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ADHD: It Can Run in the Family A child's ADHD diagnosis is often the key to helping parents realize they could have the condition, too. ECG Not Required for Kids With ADHD It's reasonable for doctors to consider giving kids an ECG test before prescribing stimulants to treat ADHD, but it's not a must, say the American Academy of Pediatrics and American Heart Association. Tips to Reduce the Side Effects of ADHD Medications Simple steps such as changing dinnertime and healthy snacking can help reduce the side effects of ADHD medications. Minimize School Morning Mayhem for ADHD Children Experts share tips for getting your ADHD child ready for school each morning -- with a minimum of stress. ADHD Summer Survival Tips How to keep children with ADHD happy and healthy all summer with ideas for fun and learning at home or at day camp. CDC: About 5% of Kids Have ADHD The CDC reports that about 5% of U.S. children aged 6-17 have been diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), according to their parents. Stimulants Help Students With ADHD Treatment with Ritalin and other stimulant drugs is associated with long-term benefits in terms of school performance, new research shows. St. John?s Wort May Not Ease ADHD A new study shows that taking St. John?s wort was no more beneficial in easing ADHD symptoms in children and teens than taking a placebo pill. Many Kids With ADHD Aren?t Diagnosed Nearly 9% of children between the ages of 8 and 15 in the United States have ADHD, but many aren?t diagnosed and even fewer are treated, researchers say. Heart Events Rare in Kids on ADHD Drugs New research shows serious cardiac events to be rare in children who take ADHD drugs, but safety questions about the drugs' long-term use remain. FDA OKs ADHD Drug Vyvanse for Adults The FDA has approved the drug Vyvanse for the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in adults, according to the drug company Shire, which makes Vyvanse. FDA OKs Concerta for Adult ADHD The FDA has approved the drug Concerta for the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in adults. Experts Revisit Food Additives and ADHD The notion that artificial colors and preservatives in foods may play a role in hyperactivity has been largely dismissed within conventional medicine, but there are signs that this is beginning to change. Adults With ADHD Miss More Workdays Adults with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) put in 22 fewer workdays per year than their co-workers without the condition, according to a new study. Adult ADHD Underdiagnosed? The criteria used to diagnose adult ADHD are outdated, and as a result, many cases could be missed or misdiagnosed, researchers say. ADHD Drugs, Substance Abuse Not Linked A ten-year study shows no link between childhood stimulant use for ADHD and later substance abuse. ADHD Drugs: Heart Screen Recommended Children and teens taking stimulants to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) should be screened for hidden heart problems, the American Heart Association now says. ADHD Brain Matures, but Later In people with ADHD, attention-related brain areas mature about three years later than normal, ADHD researchers report. ADHD: An Update on Diagnosis and Treatment for Kids Diagnosing attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is sometimes controversial. But for children with the condition, treatment options are working.

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