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Researchers Tied Sunny Areas to Reduced ADHD Risk
By Cheri Cheng | Oct 23, 2013 04:03 PM EDTDutch researchers found an association between sunlight and ADHD.
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Adult ADHD Undertreated, Study
By Christine Hsu | Oct 09, 2013 03:30 PM EDTAdult attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is undertreated, new research suggests.
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Study Identifies New Consequences of Preterm Births
By Cheri Cheng | Sep 25, 2013 04:05 PM EDTIn one of the largest studies yet, researchers found that preterm births did increase the risk of autism and ADHD.
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ADHD Increases Risk of Car Accidents
By Cheri Cheng | Aug 12, 2013 04:03 PM EDTResearchers reported that adolescent drivers with ADHD exhibited more speed variability and changes in lane positions.
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Video Games Are Addictive for Kids with Autism or ADHD
By Cheri Cheng | Jul 29, 2013 03:19 PM EDTResearchers report that video games can be particularly more addicting for children with an autism spectrum disorder or ADHD.
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FDA Approves First Ever Brain Test for ADHD
By Cheri Cheng | Jul 16, 2013 01:17 PM EDTThe FDA just approved the first ever brain wave test to assess children for ADHD.
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ADHD Drug May Cure Cocaine Addiction
By Christine Hsu | Jun 27, 2013 04:11 PM EDTBesides helping people with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder concentrate, new research reveals that Ritalin may also help treat addiction in people who use cocaine.
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Minority Kids Are Less Likely to Get Diagnosed and Treated for ADHD.
By Cheri Cheng | Jun 24, 2013 10:54 AM EDTResearchers found that minority groups were less likely to be diagnosed with ADHD and less likely to be treated if they are diagnosed.
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NY Senator, Chuck Schumer, Wants to End “Academic Doping”
By Cheri Cheng | Jun 17, 2013 12:35 PM EDTNew York State Senator, Chuck Schumer stated that college campus health centers must do a better job at monitoring prescription drugs.
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ADHD Meds Do Not Increase Risk of Drug Abuse
By Cheri Cheng | May 29, 2013 04:22 PM EDTResearchers found that taking Ritalin or Adderall did not increased the likelihood of substance abuse in children with ADHD.
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CDC Announces One in Five Children Has a Mental Illness in the U.S.
By Cheri Cheng | May 17, 2013 10:14 AM EDTCDC reports that 20 percent of children in the United States could be diagnosed with a mental illness disorder.
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Long-Term Treatment For ADHD May Lead to Changes in Brain Chemistry
By Makini Brice | May 16, 2013 02:15 PM EDTThe research indicates that the brain may change in order to make it less effective, in turn causing users to build up a tolerance to the drug.
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Breastfeeding May Lower Risk of ADHD in Kids
By Makini Brice | May 14, 2013 03:07 PM EDTAttention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder is a fairly common disorder among children.
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Study Reports Doctors Often Do Not Follow ADHD Treatment Guidelines
By Cheri Cheng | May 06, 2013 03:12 PM EDTA new study found that over 90 percent of pediatric specialists involved with diagnosing and treating children with ADHD do not follow the guidelines set by the American Academy of Pediatrics.
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Experts Worry Broaden Definition of ADHD Will Lead to Over-Diagnosis
By Stephanie Poulos | Apr 14, 2013 04:00 AM EDTExperts believe several changes will broaden the definition and diagnosis of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, when new psychiatry "bible" is released in May.
