ADHD: More Minding, Not Meds Nov 11, 2008
IS Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) on the rise. A recent study published in the November issue of the journal Pediatrics found that from 2002 to 2005, the use of drugs to treat ADHD in kids skyrocketed ... ADHD is no new disorder. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
TV As We Know It Changing In 100 Days Nov 11, 2008
Although many adults are distracted by the demands of everyday life, some may be struggling to juggle tasks because of ADHD.. Find out from the experts just what you can afford when it comes to buying a new home. (Click2Houston, TX)
Comparing apples to organic apples Nov 10, 2008
Even if we don't yet have all the evidence that organic veggies and fruit might be desirable, Benbrook of the Organic Center said it's time to change the old notion that "there's nothing wrong with a little pesticide for breakfast." Over the last two years, he said, "nearly every issue of Environmental Health Perspectives has had at least one new research report" on how pesticides can harm a child's neurological growth, particularly on "brain architecture, learning ability and markers for ADHD,... (Boston Globe)
Training a Child With ADHD to Focus Nov 10, 2008
A battle of the wills often commences, especially when the students are children who have disabilities such as ADHD or learning disabilities. Some parents think if only their children could simply concentrate and do the work, they'd be finished in just a short time. (Suite101.com)
ADHD and Sleep Disorders in Childre... Nov 10, 2008
ADHD and Sleep Disorders in Children: Better Sleep Can Lead to Better Behavior ... ADHD and Sleep Disorders in Children ... ADHD and Sleep Disorders in Children. (Suite101.com)
Link Found Between Brain Injury When Young And ADHD Nov 9, 2008
New research published on explores the relationship between head injuries and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Although there is not enough evidence to state that head injuries in young children cause ADHD, researchers have found that early head injury is indeed associated with a subsequent diagnosis of ADHD. ... Professor Heather T Keenan (Dept of Pediatrics, University of Utah) and colleagues note that children who are eventually diagnosed with ADHD tend to engage in riskier... (Medical News Today)
Injuries link to ADHD diagnosis Nov 8, 2008
Drugs such as ritalin can be used to treat ADHD ... A study of 62,000 children shows both head and burn injuries before the age of two are linked with almost double the risk of ADHD diagnosis by age 10 ... It suggests injuries in general are an early sign of ADHD behaviour. (BBC News -- Health)
Reflexology For Children With ADHD Nov 8, 2008
The use of Reflexology around the world for children diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, ADHD, and behavior disorders. Attention Deficit Disorder and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, ADD and ADHD respectively, are neurobehavioral disorders ... 4 million American youth are estimated to have the diagnosis of ADHD.. (Suite101.com)
New drivers safety program can reduce ADHD-related road accidents ... Nov 8, 2008
Tel Aviv University researchers have come up with a new driver s training program that can help decrease road accidents and fatalities on account of ADHD, an attention deficit disorder common in teens which is considered to be a serious driver s disability. The researchers say that they have merged their findings of their own clinical research with occupational therapy to develop the new approach, which can prove fundamental in treating old as well as young drivers with ADHD. ... There is no... (Entertainment and Showbiz!)
