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14 Oct
1 in 4 U.S. Adults Suspect They Have Undiagnosed ADHD
ADHD is the most common mental disorder in children, but the number of adults diagnosed with the condition is growing quickly. Experts say many adults don’t realize they have ADHD until their child is diagnosed.
13 Sep
High Doses of Stimulants Like Adderall Linked to Increased Risk of Psychosis
A new study finds teens and adults who take high doses of amphetamines commonly prescribed for ADHD have 5Xs the risk of new-onset psychosis.
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Preschoolers' Tantrums Can Be Early Sign of ADHD
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- November 26, 2024
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Preschoolers prone to tantrums appear to have a higher risk of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) by the time they reach school age, a new study says.
Young childr...
When Schools Give Kids Time in Nature, Anxiety and Behavior Issues Ease
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- November 18, 2024
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A dose of green may be just what school kids with anxiety, depression and other mental health issues need, new research shows.
Canadian investigators found that a school program that let 10- to 12-year-olds spend a little time each week in nature paid dividends in improv...
How ADHD May Influence a Child's Weight
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- November 11, 2024
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Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder can influence a child’s weight in ways that will shape their long-term health, a new study says.
Childhood Attention Issues Show Links to Later Risk for Psychosis, Schizophrenia
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- October 29, 2024
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Most kids with attention issues won't go on to develop serious psychiatric conditions like psychosis or schizophrenia.
However, a new study finds poor attention spans in childhood, plus certain genes, could play a role in raising the risk for these conditions.
Of...
1 in 4 U.S. Adults Suspect They Have Undiagnosed ADHD
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- October 14, 2024
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Alison Burke wanted to be there for her daughter following the girl’s diagnosis with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
Then she noticed that a lot of what she was lea...
High Doses of ADHD Meds Could Trigger Psychosis
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- September 12, 2024
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Prescriptions for amphetamine stimulants to treat ADHD have increased significantly in recent years, particularly during the pandemic.
Unfortunately, high doses of stimulants like Adderal...
Amid Shortages, U.S. Allows Expanded Production of ADHD Drug Vyvanse
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- September 5, 2024
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The maker of the ADHD drug Vyvanse has been given approval by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration to make more of the medication as a shortage of the critical drugs continues.
Evidence Supports Classroom Cellphone Bans, Expert Says
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- August 29, 2024
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Classroom cellphone bans should help improve learning environments in schools, a child development expert says.
Keeping the devices out of classrooms would help focus attention, improve problem-solving and -- by allowing kids to occasionally lapse into boredom -- spur cr...
Parents' Excessive Smartphone Use Could Harm Children's Mental Health
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- August 16, 2024
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A child at the dinner table talks about trouble at school or an argument with a friend, but parents aren't listening: They're checking their smartphones instead.
It's a scenario that plays out millions of times per day across America, and it could be harming the mental h...
Not Born Equal: Preemie Babies Fall Into 3 Risk Categories
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- August 14, 2024
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Not all babies born prematurely will suffer long-term developmental problems, a new study finds.
Preemies tend to fall into three risk categories, with about one in five (20%) scoring above average on standard cognitive tests, researchers reported Aug. 13 in the journal ...
Help for Women Battling ADHD & Opioid Addiction in Pregnancy
- June 17, 2024
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Opioid overdoses in pregnant women are at an all-time high in the United States, and researchers think they've figured out one way to counter this phenomenon.
Attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is strongly tied to substance use disorders, which means some wo...
ADHD Patients Could Face Disrupted Access to Meds Following Fraud Case
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- June 14, 2024
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The two top officers of a telehealth company that began to distribute ADHD drugs widely during the pandemic have been charged with health care fraud, the U.S. Department of Justice announced Thursday.
The arrests will likely worsen ongoing shortages of Adderall ...
Younger Kids in Class Might Be Misdiagnosed With ADHD, Autism
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- June 7, 2024
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If your child is among the youngest in their school grade, it's more likely they'll be mistakenly identified by teachers as having ADHD or autism, a new study confirms.
"Adults...
1 in 9 U.S. Children Have Been Diagnosed With ADHD
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- May 23, 2024
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About 1 in 9 American children have ever received an ADHD diagnosis, slightly more than the number of kids currently being treated for the disorder, a new study shows.
About 7.1 million ...
For Pregnant Women, Fluoridated Drinking Water Might Raise Risks for Baby: Study
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- May 21, 2024
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Fetal exposure to fluoride from a mom-to-be's drinking water might raise the odds for physical and mental health issues in toddlers, new research suggests.
The study, which was funded by the U.S. National Institutes of Health, wasn't designed to prove cause-and-effect. ...
Staying Fit Boosts Kids' Mental Health
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- April 30, 2024
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The benefits of physical fitness for kids spill over into their mental health, new research shows.
Getting plenty of exercise may guard against depressive symptoms, anxiety and attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), a new study published April 29 in the journal...
