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ADHD November 23, 2015

Attention disorder drugs may harm kids' sleep

Some children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) who take stimulant medications to treat their symptoms may develop sleep problems, according to a new analysis of previous research

ADHD October 28, 2015

Videogame maker says study shows its game helps manage ADHD symptoms

Children with ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) show signs of improvement after playing a videogame for 30 minutes a day rather than taking a pill, the U.S. company developing the treatment said on Wednesday.

ADHD October 28, 2015

Doctors diagnosing ADHD younger, CDC says

Early diagnosis of attention deficit hyperactive disorder (ADHD) has increased, a new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) study suggests. One-third of American children involved in the study were diagnosed with ADHD before age 6, Tech Times reported.

ADHD 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.

ADHD 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.

Pregnancy 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.

ADHD 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.

ADHD 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

ADHD 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.

ADHD 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.

ADHD 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.