than those who smoke or vape nicotine, new survey data reveals. More -
Social Media, Binge Eating Often Go Together for Kids
03/03/2021—"Children may be more prone to overeating while distracted in front of screens. They may also be exposed to more food advertisements on television," said study author Dr. Jason Nagata. More -
Scientists Gain Insight Into Genetics of Glaucoma
03/03/2021—Researchers have identified 44 new genetic variants associated with glaucoma, a leading cause of blindness. More -
Stressed and Distracted, Kids and Their Teachers Say Virtual Learning Isn't Working
03/02/2021—Meltdowns are familiar to any parent of young children, but when they occur during a school day -- with other young siblings trying to learn through a screen and two parents working remotely -- chaos ensues. More -
Could ADHD Raise Odds for More Serious Psychiatric Ills?
03/02/2021—As if attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) isn't already tough on a child, new research suggests the condition might also raise the odds for a psychotic disorder later in life. More -
Sports Position Doesn't Affect Risk of Concussion-Linked CTE Illness
03/02/2021—The position played in sports like football and hockey isn't associated with risk of a concussion-linked brain disease later in life, a new study suggests. More -
Strep Throat Doesn't Worsen Tourette But May Affect ADHD: Study
03/02/2021—But it did find an association between strep infection and increased hyperactivity and impulsiveness among kids with ADHD. More
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