Opioids During Pregnancy May Not Raise Psychiatric Risks for Offspring
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- April 25, 2024
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Prescription opioids taken during pregnancy are not associated with a substantial increase in risk of developmental disorders like ADHD in children, a new study has found.
"A slightly inc...
Acetaminophen Use During Pregnancy Poses No Risk of Autism, ADHD in Kids
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- April 9, 2024
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There's no evidence that acetaminophen use during pregnancy increases the risk of childhood autism, ADHD or intellectual disability, the largest study to date on the subject has concluded.
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ADHD Meds Tied to Heart Damage in Young Adult Users
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- March 27, 2024
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ADHD stimulant medications like Ritalin or Adderall appear linked to a heightened risk for cardiomyopathy (a weakening of the heart muscle), and the risk grows with time, new research shows.
However, researchers were quick to note that cardiomyopathies are rare in the yo...
One in 10 U.S. School-Age Kids Have ADHD: Report
- Ernie Mundell and Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay Reporters
- March 20, 2024
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About 1 in every 10 U.S. children ages 5 to 17 has been diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), according to the latest government statistics.
The data from the National Health Interview Survey covers the years 2020 through 2022 and came from in-p...
ADHD Meds Cut Odds for Early Death, Especially by Overdose
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- March 12, 2024
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People diagnosed with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) show a marked decline in their two-year risk for death once they start taking medication, new research shows.
That w...
Could General Anesthesia in Pregnancy Raise Behavioral Issues in Kids?
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- March 4, 2024
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Children exposed to anesthesia in the womb when their pregnant mom has surgery are more likely to suffer from behavioral issues later, a new study finds.
Exposure to general anesthesia before birth was associated with a 31% increased risk of diagnosis with a behavioral d...
Parenting Style Could Influence ADHD Severity in Kids
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- February 19, 2024
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A shift in parenting early in a child's development might help curb the symptoms of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), new research suggests.
When a preschooler exhibits an "excitable or exuberant" temperament, dialing down a "controlling" style of parentin...
ADHD Drug Zenzedi Recalled Over Pill Mixup
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- January 30, 2024
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The maker of a drug used to treat ADHD and narcolepsy has recalled one lot of the medication after a pill mixup was discovered.
Study Links Use of Acetaminophen in Pregnancy With Child Behavioral Issues
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- January 18, 2024
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Expecting moms who often turn to acetaminophen for their aches and pains are more likely to wind up with kids who have behavioral issues, a new study warns.
Children between the ages of 2 and 4 were more likely to have attention and behavioral problems if their mothers f...
Pandemic-Era Demand for ADHD Meds is Fueling Shortages Today
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- January 11, 2024
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A spike in the use of ADHD medications during the pandemic likely prompted drug shortages that continue to frustrate patients and doctors today, a new study shows.
New prescriptions for stimulants that treat the condition jumped for young adults and women in particular a...
Holidays Can Be Tough on Kids With ADHD, Anxiety: Some Tips for Parents
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- December 21, 2023
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Kids with emotional problems or ADHD can find the holidays a very challenging time, as all the routines that provide a sense of order are jumbled in a whirl of activities.
The kids are home from school and restless, their parents are hauling them along to Christmas shopp...
Youngest Kids With ADHD in Class No Less Likely to See Diagnosis Fade
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- October 31, 2023
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Experts have long wondered whether diagnoses for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in the youngest children in a class would hold.
A new study suggests that being the youngest, and possibly most immature, did not appear to make a difference.
"We know ...
Lots of Screen Time Could Be Early Sign of ADHD, Autism
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- October 30, 2023
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Kids with a genetic risk for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are likely to spend hours a day glued to their screens, but researchers say it doesn't mean screen time causes ASD.
The investigators also found that children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)...
Adults With ADHD May Face Higher Dementia Risk
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- October 17, 2023
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Adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are nearly three times more likely to develop dementia than other adults, a new study suggests.
The results also indicate that treatment with ADHD medication may help reduce their dementia risk. No clear uptick ...
Narcolepsy Drug Might Be New Treatment Option for ADHD
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- October 11, 2023
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A medication already approved for excessive daytime sleepiness may help ease attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms in adults who aren't getting relief from available treatments, according to a small pilot study.
Solriamfetol is a nonstimulant drug...
Seniors With ADHD Face Higher Car Crash Risk
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- October 4, 2023
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While studies of ADHD and driving usually target teens, a new one focused on seniors found they have a significantly higher risk of car crashes.
Older adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) were also more likely to slam on the brakes and get traffic ...
ADHD Drug Errors Among Kids Have Quadrupled in 20 Years
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- September 18, 2023
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Over 3 million American children now take medication for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), but new research shows medication errors have spiked nearly 300% in the past two decades for these kids.
The increase in ADHD medication errors parallels the increas...
ADHD: What Parents Need to Know
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- September 4, 2023
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Lots of children and adolescents have the condition known as ADHD, or attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.
