Dr. Tozzi discusses the use of ADHD medication in children a
Last week, I became upset when I heard doctors quoting from an article published in the journal Pediatrics, suggesting that the use of stimulants to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder...
View ArticleIt’s 11 p.m. and you’re wide awake. Why did you drink that c
Well now you’ve done it: 11.pm., you have work in the morning and you’ve gone and downed a mug of high-octane fuel for your nervous system. Within 20 minutes of gulping that coffee, when the caffeine...
View ArticleI don’t know about you, but I always have eggs in the hous
I don’t know about you, but I always have eggs in the house. I eat them hard-boiled (alone for a snack or chopped up in a salad for lunch), scrambled for breakfast, or in a frittata with veggies for...
View ArticleDo you know what to look for on food labels? The most obviou
As a registered dietitian, I am often asked by my clients, “What should I look for on a food label?” The most obvious answer is read the list of ingredients and make sure foods are as close to the way...
View ArticleFor the first time, researchers have found that HIV-infected
For the first time, researchers have found that HIV-infected women are more likely to spread the AIDS virus if they are on hormone-based birth control. The Africa study found that women were about...
View ArticleSeveral pharmaceutical companies are working on new approach
Several pharmaceutical companies are working on new approaches to treat insomnia in the U.S., The Wall Street Journal reported. The compounds are meant to work differently than current leading sleep...
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