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ADHD - Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
Children with ADHD can have problems with inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity. Click on the links below to find out more about attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.
ADHD linked to prenatal mercury exposure
Children whose mothers had high mercury levels in pregnancy had a higher risk of ADHD-like behaviour.
ADHD may be linked to gene defect
Children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) had significantly more DNA segments that were missing or duplicated, a UK study found.
ADHD raises depression and suicide risk in teens
Teens with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) had a 3-4 times greater risk of depression and suicidal thoughts than their peers, a US study showed.
ADHD symptoms and diagnosis
Children with ADHD tend to have inattention, hyperactivity and lack of self-control. Find out about the symptoms of ADHD and how it is diagnosed.
ADHD treatments
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) treatments include medicines, such as Ritalin and Concerta, and behavioural therapies.
Children whose mothers had high mercury levels in pregnancy had a higher risk of ADHD-like behaviour.
ADHD may be linked to gene defect
Children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) had significantly more DNA segments that were missing or duplicated, a UK study found.
ADHD raises depression and suicide risk in teens
Teens with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) had a 3-4 times greater risk of depression and suicidal thoughts than their peers, a US study showed.
ADHD symptoms and diagnosis
Children with ADHD tend to have inattention, hyperactivity and lack of self-control. Find out about the symptoms of ADHD and how it is diagnosed.
ADHD treatments
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) treatments include medicines, such as Ritalin and Concerta, and behavioural therapies.
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