ADHD 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
ADHD 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.
ADHD October 24, 2015 MRI scan may help prevent ADHD misdiagnosis Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans may be used to detect a possible biomarker for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)— potentially helping to avoid misdiagnosis of the disorder.
ADHD October 24, 2015 Survey finds 1 in 5 college students abuse prescription drugs A new survey of college students found that one in five has abused prescription drugs to manage stress at least once in their lifetime.
ADHD October 24, 2015 ADHD classified into 3 types based on kids' personalities There are three distinct types of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) that match up with children's personalities, some researchers suggest
ADHD October 24, 2015 Omega-3 supplements may help boys with ADHD Boys with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may benefit slightly from omega-3 fatty acid supplements, a new study from the Netherlands suggests.
ADHD October 23, 2015 Study links common pesticide exposure to ADHD diagnosis in boys A new study has linked a commonly used pesticide to attention deficit hyperactive disorder (ADHD) in children and teens— specifically males.
