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It's Time for Lyme (Disease) 

The mid-Atlantic area is a hotspot for Lyme disease. In 2010, more than 22,000 people in DC, Maryland, and Virginia developed Lyme disease, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The ticks that cause Lyme disease become...  

Teaching Children to Take Medicine  

Is it time to teach your child to take medicine? If it is, it's important to remember that adult supervision is important for children of every age.  When they are young, you should teach children to take medicine ONLY from a trusted adult. As they...  

Ecstasy:  A Summary of Harmful Effects  

Ecstasy, an illegal drug of abuse, is sometimes called a "party drug" or a "rave drug". It is a stimulant related to amphetamine, sometimes taken during all-night dances or weekend-long parties. Users say it gives them energy, improves their mood...   

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ADHD Drugs and the Heart  

Stimulant drugs for ADHD have a long record of safe use. But, because they are stimulants, there have been lingering questions about possible effects on the heart and blood vessels. Specifically, are stimulant drugs for ADHD responsible for heart attacks...   

Medication Errors 

The most common error people make with their medicines is taking - or giving - a double dose. Mom gives a dose to a child; dad or the babysitter comes along and gives it again. Or, someone gets distracted and takes a prescription medicine once - and then... 

Side Effects from Drugs Send Seniors to the Hospital 

Every year, nearly 100,000 adults aged 65 and older are admitted to the hospital for drug side effects. The majority of problems are caused by "blood thinners" and diabetes drugs. Preventing serious side effects is a job for the patient, the family, caregivers... 

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