October 28, 2015 With stimulant, kids with ADHD less likely to injure themselves When kids with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are taking methylphenidate, a stimulant drug, they are less likely to end up in the emergency room with a trauma injury, a new study finds.
October 28, 2015 Scientists say fidgeting in ADHD children may enhance brain function The most obvious sign of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children is excessive fidgeting, affecting up to 75 percent of cases. Although it can be challenging for parents and teachers, a new research suggests that the constant movement may improve cognitive performance.
October 28, 2015 Kids of severely obese moms have higher risk of ADHD Six-year-olds whose mothers were severely obese before pregnancy are more likely to have developmental or emotional problems than kids of healthy-weight moms, according to a new study.
October 28, 2015 Acetaminophen use during pregnancy tied to ADHD, behavioral problems in children Children born to women who used the painkiller acetaminophen during pregnancy may have an increased risk of developing behavioral problems like attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), according to new research.
October 27, 2015 ADHD Drugs Safe for Adults' Hearts, Research Finds Ritalin and other drugs used to treat attention deficit disorder are safe for adults' hearts, even though they can increase blood pressure and heart rate, according to the largest study of these medicines in adults
October 27, 2015 New ADHD drug meets goals in late-stage study Alcobra Ltd said its drug to treat attention deficit disorder met the main goals of a late-stage trial, reducing the symptoms of the condition better than a sugar pill.
October 27, 2015 Antipsychotics helpful in subset of kids with ADHD An increasing number of kids with ADHD are not only taking stimulants to control their attention issues – but are being put on powerful antipsychotics like Abilify and Risperdal to control. The use of these medications in children remains somewhat controversial.
October 26, 2015 Prescriptions for ADHD drugs double among adults The number of U.S. adults and young adults receiving prescriptions for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has nearly doubled over the past four years, The New York Times reported.
October 26, 2015 Research identifies complex of neurons crucial to controlling attention Researchers have for the first time convincingly identified a network of neurons in a particular area of the brain that may offer insight into why some people have trouble focusing while others do not.
October 26, 2015 ADHD rates are lower at higher elevations, study finds People who live at high elevations breathe air that has less oxygen, and studies have shown that this is linked with a variety of psychiatric and substance abuseproblems over the long term.
