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U.S. experts want suicide risk warning on ADHD drug

January 31, 2012 — GAITHERSBURG, Md. (Reuters) - Children who take a common drug for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder should be warned about the risk of suicidal thoughts, U.S. pediatric health advisers said on Monday.

Kids' health predicts parents' future heart disease

January 25, 2012 — NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - When children have high cholesterol or blood pressure, their parents may have increased risks of diabetes and heart disease down the road, a new study finds.

Rip Roarin' Crab Soup recalled over allergy worries

January 12, 2012 — WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Blount Fine Foods is recalling some of its Rip Roarin' Crab Soup sold in 16-ounce cups because it contains undeclared milk, wheat and crab, the company said.

Diabetes in pregnancy, poverty linked to ADHD

January 5, 2012 — NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Babies born to poor mothers with pregnancy-related diabetes have an extra-high risk of developing attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, a new study suggests.

Shortage of ADHD drug Adderall seen in 2012

January 2, 2012 — BOSTON (Reuters) - A U.S. shortage of Adderall, which is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, shows little sign of easing as manufacturers struggle to get enough active ingredient to make the drug and demand climbs.

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Meet Our Medical Advisors

Arthur L. Weaver, M.D., M.S., F.A.C.P., M.A.C.R.
Clinical Professor of Medicine
University of Nebraska Medical Center


Sergio Schwartzman, MD,
Franchellie M. Cadwell Associate Professor of Medicine,
Weill Medical College
The Hospital for Special Surgery and
New York Presbyterian Hospital
Cornell University, New York, NY

Gary Williams, MD, PhD
Chairman
Department of Medicine
Scripps Clinic Medical Group
La Jolla, California.