1 In 9 Kids Use Alternative Medicine Dec 11, 2008
The study found that children are five times more likely to use CAM if a parent or other relative uses CAM. Among children who used these therapies in the past 12 months, they were used most often for back or neck pain, head or chest colds, anxiety or stress, other musculoskeletal problems, and attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADD/ADHD) ... No two people with ADHD experience it the same ... Learn about the tools your healthcare providers use to make an accurate ADHD diagnosis. (KSBW 8, CA)
Brain with ADHD develops differently Dec 10, 2008
Some brain regions of kids with ADHD are delayed in maturing, says study Their brains are delayed an average of three years compared to those without ADHD Delay is most evident in brain regions that control thinking, attention and planning ... Certain regions of the brain are delayed in development by three years for youth with ADHD. ... The findings bolster the idea that ADHD results from a delay in the maturation of the cortex. (CNN -- Health)
Family Asks For Help Solving 2005 Killing Dec 10, 2008
"One person was taken into custody in connection with Moore's death, but he was held on unrelated charges. He later was released.A $5,000 reward was offered for information leading to Moore's killer. Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.Copyright 2008 by . All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Local News Links We LikeSponsored Content ADHD is diagnosed differently in children than in adults. Learn the... (Click2Houston, TX)
With Pelini, Osborne Found Fiery Leader Dec 9, 2008
E-Mail News Alerts Get breaking news and daily headlines. POSTED: 10:42 am CST December 8, 2008UPDATED: 3:57 pm CST December 8, 2008. (7 KETV Omaha)
PTA, doctors team up to talk children's health Dec 9, 2008
Scheduled topics: ADHD; Body Changes at Puberty; and Nutrition. For details, please call the Winter Hill PTA at 617-625-9310. (Somerville Journal, MA)
Police Search For Truck Used In Hit-And-Run Dec 6, 2008
ADHD is diagnosed differently in children than in adults. Learn the criteria for making an ADHD diagnosis at different ages. (KSBW 8, CA)
Woman To Give Kidney To Co-Worker Dec 6, 2008
"The surgery is scheduled for Dec. 9 at Cedar's Sinai Hospital in California. Distributed by Internet Broadcasting. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Links We LikeSponsored Content No two people with ADHD experience it the same. Learn about the tools your healthcare providers use to make an accurate ADHD diagnosis. There are several mistakes many people make when getting a mortgage plan. Be sure you stay ahead of the game and avoid the pitfalls that come... (Click2Houston, TX)
Drawing the line on study drug morality Dec 6, 2008
Samantha, a sophomore who requested to remain anonymous, was diagnosed with ADHD when she was 15 ... In addition to challenges to the legitimacy of ADHD and accusations that stimulant users have unfair, unnatural advantages, students like Samantha have had to face less-than-positive experiences with the effects of the drugs on their personalities ... Laura considers that point, noting that an ADD/ADHD diagnosis is more likely to occur among the wealthy. (Yale Herald, CT)
Pull Medical Ads From YouTube, Group Says Dec 5, 2008
No two people with ADHD experience it the same. Learn about the tools your healthcare providers use to make an accurate ADHD diagnosis. (Click2Houston, TX)
Newsweek: Are gluten-free diets just hype? Dec 4, 2008
Americans are spending about $2 billion a year on gluten-free products, which advocates claim can help with everything from autism to ADHD, but is the trend more about hype than health ... Over the past year, manufacturers in the United States have sold more than $2 billion worth of products with "gluten-free" claims, according to the Nielsen Co. Devotees of the diet include parents of children with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and , pregnant women, people with allergies and... (MSNBC -- Health)
