Archive for June, 2007

Scientists able to reverse Fragile X in mice

Fragile X is the leading cause of mental retardation and is the most common genetic cause of autism. Scientists were able to reverse the damage caused by Fragile X in mice by ihibiting a brain chemical called PAK.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20070627/hl_afp/ushealthautism
I’m an animal lover as much as the next person, but this study is exactly why we [...]

Study finds antidepressants carry very low risk to fetuses

Two studies being published in the New England Journal of Medicine did not find a link between birth defects and the mothers’ antidepressant use. A total of almost 30,000 infants and their mothers were studied.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/19464132/
For many, the benefit of being healthy outweighs the risk of stopping medication. Untreated depression can cause stress [...]

I told you that grade retention causes a lot of stress…

Mr. Wizard, Don Herbert, dies at 89

New ADHD medications difficult to abuse

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Higher self-esteem leads to much higher income

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Maybe it’s because parents with ADHD are more likely to divorce!

Should I stay or should I go….