The effect of paternal age on autism, schizophrenia, and ADHD may be greater than previously thought
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Tylenol During Pregnancy Linked to Higher Risk of ADHD
Moms-to-be who relieve pain with acetaminophen may be setting their children up for hyperactivity
Children Exposed to More Brain-Harming Chemicals Than Ever Before
A new report finds the number of chemicals contributing to brain disorders in children has doubled since 2006
Reading the Brain: FDA Approves First Scan for Diagnosing ADHD
It’s the first test to diagnose the behavioral disorder using brain wave patterns, but it won’t be the last. The idea of reading the brain’s activity for clues to mental illness is gaining ground.
Brain Scans Could Become EKGs for Mental Disorders
If EKGs can detect potential problems in heart function, then doctors are asking why brain scans can’t be used in the same way, to identify disorders like depression, autism or schizophrenia.
Concussions May Cause More Brain Damage in Kids With ADHD
Children with attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may experience more disability after mild brain injuries than those without the condition, according to the latest study.
Creativity Linked With Deficit in Mental Flexibility
Creative types are often seen as rather flaky — their minds leaping wildly from one bizarre idea to another, ever seeking inspiration. But a new study suggests that people who actually achieve creative success have minds that …
For Kids With ADHD, Sleep Disturbances May Interfere With Emotional Memories
Kids and adolescents with ADHD often struggle to keep their emotions in check. ADHD has also been linked to sleep disorders, which is one of the reasons a team of German researchers sought to determine how sleep influences the
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ADHD Medication in Childhood Does Not Increase Addiction Risk
Taking medication for attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) as a child does not increase — or decrease — the risk for later addiction or alcoholism, according to a new review of the research.
Watch: This Week in Health
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.
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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.