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Sun, 1 Aug 2010 02:32:51 GMT http://www.medindia.net/news/Western-Style-Diet-Raises-ADHD-Risk-in-Teens-72039-1.htm A 'Western style' diet, which typically consists of processed, fried, and sugary foods, has been linked to attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in adolescents by scientists.]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/Western-Style-Diet-Raises-ADHD-Risk-in-Teens-72039-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/ADHD-Medication-May-Help-People-Overcome-Drug-Addiction-71885-1.htm The active ingredient in Ritalin, a medication used to control the symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, could help boost self-control ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/ADHD-Medication-May-Help-People-Overcome-Drug-Addiction-71885-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/Study-Links-Chemicals-in-Consumer-Products-to-ADHD-in-Kids-71651-1.htm A US study has suggested a link between polyfluoroalkyl chemicals (PFCs), industrial compounds which are widely used in many consumer products, and attention ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/Study-Links-Chemicals-in-Consumer-Products-to-ADHD-in-Kids-71651-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/Study-Links-Half-of-ADHD-Cases-to-Social-Factors-69635-1.htm A new study finds nearly half of serious cases of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in children are closely tied to social factors such as single parenting and poor maternal education.]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/Study-Links-Half-of-ADHD-Cases-to-Social-Factors-69635-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/Exposure-to-Pesticide-Linked-to-ADHD-in-Kids-69059-1.htm Children exposed to higher levels of pesticide found on commercially grown fruit and vegetables in the United States were more likely to have attention ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/Exposure-to-Pesticide-Linked-to-ADHD-in-Kids-69059-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/Dyslexia-Causes-Differences-in-Brains-Language-Circuits-68816-1.htm Kids children with dyslexia often struggle with reading, writing, and spelling despite getting an appropriate education and demonstrating intellectual ability in other areas.]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/Dyslexia-Causes-Differences-in-Brains-Language-Circuits-68816-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/Researchers-Believe-That-Behavioural-Rewards-Can-Produce-Similar-Results-to-Medication-in-ADHD-67912-1.htm A study has revealed that with medication and behavioural interventions, children with ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) can gain ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/Researchers-Believe-That-Behavioural-Rewards-Can-Produce-Similar-Results-to-Medication-in-ADHD-67912-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/Interaction-of-Genetics-and-Psychology-may-Cause-ADHD-67818-1.htm A new study has found that ADHD may be caused by alterations in the serotonin neurotransmission system combined with a tendency to experience psychosocial distress.]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/Interaction-of-Genetics-and-Psychology-may-Cause-ADHD-67818-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/Dyslexia-and-Lack-of-Musical-Ability-are-Not-Linked-67540-1.htm There is no link between dyslexia and a lack of musical ability, Belgian scientists have said. What's more, the scientists say, attempts to treat dyslexia with music therapy are unwarranted.]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/Dyslexia-and-Lack-of-Musical-Ability-are-Not-Linked-67540-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/Attention-in-Kids-With-ADHD-can-be-Improved-With-Medication-and-Behavioural-Incentives-67262-1.htm A new study says that medication and behavioural interventions can help children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) better maintain attention and self-control.]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/Attention-in-Kids-With-ADHD-can-be-Improved-With-Medication-and-Behavioural-Incentives-67262-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/Scientists-Link-Lead-Exposure-to-ADHD-in-Kids-64407-1.htm Scientists believe that exposure to lead might be linked to attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in kids. They said while genes may ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/Scientists-Link-Lead-Exposure-to-ADHD-in-Kids-64407-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/No-Brain-Connectivity-in-Those-With-ADHD-63617-1.htm Brain connectivity is missing in people with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), a new research has provided the first direct evidence of this.]