News and features related to ADHD

1. Overdue babies 'more at risk of ADHD'
   

   3rd May 2012 - Overdue babies have a higher risk of developing early years health problems, according to a study. Research found that babies born after a pregnancy lasting more than 42 weeks is associated with more behavioural and emotional problems in early childhood, especially Attention Deficit/H

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2. ADHD organisations
   

   This list offers a guide to ADHD charities, organisations and resources online. Advice and support for parents of children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and other conditions, with links to local support groups. adhd.org.uk The National Attention Deficit Disorder Information and Suppo

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3. No increase in serious heart risks for adults taking ADHD drugs
   

   Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a condition often associated with children, but adults can also have ADHD. It can cause symptoms such as impulsive behaviour and difficulty concentrating. To manage these symptoms, many people take medications, including methylphenidate, dexamfetami

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4. ADHD road safety concerns
   

   26th July 2011 - Whether it was advice from Tufty in the past or the Green Cross Code now, the advice has always been to look both ways before crossing the road, but this road safety advice may not be enough for children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). These children are at inc

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5. Avoiding some foods could help children with ADHD
   

   Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) affects about 5 in every 100 children. The main features are difficulty paying attention, over-activity and impulsiveness. While all children behave in this way at times, ADHD means the child usually behaves in this way, in all situations, and this is

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6. New research finds ADHD ‘is a genetic disorder’
   

   30th September 2010 - Scientists say they have found the first direct evidence that Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a genetic condition. They say their findings provide proof that ADHD cannot be blamed on bad parenting or poor diet and hope that the research removes the stigma ass

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7. ADHD link to hypertension treatment in pregnancy?
   

   19th May 2010 - Children whose mothers were treated with a medication used for high blood pressure in pregnancy may be more at risk of developing behavioural disorders, according to new research. Researchers in the Netherlands examined a study of women who developed high blood pressure during pregna

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8. Pesticides may raise children’s risk of ADHD
   

   17th May 2010 - Relatively low-level exposure to common pesticides - probably from residues on foods - may double children’s risk of ADHD, US researchers find. The findings come from a representative sample of 1,139 US youngsters aged from eight to 15 who were tested for ADHD (attention deficit hype

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9. ADHD medications help children in school
   

   27 April, 2009 - Children with ADHD usually struggle in the classroom, but new research offers support that medication can help them achieve in school. In a new American study, by researchers at the Berkley School of Public Health, at the University of California, it was found that primary school-ag

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10. ADHD feature stories
    

    Find in-depth feature stories on ADD and ADHD health