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ADHD kids misjudge road risk

Tue, 07/26/2011 - 12:40 by Jamie Anderson

Children with Attention Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) are more likely to misjudge road risk, making them more vulnerable to road accidents, researchers warn.

Cranky babies may make problem children--study

Thu, 04/21/2011 - 16:56 by Jaspreet Virk

Babies do cry and it's normal, but watch out for persistent crying, as a new study states that infants who cry excessively and have problems with sleeping or feeding are at higher risk of suffering from behavioral problems when they grow up.

Food dyes may make kids more hyperactive

Sat, 03/26/2011 - 12:44 by Camilla Abad

Man-made dyes used in many food products such as cereals, candies and bright-colored beverages, may increase hyperactivity in children, a government report released this week suggests.

Childhood ADHD cases on the rise in US

Fri, 11/12/2010 - 13:03 by Neha Gupta

A steep rise has been reported in the cases of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children during the past decade, researchers from the agency's National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities and from the National Center for Health Statistics revealed.

Report: Lohan misdiagnosed with ADHD

Sat, 08/21/2010 - 10:04 by Prince damin

Los Angeles -- U.S. actress Lindsay Lohan may have been misdiagnosed with and treated for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, TMZ said Friday.

The Web site said Lohan has been taking the drug Adderall, but doesn't have the disorder with which doctors diagnosed her. Taking the drug when one doesn't need it could result in erratic behavior, doctors say.

Los Angeles addiction specialist Dr. Joe Haraszti told TMZ people who take Adderall when they don't have ADHD can experience similar effects as those who use cocaine or methamphetamine.

Pesticides causing ADHD in children?

Mon, 05/17/2010 - 23:11 by Samia Sehgal

Pesticide exposure in children may cause attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). According to the findings of a new study, children exposed to high-levels of organophosphate pesticides are at an increased risk for developing ADHD.

Study identifies gene linked with ADHD

Wed, 02/17/2010 - 13:13 by Rakhi Kaptiyal

Bethesda, Md. -- A U.S.-led multinational research team says it analyzed data from more than 6,000 people to find a gene linked to attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.

Researchers from the United States, Colombia, Germany, Norway and Spain said they discovered ADHD is linked with the Latrophilin 3 gene after examining data from members of 18 ADHD-afflicted families in an isolated region of Colombia.

The scientists said they then replicated their finding in five samples of people from Germany, Norway, Spain and the United States. Their samples comprised 2,627 people with ADHD and 2,531 people without the disorder.

Ditto Diagnosed with ADHD

Fri, 08/28/2009 - 23:01 by Salinder Kumar

Gossip frontwoman Beth Ditto has been diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).

The Standing in the Way of Control hitmaker was warned by friends that she possibly suffered from the condition but she refused to believe them.

But after revealing symptoms of the disorder, which can include chronic impatience, incessant talking, and showing emotion without restraint, she decided to see a doctor - and was shocked when he confirmed the diagnosis.

Ditto tells music magazine NME, "People have told me before that they thought I had it but I thought they were just joking.

I guess it kind of explains a lot about the way I am." (KD/WNWCNM/ZN)

-IANS-WENN

ADHD stimulants may lead to sudden cardiac deaths: Study

Tue, 06/16/2009 - 15:52 by Neka Sehgal

New York, June 15: A new study suggests that stimulant drugs prescribed for children and teens with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may in some rare instances lead to an increased risk of sudden heart-related deaths.

Study: ADHD kids benefit from fidgeting

Mon, 05/25/2009 - 22:06 by Shruti Sharma

Orlando, Fla. -- Children with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder can actually concentrate better if allowed to fidget, a University of Central Florida study says.

A team of researchers at the Orlando university said by studying 23 preteen male subjects, 12 of whom had been diagnosed with ADHD, they found the ADHD subjects began to noticeably fidget when facing short-term memory problems, the Orlando (Fla.) Sentinel said Monday.

Dr. Mark Rapport, who led the study, said fidgeting allows ADHD sufferers to keep their minds and bodies active since their brains typically do not produce enough dopamine to maintain alertness.