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Early-Life Traffic-Related Air Pollution Exposure Linked to Hyperactivity
Early-life exposure to
traffic-related air
pollution was significantly
associated with higher
hyperactivity scores at age
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Link Between Childhood ADHD and Obesity Revealed in First Long-Term Study
A new study found men
diagnosed as children with
attention-deficit/hyperactivity
disorder (ADHD) were twice
as likely to be obese in a
... > full story
Learning Disabilities Affect Up to 10 Percent of Children
Up to 10 percent of the
population are affected by
specific learning
disabilities, such as
dyslexia, dyscalculia and
autism, translating to 2 or
... > full story
Exercise May Lead to Better School Performance for Kids With ADHD
A few minutes of exercise
can help children with
attention deficit
hyperactivity disorder
perform better academically,
... > full story
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One in 10 Teens Using 'Study Drugs,' but Parents Aren't Paying Attention
May 20, 2013 — Just one in 100 parents believe their kids have used prescription stimulants to boost grades, according to a new ... > full story -
Methylphenidate 'Normalizes' Activation in Key Brain Areas in Kids With ADHD, Study Suggests
May 9, 2013 — The stimulant drug methylphenidate "normalizes" activation of several brain areas in young patients with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), according to a new ... > full story -
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90 Percent of Pediatric Specialists Not Following Clinical Guidelines When Treating Preschoolers With ADHD
May 4, 2013 — A recent study by pediatricians examined to what extent pediatric physicians adhere to American Academy of Pediatrics clinical guidelines regarding pharmacotherapy in treating young patients with ... > full story -
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Examine Social Factors to Explain Rise in Diagnoses of Mental Disorders
April 25, 2013 — Examining social factors is vital to better explaining and understanding the dramatic rise in the number of Americans diagnosed with mental disorders in recent years, according to a new ... > full story -
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Teachers in Ireland Regard Medication for ADHD as Last Resort
April 9, 2013 — Teachers in the Republic of Ireland consistently view medication treatment for Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) as a last resort, even when they view the disorder as biologically ... > full story -
Google Searches About Mental Illness Follow Seasonal Patterns
April 9, 2013 — Google searches for information across all major mental illnesses and problems followed seasonal patterns, suggesting mental illness may be more strongly linked with seasonal patterns than previously ... > full story -
Greater Recognition of Face Blindness Needed, Experts Say
April 2, 2013 — Imagine not being able to recognise your own child at nursery or even pick out your own face from a line-up of ... > full story -
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Children With Sleep Apnea Have Higher Risk of Behavioral, Adaptive and Learning Problems
March 29, 2013 — A new study found that obstructive sleep apnea, a common form of sleep-disordered breathing, is associated with increased rates of ADHD-like behavioral problems in children as well as other adaptive ... > full story -
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Rapid Rise in Antipsychotic Treatment of Medicaid-Insured Children
March 15, 2013 — More benefit/risk information is needed in community care efforts, says a ... > full story -
Short Bouts of Exercise Boost Self Control
March 6, 2013 — Short bouts of moderately intense exercise seem to boost self control, indicates an analysis of the published ... > full story
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