ADD/ ADHD

Health Buzz: ADHD Drugs Don't Raise Kids' Heart Risks

Angela Haupt — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 16:10:00 EST

U.S. News ranks best diets for healthy eating; what makes a healthy diet?

Health Buzz: Kids With ADHD Have Trouble Crossing Streets Safely

Angela Haupt — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 11:57:00 EST

Surviving ADHD at work and school; can your relationship withstand ADHD?

Brain Scan Spots Differences in Tots With ADHD Symptoms

Fri, 10 Jun 2011 09:00:00 EST

Researchers suggest earlier diagnosis of behavioral disorder could lead to better outcomes for kids

Children With ADHD More Prone to Substance Abuse: Study

Wed, 01 Jun 2011 12:00:00 EST

They were 1.5 times more likely to smoke, drink, use drugs than unaffected kids

U.S. Rates of Autism, ADHD Continue to Rise: Report

Mon, 23 May 2011 09:00:00 EST

Study finds 1 in 6 kids now have a developmental disability, perhaps due to better diagnosis

Kids Taking ADHD Drugs at Low Risk for Heart Problems: Study

Mon, 16 May 2011 09:00:00 EST

But industry-sponsored study doesn't allay fears, one expert says

ADHD Drug Shortage Has Patients, Parents Scrambling

Thu, 12 May 2011 06:00:00 EST

Switching from one med to another isn't always an option, experts note

Health Tip: Medical Problems May Lead to Hyperactivity

Tue, 10 May 2011 07:00:00 EST

Here are potential causes

ADHD With Poor Emotional Control Seems to Run in Families

Mon, 09 May 2011 09:00:00 EST

Half of adults with ADHD may also overreact to everyday situations, study shows

Treating Kids for Environmental Ills Costs U.S. $76B a Year

Wed, 04 May 2011 09:00:00 EST

Left unchecked, pollution, chemicals, other toxins will continue to push health costs skyward, researchers say

Health Buzz: Prenatal Pesticide Exposure Linked to Lower IQ

Angela Haupt — Thu, 21 Apr 2011 10:55:00 EST

Pesticide exposure in the womb increases ADHD risk; how to have a happier, healthier, smarter baby.

Babies' Persistent Fussiness Could Mean Behavioral Woes Ahead

Thu, 21 Apr 2011 06:00:00 EST

Study links problems in infancy to temper tantrums, aggressive actions and more

Birth Even a Few Weeks Early May Raise Odds for ADHD

Tue, 19 Apr 2011 12:00:00 EST

Study finds the risk rising the further delivery gets from full 40 weeks

FDA Panel Delays Action on Dyes Used in Foods

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 17:00:00 EST

It calls for more research, but many parents and scientists fear link to ADHD

FDA Panel Examines Possible Links Between Food Dyes, ADHD

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 16:00:00 EST

It's the first time the agency has ever seriously looked at the issue, experts say

Health Buzz: Should Artificially Colored Foods Carry Warnings About Hyperactivity?

Angela Haupt — Wed, 30 Mar 2011 11:11:00 EST

Surviving ADHD at work and school; can your relationship survive ADHD?

Gender May Play Role in Psych Symptoms in Kids With Epilepsy

Fri, 25 Mar 2011 12:00:00 EST

Girls had more emotional problems while boys had more inattention/hyperactivity, study found

ADHD's Upside: Greater Creativity?

Thu, 17 Mar 2011 14:00:00 EST

Focusing issues may actually help those with the disorder think outside the box, researchers say

Hand Movements May Give Clues to ADHD Severity

Mon, 14 Feb 2011 16:00:00 EST

But some experts question the usefulness of the study findings

Energy Drinks May Hurt Kids: Study

Mon, 14 Feb 2011 09:00:00 EST

Children with existing health or emotional issues most at risk, researchers say

Most ADHD Kids Have Multiple Conditions, Study Says

Mon, 07 Feb 2011 14:00:00 EST

Two-thirds face other struggles, such as learning disabilities, anxiety, speech problems, data shows

Restrictive Diet May Reduce ADHD Symptoms

Fri, 04 Feb 2011 06:00:00 EST

But researchers add that not all kids helped; long-term effectiveness unknown

Severe Mental Health Disorders Untreated in Many U.S. Teens

Fri, 21 Jan 2011 16:00:00 EST

Shortage of mental health specialists for children likely to be a growing problem, experts warn

Adult ADHD Often Precedes Certain Type of Dementia: Study

Wed, 19 Jan 2011 09:00:00 EST

More than triples risk of developing degenerative brain disease, researchers say

8 Steps for Learning Disabled Students Who Want to Go to College

Kim Clark — Thu, 02 Dec 2010 07:00:00 EST

Diligence, creativity, and resilience can help LD students succeed in college.