Study: War deployments make kids more aggressive Nov 7, 2008
An Adult ADHD Resource Center - Facts, Symptoms, Treatment and More. Attention skill therapy for ADDH, ADHD, Autism individuals. (Yahoo News)
Head Injury in Young Kids May Predict ADHD Diagnosis Nov 7, 2008
THURSDAY, Nov. 6 (HealthDay News) -- Very young children who sustain a head injury may be more likely to be diagnosed with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) later, researchers report. The head injury is not a cause of ADHD, but rather a result of excessive risk-taking, according to the paper published in the Nov. 8 online edition of theBritish Medical Journal ... "There have been studies done that link moderate to severe traumatic brain injury in older children to ADHD," said lead... (Washington Post)
Divorce Rates Higher When Child Has ADHD Nov 7, 2008
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Parents of children with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may be more likely than other parents to divorce before their child's 8th birthday, a new study suggests. The study included nearly 500 couples - 286 had a child with ADHD and 206 had a child without this condition ... The researchers found that couples with a child with ADHD were almost twice as likely to divorce before their child turned 8 years old. (MEDLINEplus)
Is ADHD More Likely To Affect Movement In Boys Or Girls? Nov 6, 2008
Is ADHD More Likely To Affect Movement In Boys Or Girls ... Is ADHD More Likely To Affect Movement In Boys Or Girls ... 5, 2008) Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) appears to affect movement in boys more than it does in girls, according to a new study. (Science Daily)
ADHD As A Serious Driver’s Disability Nov 6, 2008
ADHD As A Serious Driver s Disability ... ADHD As A Serious Driver s Disability ... It might be due to ADHD.. (Science Daily)
Preliminary study on lead in venison released Nov 6, 2008
In young children, exposure to lead can result in lower IQs, learning disabilities, stunted growth and attention disorders like ADD and ADHD. In pregnant women, it can lead to low birth weights, premature births, miscarriage and stillbirth. In adults, exposure to lead can cause high blood pressure, hearing loss, diminished kidney function and infertility. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
ADHD Affects Movement More in Boys Than in Girls Nov 6, 2008
TUESDAY, Nov. 4 (HealthDay News) -- Girls with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) appear to have better control of their movements than boys with the common mental disorder, a new study says. The study, published in the Nov. 4 issue of Neurology, found that girls with ADHD and a control group of children without the disorder did twice as well as boys with ADHD in a test that compared their abilities to tap their toes, walk on their heels, maintain balance and keep a steady rhythm... (MEDLINEplus)
Tweens and Teens Double Use of Diabetes Drugs Nov 4, 2008
Study: More Children Taking Medications for Blood Pressure, Cholesterol, Asthma, ADD/ADHD, Depression and Diabetes ST. LOUIS, Nov. 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- America's tweens and teens more than doubled their use of type 2 diabetes medications between 2002 and 2005, with girls between 10 and 14 years of age showing a 166 percent increase ... In addition to diabetes, the study found that utilization patterns for blood pressure, cholesterol, attention-deficit disorder and... (PR Newswire)
McCain the right choice Nov 4, 2008
AK Voter wrote on Nov 2, 2008 3:16 PM:" How can we elect someone if we don't know if they're mentally and physical healthy. Ok SARAH we need those MEDICAL RECORDS.Palin shouldn't be on the ticket unless we know what we're voting for. Is she mentally competent, heavily drugged, bi-polar, seizures, depressed, ADHD pregnant again?Sarah is a shrewd cookie, I say foul, this is getting old her ignoring the PEOPLES RIGHTS, I believe she has something to hide, we may get stuck with some multiple... (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
DOCS defends drugs for kids in care Nov 3, 2008
"They just say the kids are ADD or ADHD, put them on that, and that's not addressing the real issues. They're still going to have those issues. It's just not on." ... I think the point ME was making (correct me if I'm wrong ME) is that ADHD is not supposed to be caused by bad parenting/traumatic childhood so why is the incident of ritalin prescription higher in foster children than in the general population ... A varitey of enviromental factors are suggested to be associated with the development... (ABC Online)
Love or hate Jon and Kate (plus 8)? Nov 1, 2008
But, at least I use my real psuedo-name - unlike you, who cannot decide if you are LAME, SMART ACE or NEMESIS. Did your ADHD med finally run out and that is why you are acting out against me. By amy. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
