Obesity associated with ADHD in females

Obesity and ADHD have been found to coincide in females, says a new study that has followed participants from 1976-2010, suggesting a need for greater awareness of the risks.

CDC publishes first national study on use of behavioral therapy, medication and dietary supplements for ADHD in children

The first national study to look at behavioral therapy, medication, and dietary supplements to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) among children ages 4-17 shows that less than…

Omega 3 can help children with ADHD

Supplements of the fatty acids omega 3 and 6 can help children and adolescents who have a certain kind of ADHD.

High Fat Diets Maybe Linked To ADHD And Learning Problems

Diets that are high in fat are possibly linked to childhood brain-based conditions, such as memory-dependent learning disabilities and attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), researchers from the University of Illinois College of Medicine reported in Psychoneuroendocrinology…

The Benefits And Risks Of Eating Fish While Pregnant: Low-Level Mercury Exposure Linked To ADHD Risk In Offspring

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) affects approximately ten percent of children worldwide, yet its causes are not well understood…

Prenatal Mercury Intake Linked To ADHD

A new study shows slight mercury exposure during pregnancy could be linked to a higher risk of ADHD-related behaviors…

Although There Is No Known Link Between Food Coloring And ADHD, Wider Safety Issues Remain

When University of Maryland psychologist Andrea Chronis-Tuscano testified before a U.S.

A Restricted Diet Should Be Part Of Standard Of Care For All Children With ADHD

In new research published in this week’s Lancet, researchers conclude that a special restricted diet (the restricted elimination diet) should be part of the standard of care for all children with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)…

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