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Is ADHD An Advantage For Nomadic Tribesmen?
A propensity for attention
deficit hyperactivity
disorder might be beneficial
to a group of Kenyan nomads,
according to new research in
BMC Evolutionary Biology.
Scientists have shown that
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Stress May Lead Students To Use Stimulants
The performance pressures
from end-of-semester exams
and papers can take a toll
on students, even leading
them to turn to potentially
harmful substances to keep
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Curbing Impulsivity In Children With ADHD
Researchers are one step
closer to helping children
with attention
deficit/hyperactivity
disorder improve their
self-control. ADHD is one of
the most commonly diagnosed
... > full story
Even Low Lead Exposure Linked To ADHD
Very low levels of lead in
the blood -- previously
believed to be safe -- could
be contributing to attention
deficit hyperactivity
disorder. The research
findings support a growing
... > full story
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ADHD Stimulant Treatment May Decrease Risk Of Substance Abuse In Adolescent Girls; Results Mirror Findings In Boys
October 8, 2008 — Researchers have found that treatment with stimulant drugs does not increase and appears to significantly decrease the risk that girls with ADHD will begin smoking cigarettes or using alcohol or ... > full story -
Protein On 'Speed' Linked To ADHD
July 9, 2008 — A genetic change in the dopamine transporter, discovered in two brothers with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, makes it behave as if amphetamine is present and "run backward," Vanderbilt ... > full story -
How Ritalin Works In Brain To Boost Cognition, Focus Attention
June 25, 2008 — Stimulant medications such as Ritalin have been prescribed for decades to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, and their popularity as "cognition enhancers" has recently surged among the ... > full story -
Popular Stimulant's Role In Brain Function Deterioration Is Cause For Concern, According To Researchers
June 17, 2008 — Concerned by the growing numbers of people using stimulant medications such as methylphenidate -- either legally or illegally -- to improve attention and focus, researchers used positron emission ... > full story -
Mutation Related To ADHD Drug Metabolism Discovered
June 15, 2008 — Researchers have discovered a gene mutation directly involved in the metabolism of the most common and perhaps most known medication used to treat ADHD, methylphenidate (MPH), or Ritalin. The ... > full story -
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Poor Sleep May Increase Odds Of Emotional, Behavioral Disturbances Including ADHD
June 10, 2008 — Insufficient sleep among adolescents may not only contribute to lower grades and a lack of motivation, but may also increase the odds of serious levels of emotional and behavioral disturbances, ... > full story -
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St. John's Wort Does Not Appear Effective For Treating ADHD In Children And Teens
June 10, 2008 — Children and teens with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder who were treated with the herb St. John's wort did not have any greater improvement in ADHD symptoms compared to those who received ... > full story -
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Children With High Risk For A Sleep-related Breathing Disorder Are More Likely To Have Anxiety
June 9, 2008 — Children with high risk for a sleep-related breathing disorder are more likely to have ... > full story -
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People With ADHD Do One Month's Less Work Per Year, Study Finds
May 28, 2008 — Workers with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) do 22 days less work per year than people who do not have the disorder, finds new research. So much work is being lost that the ... > full story -
A Trial Of Removing Food Additives Should Be Considered For Hyperactive Children, Experts Suggest
May 23, 2008 — A properly supervised trial eliminating colors and preservatives from the diet of hyperactive children should considered a part of the standard treatment, according to ... > full story
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