Children diagnosed with attention hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are twice as likely to pick up smoking than youngsters without the disorder. A group of Canadian researchers lead by Dr. Ridha Joober of ...

People with ADHD face greater physical health risks and higher rates of premature mortality. But there are ways to address ...

For decades, ADHD was widely associated with hyperactivity or impulsivity. But researchers now recognize that not everyone with ADHD displays those traits. Students with inattentive ADHD, for example, ...

Limited screen time: "An 'analogue' lifestyle with little screen time, lots of sport, exercise, social interactions, nature and a balanced diet is beneficial for all children and adolescents," remarks ...

Private providers in UK accused of prescribing powerful stimulants without examining young patients properly ...

For many parents, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a familiar challenge. Signs typically are forgetfulness, trouble with focus, and morning routines ...

Nella Schiavone, from the University of Helsinki, and colleagues investigated the effect of childhood ADHD and subthreshold ADHD on cognitive performance in adulthood. The analysis included 39 ...

Oct. 19 -- MONDAY, Oct. 19 (HealthDay News) -- Children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are more likely than other children to engage in criminal ...

Sleep and ADHD have a complex relationship, both influencing the other. When a child with ADHD regularly wakes up too early, ADHD symptoms, medication, and underlying neurology may all be factors.

Stock image of a pregnant woman cradling her stomach. Childhood ADHD has been linked to prenatal exposure to acetaminophen, which is considered safe to take during pregnancy under current guidelines, ...

People with higher childhood ADHD traits had more physical health conditions overall. They had a 14% higher chance of multimorbidity. That means, they had two or more co-occurring chronic conditions, ...