October 26, 2015 Prenatal air pollution levels linked to ADHD in kids Kids who are exposed to the highest levels of air pollution before birth have a greater risk of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms than their less exposed peers, according to new research.
October 25, 2015 Childhood ADHD linked to secondhand smoking Children exposed to tobacco smoke at home are up to three times more likely to have attention deficit hyperactive disorder (ADHD) as unexposed kids, according to a new study from Spain.
October 25, 2015 Ritalin may pose brain risks for young people without ADHD, study shows The popular attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) drug methylphenidate, also known as Ritalin, may pose brain risks to young people who haven’t been diagnosed with ADHD, a new study shows.
October 25, 2015 Long-term safety of ADHD medicine still a question, study says Scant research has been done on the long-term safety of drugs for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), a new analysis shows, though millions of American children have been taking them for decades.
October 25, 2015 Pediatric brain injury may lead to attention problems Kids with traumatic brain injury (TBI) have more lapses in attention and longer reaction times than children who suffer trauma to other parts of the body, researchers report.
October 24, 2015 Researchers hope physical activity can stem growing use of ADHD medications Researchers seeking alternatives to the use of drugs to treat ADHD in children are taking a closer look at exercise as a prescription.
October 24, 2015 Nicotine patch use during pregnancy tied to higher ADHD risk Smoking during pregnancy has been linked to a higher chance of the child having attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and a new study suggests women who use nicotine replacement products may also have children with an elevated risk.
October 24, 2015 Study uncovers why kids with ADHD need to squirm Parents and teachers who tell kids with ADHD to sit still and focus may have it all wrong.
October 24, 2015 Study: Stimulants used to treat ADHD may increase cardiovascular risk Each year, thousands of children are diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and put on stimulant medications to help them better focus. While these drugs have proven successful in many children, they have been linked cardiovascular health problems
October 24, 2015 Medication may reduce injury risk for kids with ADHD Children with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are less likely to have accidents that land them in the emergency room than those who are not on medication, according to a new study.