ADHD Tied to More Severe Nicotine Dependence Nov 1, 2008
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Young people with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may be particularly vulnerable to serious nicotine addiction if they start smoking, a new study suggests. Past research has shown that kids with ADHD are more likely than their peers without the disorder to start smoking ... The study, which included 166 15- to 25-year-olds with and without ADHD, found that those with the disorder scored significantly higher on a questionnaire that gauges physical... (MEDLINEplus)
Office Workers Given Blue Light To Help Alertness Oct 31, 2008
14, 2007) Scientists have developed glasses, nightlights and light bulbs designed to block blue light, therefore altering a person's circadian rhythm, which leads to improvement in ADHD symptoms and sleep. (June 3, 1999) Graveyard shifts can be killers, but employees whose schedules include the wee hours actually stay alert and are more attentive on the day shift than other shift workers, a new University of Florida. (Science Daily)
Methamphetamine Abuse Linked To Underage Sex, Smoking And Drinking Oct 30, 2008
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. . (Science Daily)
Newsweek: Debunking the vaccine-autism link Oct 27, 2008
Comment: I work in a pharmacy and while we see more of the ADHD kids whose parents pay no attention to them and gab on their cellphones while the kid sits there like a zombie, I do think that this accounts for some of the increase in incidence. Sponsored by. (MSNBC -- Health)
Study: AIDS treatment should begin earlier Oct 27, 2008
No. 7-10: Bottled vs. tap water, breast reconstruction, ADHD and divorce. By Steve Sternberg, USA TODAY WASHINGTON A new analysis of the best time to begin HIV treatment found that starting early sharply improves survival, doctors said Sunday. (USA Today)
Purple tomato with snapdragon gene could fight cancer Oct 27, 2008
No. 7-10: Bottled vs. tap water, breast reconstruction, ADHD and divorce. By Elizabeth Weise, USA TODAY British researchers have used genes from the snapdragon flower to increase tomatoes' cancer-fighting powers. (USA Today)
Business Briefs: Hospital garners two awards for services Oct 26, 2008
Practice adds new ADHD test system. Athens Neuropsychiatrist, Thomas McCormack, M.D., recently announced that his clinical practice, Athens Behavioral Medicine, has teamed up with the McLean Hospital Group at Harvard Medical School to offer the Quotient ADHD testing system, which formerly had been utilized only in research settings ... McCormack, a national ADHD expert and clinical professor in the Emory University Department of Psychiatry has added the Quotient test to a small battery of... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Vaccine slashes rotavirus in kids Oct 26, 2008
No. 7-10: Bottled vs. tap water, breast reconstruction, ADHD and divorce. WASHINGTON (AP) A vaccine against rotavirus, the leading cause of diarrhea in infants, has led to a dramatic drop in hospitalization and emergency room visits since it came on the market two years ago, doctors reported Saturday. (USA Today -- News)
Divorce More Likely In ADHD Families? Oct 25, 2008
Divorce More Likely In ADHD Families. Parents Of ADHD Kids Nearly Twice As Likely To Split As Families Without ADHD, Study Shows - CBS News ... Divorce More Likely In ADHD Families. (CBS News)
15-year-old boy arrested in four pizza delivery armed robberies Oct 25, 2008
cocoa wrote on Oct 24, 2008 5:52 PM:" It doesn't even make sense to bring the Cubs into a story about pizza delivery people getting robbed. It's like saying, "I don't have ADHD - oh look. A chicken. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Letters for Friday, October 24, 2008 Oct 25, 2008
What does it mean to experience bipolar disorder, depression, schizophrenia or ADHD. The answer is as varied as the millions who suffer from these disorders. (Missoulian, MT)
Red Bull to Ritalin Oct 24, 2008
At the top of the list of study drugs are Ritalin, a drug prescribed to children who suffer from Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD), and Modafinil, a narcolepsy drug ... They make people feel more awake and alert, and help control the behaviour and concentration of children with ADHD. ... " While the drugs are considered simply as another study aid to those who use them, there are hidden and potentially very dangerous health hazards, according to Dr Ros Maycock, a general practitioner... (BBC News -- UK)
England requiring sex ed -- even in kindergarten Oct 24, 2008
No. 7-10: Bottled vs. tap water, breast reconstruction, ADHD and divorce. By Nancy Zuckerbrod, Associated Press LONDON It's a controversial idea in a country known for prudishness about sex teaching kids as young as 5 about the birds and bees. (USA Today -- News)
$10 DINNERS: A meal for four can be healthy and frugal Oct 24, 2008
