Friday, March 4, 2016

ADHD Meds Tied to Lower Bone Density in Kids

ADHD Meds Tied to Lower Bone Density in Kids:

THURSDAY, March 3, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- Children on medications for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may have lower bone density than their peers, a new U.S. study suggests.Using data from a government health survey, researchers found that children taking ADHD medications had, on average, lower bone density in the hip and lumbar spine (lower back) than kids not on the drugs.

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