The People's Perspective on Medicine
EMF or Magnetic Field Radiation and ADHD in Kids
Should pregnant women worry about exposure to EMF? A study suggests that there could be a connection between magnetic field nonionizing radiation and ADHD.
Can Lithium in Water Supply Prevent Dementia?
Are you drinking lithium in water? Is that a good thing or a bad thing? New research suggests that when lithium levels in water are high, dementia is lower.
Don’t Count on Stimulants for Better Memory
Research shows it's a mistake to take stimulants for better memory and attention. The gains are tiny, and the drugs interfere with getting good sleep.
Failing After Switching from Concerta to Generic Methylphenidate
What happens when a child who has been doing well in school while taking Concerta can no longer get that medicine? Failing on methylphenidate is not right!
Do Teens on Screens Have a Higher Risk of ADHD?
High school students who reported high-frequency engagement with digital media had a slightly higher risk of ADHD symptoms after two years.
Do You Know Someone Taking Stimulants for ADHD?
The Netflix documentary Take Your Pills describes the use and overuse of stimulants on college campuses, professional playing fields and elsewhere in our society.
Show 1118: What You Should Know About Lithium
In this episode for broadcast on April 21, 2018, learn how low-dose lithium may help treat mental illness, and how bipolar disorder can disrupt everyday life. How does lithium help?
Show 1107: How to Manage ADHD Naturally
In this show for broadcast on Jan. 27, 2018, Dr. Greenblatt describes the approaches that can be used to manage ADHD naturally, including sleep, exercise, diet and supplements.
How Well Does Ritalin Work for ADHD?
Ritalin and related drugs are a mainstay of treatment for ADHD, but research shows that evidence supporting their use is weak.
ADHD Drug Daytrana Can Cause Permanent Disfiguring Skin Changes
Daytrana (methylphenidate) has been available for years for ADHD. The FDA has just issued an alert that the patch can cause permanent skin discoloration.
Does Pesticide Exposure Boost Risk of ADHD?
When women were exposed to pesticides during pregnancy, their babies had a higher risk of ADHD by the time they were ready for first grade.