No. 7-10: Bottled vs. tap water, breast reconstruction, ADHD and divorce. Frugal, healthy: Feed 4 for below $10. (USA Today -- News)
Mo. school faces HIV scare Oct 24, 2008
No. 7-10: Bottled vs. tap water, breast reconstruction, ADHD and divorce. NEW U.S. HIV INFECTIONS: OVERALL AND BY GENDER. (USA Today)
Couples With Children With ADHD At Risk Of Higher Divorce Rates, Shorter Marriages Oct 23, 2008
22, 2008) Parents of a child with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are nearly twice as likely to divorce by the time the child is 8 years old than parents of children without ADHD, the first study to look at this issue in depth has shown ... Moreover, among couples in the study who were divorced, marriages involving children with ADHD ended sooner than marriages with no ADHD-diagnosed children ... Pelham is known internationally for his ADHD treatment and research, and each year... (Science Daily)
Pregnancy depression linked to preterm delivery Oct 23, 2008
No. 7-10: Bottled vs. tap water, breast reconstruction, ADHD and divorce. By Rita Rubin, USA TODAY Depression in pregnant women could help explain the growing problem of preterm delivery, scientists suggest. (USA Today)
Cancer drug shows promise against MS, but with some risks Oct 23, 2008
No. 7-10: Bottled vs. tap water, breast reconstruction, ADHD and divorce. DAILY HEALTH BLOG. (USA Today)
Hospital bills woman who never saw doctor Oct 22, 2008
No. 7-10: Bottled vs. tap water, breast reconstruction, ADHD and divorce. DALLAS (AP) A woman says she waited 19 hours at Parkland Memorial Hospital's emergency department for treatment of a broken leg and never did get to see a doctor but still got a bill for $162. (USA Today -- News)
Parents home-school to avoid vaccinations Oct 22, 2008
No. 7-10: Bottled vs. tap water, breast reconstruction, ADHD and divorce. YOU CLICKED: WEEK'S MOST POPULAR EDUCATION STORIES. (USA Today)
ADHD appears to increase level of nicotine dependence in smokers Oct 22, 2008
Young people with ADHD are not only at increased risk of starting to smoke cigarettes, they also tend to become more seriously addicted to tobacco and more vulnerable to environmental factors such as having friends or parents who smoke, according to a study from Massachusetts General Hospital reseachers. The report in the Journal of Pediatrics also found that individuals with more ADHD-related symptoms, even those who don't have the full syndrome, are at greater risk of becoming dependent on... (EurekAlert!)
STUDY: Boys' parents more likely to report problems Oct 21, 2008
Percentage took medication for ADHD symptoms ... About 5% of children were prescribed medicine, mostly for attention-deficit disorder (ADHD), with another 5% receiving other treatment, such as therapy, alone or combined with medication ... The survey was done after pediatric use of ADHD medications and antipsychotics had skyrocketed, show figures from Medco Health Solutions, a large pharmacy benefit management company. (USA Today -- News)
Suicide on the rise for middle-aged whites Oct 21, 2008
No. 7-10: Bottled vs. tap water, breast reconstruction, ADHD and divorce. By Marilyn Elias, USA TODAY Suicide rates in the USA are up after more than a decade of dropping, and middle-aged whites primarily account for the increase, a report says. (USA Today -- News)
Some experts call school time-out rooms 'abuse' Oct 21, 2008
No. 7-10: Bottled vs. tap water, breast reconstruction, ADHD and divorce. By Michael Crumb, Associated Press DES MOINES After failing to finish a reading assignment, 8-year-old Isabel Loeffler was sent to the school's time-out room a converted storage area under a staircase where she was left alone for three hours. (USA Today -- News)
MORE: Deadly ancient disease claims life near Grand Canyon Oct 21, 2008
No. 7-10: Bottled vs. tap water, breast reconstruction, ADHD and divorce. By Steve Sternberg, USA TODAY One day last October, Eric York lugged the carcass of an adult mountain lion from his truck and laid it carefully on a tarp on the floor of his garage. (USA Today -- News)
New outbreak Oct 21, 2008
No. 7-10: Bottled vs. tap water, breast reconstruction, ADHD and divorce. By Steve Sternberg, USA TODAY Bonnie Henry calls it the most surreal episode of her life. (USA Today -- News)
iMedica Partners With LDM GROUP to Offer ScriptGuide to Physician Practice Customers Oct 20, 2008
Some of these include high cholesterol, high blood pressure, acid reflux, allergy, diabetes, asthma, ADHD, depression, insomnia, osteoporosis, ED, and migraines. "We are very excited to partner with iMedica. They have a significant number of deployed physicians and a great track record of success in the healthcare industry. LDM looks forward to improving medication compliance rates and the satisfaction of the patients their physicians' serve, and to providing additional value to iMedica PRM, EHR... (PR Newswire)
