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Attention Deficit Disorder

Health Tip: Parenting a Child With ADHD
Suggestions to guide the child's behavior

U.S. Kids Take More Psychotropic Drugs Than Europeans
Cultural differences, regulatory practices may explain difference, researchers say

ADHD Might Raise Kids’ Obesity Risk
Parents should be aware of small risk for those not on meds, expert says

ADHD Gene Doesn’t Predict Response to Drugs
But variant is linked to disease severity, researchers report

Teens Sleep Longer With Delayed School Starts
Most report less daytime sleepiness when opening bell is pushed back, study concludes

St. John’s Wort Doesn’t Work for ADHD
Herbal preparation no more effective than placebo, study finds

Adults With ADHD Lose 3 Weeks Worth of Work Annually
Inability to concentrate leads to excess days off, poor-quality output, study finds

Imaging Advances Map Brain Areas Affecting Mood
Circuits involved with depression, bipolar disorders could receive more targeted treatment

Adopted Children at Slightly Higher Mental Health Risk
But the vast majority of adoptees are 'doing fine,' researcher says

Cardiac Screening Recommended for Kids Taking Stimulants for ADHD
American Heart Association issues new guidelines in response to growing concerns about heart complications

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