Even the most seasoned parents often find the appearance and behavior of their newborn strange and unusual--after all; he is a brand new person with his own likes, dislikes and quirks. By keeping realistic expectations about your newborn's...
Ambien, known generically as zolpidem, is classified as a non-benzodiazepine hypnotic used to treat difficulty sleeping, according to the drug’s manufacturer, Sanofi-Aventis U.S. It is indicated for short-term treatment. Difficulty sleeping...
Schizophrenia is a severe and debilitating mental illness characterized by strange and unusual behavior and distorted thinking. The cause of the mental disorder is not fully understood, but a chemical imbalance in the brain is thought to be...
Autism spectrum disorders include autism, pervasive developmental disorder and Asperger syndrome. More common in boys than girls, autism is a brain disorder rooted in the inability to communicate and interact with others.Though there is no cure,...
Overview As spring unfolds, people across the country emerge from their wintertime captivity to enjoy the great outdoors. Unfortunately, another creature makes an entrance in the spring, too--the deer tick, best known as the carrier of Lyme...
The treatment of autism with dietary interventions has become increasingly popular. Although little research has been conducted on its efficacy, the Specific Carbohydrate Diet, often referred to as the SCD diet, is one diet that is proposed to...
Coping with the symptoms and diagnosis of depression is challenging for every family; yet, with patience, accurate information, timely therapy and support of family and friends, many families are dealing successfully with depression. Depression...
If your child is potty trained but he continues to wet the bed at night, you’re not alone. About 15 percent of children wet the bed after age 3, according to the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. For the most part,...