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March 27, 2025

Children's ADHD risk linked to mothers' use of common OTC pain reliever

Use of a common pain reliever during pregnancy could increase the risk of children developing ADHD, new research has found. Experts weigh in on the findings.

March 7, 2025

CDC to launch study into vaccines and autism, possible links: report

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is planning a large study into possible connections between vaccines and autism. Dr. Nicole Saphier, a Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ medical contributor, weighs in.

February 22, 2025

Children with autism may see speech improvements with off-label prescription drug

An off-label prescription drug has been shown to help children with autism gain the ability to speak. Leucovorin is used for cancer patients, but doctors are pushing for its approval for autism.

February 21, 2025

Is MMR vaccine safe for kids? Dr. Nicole Saphier addresses concerns as measles cases rise

Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ medical contributor Dr. Nicole Saphier addresses frequently asked questions regarding the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine, covering side effects, autism and more.

February 16, 2025

Boy killed in hyperbaric oxygen chamber remembered as 'curious, energetic, smart,' as family intends to sue

The family of a boy tragically killed in a hyperbaric oxygen chamber have remembered him as a "curious, energetic, smart, outgoing and thoughtful little boy."

January 28, 2025

Common mental disorder could shorten your life, study finds

People with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) were found to live shorter lives than those who were not diagnosed, according to a new study. Here's what to know.

January 28, 2025

Bill Gates likely had autism as a child, he reveals: ‘Wasn’t widely understood’

Bill Gates said he believes he would have been diagnosed with autism if he were growing up today. The tech billionaire made the revelation in his upcoming memoir. Here's what experts had to say.

January 7, 2025

California parents plead with Gov Newsom to keep daughter's 'maniac' killer behind bars

The parents of a 13-year-old girl who was run over by a suicidal driver in Malibu in 2010 are appealing to California Gov. Gavin Newsom to stop the felon from being released on parole.

January 7, 2025

7 signs you might have ADHD and what steps to take

With 15.5 million U.S. adults currently diagnosed with ADHD, there is a growing focus on warning signs of the disorder. Mental health experts share the most common signs and symptoms.

November 16, 2024

Nursing students use virtual reality to enhance their skills: 'Brings fun to learning'

Nursing students at Goldfarb School of Nursing use virtual reality to practice clinical skills in a simulated environment, preparing for real-world health care challenges amid a growing shortage.