Why Media Could Be Bad For Your Child's Health Dec 4, 2008
And the bottom line is that it can have a significant impact in the areas we looked at: childhood obesity, tobacco use, sexual behavior, drug use, alcohol use, low academic achievement and ADHD. Lead researcher Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel and his team looked at thousands of studies, and then picked the 173 best. In the areas that were graded high obesity, drug use and sexual behavior it was clear that media was a contributing factor to negative outcomes in those three categories. (TIME)
BETTER LIFE: News on surgical breakthroughs and risks Dec 1, 2008
Do artificial food dyes cause behavioral problems, such as ADHD. The FDA says no, but some parents, scientists and consumer groups, as well as British regulators, disagree. (USA Today -- Money)
Yard helps special-needs kids cope with sensory overload Nov 28, 2008
It'll especially benefit kids with autism and ADHD. When those kids get sensory overload and it happens they'll come out here for physical activity. The latest set of research says that 95 percent of kids with ADHD and 91 percent of kids with autism are much, much better able to concentrate and achieve their goals after they do this heavy duty sensory integration work, Cantrell said. (WWLTV.com, LA)
Forty years and still listening: Counseling Center nears anniversary, plans relaunch Nov 27, 2008
In kids, we see a lot of ADHD or acting out behavioral things. We ve been doing more couples therapy, too. (Marblehead Reporter, MA)
Study: Childhood constipation just as serious as asthma Nov 27, 2008
Treatment costs $4 billion per year, equal to asthma or ADHD ... That equals the cost of treating childhood asthma or even ADHD. Di Lorenzo, who is also with the Ohio State University, says parents don't realize constipation can be just as serious ... (COLUMBUS, Ohio) According to new research conducted at Nationwide Children's Hospital, the burden of illness in children suffering from constipation, and the costs associated with this condition, are roughly of the same magnitude as those for... (EurekAlert!)
M.I.N.D. Institute researchers call for fragile X testing throughout the lifespan Nov 26, 2008
Research by the Hagermans and others has shown that mutations of the fragile X gene can cause, among other disorders, autism and ADHD in children, anxiety disorders at all ages, early menopause in women and dementia in the elderly ... The premutation can cause attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and autism spectrum disorder in children; primary ovarian failure (early menopause) in women; and FXTAS, or fragile X- associated tremor-ataxia syndrome, in older adults. (EurekAlert!)
Ability To Quit Smoking May Depend On ADHD Symptoms, Researchers Find Nov 25, 2008
16, 2006) Research has shown that most smoking in the US occurs among people who have psychiatric conditions, such as alcohol or drug abuse, major depression, anxiety and ADHD. Columbia University Medical ... 15, 2008) Girls with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder stand a substantially greater risk of developing eating disorders in adolescence than girls without ADHD, a new study has found. (Science Daily)
Kids, Drug Abuse, and the Medicine ... Nov 24, 2008
Stimulants, often prescribed for ADHD and narcolepsy, and can include Dexedrine, Adderall and Ritalin. First Use. (Suite101.com)
Brain Compound 'Throws Gasoline Onto The Fire' Of Schizophrenia Nov 22, 2008
(May 2, 2007) Researchers have identified a new class of compounds that could be used for drugs to treat cognitive disorders that accompany schizophrenia, Alzheimer's disease and ADHD. The compounds target. (July 11, 2005) Cigarette smoking may improve attention and short--term memory in persons with schizophrenia by stimulating nicotine receptors in the brain, according to a study by Yale School of Medicine. (Science Daily)
Ability to quit smoking may depend on ADHD symptoms, Columbia researchers find Nov 22, 2008
Public release date: 21-Nov-2008. Contact: Karin Eskenazi. (EurekAlert!)