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/No-Brain-Connectivity-in-Those-With-ADHD-63617-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/Dyslexia-Us-Basically-the-Uncoupling-Between-IQ-and-Reading-62527-1.htm A validated definition of dyslexia has been provided in a new study, which shows how otherwise bright and intelligent people struggle to read. Contrary ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/Dyslexia-Us-Basically-the-Uncoupling-Between-IQ-and-Reading-62527-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/Drugs-may-Not-Help-in-ADHD-61665-1.htm The National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) in Australia has recommended that doctors should not prescribe drugs to children suffering from ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/Drugs-may-Not-Help-in-ADHD-61665-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/Research-Provides-New-Insights-Into-Deficit-Hyperactivity-Disorder-ADHD-61499-1.htm U.S. scientists have found primitive emotion-like behavior in fruit fly, Drosophila melanogaster. According to researchers, their findings could provide ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/Research-Provides-New-Insights-Into-Deficit-Hyperactivity-Disorder-ADHD-61499-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/Exposure-to-Lead-Tobacco-Smoke-Elevates-ADHD-Risk-in-Kids-61330-1.htm A new research conducted at the Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center suggests that children's exposure to tobacco smoke while still ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/Exposure-to-Lead-Tobacco-Smoke-Elevates-ADHD-Risk-in-Kids-61330-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/Common-Plastic-Chemical-Contributes-to-ADHD-in-Kids-61241-1.htm A plastic chemical found in consumer products, such as toys, cleaning materials, plastics, and personal care items appears to contribute to attention-deficit/hyperactivity ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/Common-Plastic-Chemical-Contributes-to-ADHD-in-Kids-61241-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/Low-Folate-Levels-in-Pregnant-Women-may-Cause-ADHD-in-Kids-60254-1.htm A new study has said that low levels of healthy folate in mothers could make their kids susceptible to having ADHD at age seven to nine years. ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/Low-Folate-Levels-in-Pregnant-Women-may-Cause-ADHD-in-Kids-60254-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/Dyslexia-In-Chinese-Children-Harder-To-Treat-Say-Researchers-59432-1.htm Researchers say that dyslexia in Chinese children might be more complicated and harder to treat than their English-speaking counterparts. The differences ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/Dyslexia-In-Chinese-Children-Harder-To-Treat-Say-Researchers-59432-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/ADHD-Drugs-Turning-Kids-into-Psychotics-Study-59405-1.htm The use of ADHD drugs is turning children as young as five into psychotics, a new study has revealed. Many of them have attempted suicide ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/ADHD-Drugs-Turning-Kids-into-Psychotics-Study-59405-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/What-is-The-Role-of-Genetic-Factors-in-Adult-ADHD-58156-1.htm Affecting some 3% of children globally, attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, ADHD, is one of the most common neuropsychiatric disorders of childhood.]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/What-is-The-Role-of-Genetic-Factors-in-Adult-ADHD-58156-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/Clinical-Symptoms-of-ADHD-may-be-Explained-by-Deficits-in-Brains-Reward-System-57870-1.htm Patients suffering from attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) have low levels of a certain chemical essential for experiencing reward and motivation, a new study has revealed.]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/Clinical-Symptoms-of-ADHD-may-be-Explained-by-Deficits-in-Brains-Reward-System-57870-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/Dealing-With-ADHD-57665-1.htm Under the Disability Discrimination Act, children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder or ADHD can jump queues at theme parks. Experts are now ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/Dealing-With-ADHD-57665-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/Allowing-ADHD-Kids-to-Jump-Queues-may-Not-Help-57395-1.htm Children with attention-deficit disorders, who are allowed to jump queues at public places like theme parks may not benefit them, says a new study by ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/Allowing-ADHD-Kids-to-Jump-Queues-may-Not-Help-57395-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/Once-a-day-Oral-Medication-Lowers-ADHD-Symptoms-in-Kids-55323-1.htm An oral stimulant given once daily has been found effective in reducing Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) symptoms in children for upto 13 hours, say researchers.]