ADHD diagnoses have been rising steadily in recent years, with a recent study suggesting as many as 1 in 9 children have it. The neurodevelopmental condition is characterized by hyperactivity ...

But as they age, ADHD kids are more likely to develop childhood obesity MONDAY, Nov. 11, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder can ...

It is a major part of living with ADHD for both adults and children. For example, one study reported that 65% of children with ADHD self-reported feeling quick to anger, as opposed to 3% of children ...

he number of Indonesian children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has continued to increase, according to a study by Gadjah Mada University (UGM), with the current data showing ...

Pelham, Jr., who passed away last year, found that behavioral therapy—when used first—was less expensive and more effective than medication in treating children with ADHD. Building on this ...

They start gaining weight; and, by age 5, children with ADHD face a much higher risk of obesity. This discovery is crucial for parents and healthcare providers because both ADHD and obesity has ...

A new study shows that babies born with ADHD typically start life weighing less than other babies--but something important happens between ages 3 and 5. They start gaining weight; and, by age 5, ...

ADHD or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is a growing issue for many families and wider communities around Ireland.