Researchers: 3 to 5 per cent of school-age children have ADHD
Between three and five per cent of school-aged children suffer from attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder (ADHD),…
ADHD
ADHD stands for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.
ADHD is a mental health problem (a neurodevelopmental condition) that can lead to a variety of symptoms such as difficulty concentrating and performing tasks, impulsive acting out and hyperactivity.
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ADHD in childhood may be linked to obesity in adulthood
People with ADHD symptoms in childhood may be more prone to obesity problems in the future, reports…
Researchers: Diet helpful in treating children with ADHD
A restrictive elimination diet – of the kind used for children with allergies – should be part…
Experts: untreated ADHD increases child’s risk of depression
Children with ADHD, or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, are more likely than their peers to suffer from…
Steroids given during pregnancy may promote ADHD
Steroids (steroids), which make premature babies develop better, may increase the risk of disorders such as ADHD,…
Unclear link between ADHD, allergy and asthma
The number of US children diagnosed with asthma, allergy and ADHD at the same time is increasing….
Experts: ADHD is not an invented disease
ADHD is a disorder affecting 3-5 per cent of school-aged children. If untreated, it leads to problems…
ADHD medication can induce an erection
Some drugs used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) can cause priapism, a prolonged and painful…
Western diet linked to ADHD
A western diet, i.e. rich in fast-food, fried, highly processed meat and confectionery, increases a child’s risk…