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Article published on Aug 28, 2007

Lead Poisoning Should Be Taken Seriously

I am concerned about our grandson. He is fifteen-months-old, and he puts everything in his mouth. Some of the toys that I gave him on his birthday was recalled last week by the manufacturer because of lead in the paint. I worry that he may have been poisoned already. I remember that when I was... Read More

Article published on Mar 27, 2007

Aggressive Behaviour Can Be A Symptom Of Oppositional Defiant Disorder

We are very concerned about our seven-year-old son. For the last three years, he has become more and more aggressive. He was kicked out of one kindergarten because of hitting and choking other children, and he showed no remorse. Most of the time there is nothing that seems to trigger his aggression. When he watches... Read More

Article published on Feb 7, 2006

Strattera Can Benefit Children With ADHD

I am an elementary school teacher. Our youngest son is nine years old. Since he started walking, I knew he was hyperactive. Our suspicion was confirmed recently when we saw a paediatrician. He was diagnosed with ADHD. The doctor suggested that we should consider putting him on medicine because he not only has difficulty paying... Read More

Article published on Aug 16, 2005

Parents Need To Safe-Guard Pain Killers From Being Abused

A few months ago, I sprained my back at work. I had fair amount of pain, and my doctor gave me some pills to ease the pain. Unfortunately, I became dizzy and sleepy, so I only took a couple of pills and left the rest in the medicine cabinet. My back did get better over... Read More

Article published on Apr 27, 2004

Long-Acting ADHD Medications Are Very Beneficial For Children And Adults

We are concerned about our seven-year-old son. He is a very smart boy, but he has difficulty learning in school. He is always very active and very busy. When he plays, he would move from one activity to another, with a very short attention span. He gets bored easily and needs us to entertain him... Read More