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  • Teens With ADHD Often Have Trouble Completing High School
    (28-Jul-2010)
    Dropping out or delayed graduation most common among kids with attention disorder, study finds

  • Too Much Screen Time Can Threaten Attention Span
    (06-Jul-2010)
    Kids, young adults who overdo TV, video games almost twice as likely to have problems, study finds

  • Pesticides on Produce Tied to ADHD in Children
    (17-May-2010)
    Organophosphates may alter chemistry of developing brain, researchers say

  • Smoking While Pregnant May Raise Psychiatric Risks in Kids
    (04-May-2010)
    Study found the more cigarettes a woman smoked, the greater the chances

  • Kids Raised by Relatives Face Increased Health Risks
    (03-May-2010)
    Extra support is needed when children don't live with a parent, expert says

  • Genetics, Psychology May Trigger ADHD
    (19-Apr-2010)
    Gene variant and sense of family discord implicated in new study

  • Motivational Incentives Help Kids With ADHD
    (09-Apr-2010)
    Combining behavioral approach with medication boosts performance, study finds

  • Health Tip: Managing ADHD
    (01-Apr-2010)
    Helping your child at home

  • ADHD Symptoms Often Subside Within a Year
    (26-Mar-2010)
    Children should be rechecked annually to prevent unneeded treatment, researchers say

  • Siblings of Kids With Autism May Be Prone to Hyperactivity
    (15-Mar-2010)
    But it shouldn't affect mental health overall, study finds

  • Study Looks At Cost-Effectiveness of ECG in Hyperactive Kids
    (08-Mar-2010)
    Analysis compared three strategies for preventing sudden cardiac death from stimulant medication

  • One in Two Children Has Chronic Health Issues
    (16-Feb-2010)
    But study also found most conditions, such as obesity, asthma and ADHD, did not persist

  • ADHD Brain May Be a Little Different
    (11-Feb-2010)
    Ventral striatum is smaller, which may explain impulsiveness, researchers say

  • Lead Exposure May Contribute to ADHD
    (02-Feb-2010)
    Two studies report higher levels in kids with symptoms

  • As Kids Age, Secondary Schools Offer Less Support
    (01-Feb-2010)
    Elementary schools better with behavioral, emotional issues, survey found

  • Loving Foster Homes Improve Kids' Attention, Impulsivity
    (01-Feb-2010)
    A stable environment also helps behavior, researchers find

  • Ambidextrous Children at Higher Risk for Learning Problems
    (25-Jan-2010)
    More likely than right-handed kids to have language problems, ADHD, study finds

  • Half of U.S. Kids With Mental Issues Are Getting Help
    (14-Dec-2009)
    Depression and anxiety often go unrecognized, experts say

  • Smoking During Pregnancy, Lead Exposure Raise ADHD Risk in Kids
    (23-Nov-2009)
    Study found one more than doubled chances, while both increased risk eightfold

  • Folate Levels in Pregnancy Tied to ADHD in Offspring
    (03-Nov-2009)
    Prenatal nutrition seems to affect child's nervous system, brain growth, researchers say

  • Childhood ADHD Linked to Criminal Behavior in Adults
    (19-Oct-2009)
    More study needed to see if medical treatment cuts rates of illegal activities, researchers say

  • Teens With ADHD, Depression Risk Internet Addiction
    (06-Oct-2009)
    In a wired world, obsessive use is likely to increase, experts say

  • Motivation May Be at Root of ADHD
    (08-Sep-2009)
    Scans suggest that symptoms stem from deficits in brain's rewards system

  • Intuniv Approved for Pediatric ADHD
    (03-Sep-2009)
    No known potential for abuse, maker says

  • Is Eye Exam on Your Back-to-School List?
    (31-Aug-2009)
    Kids should have first vision screening at 6 months of age, optometrists say

  • Abuse of ADHD Drugs on the Rise
    (24-Aug-2009)
    Jump in poison control center calls mirrors increasing prescriptions, study shows

  • Fetal Alcohol Disorders Often Misdiagnosed as ADHD
    (17-Jul-2009)
    Behavioral difficulties can look the same, researchers note

  • Health Tip: Does Your Child Have Symptoms of ADHD?
    (16-Jul-2009)
    Here are general warning signs

  • Health Tip: Understanding ADHD
    (10-Jul-2009)
    Information for parents

  • Overall Health of U.S. Children a Mixed Bag
    (10-Jul-2009)
    Government study finds gains and losses

