How marijuana contributes to weight loss — and a reduced risk of diabetes; researchers zero in on the first genes associated with postpartum depression; and ADHD in childhood may be linked to obesity later in life. These are the stories making health news this week; for more, visit TIME Health & Family.
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Early Exposure to Air Pollution Tied to Higher Risk of Hyperactivity in Children
Breathing in pollutants released into the air isn’t healthy for developing lungs, but a new study says it’s harmful for developing brains too.
ADHD May Prime Boys for Obesity
ADHD has been linked to struggles with drugs and alcohol, less schooling and more arrests, but the latest study shows it may also contribute to problems with weight as well.
Majority of Doctors Do Not Follow Treatment Guidelines for ADHD
More than 90% of pediatric specialists who diagnose and manage attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in preschoolers do not follow the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) clinical-treatment guidelines.
Understanding the Rise in ADHD Diagnoses: 11% of U.S. Children Are Affected
The rates of U.S. children affected by attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are skyrocketing, according to a recent report, but experts caution that the latest numbers require a bit of decoding.
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Why ADHD is Not Just a Problem for Kids
The effects of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) can extend well beyond childhood, according to the latest research.
ADHD Diagnoses Continue to Climb
A large study in California shows that more kids than ever get diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Is the condition really spreading, or are we just better at detecting it?
ADHD Medications Improve Decision-Making, But Are They Being Over Used?
The latest studies show that while attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) drugs can be effective, some kids may be wrongly diagnosed — and therefore inappropriately treated — with the stimulant medications.
Is Childhood ADHD a Gateway to Smoking in Adulthood?
Children diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are twice as likely to pick up smoking than youngsters without the disorder
Men Diagnosed With Childhood ADHD Struggle More with Jobs, Relationships
ADHD can have lingering effects among men
Mom’s Exposure to Mercury Linked to Kids’ ADHD Symptoms
Aside from occupational exposure, most people are exposed to mercury by eating fish — yet eating fish is good for moms and babies. So, what are pregnant women to do?
Early ADHD Treatment May Improve Girls’ Math Scores
A new study seeks to clarify whether drug treatment of ADHD helps students improve their performance in school in the long run.
Fake Adderall Sold Online, FDA Warns
Counterfeit versions of Adderall, Teva Pharmaceutical’s widely used ADHD drug, are being sold online with the wrong active ingredients.