Children with ADHD may cause more divorces Oct 20, 2008
In their study, 23 percent of parents had divorced by their child's eighth birthday if he'd been diagnosed with ADHD compared with 13 percent of similar parents age, education, income, etc ... The study tracked divorces among 282 families with children who had attended a summer treatment program for ADHD symptoms ... "ADHD creates the greatest difficulty for parents in early childhood. If your marriage survives that, the rate of divorce doesn't continue to be higher after they're 8," Pelham... (Honolulu Advertiser)
'Against Medical Advice' chronicles Tourette's struggle Oct 20, 2008
It's not unusual for a child with Tourette's to have other behavioral disorders, such as ADHD or OCD, says Stacy Horn, clinical associate professor of neurology at the University of Pennsylvania's Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders Center, in Philadelphia. Against Medical Advice touches on numerous harrowing experiences Cory rode out in school. (USA Today -- News)
Children who have ADHD can strain marriages Oct 20, 2008
Single parents in support groups often see their child's ADHD as "the straw that broke the camel's back" in their marriage, says Marie Paxson, president of the support and advocacy group CHADD Children and Adults with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder ... On the other hand, meeting the challenges of a child with ADHD can strengthen the couple's bond, "and you really feel a sense of accomplishment at what you've done together." ... In their study, 23% of parents had divorced by their... (USA Today)
All Men Are Liars Oct 20, 2008
It was an interesting discussion and after the four of us panelists had finished, we took questions from the crowd and a young woman stood up to tell her story about her battle with bi-polar disorder and ADHD (or maybe it was ADD, I get confused). The woman took a long time and what should have been a short question, ended up a rather long-winded recount of her medical history, however, it was plain to see she'd suffered because of her conditions. (Sydney Morning Herald)
Nature may ease ADHD symptoms Oct 18, 2008
Researchers at the University of Illinois found that children with ADHD showed greater focus immediately after a 20-minute walk in a park than after a similar walk in a neighbourhood or downtown area. Frances Kuo, one of the co-authors of the study, said the research builds on her previous work that found green walks for children in general improved both their attention and their impulse control - two of the chief issues in ADHD children ... After conducting two surveys of parents about the... (Globe and Mail)
'Pay Attention' will keep you intrigued Oct 16, 2008
Frank South's new one-man show is an autobiographical monologue that spends nearly two hours in nonstop exploration of its title, "Pay Attention ADHD in Hollywood, On the Rocks With a Twist.". The ADHD reference is to attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, a behavioral or neurological condition marked by inattention and impulsiveness ... Although his brushes with the rich and famous add dimension to South's life with ADHD, his personal relationships give it texture. (Honolulu Advertiser)
A Walk In The Park Improves Attention In Children With ADHD Oct 16, 2008
15, 2008) For children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) tasks that require concentration such as doing homework or taking a test can be very difficult ... A study conducted at the University of Illinois shows that children with ADHD demonstrate greater attention after a 20-minute walk in a park than after a similar walk in a downtown area or a residential neighborhood ... "From our previous research, we knew there might be a link between spending time in nature and reduced... (Science Daily)
'Last Child in the Woods' author to give lecture Oct 16, 2008
The book states that direct contact with nature reduces ADHD and stress in children, improves their physical and emotional health, improves test scores and grade-point averages, and builds problem solving, critical thinking, and decision-making skills. Louv states that "Healing the broken bond between our young and nature is in our own self-interest, not only because aes thetics or justice demand it, but also because our mental, physical, and spiritual health depends upon it.". (NJ.com -- Times)
Caltech scientists engineer supersensitive receptor, gain better understanding of dopamine system Oct 15, 2008
Receptor may be good target for treatment of smoking addiction, ADHD, and more ... Looking more closely at this phenomenon, the researchers write, "could be useful in understanding the causes of human hyperactivity such as that observed in ADHD." ... In fact, notes Drenan, these same drugs might also one day prove useful in treating other dopamine-related conditions, such as ADHD, Parkinson's disease, and schizophrenia. (EurekAlert!)