  • Hormones May Affect Neurological Disease Risk
    (30-Jun-2009)
    Women are more vulnerable during certain stages of life, study finds

  • Hundreds of Genes Could Be Linked to ADHD
    (25-Jun-2009)
    Variations would explain different attention-disorder symptoms, study suggests

  • ADHD Drugs Linked to Sudden Death in Kids
    (15-Jun-2009)
    But these unexplained events are exceedingly rare, study finds

  • Tourette Syndrome Diagnosed in 3 in Every 1,000 Kids
    (04-Jun-2009)
    Many more cases have not been identified, U.S. health officials say

  • Attention Problems in Kindergarten Could Spell Long-Term Academic Trouble
    (26-May-2009)
    They have bigger impact than issues such as depression, anxiety, study finds

  • Impulsivity Raises Alcoholism Risk
    (08-May-2009)
    Mouse study finds those that crave alcohol are more likely to choose quick rewards

  • Treating Sleep Disorders May Ease ADHD Symptoms
    (01-May-2009)
    Team suggests screening spares patients lifetime of problems

  • Meds Help Kids With ADHD in Classroom
    (27-Apr-2009)
    Study finds they test higher than unmedicated peers in grade school

  • Working Memory Fluctuates in Kids With ADHD
    (26-Mar-2009)
    Study reveals varied response times for tasks, though answers were still correct

  • Electrical Signal in Brain Seems to Warn of 'Mistakes'
    (23-Mar-2009)
    Finding may help in kids with ADHD, workers under stress

  • Narcolepsy Drug Might Be Addictive
    (17-Mar-2009)
    Finding comes as use of stimulant for enhanced mental function is on the increase

  • Impulsive Kindergartners May Turn to Gambling
    (03-Mar-2009)
    It's just one of the serious consequences these children are prone to, study suggests

  • Mouse Study Suggests ADHD Drug Might Be Addictive
    (03-Feb-2009)
    But expert says finding doesn't apply to patients because doses used were so high

  • Hallucinations Are Rare Side Effects of ADHD Medications
    (26-Jan-2009)
    Visual or tactile sensations of bugs an uncommon, but possible, reaction, study finds

  • Health Tip: Taking ADHD Medications
    (23-Jan-2009)
    Suggestions to minimize side effects

  • ADHD Medications Don't Pose Cancer Risk
    (21-Nov-2008)
    Study found 2 popular drugs do not cause genetic damage that can lead to disease

  • Early Onset Approved for ADHD Drug
    (12-Nov-2008)
    30-minute onset of action for Focalin XR

  • Head Injury in Young Kids May Predict ADHD Diagnosis
    (07-Nov-2008)
    Risk-taking an early sign of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, researchers say

  • ADHD Affects Movement More in Boys Than in Girls
    (04-Nov-2008)
    It's likely because girls' brains mature earlier, study says

  • Use of Kids' Meds on the Increase
    (03-Nov-2008)
    Obesity and its complications driving the trend, researchers say

  • ADHD Stimulant Meds Cut Young Girls' Drug Abuse Risk
    (06-Oct-2008)
    Study mirrors previous findings in boys, researchers say

  • Health Tip: Parenting a Child With ADHD
    (03-Oct-2008)
    Suggestions to guide the child's behavior

  • U.S. Kids Take More Psychotropic Drugs Than Europeans
    (25-Sep-2008)
    Cultural differences, regulatory practices may explain difference, researchers say

  • ADHD Might Raise Kids' Obesity Risk
    (07-Jul-2008)
    Parents should be aware of small risk for those not on meds, expert says

  • ADHD Gene Doesn't Predict Response to Drugs
    (25-Jun-2008)
    But variant is linked to disease severity, researchers report

  • Teens Sleep Longer With Delayed School Starts
    (12-Jun-2008)
    Most report less daytime sleepiness when opening bell is pushed back, study concludes

  • St. John's Wort Doesn't Work for ADHD
    (11-Jun-2008)
    Herbal preparation no more effective than placebo, study finds

  • Adults With ADHD Lose 3 Weeks Worth of Work Annually
    (28-May-2008)
    Inability to concentrate leads to excess days off, poor-quality output, study finds

  • Imaging Advances Map Brain Areas Affecting Mood
    (06-May-2008)
    Circuits involved with depression, bipolar disorders could receive more targeted treatment