ADHD Medications Do Not Cause Genetic Damage In Children, Study Shows Nov 21, 2008
20, 2008) In contrast to recent findings, two of the most common medications used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) do not appear to cause genetic damage in children who take them as prescribed, according to a new study by researchers at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and Duke University Medical Center ... The researchers involved emphasize that the findings should not be interpreted as final proof of the long-term safety of stimulant drugs for the treatment of... (Science Daily)
ECG Tests No Better Than Routine Clinical Assessment At Predicting Future Heart Disease, Study Finds Nov 20, 2008
23, 2008) The side effects of stimulant drugs, like those used to treat ADHD are usually insignificant, but are important to monitor for children with ADHD and certain heart conditions. Children diagnosed with. (Science Daily)
Do ADHD Meds Damage Genes? Nov 20, 2008
Do ADHD Meds Damage Genes ... Do ADHD Meds Damage Genes ... The researchers said this was final proof that stimulants to treat ADHD don't do genetic damage. (KCRA 3, CA)
New Site DrNorm.com Offers Hope and Healing to Parents of 'Difficult' Children During Holiday Season & Beyond Nov 19, 2008
" Whether children suffer from recognized behavioral deficits like ADD, ADHD, antisocial conduct disorder or more elusive obstacles including compulsive lying, stubbornness, and selfishness, Dr. Hoffman offers a step-by-step program from which any family can benefit. "With all the finger-pointing, parents can be reluctant to reach out for help," Dr. Hoffman explains. "This website speaks to parents in the comfort of their own homes and guides them through the steps they need to take to look for... (PR Newswire)
Do you warn your kids about unusual ways to get high? Nov 19, 2008
Since his has severe ADHD and has been on adderall for years, we have stressed how important it is that he not share/give his medication to others nor should he take someone else s medication. That his dosage is determined by his age and weight. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
What to do when your child wants to live with the other parent? Nov 19, 2008
Since then she has been diagnosed with Depression, ADHD, Bi-Polar and we are looking at Turrets. By adaddy. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Slumping Stock Market Provides Opportunity For Young Adults Nov 17, 2008
Learn about the signs, symptoms of ADHD and get information on how to treat it in this helpful guide. Dont become a victim of discrimination by offering up too much personal information to a potential employer. (KCRA 3, CA)
ADHD experts in drug firm freebie scandal Nov 17, 2008
THE committee setting guidelines for the treatment of ADHD is dominated by members who have financial connections to drug giants, The Daily Telegraph can reveal ... One non-medical member, former teacher Geraldine Moore, had the bill for her book launch picked up by Eli Lilly - manufacturer of Stattera - one of the two major ADHD drugs ... The committee's guidelines, currently with the Federal Department of Heath, have endorsed Ritalin, Strattera and other ADHD drugs as the "first-line... (Daily Telegraph)
Fuzzy brain? Improve your attention span Nov 16, 2008
Even one night of tossing and turning can "give you symptoms that resemble ADHD (attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder), such as forgetfulness and difficulty maintaining concentration," says Kathleen Nadeau, Ph. D., director of the Chesapeake ADHD Center of Maryland, in Annapolis. (CNN -- Law)
Obama Weighs Clinton, Richardson For State Nov 15, 2008
Learn about the signs, symptoms of ADHD and get information on how to treat it in this helpful guide. While lenders are constantly trying to entice home buyers with low initial payments, its important that you understand what the real cost of your home mortgage will be. (Click2Houston, TX)
Chesney Wins CMA's Entertainer Of The Year Nov 13, 2008
The exact cause of attention deficit disorder (ADHD) is unknown, so parents should not blame themselves for this problem. Even buying a starter home with today's lofty prices can mean saving tens of thousands of dollars for a down payment. (Click2Houston, TX)
Calif. Pollution Deadlier Than Car Crashes Nov 13, 2008
Although many adults are distracted by the demands of everyday life, some may be struggling to juggle tasks because of ADHD.. Like online video. (KCRA 3, CA)
Food Coloring Nov 12, 2008
Can cause tumors, lymphomas and adhd in children. Taking responsibility for what is served to our children is paramount. (Suite101.com)
Recalls Of Lead-Tainted Toys Drop Sharply Nov 12, 2008
Although many adults are distracted by the demands of everyday life, some may be struggling to juggle tasks because of ADHD.. There are plenty of low-cost ways you and your family can conserve energy at home. (TheSanDiegoChannel.com, CA)
Disney Channel Star To Sue Over Nude Photos Nov 11, 2008
The exact cause of attention deficit disorder (ADHD) is unknown, so parents should not blame themselves for this problem. The right shrubs can transform your yard into an inviting and beautiful space. (Click2Houston, TX)
BETTER LIFE: More news on keeping your heart healthy Nov 11, 2008
New recommendations about ADHD drugs and kids. You might have heard by now that the American Heart Association issued a late yesterday recommending that children with , or ADHD, have a heart workup, including an , or ECG, before they begin taking any of the drugs used to treat the condition ... The organization says its new recommendation is not meant to present a roadblock to children who need ADHD treatment. (USA Today -- Money)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
