Vitamin D consumption in pregnancy reduces risk of ADHD in children
A new research suggests that vitamin D consumption during pregnancy reduces risk of kids developing attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), which is one of the most common neurobehavioural disorders.
Oct 08, 2016, 13:58 PM IST
Does your child have ADHD? Tips for parents on how to handle!
Despite being the most commonly studied and diagnosed mental disorder in children and adolescents, the exact cause of ADHD is unknown.
Oct 06, 2016, 13:05 PM IST
ADHD symptoms may persist in adulthood
Children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are likely to carry the symptoms as young adults and even into their mid-20s, suggests a finding.
Sep 20, 2016, 21:41 PM IST
Genetic factors key to ADHD, binge eating
Genetic factors are responsible for prompting individuals with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) to develop alcohol dependence as well as indulge in binge eating, finds a study.
Sep 07, 2016, 01:01 AM IST
Women suffering from ADHD more prone to suicidal tendencies, says study
For the research, a representative sample of 3,908 Canadian women aged 20 to 39 were examined, of whom 107 reported that they had been diagnosed with ADHD.
Jul 21, 2016, 16:44 PM IST
ADHD and academic demands: Tips for helping a child with attention deficit!
ADHD, as the name suggests, is a neurodevelopmental condition which is characterized by problems in paying attention (inattention), excessive activity than expected for age (hyperactivity) and difficult controlling behavior which is not appropriate for a person’s age (impulsivity).
Jul 18, 2016, 20:21 PM IST
Paracetamol in pregnancy may up autism, ADHD risk in kids
Taking common painkillers during pregnancy more often is likely to raise the risk of autism and attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children, especially boys, new research warns.
Jul 02, 2016, 17:21 PM IST
Maternal smoking and its effect on babies!
Maternal smoking has been linked to behavioural changes such as attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder, addiction and conduct disorder.
Bullying puts preemies at high depression, anxiety risk
The study, published in the journal Pediatrics, cautions parents, teachers and clinicians who need to be aware of the long-term effects of peer victimisation on mental health.
Feb 17, 2016, 20:34 PM IST
Overly critical parents lead to persistence of ADHD in kids
They measured changes in ADHD symptoms over that period and measured the parents' levels of criticism and emotional involvement.
Feb 09, 2016, 15:11 PM IST
Childhood ADHD puts females at increased obesity risk
This study encourages all patients with ADHD to engage in preventive measures, specifically healthy eating and an active lifestyle, as part of routine care to prevent obesity.
Feb 06, 2016, 19:02 PM IST
ADHD Meds: A prescription for bullying
Teens and kids, who take drugs like Adderall and Ritalin to treat Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), are twice as likely to be bullied as their peers without ADHD, according to a recent research.
Nov 21, 2015, 12:28 PM IST
How our brains multitask
A new research helps explain how the brain pays attention to what are important and how neural circuits may be 'broken' in attention-deficit disorders.
Oct 22, 2015, 15:34 PM IST
Preemies at greater risk of mental illness
One of every nine infants in the United States is born early and, thus, with increased risk of cognitive difficulties, problems with motor skills, and attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorders and anxiety.
Oct 19, 2015, 08:18 AM IST
Mind reading with brain-to-brain experiment
In an experiment, researchers from University of Washington (UW) have used a direct brain-to-brain connection to enable participants play a question-and-answer game by transmitting signals from one brain to the other over the internet.
Sep 27, 2015, 16:53 PM IST