  • Adopted Children at Slightly Higher Mental Health Risk
    (05-May-2008)
    But the vast majority of adoptees are 'doing fine,' researcher says

  • Cardiac Screening Recommended for Kids Taking Stimulants for ADHD
    (21-Apr-2008)
    American Heart Association issues new guidelines in response to growing concerns about heart complications

  • ADHD Drugs Won't Raise Risk of Substance Abuse
    (01-Mar-2008)
    Study of young adults finds no link between stimulant treatment and alcohol, drug use

  • Doctors' Groups Offer ADHD Guide for Parents
    (02-Oct-2007)
    It's designed to provide accurate information on common childhood condition

  • ADHD Drugs Help Boost Children's Grades
    (21-Sep-2007)
    Study finds better reading, less absenteeism with long-term treatment

  • Food Additives Could Fuel Hyperactivity in Kids
    (06-Sep-2007)
    Study makes first link between colorings, preservatives and behavioral woes

  • 9% of U.S. Kids Have ADHD
    (04-Sep-2007)
    But most aren't getting the medications they need, researchers say

  • Excessive TV Spurs Attention Trouble in Kids
    (04-Sep-2007)
    But the new study is at odds with much of the previous research, experts say

  • Studies Track Treatment Outcomes for Kids With ADHD
    (20-Jul-2007)
    Meds plus behavior therapy work best, but symptoms can return

  • Teen TV Buffs Prone to Learning Problems
    (07-May-2007)
    The time could be better spent reading and doing homework, study suggests

  • Mentally Ill Kids Face Widespread Stigma
    (30-Apr-2007)
    Most Americans also believe children are overmedicated, survey finds

  • Parental Drinking Boosts Alcoholism Risk for ADHD Kids
    (29-Mar-2007)
    Association is partly explained by family stresses, studies find

  • Vyvanse Approved for ADHD
    (26-Feb-2007)
    But will get 'black box' warning of possible amphetamine effects

  • ADHD Drugs Need Better Warnings on Heart, Psychiatric Risks: FDA
    (21-Feb-2007)
    All meds must now come with patient guideline inserts, agency says

  • Free Handbook Helps Hispanic Families Tackle ADHD
    (18-Feb-2007)
    It helps parents recognize the condition in kids and seek help

  • Health Tip: Take ADHD Medication as Prescribed
    (01-Dec-2006)
    Overdose can cause dangerous side effects

  • Health Tip: Coping With ADHD
    (16-Nov-2006)
    How to help your child

  • Study Sparks Debate on Ritalin Use in Preschoolers
    (21-Oct-2006)
    Researchers found it worked for some severe cases

  • ADHD Raises Kids' Health Costs Even Before Diagnosis
    (04-Oct-2006)
    Study also finds race-based differences in ADHD spending

  • ADHD Drug to Get Stronger Warning
    (22-Aug-2006)
    Dexedrine, like other similar drugs, linked to heart risks

  • Study May Explain How ADHD Treatments Work
    (06-Jun-2006)
    PET scans show drugs' effect on the brain

  • Antipsychotic Drug Prescriptions for Kids Soaring
    (05-Jun-2006)
    Six-fold increase called worrisome because research is scant on medicines' effects on children

  • Ritalin May Keep Mental Distraction at Bay
    (30-May-2006)
    Rat study may point to ADHD drug's underlying mechanism

  • Mom's Mental Health Woes Can Pass to Kids
    (02-May-2006)
    Research shows higher rates of ADHD, other troubles, in children of ill or abused mothers

  • ADHD Drugs Can Stunt Growth
    (02-May-2006)
    Impact is relatively slight, and offset by value of the medicines, study finds

  • Lead Exposure Tied to ADHD Symptoms
    (01-May-2006)
    Significant effect seen in children with particular gene types, study reports

  • Health Tip: Recognizing Signs of ADHD
    (19-Apr-2006)
    Difficulty paying attention may be most obvious

  • Infant Snoring Tied to Parental Snoring
    (10-Apr-2006)
    Condition can lead to learning disabilities, heart disease, metabolic disorders, study says

  • New School Standards May Boost Odds of ADHD Diagnosis
    (07-Apr-2006)
    Increased emphasis on performance means kids under more scrutiny, study suggests

  • Kids Behave, Sleep Better After Tonsillectomy
    (03-Apr-2006)
    Study says hyperactivity, attention deficit and sleepiness often improved

