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Medicine is often part of a child's ADHD treatment plan. These medicines give a steady supply of the chemicals needed to send and receive messages within the brain.

A child with ADHD often acts up and tunes out. But you can show your child new ways to react to the world. This process takes time and practice.

Depression is a serious problem in both children and teens. But treatment can help.

Discuss your pain with your doctor so you can receive treatment to help you relieve pain or reach a pain level you can live with.

Watch for these signs of substance abuse. If your child has a problem with alcohol or drugs, take action. Your doctor can help.

Most people have mood changes now and then. But with a mood disorder, these mood changes aren't so simple. Here's what you need to know.

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a range of disorders in which a child's brain doesn't develop normally. Autism or autistic disorder is the most severe form of ASD. Symptoms often appear before age 3 and persist throughout the child's lifetime. These symptoms can vary widely and may be mild or severe.

An injury or infection can cause your eardrum to tear (rupture). This creates a hole (perforation) that may affect your hearing.

The body needs some potassium to keep the heart working normally. Controlling how much potassium you eat can keep a safe level in your blood.