Young children are far more likely to experience attention and hyperactivity problems if their mother develops diabetes during pregnancy and they are born into a poor or lower-middle-class household, a new study suggests.
Matt Cherry clears up some myths about diabetes.
The million-plus U.S. adults who take medication for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) do not appear to be increasing their risk of heart attack or stroke, as some experts have feared, according to a new study published today on the website of the Journal of the American Medical Association.
Jared Gabay is like many other college students. When he has a big test coming up, he turns to what's called a "study drug" for a little extra boost.
I am a college student, recently diagnosed with depression, and am taking steps to figure out if I have ADHD because of a tremendous inability to focus and retain information. It is almost like, when I'm trying to focus on something someone says, it slips right through me like water. I am curious to know what prospects I have of gaining my cognitive abilities back if I start taking Lexapro or other antidepressants. If these are going to impair my ability to concentrate and focus even more, then I am not sure how to weigh the cost-benefits of taking them, because I am in school. In short, are antidepressants more helpful or hurtful to my cognitive functions? Can I look forward to reversing the concentration and memory retention problems I am currently undergoing?
Students with ADHD can benefits from a coach as Ninette Sosa explains in the Health Minute.
The proportion of children and teens in the U.S. who have a developmental disability such as autism has increased 17% since the late 1990s, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Jell-O, Hawaiian Punch, Pop-Tarts, Skittles, and other brightly colored foods designed to appeal to children aren't exactly health food. But do they make kids hyperactive?
Your kid has a classic case of ants in the pants. And he never seems to listen or follow directions. You've been hoping he'll outgrow it, but you have a nagging suspicion that attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may be to blame. Is it time to find out for sure? Consider these factors from Baltimore pediatrician Lawrence Pakula, M.D.:
I have just been diagnosed with ADD/ADHD, but I am questioning the diagnosis since I feel that I don't exhibit most of the symptoms. I mean, I do get distracted while I am working on my research or studying, but I feel everyone gets distracted just as I do. How is normal distraction different from ADHD?
If your child has attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), it's not because he or she played too many video games, logged multiple hours of TV viewing, or ate the wrong kinds of foods. In fact, researchers think the cause of ADHD is largely genetic. But it is tempting to look for dietary factors that could be making symptoms worse.
I'm 40 and diagnosed with ADHD. I was given amphetamine 30 mg once in the morning. My concern is that I'm about 120 pounds and I have nothing wrong with the way I eat. This medication is known to cause weight loss. I'm also told it raises your heart rate, and I'm currently taking atenolol for my high heart rate. I'm feeling great mentally -- I'm able to pay attention and feeling like my old self, except I'm not sleeping very well with this medication. Your input would be very encouraging.
Young children with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are roughly four times more likely than their peers to become depressed or attempt suicide in later childhood, a new study suggests.
As a toddler, Ian Barrier got expelled from day care.
What is the long-term effect of Adderall on a child starting it at age 8? I see there is no appetite from morning to noon, but then the child becomes ravenous from late afternoon until bedtime. How can a child function without eating a good breakfast and getting through the rest of the day at school by picking at lunch? I'm not sure if I want to continue this medication or any other. Can diet alone help?
CNN's Elizabeth Cohen explains how attention deficit hyperactivity disorder could be linked to pesticides.
Children exposed to higher levels of a type of pesticide found in trace amounts on commercially grown fruit and vegetables are more likely to have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder than children with less exposure, a nationwide study suggests.
Stand on any street in your town and you'll witness a trend that began 30 years ago with the invention of the Walkman: music lovers walking around wearing headphones.
Can a stimulant medication for ADHD make the child taking it have mood swings and violent aggression?
Ever find yourself chatting via instant messaging while checking your e-mail and surfing the Web? Well, don't pat yourself on the back for your super-productive behavior.
Unbeknownst to her parents, Sydney Kirk tried a little medical experiment on herself when she was in the eighth grade. For a day or two, every so often, she stopped taking her drugs for her attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder.
My 5-year-old old son has recently had a diagnosis of ADHD and ODD. The nurse put him on Adderall and Risperdal, which do calm him down, help him focus and cut out some of his "behaviors." However, some of my family members think I am wrong for putting him on meds. Are there natural supplements that can give the same results as the prescribed meds? If so, can you get them from a pharmacy so that I can have his insurance pay for it? And lastly, can one ever grow out of these diseases, or will he have to take meds for the rest of his life?