  • Experts Note Need for More Studies on ADHD Drug Use in Adults
    (24-Mar-2006)
    Most research on safety issues has been conducted in children, they note

  • FDA Panel Rejects Strongest Warning for ADHD Drugs
    (23-Mar-2006)
    Instead calls for simpler language and more information on labeling

  • Don't Blame TV for ADHD Symptoms
    (06-Mar-2006)
    Research finds kindergarteners exposed to TV no more likely to develop the disorder

  • Adults Not Likely to Abuse ADHD Drugs, Study Suggests
    (02-Mar-2006)
    Delayed-release stimulants like Concerta don't produce typical addictive effects

  • FDA Panel Calls for Strongest Warning on ADHD Drugs
    (09-Feb-2006)
    In close vote, committee recommends 'black box' label for methylphenidates such as Ritalin

  • Ritalin May Ease Autism-Linked Hyperactivity
    (09-Nov-2005)
    Researchers stress findings are preliminary

  • Gene May Spur ADHD Antisocial Behaviors
    (09-Nov-2005)
    Mutation might also be tied to problems stemming from low birth weight, researchers say

  • ADHD in Childhood Ups Risk of Smoking
    (07-Oct-2005)
    Researchers stressed the findings were preliminary

  • FDA Issues Alert on ADHD Drug Strattera
    (29-Sep-2005)
    Trials find link between medication and suicidal thoughts in children

  • Toll-Free Hotline Will Offer ADHD Answers
    (20-Sep-2005)
    Experts will be on hand Thursday via phone and Internet

  • More Than 2.5 Million U.S. Kids Medicated for ADHD
    (01-Sep-2005)
    Report finds many more have been diagnosed with the disorder

  • Snoring Can Predict Kids' Hyperactivity
    (01-JUL-2005)
    New research provides even stronger evidence of the link

  • FDA Told to Delay ADHD Drug Labeling Changes
    (01-JUL-2005)
    Advisory panel suggests more safety data be gathered before any warnings are made

  • Researchers Urge Caution on Ritalin-Cancer Link Finding
    (01-JUL-2005)
    Despite FDA concerns, Texas scientists say their study was only preliminary

  • FDA Gets Tough on ADHD Drugs
    (29-JUN-2005)
    New labels that highlight psychiatric side effects will be ordered for one class of medicines

  • ior Therapy Cuts Need for ADHD Drug
    (13-MAY-2005)
    Same results, at a much lower dose, when children get counseling, study finds

  • ADHD Treatment Improves Teens' Grades, Confidence
    (17-MAR-2005)
    Survey of parents and affected teens suggests drugs, counseling help

  • Health Tip: Adult ADD
    (14-FEB-2005)
    Symptoms often mistaken for stress

  • Suspension of Adderall XR Sales Not Likely In U.S.
    (10-FEB-2005)
    FDA says evidence of deaths, strokes doesn't indict hyperactivity drug

  • Health Tip: Recognizing Attention-Deficit Disorder
    (21-DEC-2004)
    Is it ADHD or just childhood exuberance?

  • Ritalin Ups Brain Activity
    (16-DEC-2004)
    Stimulant boosts attention circuitry in kids with ADHD and reading disorder

  • Children With ADHD Show Brain Differences
    (29-NOV-2004)
    Study shows chemical imbalances only partly explain disorder

  • Sleep Disorders Can Signal Other Trouble
    (25-OCT-2004)
    Study points to attention, psychiatric problems

  • Adult ADHD: An Overlooked Problem
    (01-OCT-2004)
    Parents of children with the disorder often struggle with it themselves

  • ADHD Risk Jumps as Parental Education Level Drops
    (21-SEP-2004)
    Study finds boys in particular affected by connection

  • Adult ADHD Costs Billions in Lost Income
    (09-SEP-2004)
    More common in grownups than once believed, experts report

  • Cocaine Use During Pregnancy Spells Trouble for Boys
    (13-AUG-2004)
    Exposure increases risk of behavioral problems in school

  • Expert Advice on ADHD a Phone Call Away
    (06-AUG-2004)
    TV host Ty Pennington hosts call-in program on Aug. 9

  • Use of Antipsychotics Doubles for Low-Income Kids
    (04-AUG-2004)
    Tennessee study suggests treatment decisions are behind trend

  • Stripping Away the Myths Surrounding ADHD
    (30-JUL-2004)
    Proper diagnosis and medication make it a very treatable disorder


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