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/Once-a-day-Oral-Medication-Lowers-ADHD-Symptoms-in-Kids-55323-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/FASD-Causes-More-Behavioral-Problems-In-Children-Than-ADHD-54854-1.htm Children with fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD) have a high risk of psychiatric problems, including attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/FASD-Causes-More-Behavioral-Problems-In-Children-Than-ADHD-54854-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/Research-Provides-Evidence-For-The-Existence-Of-Various-Subtypes-Of-Dyslexia-53622-1.htm Certain neurological differences that can support the existence of various subtypes of dyslexia, find researchers from University of Edinburgh. These ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/Research-Provides-Evidence-For-The-Existence-Of-Various-Subtypes-Of-Dyslexia-53622-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/ADHD-Genes-Found-Known-To-Play-Roles-In-Neurodevelopment-53587-1.htm Pediatric researchers have identified hundreds of gene variations that occur more frequently in children with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) than in children without ADHD.]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/ADHD-Genes-Found-Known-To-Play-Roles-In-Neurodevelopment-53587-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/Dyslexia-Subtypes-Demarcated-by-Neurological-Differences-53551-1.htm In patients with dyslexia parts of the right hemisphere of the brain have been shown to differ from those of normal readers. Researchers writing in ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/Dyslexia-Subtypes-Demarcated-by-Neurological-Differences-53551-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/ADHD-Children-Perceive-Even-Short-Periods-of-Inactivity-as-Inordinately-Long-and-Boring-52803-1.htm While people often find kids suffering from attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) rowdy and indisciplined, a new study suggests that such children ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/ADHD-Children-Perceive-Even-Short-Periods-of-Inactivity-as-Inordinately-Long-and-Boring-52803-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/Kids-With-Hypertension-More-Likely-To-Develop-ADHD-and-Learning-Problems-50970-1.htm A new study has found that hypertensive children (ie with high blood pressure) are at a greater risk of developing ADHD and other learning disabilities.]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/Kids-With-Hypertension-More-Likely-To-Develop-ADHD-and-Learning-Problems-50970-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/ADHD-Linked-to-Sleep-Problems-in-Teens-50785-1.htm Adolescents with a childhood diagnosis of Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) are more likely to have current and lifetime sleep problems ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/ADHD-Linked-to-Sleep-Problems-in-Teens-50785-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/ADHD-Drugs-Could-also-be-Effective-Against-Obesity-49710-1.htm Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) drugs like Ritalin could be effective against obesity. Severely obese might lack the will power to lose ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/ADHD-Drugs-Could-also-be-Effective-Against-Obesity-49710-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/Researchers-Identify-Brain-Abnormality-Linked-to-ADHD-in-Boys-48841-1.htm Researchers at University of Washington have discovered a brain abnormality linked to attention deficit hyperactivity and conduct disorders (ADHD) in boys.]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/Researchers-Identify-Brain-Abnormality-Linked-to-ADHD-in-Boys-48841-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/Researchers-Have-Shed-Light-On-The-Roots-Of-Dyslexia-48675-1.htm University of Maastricht, and The Netherlands researchers have shed light on the roots of dyslexia, a learning disability that affects four to ten percent of the population.]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/Researchers-Have-Shed-Light-On-The-Roots-Of-Dyslexia-48675-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/Research-Finds-Why-ADHD-Kids-Move-Around-a-Lot-48474-1.htm It's a common problem among kids with ADHD to move around a lot, and frequently at that - hence, they are termed 'hyperactive'. Researchers at the University ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/Research-Finds-Why-ADHD-Kids-Move-Around-a-Lot-48474-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/Inherent-Sleep-Problem-Linked-to-ADHD-in-Children-48118-1.htm A study in the March 1 issue of the journal ISLEEP/I suggests the presence of an intrinsic sleep problem specific to attention-deficit/hyperactivity ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/Inherent-Sleep-Problem-Linked-to-ADHD-in-Children-48118-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/ADHD-Drug-may-Help-Individuals-With-Aphasia-Regain-Language-Abilities-47699-1.htm A medication commonly prescribed for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) can also treat aphasia - a condition where a person loses his ability to recall and produce common words.]