Causes of ADHD

ADHD is caused by differences in neurotransmitter patterns in certain parts of the brain. ADHD has a genetic component, and a group of genes...

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What is ADHD?

Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common neurological syndrome that is estimated to affect as many as 1 in 10 children gl...

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Diagnosing ADHD

There is no single test to diagnose ADHD - a comprehensive evaluation of the symptoms and the patient's medical history is required to m...

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Treating ADHD

Treating ADHD usually involves a combined approach, including medication, psychological therapies, educational support and behavioural manag...

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Symptoms of ADHD

Is your child very fidgety, impulsive, disruptive and talks excessively? Or is he a dreamer, disorganized and lives in his own world? Learn ...

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ADHD: actress tells her story

Kathy Baker is an award-winning actress. But her acting challenges paled in comparison with helping to diagnose ADHD in her son. Kathy Baker...

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ADHD harder on women

Although boys with ADHD appear to be more impulsive and troubled than their female counterparts, in adulthood the condition seems to have mo...

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ADHD may affect boys and girls in different ways

New research has found differences in the white matter microstructure of the brains of boys and girls, which might explain behavioural diffe...

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ADHD tied to obesity risk for girls

Researchers found that girls with ADHD may be twice as likely to be obese in childhood or early adulthood as girls without the disorder. Gir...

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