May 21, 2013: Removing Tonsils Helps Kids With Sleep Apnea, Study Finds
Better slumber improved daytime energy and behavior, but not memory, learning, researchers say

May 20, 2013: ADHD in Childhood May Raise Risk for Obesity in Adulthood
Study found boys with the disorder were twice as likely to have a higher body-mass index when they were men

May 20, 2013: Latest Edition of Psychiatry's 'Bible' Launched Amid Controversy
Authors say it defines disorders more concisely; critics say it will lead to over-diagnosis and unnecessary treatments

May 19, 2013: Latest Edition of Psychiatry's 'Bible' Launched Amid Controversy
Authors say it defines disorders more concisely; critics say it will lead to over-diagnosis and unnecessary treatments

May 16, 2013: 1 in 5 U.S. Kids Has a Mental Health Disorder: CDC
ADHD is most common current diagnosis in children aged 3 to 17

May 06, 2013: Flame-Retardant Chemicals Could Be Toxic to Kids
Study tied exposure in womb to hyperactivity, lower IQ

May 06, 2013: Most Docs Don't Follow ADHD Treatment Guidelines for Preschoolers: Study
Some specialists turn to medications too soon while others avoid them completely

May 06, 2013: More Kids Diagnosed With Mental Health Disabilities, Study Finds
Conditions such as autism, ADHD appear to drive 16 percent increase in a decade

May 01, 2013: Girls With Autism May Need Different Treatments Than Boys
New studies highlight variations in symptoms, genetic makeup

April 19, 2013: Kids' Learning Disabilities May Have Multiple Causes
Educational approaches that address each issue work best, review suggests

April 12, 2013: Changes to Psychiatry's 'Bible' Could Widen Definition of ADHD
Experts disagree over whether this will help or harm in the long run

April 09, 2013: Google Search Trends Suggest Mental Woes Vary by Seasons
Study in U.S. and Australia found more online inquiries in winter than summer

April 01, 2013: One in 10 U.S. Kids Diagnosed With ADHD: Report
But many children who get diagnosis may not really have the condition, experts say

April 01, 2013: Parent-Focused Classes May Help Tots at Risk for ADHD
Programs try to promote positive relationship between parent and child

March 28, 2013: Frequent Moves Take Toll on Poor Kids, Study Suggests
Fallout anticipated from U.S. housing crisis, researcher says

March 22, 2013: Antipsychotic Drug Use Rising for Kids on Medicaid, Study Finds
Researchers say meds were often prescribed 'off-label' for conditions like ADHD

March 13, 2013: Don't Give ADHD Meds to Undiagnosed Kids, Experts Urge
Neurologists say some doctors are prescribing these drugs as a way to boost school performance

March 07, 2013: Short-Term Exercise Might Boost Young People's Self-Control
Study findings, if confirmed, may have relevance for treating ADHD, autism

March 05, 2013: Spotting Sleep Problems in Special-Needs Children
Small changes at home can help them get essential shuteye

March 04, 2013: ADHD Can Often Persist Into Adulthood
Study found almost a third of patients still had disorder at 27, along with other mental health issues

February 28, 2013: Shared Genes May Link ADHD, Autism and Depression
Largest study of its kind also found ties to schizophrenia, bipolar disorders

February 20, 2013: Brains of Fetuses 'Build a Bridge' Between Regions, Images Show
Research might one day lead to better treatments for disorders such as ADHD, autism, scientists say

February 11, 2013: ADHD Treatments Not Working for Most Young Children
Six-year study starting in preschool found symptoms persisted even for kids on medication

February 07, 2013: Maternal Depression, Violence at Home May Raise Child's ADHD Risk
Study found kids who were exposed to one or both before the age of 3 were more likely to be diagnosed by 6

January 30, 2013: Non-Drug ADHD Treatments Don't Pan Out in Study
But some experts still believe behavioral therapy can help the whole family

January 25, 2013: Lead Levels Down in U.S. Kids, But Asthma Cases Rising: EPA
Report looks at the environment's effect on children's health

January 25, 2013: ER Visits Linked to ADHD Meds Up Sharply
Government report shows more cases among adults, more misuse of these drugs

January 21, 2013: More U.S. Children Diagnosed With ADHD
Finding from large study may be due to better awareness, experts say

January 17, 2013: Obese Kids May Face Immediate Health Woes, Study Finds
Higher rates of ADHD, asthma and learning problems seen in overweight children, study shows

December 10, 2012: Oxygen Deprivation in the Womb May Raise ADHD Risk
Study found it was linked to a 16% greater chance of child having the disorder

December 10, 2012: ADHD Can Cause Lifelong Problems, Study Finds
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder that persists into adulthood may affect physical and mental health

December 03, 2012: U.S. Kids Might Not Be Over-Medicated After All
Study found 14% of teens with conditions like ADHD are treated with psychiatric drugs

November 21, 2012: Continued Use of ADHD Drugs May Reduce Criminal Behavior, Study Says
Arrests were lower when people with disorder took their medication, Swedish research found

November 19, 2012: Youngest Kids in Class May Be More Likely to Get ADHD Diagnosis
Study suggests their immaturity may lead to unnecessary treatment with medication

November 02, 2012: ADHD Drugs Didn't Raise Heart Risks for Kids, Study Finds
Review found no difference in severe cardiac events between kids taking, not taking meds

October 30, 2012: Gene May Be Tied to Both Smoking and ADHD, Study Suggests
More research needed to determine if there are actual shared genetic risks, researchers say

October 24, 2012: Exercise Boosts School Performance for Kids With ADHD: Study
20-minute activity sessions helped them focus on classwork

October 15, 2012: Some Boys With ADHD May Struggle as Adults
Study found 20% more likely to have trouble with schooling, relationships or jobs

October 09, 2012: Gene Tied to Obesity, Depression, ADHD
Of more than 65,000 people screened in study, 5 had 'BDNF' deletion

October 08, 2012: Prenatal Mercury Exposure Tied to ADHD Symptoms in Kids
But mothers' fish consumption during pregnancy shows protective effect, researchers find

September 18, 2012: More U.S. Kids Prescribed Off-Label Antipsychotics: Study
Use is particularly high among children with ADHD or conduct disorder, study shows

September 13, 2012: Gestational Diabetes, Poverty Linked to ADHD
But breast-feeding appears to have protective effect, researchers say

September 04, 2012: Health Tip: Help a Child With ADHD Sleep Better
Maintain a consistent schedule

August 17, 2012: ADHD May Raise Girls' Risk for Suicide as Young Adults
Also more likely to self-injure as young women, study shows

August 17, 2012: Teens With ADHD May Need Help Making Transition to College
Experts offer suggestions for students on how to compensate for their disorder

August 16, 2012: High-Potency Pot in Pregnancy May Cause Brain Damage
Study finds babies at higher risk for devastating birth defect, later learning disabilities

August 15, 2012: More Delays in Brain Growth Seen With ADHD
Latest study finds the covering of the cerebral cortex developed more slowly

August 14, 2012: Genetic Studies Give Clues to Tourette Syndrome, OCD
But specific genes for the mental health conditions have yet to be pinpointed

August 01, 2012: Signs of ADHD Evident by Preschool, Expert Says
Early identification improves odds for social, academic success

July 19, 2012: Monkey Study Suggests Long-Term Use of ADHD Drugs Safe
Brain development wasn't affected, and no raised risk of drug abuse was found