top
logo

Affiliations


Home WebMD by Topic ADD-ADHD
WebMD Health - ADD-ADHD
WebMD Health - Trustworthy, Credible and Timely Health Information

WebMD Health
  • Pesticides May Raise Kids' Risk of ADHD
    Relatively low-level exposure to common pesticides -- probably from residues on foods -- doubles kids' risk of ADHD, Harvard researchers find.

  • What ADHD Looks Like in Girls and Boys
    ADHD in children can look different in boys and girls. Learn to recognize ADHD symptoms at home and at school.

  • ADHD Symptoms in Children: What to Look for at Every Age
    Children with ADHD often show symptoms early in life. Here are some signs at each stage of life that your child may have ADHD.

  • New Gene Linked to ADHD
    A newly discovered genetic link may offer new information on the causes of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) as well as help determine who might best respond to treatment.

  • Lead, Tobacco Exposure Linked to ADHD
    Prenatal exposure to tobacco smoke and childhood exposure to lead are linked to increased risk of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children, a new study shows.

  • Diagnosing ADHD: Teacher Input Overlooked?
    Pediatricians are most often involved in the diagnosis of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in children, though many do not get recommended input from teachers before rendering a diagnosis, Consumer Reports says in a parent survey about their children with ADHD.

  • Internet Addiction: Is Your Teen at Risk?
    Kids with ADHD, hostility, social phobia, or depression may be more likely to become addicted to the Internet, according to a new study.

  • ADHD Tied to Brain's Reward Pathway
    A problem in the brain's reward center may be behind symptoms like inattention associated with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), a study shows.

  • ADHD Drug Abuse Rising Among Teens
    The abuse of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) drugs by teenagers is growing, according to a new study.

Share This Site

| More

Patient Comments

I know that Dr. Carney Cares
Whenever I visit Dr. Carney I know I have been in the presence of somebody who really cares, and is passionate about my health. She motivates me to take better care of myself.
Jasmine S


Doctor's Orders


bottom
top
Banner

bottom
This website does not contain medical advice and the use of this website does not create a Physician/Patient relationship between you and Linda Carney MD.
© 2008 - 2010 AllMedPhysicians, pLLC.