Nutrition basics
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Autism spectrum disorder treatment: Can special diets help?
There's no evidence that restrictive diets are an effective treatment for autism spectrum disorder.
Autism treatment: Can chelation therapy help?
Chelation therapy is not an effective autism treatment, and it may be dangerous.
Baby teeth: When do children start losing them?
Losing baby teeth is a major childhood milestone. Find out what to expect.
Beta blockers: Do they cause weight gain?
Weight gain can occur as a side effect of some of these medications used for high blood pressure and other conditions.
Beta blockers: How do they affect exercise?
If you take this medicine, you may need to change your target heart rate during exercise.
Bioidentical hormones: Are they safer?
There's no evidence that bioidentical hormones are safer than standard hormone therapy for menopause.
Bipolar disorder in children: Is it possible?
Bipolar disorder in children and teenagers is possible. Finding it early and treating it can help.
Bipolar medications and weight gain
Some medications used to treat bipolar disorder can increase your appetite or cause changes in metabolism leading to weight gain.
Bipolar treatment: Are bipolar I and bipolar II treated differently?
Bipolar I and bipolar II are different disorders, but treatment is similar.
Birth control pills: Harmful in early pregnancy?
If you took birth control pills before you knew you were pregnant, the risks of birth defects are low.
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