What should parents know? A number of treatments exist to help with functioning, including medications approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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'Brain Zap' Therapy Shows Promise in Quieting Childhood ADHD Without Meds
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- August 7, 2023
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A new brain-zapping technology may help ease the symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children without some of the side effects stimulant medications can cause, a small, preliminary study suggests.
Marked by trouble concentrating, sitting still ...
Amid Shortages, Federal Agencies Ask Drugmakers to Boost Output of ADHD Meds
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- August 2, 2023
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While demand for prescription stimulants is surging, a shortage of the drugs persists, so federal officials have stepped in and asked drug companies to ramp up production of the medications.
Officials from both the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the U.S. Drug Enfo...
ADHD Drugs Won't Raise Risk for Illicit Drug Use Later
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- July 12, 2023
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Teens who use stimulant medication like Ritalin to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) do not have an increased risk of illicit drug use later, a new study finds.
This study looked specifically at cocaine and methamphetamine use. High school seniors wh...
Taking ADHD Meds Won't Raise a Kid's Odds for Drug Abuse Later: Study
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- July 6, 2023
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Stimulant medications like Ritalin are commonly prescribed to help treat the symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, but there have been concerns the drugs may lay the groundwork for later substance abuse.
New research may now set those worries at ease.
For Folks Without the Condition, Taking ADHD Meds to Get 'Smarter' Could Backfire
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- June 14, 2023
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So-called "smart drugs"meant to enhance brain performance are more likely to leave users ineffectually spinning in place, a new study has found.
These stimulants, typically used to treat ADHD, increased study participants' motivation in solving problems.
But the su...
Kids With ADHD, Behavior Issues Have Poorer Trajectories as Adults
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- June 6, 2023
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Kids with poor impulse control -- a common characteristic of ADHD -- may be at higher risk for health, social and criminal problems as adults, a new study indicates.
Researchers found that having attention and behavior problems in childhood was linked to less money, low...
Signs Your Toddler Might Have ADHD
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- May 19, 2023
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Spotting ADHD early can ensure children with the condition get the help they need sooner rather than later.
But how can parents know if the behavior they're seeing in their child is a sign of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder or merely the mercurial mood and behav...
In Some U.S. Schools, 1 in 4 Kids Said They've Misused an ADHD Drug
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- April 19, 2023
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U.S. schools that have a lot of students with prescriptions for ADHD medication also tend to have a lot of students who misuse the drugs, a new study suggests.
Researchers found that among nearly 3,300 U.S. middle schools and high schools, some had a serious problem with...
ADHD Med Prescriptions Spiked Early in Pandemic
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- March 31, 2023
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Prescriptions for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) medications spiked during the COVID-19 pandemic, a new government report shows.
The trend may reflect both greater awareness among adults of ADHD symptoms and increased stress driving people to get the car...
COVID in Pregnancy Might Raise Odds for Neurodevelopmental Disorders in Sons: Study
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- March 27, 2023
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Boys born to women who had COVID-19 during pregnancy may be at risk for developmental delays, a new study suggests.
Delays in speech and motor function were the most commonly diagnosed conditions in these children at 12 months. They were seen in boys but not in girls, th...
No Sign That ADHD Meds in Pregnancy Can Raise Odds for ADHD, Autism in Kids
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- February 14, 2023
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Children who were exposed to attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) medications their moms took during pregnancy are not more prone to neurodevelopmental disorders such as ADHD or autism, researchers report.
The news may be welcome to women who've needed to take...
ADHD Tied to Higher Rates of Anxiety, Depression
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- January 19, 2023
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Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may be an even bigger predictor of depression and anxiety in adulthood than autism is, a new study finds -- highlighting the mental health side of the disorder.
It's known that kids and adults with ADHD often have co-existi...
Youngest Kids in Class More Likely to Get Prescribed ADHD Meds
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- December 16, 2022
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Kids who are the youngest in their grade may be overmedicated for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), according to a Norwegian researcher who studied prescribing data.
Those who were also born preterm were at particular risk of being overmedicated, said
What's Driving the Ongoing Adderall Shortage -- and What Parents Can Do
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- December 13, 2022
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Shortages of the ADHD drug Adderall are expected to continue for months, forcing families to scramble for ways to deal with their children's attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
The shortage has caused headaches and hassles for parents like San Diego mom Jack...
California's Flavored Tobacco Ban Won't Be Blocked by Supreme Court
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- December 13, 2022
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An attempt to block California's flavored tobacco ban was stopped Monday when the Supreme Court declined to hear the case.
That now means the ban will go into effect on Dec. ...
'Virtual' Driver Program Could Make Driving Safer for Teens With ADHD
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- December 1, 2022
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A simulator may make driving safer for teens with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder by training them to take shorter glances away from the roadway.
Focused Concentration and Attention Learning (FOCAL) is a computer-based program that teaches teens to keep their ey...