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• Researchers examine links between ADHD and academic performance

  A new survey reveals that different factors contribute to academic underachievement among children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). more...

• Study: Children with epilepsy at risk to develop psychiatric conditions

  A new study reveals that children who have epilepsy are more likely to develop psychiatric symptoms, such as anxiety, depression and attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). more...

• Study: Children with ADHD at risk of developing substance abuse problems

  A recent study reveals that children who have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are up to three times more likely than kids without the disorder to develop serious substance abuse problems later in life. more...

• Study: Ritalin may help iron-deficient children focus

  The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports than iron deficiency affects more than 2 billion children in the world. more...

• Brain activity in ADHD children explains lack of focus, study reveals

  A new study reveals that children who have attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) have trouble switching off a part of their brain that prevents mind-wandering. more...

• Sleep apnea may lead to misdiagnosis of ADHD, expert says

  A recent report by CNN's Lisa Shives reveals that children who are diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may suffer from obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) instead. The conditions may cause similar symptoms among kids, she reported. more...

• Kids with ADHD or anxiety can benefit from yoga, teacher says

  Children who suffer from learning disabilities and anxiety disorders may benefit from yoga, according to educators at a day program in Tampa Bay. more...

• Twin study shows environment can affect students with ADHD

  Environmental conditions may affect the academic achievement of children who have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), a recent study reveals. more...

• Study recommends that teens with ADHD gain doctor's approval before driving

  Researchers at the University of Toronto said that teenagers with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) should receive medical clearance before receiving their driver's license. more...

• Study: Children with hypertension more likely to develop learning disabilities

  A recent study found that children who have high blood pressure are four times more likely to have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) than those with normal readings. more...

• Survey shows that 84 percent of kids with ADHD take prescribed drugs

  A new survey by Consumer Reports reveals that 84 percent of children who have been diagnosed with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) were treated with prescribed drugs at some point, according to MSNBC. more...

• Health officials report that ADHD in children rose 22 percent during recent four-year span

  A recent report by U.S. health officials reveals that the number of children who are diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) jumped nearly 22 percent from 2003 to 2007. more...

• Study: White noise may help children with ADHD concentrate

  A recent study reveals that white noise may help children with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) focus on school work. more...

• Study: Childhood ADHD increases risk of adulthood obesity

  A recent study reveals that symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) during childhood are linked with an increased risk of obesity as an adult. more...

• Study: Secondhand smoke may cause children to develop ADHD

  A recent study reveals that children who are exposed to secondhand smoke are at risk to develop attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). more...

• Study: Combination of ADHD and conduct disorders may lead to substance abuse

  Children with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and a conduct disorder (CD) are more likely to incur substance abuse problems later in life, researchers say. more...

• Researchers find genetic irregularities in children with ADHD

  A recent study provides new information on the development of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in children. more...

• Researchers find that individualized treatment for ADHD could reduce aggressive behavior

  A more methodical approach to prescribing stimulant medication can help reduce aggressive behavior in children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), a recent study reveals. more...

• Does Your Child Play Enough?

  Busy schedules, increased school workloads and concerns about safety make it difficult for children to squeeze in much old-fashioned, uninhibited play time. The result of all this seriousness, according to some experts, is an increase in obesity, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), childhood depression, behavioral problems and social skill deficits. more...