After years of speculation and rare case reports, a study suggests that stimulant medication -- mostly used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder -- may have played a role in a handful of cases of sudden, unexplained death in children and adolescents.
Your desk is a mess, and you can forget about completing your to-do list -- you don't even have one. Your mind darts from one thought to the next. And that handbag you've been madly searching for on your way out the door? Yes, it's already on your shoulder.
I found out I have ADD in July. I started out on methylphenidate 5 mg but had violent nightmares and chest pain. I was then switched to bupropion SR 150 but it kept me awake most of the night. I am on Strattera 80 mg since October and I still don't feel like it is working. I can tell a difference if I don't take it but I'm still having concentration problems and forgetting things or losing things. If I try Adderall, will I have [the] same side effects as methylphenidate?
Children with eczema are more likely to also have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder than those without the skin problem, according to a study.
Friday's announcement concerning major league players' drug-test results from 2008 could reignite congressional interest in the use of performance-enhancing substances in Major League Baseball. It may also lead to a broadening of the debate over which types of performance-enhancing substances should be prohibited in baseball. While the debate has mainly centered on strength-inducing substances, such as steroids and human growth hormone, cognitive-enhancing substances, such as amphetamines and possibly even energy drinks, may soon take center stage.
A National Institutes of Health study from November 2007 found that in youth with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, the brain matures in a normal pattern. However, it is delayed three years in some regions, on average, compared with youth without the disorder. The researchers used a new image analysis technique that allowed them to pinpoint the thinning and thickening of sites in the cortex of the brains of hundreds of children and teens with and without the disorder. The findings bolster the idea that ADHD results from a delay in the maturation of the cortex.
It was hard to miss the bright yellow Student Driver bumper sticker on the back of the car driven by Tosha Mulligan.
Getting a drivers' license may be more of a challenge for those with ADHD as Judy Fortin reports in this Health Minute.
More older children are being diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder while the rate is holding steady for children under 12
The first rigorous test of the herbal remedy shows no effect against the hyperactivity disorder. But it sets up a method of testing such botanicals
CNN's Dr. Sanjay Gupta looks at links between kids with ADHD and heart problems.
Children should be screened for heart problems with an electrocardiogram before getting drugs like Ritalin to treat hyperactivity and attention-deficit disorder, the American Heart Association recommends
WASHINGTON -- Major League Baseball is toeing the foul line. Members of the congressional Committee on Oversight and Government Reform are still far from convinced that MLB can wage a successful, long-term war on performance-enhancing drugs, but the consensus among committee members following Tuesday's hearing was that they heard just enough so that legislative intervention will not be immediately forthcoming.
A new study finds that the brains of kids with ADHD mature more slowly than average. The question is, do they catch up?
When Alex Veith was 11 years old, he was in a bad spot.
It's early on a Saturday night and Lewis Alston is taking song requests at 99X, a radio station in Atlanta, Georgia. Alston and his on-air partner will trade barbs and man the audio board until midnight. It's a perfect job, says Alston. "I wear many hats and that suits me because I am all over the map."
The FDA will scrutinize the use of ADHD drugs in children this week and possibly require a new warning label for psychiatric problems and heart attack risks.
In a world of multiplying TV channels, hundreds of different types of jeans and salad dressings, and the constant pinging of e-mails and instant messages, the one resource that is increasingly scarce is our attention.
Fortune: Pharma? Think smallupdated: Wed Mar 15 2006 17:11:00
If you're looking for a growth play in the drug business, small is better.
A Food and Drug Administration advisory committee has recommended that the strongest possible safety labels, or "black box" warnings, be added to medicines used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, after reports that 25 patient deaths may be linked to their use.
Do ADHD drugs cause heart attacks in children?
A new treatment for hyperactive kids, one that uses a skin patch instead of a pill, is meeting resistance with regulators.
A new treatment for hyperactive kids could come in the form of a skin patch, not a pill.
WASHINGTON -(Dow Jones)- A Food and Drug Administration panel said Thursday the agency should move forward with plans to rewrite labels for Concerta, Ritalin and other drugs widely used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder to more clearly warn of the possibility of hallucinations and suicidal tendencies in patients taking the drugs.
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