ADHD - Page 4

August 31, 2018

ADHD diagnoses may be rising in US

The number of children diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in the U.S. appears to have increased dramatically, a new study finds.

May 23, 2018

Banned pregnancy drug tied to ADHD generations later

A pregnancy drug banned decades ago may have side effects that linger for generations.

October 31, 2017

Pain drugs in pregnancy tied to ADHD

Women who use a lot of the common pain reliever acetaminophen during pregnancy may be more likely to have children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) than those who don't use the drug, a Norwegian study suggests.

May 22, 2017

Georgia student with ADHD receives award for 'Most Likely to Not Pay Attention'

A Georgia teenager with ADHD received a school award for "Most Likely to Not Pay Attention" on Tuesday, her mother said.

September 28, 2016

ADHD drugs no help with homework

Giving stimulants to kids with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may not help them complete homework or get better grades, a small study suggests.

September 6, 2016

Doctors may miss ADHD in nonwhite kids

African-American and Latino children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may be much less likely to receive a diagnosis or treatment than their white peers, a small U.S. study suggests.

August 18, 2016

Research suggests medicating teens with ADHD reduces risky behavior

If a pill could prevent teenagers from taking dangerous risks, would you consider it for your children?

July 18, 2016

An overlooked aspect of ADHD: hyperfocus

There's a largely unexamined component of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, a disorder most commonly characterized as a pattern of either inattention or hyperactivity/impulsivity, reports the National Institute of Mental Health.

June 6, 2016

Workaholism linked to ADHD and depression

People who work too much may be more likely to have ADHD or depression, according to a new study from Norway

June 6, 2016

ADHD drugs tied to slightly higher risk of heart problems in kids

Children and adolescents who take medication to treat their attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may be at a slightly increased risk of heart problems, suggests a new study.