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This image of brain scans shows differences in subcortico-cortical connectivity in youth with and without ADHD. Norman LJ et al, American Journal of Psychiatry
El Periodico USA Health Guide May 8, 2024

Researchers Identify Brain Connections Associated With ADHD in Youth

Large study finds atypical interactions between the frontal cortex and information processing centers deep in the brain. Researchers at the
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El Periodico USA Health Guide May 8, 2024

How Does A High-Fat Diet Increase Alzheimer’s Risk?

Katharine Lang According to the World Health Organization (WHO) , of the approximately 55 million people worldwide who live with dementia,
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El Periodico USA Health Guide May 2, 2024

Your Kidneys … and What It Means When Things Go Wrong

You may not give much thought to your kidneys, but these two fist-sized, filtering organs play an important role in
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El Periodico USA Local News May 2, 2024

HEALTH ADVISORY: Test patients with symptoms consistent with Cyclospora infection

Summary State health departments, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the Food and Drug Administration are currently preparing
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El Periodico USA Health Guide April 19, 2024

The ADHD-Anger Connection

Joel Nigg, Ph.D. Irritability, anger issues, and emotional dysregulation in general contribute significantly to the psychosocial burden of ADHD in
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El Periodico USA Health Guide April 17, 2024

Novel Treatment Helps Children With Severe Irritability

A persistent state of anger or annoyance coupled with frequent and intense temper outbursts in children and adolescents often signals
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El Periodico USA Featured April 10, 2024

What is dyspraxia?

Dyspraxia, also known as developmental coordination disorder (DCD), is a chronic condition that begins in childhood that causes difficulties with
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Häggström, Mikael (2014). "Medical gallery of Mikael Häggström 2014"
El Periodico USA Health Guide April 3, 2024

What is Anemia

Anemia occurs when there aren’t enough healthy red blood cells to carry oxygen to your body’s organs. As a result,
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El Periodico USA Featured March 30, 2024

World Bipolar Day: Understanding and Addressing Bipolar Disorder

On March 30th each year, the world comes together to commemorate World Bipolar Day, coinciding with the birthday of the
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UTRGV Archival Photo by Jennifer Galindo
El Periodico USA Community News March 30, 2024

Healthy Mujeres program providing services to underserved Valley women since 2017

Saira Cabrera RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TEXAS – MARCH 27, 2024 – More than 1,600 women in the Rio Grande Valley received
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