Drug treatment of hyperactivity in kids may have levelled off in UK
The tendency to treat childhood hyperactivity (ADHD) with drugs may have reached a plateau in…
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Study suggests possibility that ADHD may emerge in adulthood
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may emerge in adulthood in some individuals rather than simply being a…
Gene links impulsivity and binge-drinking in teens
Researchers have discovered a new genetic link between impulsivity and teenage binge-drinking, which may pave…
Excess folate in new mums heightens child’s risk of developing ASD
New mothers who are found to have an excessive level of folate right after giving…
Children with autism can use gaze to map new words
Children with autism are capable of learning new words the same way as a non-autistic…
Improving lifestyle choices may benefit children with ADHD
Children with Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) follow fewer healthy lifestyle behaviours than non-ADHD…
Leaky thalamus may explain distractibility
A malfunctioning gene within the thalamus region of the brain may be responsible for sensory…
US prevalence rate of autism among school-aged children remains 1 in 68
The prevalence rate of autism among school-aged children in the US remains unchanged at 1…
ADHD medications associated with diminished bone health in children
Children and adolescents who take medication for attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) show decreased bone density,…
Study finds sharp rise in misuse of Adderall among young adults
Adderall, a drug often prescribed for the treatment of attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)…