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By Sharon Solomon, MD, as told to Keri Wiginton Geographic atrophy (GA) is an advanced dry form of age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Up to 20% of folks with AMD may get it. While we see GA across all populations and races, it’s more common in older folks who have a family history of AMD and those… […]

There’s a growing push to focus on our brain differences, not deficits. This wider view of “normal” is a big part of something called neurodiversity. Advocates hope the idea expands how we think of developmental disorders, including attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).If the concept goes mainstream, it could lead to big changes in education and workplace… […]

Medication helped Katie Hamann manage symptoms of her attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) like inattention and feelings of distraction. Still, she felt there was more she could do to help herself navigate life with her condition.Hamann, 38, started seeing a therapist 3 years ago to help her with time management and organization.”Having kids threw a… […]

When Dana Rayburn learned she had ADHD in her 40s, her doctor prescribed Adderall. She did well on the drug for a few years, but then her insurance stopped covering it. Rather than struggle to pay $200 a month for the medication, she decided to try going off it.For other adults with ADHD, side effects… […]

Like many adults with ADHD, Justine Ruotolo took a stimulant (in her case Adderall XR) for her symptoms. Then, about 11 years ago, she started meditating. Shortly after that, she began to shake after taking her pill. Ruotolo’s doctor lowered the dose, but 6 months later it started happening again. She decided to go off… […]

Noor Pannu couldn’t believe it. Her psychiatrist had just diagnosed her with ADHD. But she didn’t trust him. She’d read that people with the disorder did things like get into fights and have trouble with the law, and that wasn’t her at all.“It took me a long time to accept it,” she says. “It was… […]

If you have HIV, it can be tough to figure out how to navigate through a period of time when setbacks make your condition harder to deal with. Sticking with your treatment, navigating relationships, and maintaining your overall health during those periods can be overwhelming.But there are ways you can get through those challenging times.One… […]

Life with HIV has changed a lot since the 1980s and ‘90s. What was once a death sentence has become a treatable condition. Today, people with HIV can look forward to the future.Still, the stigma surrounding HIV hasn’t disappeared. Misconceptions about how the virus spreads and who is at risk still abound.Four people with HIV… […]

Devon P.’s son was about 5 years old when he found out that he has attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in 2018. While in preschool, Devon says he showed many of the hallmark symptoms for ADHD, like unending energy, hyperactivity, inattentiveness, and impulsivity. He was also having trouble learning.But what caught Devon’s attention most is… […]

By Amy Norton HealthDay ReporterTUESDAY, May 23, 2023 (HealthDay News) — For people who survive gunshot wounds, the trauma may leave mental scars that worsen with time, a new study finds.Among 87 adults treated for gun injuries at a Wisconsin trauma center, many had worsening symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and depression six months later.The… […]