Newport Beach Brush Fire Contained Oct 14, 2008
Tuesday, October 14, 2008, 5:46 am. Get breaking news, daily headlines and more. (NBC4.tv, CA)
Pilot, Photographer Die In News Helicopter Crash Oct 14, 2008
"Downhower was a seasoned pilot with more than 8,000 hours of flying time. He flew for television stations in Los Angeles before moving to Houston.The helicopter, a Bell Jet Ranger, belonged to Helicopters Inc. It was based at Wilson Air Center at Hobby Airport.Helicopters Inc. was founded in 1978 and leases aircraft to about 70 news organizations around the country.Downhower was married with two sons and Garrett was married and had a 4-year-old son."All of us at KTRK-TV are deeply saddened by... (Click2Houston, TX)
Promotional ADHD drug video draws FDAs rebuke Oct 13, 2008
Promotional ADHD drug video draws FDAs rebuke - Philadelphia Business Journal ... Promotional ADHD drug video draws FDAs rebuke ... In the video, Pennington, who suffers from attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), talks about how Shire s ADHD medicine Adderall XR has helped him. (Philadelphia Business Journal, PA)
Magic Johnson Faked AIDS, Radio Duo Says Oct 11, 2008
"The radio station said Friday it will now air public service announcements on HIV/AIDS.Johnson revealed that he was HIV-positive in 1991, when he retired from the NBA. He returned to the league twice after his initial retirement and was a part of the 1992 U.S. basketball squad that won gold in Barcelona. He left basketball for good in 1996. Distributed by Internet Broadcasting. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Catch the highlights of the Friday Night... (KSBW 8, CA)
Lisa Marie Presley Gives Birth To Twins Oct 11, 2008
Learn about the signs, symptoms of ADHD and get information on how to treat it in this helpful guide. Use these helpful hints to better understand how your parents are feeling as they enter the Autumn stages of life. (KCRA 3, CA)
Little Alcohol Goes Longer Way In Women Oct 10, 2008
Learn about the signs, symptoms of ADHD and get information on how to treat it in this helpful guide. Think you cant own a little slice of personal heaven for less than $100,000. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
ADHD Stimulant Treatment May Decrease Risk Of Substance Abuse In Adolescent Girls; Results Mirror Findings In Boys Oct 8, 2008
8, 2008) Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) 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 drugs ... "Girls with ADHD actually tend to get into trouble with substance abuse earlier than do boys with the disorder, so confirming those results was not simply academic," says Timothy Wilens, MD, director of the Substance Abuse Program in the MGH... (Science Daily)
Stocks Jittery After Fed Cuts Rate Oct 8, 2008
Learn about the signs, symptoms of ADHD and get information on how to treat it in this helpful guide. Making new contacts is a vital part of progressing in the workplace. (KIRO TV, WA)
ADHD Stimulant Meds Cut Young Girls' Drug Abuse Risk Oct 8, 2008
MONDAY, Oct. 6 (HealthDay News) -- Stimulant treatment for attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) significantly cuts the odds that adolescent girls will smoke, drink alcohol or use drugs, a new Massachusetts General Hospital study shows ... People with ADHD are at significantly increased risk for cigarette smoking and substance abuse ... In the past, there were concerns that treatment of ADHD with stimulant drugs such as Ritalin might increase the risk of drug or alcohol abuse. (MEDLINEplus)
