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Nearly One Million Children in U.S. Potentially Misdiagnosed With ADHD, Study Finds
August 17, 2010 — Nearly one million children in the United States are potentially misdiagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder simply because they are the youngest -- and most immature -- in their ... > full story -
Attention Deficit Disorder
ADD and ADHD
Children's Health
Child Development
Child Psychology
Mental Health
Birth Dates, School Enrollment Dates Affect ADHD Diagnosis Rates, Study Shows
August 17, 2010 — Rising rates of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and large differences in diagnosis rates have led to fears that the condition is often being misdiagnosed. A new study demonstrates that these ... > full story -
Western Diet Link to ADHD, Australian Study Finds
July 29, 2010 — A new study from Australia shows an association between ADHD and a "Western-style" diet in adolescents. The study examined the dietary patterns of 1800 adolescents from the long-term Raine Study and ... > full story -
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ADHD, Conduct Disorder and Smoking Most Strongly Related to Dropping out of High School
July 27, 2010 — Teens with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) -- the most common childhood psychiatric condition in the United States -- are less likely to finish high school on time than students with ... > full story -
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Widely Used Chemicals Linked to ADHD in Children
July 20, 2010 — Researchers suggests a link between polyfluoroalkyl chemicals (PFCs), industrial compounds which are widely used in many consumer products, and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in children. ... > full story -
TV Viewing, Video Game Play Contribute to Kids' Attention Problems, Study Finds
July 6, 2010 — A study of both elementary school-aged and college-aged subjects found that youths who exceeded the two hours per day of screen time recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics were 1.5 to 2 ... > full story -
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ADHD Linked to Low Maternal Education, Lone Parents and Welfare Benefits, Swedish Study Finds
June 1, 2010 — A major study of 1.16 million six to 19 year-olds has found strong links between receiving medication for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and limited maternal education, single parent ... > full story -
Attention Deficit Disorder
ADD and ADHD
Mental Health
Children's Health
Mental Health Research
Child Development
Pesticide Exposure May Contribute to ADHD, Study Finds
May 17, 2010 — A team of scientists has discovered that exposure to organophosphate pesticides is associated with increased risk of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder in ... > full story -
Attention Deficit Disorder
ADD and ADHD
Mental Health
Mental Health Research
Children's Health
Child Development
Minorities Face Barriers to Effective ADHD Treatments, Study Contends
May 12, 2010 — Several barriers prevent minority children with ADHD from receiving the most effective treatments, according to a new ... > full story -
Exposure to Prenatal Smoking May Lead to Psychiatric Problems
May 4, 2010 — New research shows that prenatal smoking can lead to psychiatric problems and increase the need for psychotropic medications in childhood and young ... > full story
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