Bedtime Routine Linked to ADHD Behaviors

Children who don't have a regular bedtime routine may be more likely to show ADHD behaviors, a new study suggests.

Severe ADHD Lowers Child’s Quality of Life

Kids who have the most severe symptoms of ADHD tend to have the lowest quality of life, U.S. researchers suggest.

ADHD Kids Less Adept at Crossing the Street: Study

Kids who have ADHD may face greater risks crossing the street, a new study suggests.

Caffeinated Drinks May Help Ease Some ADHD Symptoms: Experts

No studies have been conducted yet, but some experts say that caffeinated drinks such as tea may work similarly to stimulant medications.

Secondhand Smoke Linked to ADHD, Learning Disabilities

Children exposed to secondhand smoke in their home have a higher risk of developing ADHD and learning disabilities.

Playtime Helps ADHD Kids Learn Social Skills: Study

Teaching ADHD children how to read their peers social cues through play may help them overcome problems on the playground, a new study has found.

Some Risperdal, Risperidone Tablets Recalled

Drugmaker Johnson & Johnson has issued a recall for lots of the antipsychotic medication Risperdal and its generic equivalent risperidone because of a bad odor reported in some of the tablets.

Early Sleep Loss Ups ADHD Risk: Study

Researchers say there's a link between ADHD and getting too little sleep in preschool.

PTSD Can Be Mistaken for ADHD: Study

Children who experience environmental traumas such as abuse, neglect, or violent neighborhoods may have post-traumatic stress disorder, not ADHD, researchers say.

Wordless Books May Help Increase Vocabulary, Literacy in Children

Children who have trouble with language may gain more from being "read" books that don't have words, new research has found.