May 03, 2012: Overly Long Pregnancies Linked to Behavioral Problems in Toddlers
Post-term pregnancies are those that last 42 weeks

April 30, 2012: Being Bullied Tied to Anxiety, Depression in Special-Needs Kids
More than chronic conditions themselves, maltreatment by peers led to mental distress in small study

April 30, 2012: Teen Impulsiveness Has Different Sources in ADHD, Substance Use
Imaging study finds brain networks causing behavior aren't the same

March 23, 2012: ADHD Diagnosis Rates Rose Sharply in Past Decade
Study also finds more children seeing psychiatrists for attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder

March 19, 2012: Kids of Meth-Using Moms at Risk of Behavioral Woes
Study suggests prenatal exposure to methamphetamine raises chances of ADHD, depression, anxiety

March 15, 2012: Fetal Exposure to Cellphone Radiation Tied to ADHD-Like Symptoms in Mice
Behaviors seemed to rise with added exposure, but experts stress that rodent findings are preliminary

March 05, 2012: Youngest Kids in Class More Apt to Get ADHD Diagnosis: Study
Researchers suggest some may just be immature for their grade

March 05, 2012: Snoring Tots May Develop Behavioral Issues Later
Study found those who had worst sleep problems seemed most at risk

February 25, 2012: Video Games, Impulsivity Seem to Go Hand-in-Hand
Attention problems and more time spent gaming occur in both directions, study suggests

February 23, 2012: Meds for Autism Not Well Understood: Study
Guidelines needed for use of psychiatric drugs in affected teens, researcher says

February 11, 2012: Kindergartners Who Can Pay Attention May Reap Benefits Later
Study showed the skill served them well in later grades

February 02, 2012: Anesthesia in Early Childhood May Be Linked to ADHD
Only associated with multiple surgeries; not a reason to delay needed procedures, experts say

January 23, 2012: 'Co-Occurring' Disorders May Explain Change in Autism Diagnosis
As symptoms of other conditions become more apparent, labels may vary, study suggests

January 16, 2012: Pediatricians Split on Heart Tests Before Kids' ADHD Meds
About 15 percent order EKGs; recent studies say drugs don't pose heart risk

January 09, 2012: Diet Might Have Some Effect on ADHD
Review found omega-3 fatty acids may help kids with disorder, while Western diet could hurt

January 06, 2012: ADHD Drug Shortage Pushes Parents to Seek Substitutes
But experts say medication switches must be done carefully

January 03, 2012: Mom's Poverty, Diabetes Might Raise ADHD Risk in Kids
Study found combo increased chances of disorder 14-fold

December 12, 2011: ADHD Drugs Don't Raise Risk of Heart Problems: Study
Earlier research indicated possible problem, but latest finding doesn't show link

December 05, 2011: More Evidence Links Specific Genes to ADHD
Future treatments might target these genetic pathways, researchers say

November 29, 2011: Health Tip: Signs That May Indicate ADHD
Potential symptoms of impulsive behavior

November 28, 2011: Brain Pathways Seem Disrupted in Kids With ADHD
Areas involving 'visual attention' and working memory less active, MRI scans show

November 11, 2011: ADHD Brain Changes Appear to Persist Into Adulthood
Imaging shows more differences in those who still have symptoms: study

November 01, 2011: Little Evidence of Heart Risks From ADHD Meds
But appropriate screening, monitoring recommended, researchers say

October 25, 2011: Parental Training May Benefit ADHD Kids Under 6: Report
Researchers find no evidence that meds help these youngsters, but parents' program seems effective

October 21, 2011: Some Kids Respond Better to ADHD Drug Than Others
Gene variant may predict which children do better on methylphenidate

October 17, 2011: New ADHD Guidelines Include Preschoolers, Older Teens
But behavioral therapy should be first treatment in youngest children

October 16, 2011: Kids Can Be Tougher on Obese Peers
Study found this way especially true if children felt 'problem' traits were others' own fault

October 14, 2011: Health Tip: Parenting a Child With ADHD
Hands-on advice for moms and dads

September 28, 2011: Number of U.S. Kids on ADHD Meds Keeps Rising
But the rate of increase has slowed considerably since 1990s, study authors note

September 23, 2011: ADHD Symptoms May Add to Burden of Autism
Untreated inattention, hyperactivity further diminish quality of life, researchers say

September 19, 2011: ADHD Drug Delays Puberty in Male Monkeys, Study Finds
Much more research needed before finding on Ritalin can have implications for humans, experts say

September 15, 2011: ADHD Doubles a Child's Risk of Injury: Study
Impulsive behaviors can lead kids to leap before they look, expert says

August 23, 2011: Study Links Writing Difficulties to ADHD
Kids with the condition 5 times more likely to have problems with spelling, writing than those without it

August 18, 2011: Nearly 1 in 10 U.S. Kids Diagnosed With ADHD
Small increase in past decade likely reflects greater awareness of the disorder, CDC says

August 10, 2011: ADHD, Autism May Sometimes Share Gene Mutations
But, the vast majority of children with autism disorders or ADHD don't share these genetic risks

July 27, 2011: Special Needs Kids Bullied More, Fare Poorly at School
Study's author says the well-being of 'whole' child needs to be considered

July 25, 2011: Kids With ADHD Less Adept at Crossing the Street: Study
They may look both ways, but leave too little time to cross safely

July 20, 2011: Preemies at Risk for Psychiatric Disorders as Teens, Study Contends
Injuries suffered before or after birth linked to problems such as ADHD, say researchers, calling for more studies

July 11, 2011: ADHD, Learning Issues May Be Linked to Secondhand Smoke
Kids living in homes with smoker have higher odds of developing neurobehavioral disorders, study finds

June 14, 2011: Too Little Sleep in Preschool Years May Predict ADHD
Study suggests link between behavior in kindergarten and sleep loss earlier in life

June 10, 2011: Brain Scan Spots Differences in Tots With ADHD Symptoms
Researchers suggest earlier diagnosis of behavioral disorder could lead to better outcomes for kids

June 01, 2011: Children With ADHD More Prone to Substance Abuse: Study
They were 1.5 times more likely to smoke, drink, use drugs than unaffected kids

May 23, 2011: U.S. Rates of Autism, ADHD Continue to Rise: Report
Study finds 1 in 6 kids now have a developmental disability, perhaps due to better diagnosis

May 16, 2011: Kids Taking ADHD Drugs at Low Risk for Heart Problems: Study
But industry-sponsored study doesn't allay fears, one expert says

May 12, 2011: ADHD Drug Shortage Has Patients, Parents Scrambling
Switching from one med to another isn't always an option, experts note

May 09, 2011: ADHD With Poor Emotional Control Seems to Run in Families
Half of adults with ADHD may also overreact to everyday situations, study shows

May 04, 2011: Treating Kids for Environmental Ills Costs U.S. $76B a Year
Left unchecked, pollution, chemicals, other toxins will continue to push health costs skyward, researchers say

April 21, 2011: Babies' Persistent Fussiness Could Mean Behavioral Woes Ahead
Study links problems in infancy to temper tantrums, aggressive actions and more

April 19, 2011: Birth Even a Few Weeks Early May Raise Odds for ADHD
Study finds the risk rising the further delivery gets from full 40 weeks

April 01, 2011: FDA Panel Delays Action on Dyes Used in Foods
It calls for more research, but many parents and scientists fear link to ADHD