Attention deficit disorders
Study links exposure to common pesticide with ADHD in boys
A new study links a commonly used household pesticide with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children and young teens.
Jun 1, 2015
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A global surge in ADHD diagnosis has more to do with marketing than medicine
You can't catch attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Yet the diagnosis and treatment of this behavioral condition is spreading like a contagion—surging as much as tenfold in some countries.
Nov 18, 2014
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Psychology & Psychiatry
'6 stages' approach might help families coping with ADHD
(HealthDay)—Researchers have created a six-stage process to help families of children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) deal with the disorder.
Oct 20, 2021
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Study finds children with ADHD also at risk for writing difficulties
(Medical Xpress) -- Researchers from the Mayo Clinic have just completed a study to find out if children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) also have problems with writing. It has long been known that children ...
Neuroscience
Playing favorites: Brain cells prefer one parent's gene over the other's
Most kids say they love their mom and dad equally, but there are times when even the best prefers one parent over the other. The same can be said for how the body's cells treat our DNA instructions. It has long been thought ...
Feb 23, 2017
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Understanding the relationship between ADHD and entrepreneurialism
New research shows that behavior frequently associated with ADHD, such as inattentiveness, can contribute to lower earnings over time.
Oct 6, 2021
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What do ADHD and cancer have in common? Variety
According to new research conducted at Oregon Health & Science University, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is more than one disorder. It's an entire family of disorders, much like the multiple subtypes of ...
Apr 2, 2012
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Physical activity is beneficial for children with ADHD
(Medical Xpress) -- "There has long been a popular consensus that physical activity is good for children with attention deficit disorder with or without hyperactivity [ADHD] because, by definition, these children are constantly ...
Jun 7, 2012
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Study of children in Romanian orphanages tells cautionary tale about family separation
Many migrant children separated from their parents at the U.S. border, some of them very young, have landed in shelters where they often experience stress, neglect and minimal social and cognitive stimulation. The latest ...
Sep 27, 2018
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Poor evidence cannabis improves mental health: study
People with psychiatric disorders may want to pass on the joint—at least until further research is done, a new Australian study suggests.
Oct 29, 2019
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