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/ADHD-Drug-may-Help-Individuals-With-Aphasia-Regain-Language-Abilities-47699-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/British-MP-Under-Attack-For-Calling-Dyslexia-A-Myth-46397-1.htm A British MP is under attack from dyslexia campaigners after claiming that the disorder is a 'myth'. While writing in an online column for website ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/British-MP-Under-Attack-For-Calling-Dyslexia-A-Myth-46397-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/ADHD-Labeling-Could-Prove-Detrimental-to-Children-46125-1.htm One should think twice before affixing labels like attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) to children with learning and behavioural difficulties.]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/ADHD-Labeling-Could-Prove-Detrimental-to-Children-46125-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/Tom-Cruise-Owes-His-Dyslexia-Cure-To-Scientology-45986-1.htm US actor Tom Cruise, one of Scientology's best-known adherents, overcame the effects of his dyslexia thanks to the church's teachings, he said in an interview published on Sunday.]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/Tom-Cruise-Owes-His-Dyslexia-Cure-To-Scientology-45986-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/Do-You-Know-Just-10-Minutes-Of-Meditation-Can-Reduce-ADHD-Symptoms-In-Your-Kid-45802-1.htm Just 10 minutes of transcendental meditation can help reduce attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms in kids. During the study, the ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/Do-You-Know-Just-10-Minutes-Of-Meditation-Can-Reduce-ADHD-Symptoms-In-Your-Kid-45802-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/Childs-ADHD-Risk-Could-Be-Predicted-By-Maternal-Health-45642-1.htm The probability of a child being diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) might be tied to mother's health status prior to having a child, according to a new study.]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/Childs-ADHD-Risk-Could-Be-Predicted-By-Maternal-Health-45642-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/Can-Smokers-With-ADHD-Kick-the-Butt-44420-1.htm Smokers with Attention Deficient Hypersensitivity disorder, who exhibit elevated hyperactivity and impulsivity, find it difficult to quit smoking than ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/Can-Smokers-With-ADHD-Kick-the-Butt-44420-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/Common-ADHD-Drugs-Do-Not-Cause-Genetic-Damage-in-Kids-44334-1.htm Researchers at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and Duke University Medical Center have found that two of the most common medications used to treat ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/Common-ADHD-Drugs-Do-Not-Cause-Genetic-Damage-in-Kids-44334-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/New-Technique-Unveils-Brain-Abnormalities-That-May-Play-Key-Role-In-ADHD-44241-1.htm Using a new analysis tool, scientists - for the first time - have revealed shape differences in the brains of kids Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/New-Technique-Unveils-Brain-Abnormalities-That-May-Play-Key-Role-In-ADHD-44241-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/Injury-in-Young-Children-may-be-an-Early-Sign-of-Later-Diagnosis-of-ADHD-43826-1.htm Head injury in young children is not a cause of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), but early injury may be associated with a subsequent ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/Injury-in-Young-Children-may-be-an-Early-Sign-of-Later-Diagnosis-of-ADHD-43826-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/Nicotine-Addiction-Risk-High-in-Smokers-With-ADHD-43255-1.htm A new study has confirmed that young smokers with attention deficient hypersensitivity disorder (ADHD) are at an increased risk of becoming seriously addicted to nicotine.]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/Nicotine-Addiction-Risk-High-in-Smokers-With-ADHD-43255-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/Divorce-Risk-High-in-Parents-of-Children-With-ADHD-43251-1.htm A new study says that parents whose children suffer from attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are more likely to divorce than people whose kids are perfectly normal.]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/Divorce-Risk-High-in-Parents-of-Children-With-ADHD-43251-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/Researchers-Suggest-a-Dose-of-Nature-for-Children-With-ADHD-42997-1.htm Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) often impairs a child's ability to concentrate. Now, researchers at the University of Illinois opine that ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/Researchers-Suggest-a-Dose-of-Nature-for-Children-With-ADHD-42997-1.htm