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Health - June 8, 2009
Nappers have less hyperactivity, depression and anxiety, research suggests
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Tourette Syndrome Diagnosed in 3 in Every 1,000 Kids
Health - June 4, 2009
Many more cases have not been identified, U.S. health officials say
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Attention Problems in Kindergarten Could Spell Long-Term Academic Trouble
Health - May 26, 2009
They have bigger impact than issues such as depression, anxiety, study finds
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Impulsivity Raises Alcoholism Risk
Health - May 8, 2009
Mouse study finds those that crave alcohol are more likely to choose quick rewards
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Treating Sleep Disorders May Ease ADHD Symptoms
Health - May 1, 2009
Team suggests screening spares patients lifetime of problems
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Meds Help Kids With ADHD in Classroom
Health - April 27, 2009
Study finds they test higher than unmedicated peers in grade school
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Health Buzz: Salmonella-Tainted Pistachios and Other Health News
Health - March 31, 2009
Long-term drug use for ADHD; raw or locally produced milk.
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ADHD Drugs Don't Help Children Long Term
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Nancy Shute
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On Parenting - March 27, 2009
William Pelham explains NIH-funded research that finds no sustained benefit in stimulants like Ritalin.
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Working Memory Fluctuates in Kids With ADHD
Health - March 26, 2009
Study reveals varied response times for tasks, though answers were still correct
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Steven Nissen: ADHD, Ritalin, and the Heart
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Steven E. Nissen, M.D.
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Health - March 25, 2009
Should children get heart evaluations before taking stimulant medications for ADHD?
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Electrical Signal in Brain Seems to Warn of 'Mistakes'
Health - March 23, 2009
Finding may help in kids with ADHD, workers under stress
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Narcolepsy Drug Might Be Addictive
Health - March 17, 2009
Finding comes as use of stimulant for enhanced mental function is on the increase
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Impulsive Kindergartners May Turn to Gambling
Health - March 3, 2009
It's just one of the serious consequences these children are prone to, study suggests
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Mouse Study Suggests ADHD Drug Might Be Addictive
Health - February 3, 2009
But expert says finding doesn't apply to patients because doses used were so high
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Hallucinations Are Rare Side Effects of ADHD Medications
Health - January 26, 2009
Visual or tactile sensations of bugs an uncommon, but possible, reaction, study finds
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Health Tip: Taking ADHD Medications
Health - January 23, 2009
Suggestions to minimize side effects
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ADHD Summer Programs Near You
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Megan Johnson
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Health - January 14, 2009
Camps for children with ADHD combine fun with skills training. Here's a list of resources by region.
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ADHD Medication: Can Your Child Go Without?
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Nancy Shute
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Health - January 14, 2009
Behavioral therapy for ADHD—and parent retraining, too—can be good alternatives to medication.
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ADHD Summer Treatment Programs
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Megan Johnson
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Health - January 14, 2009
Hyperactive children and those with attention deficit disorder can find help at these sites.
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How to Find a Great ADHD Summer Camp or Program for Children
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Megan Johnson
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Health - January 14, 2009
4 tips on locating summer treatment programs and ADHD camps.
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ADHD Summer Programs for Kids, A to Z
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Megan Johnson
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Health - January 14, 2009
These summer camps combine fun and skills-building to help children with attention deficit disorder.
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New National Children's Study Seeks Environmental Causes of Autism, Asthma, ADHD
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Nancy Shute
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On Parenting - January 13, 2009
If you're invited, should you volunteer for the nation's biggest children's health study?
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How to Make the Most of Your Child's ADHD
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Nancy Shute
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On Parenting - December 31, 2008
Identifying traits can make it easier to manage behavior.
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College Students Illegally Use ADHD Drugs, Study Says
By
Alison Go
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The Paper Trail - December 15, 2008
Ninety percent who take drugs without prescription use them as a study aid.
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Boost Kids' Brainpower With a Pill
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Nancy Shute
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On Parenting - December 8, 2008
Exercise for mind and body may be a better fix.
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