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Tuesday, January 16, 2018
ADHD: Younger children 'may be overdiagnosed'
New research suggests that the birth date of a child might influence their risk of being diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.
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Types of ADHD: Differences in symptoms and treatments
What are the types of ADHD and what are the differences in signs and symptoms? Learn how ADHD is diagnosed and how the different types are treated.
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ADHD in Toddlers: Early Signs, Symptoms, and Treatment
What age are children diagnosed with ADHD and is there evidence that it can be diagnosed in toddlers? What is the outlook for a child who is diagnosed?
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Could a Mediterranean diet protect against ADHD?
Researchers from Spain have identified a link between low adherence to the Mediterranean diet and the risk of an ADHD diagnosis in children.
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Is licorice intake during pregnancy linked to ADHD in offspring?
Researchers have associated high licorice intake in pregnancy with the development of poorer memory and ADHD-like behaviors in offspring.
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ADHD: Large imaging study confirms differences in several brain regions
The largest study of its kind provides robust evidence to confirm ADHD is a brain disorder characterized by delayed development of several brain regions.
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Novel dimensional approach uncovers biomarker for inattention
Despite diagnoses for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) occurring in a reported 11 percent of U.S.
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Flame retardant chemicals may affect social behavior in young children
Some chemicals added to furniture, electronics and numerous other goods to prevent fires may have unintended developmental consequences for young children, according to a pilot study released today.
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Study questions benefits of long-term use of ADHD medications
In a study that followed more than 500 children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) into adulthood, extended use of stimulant medication was linked with suppressed adult height but…
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What's coming next? Scientists identify how the brain predicts speech
An international collaboration of neuroscientists has shed light on how the brain helps us to predict what is coming next in speech.
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