HERSHEY, Pa. — Approximately 7 million children in the United States between the ages of three and 17 have been diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), according to the Centers ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Children who don't show a hand preference are more likely than their righty or lefty peers to perform poorly in school, a new study in the journal Pediatrics shows. And ...

By Dr. Priyom Bose, Ph.D. A new study comparing children with autism, ADHD, and both conditions reveals that comorbidity may alter how cognitive abilities relate to emotional and behavioral regulation ...

Understood reports ADHD meds may raise heart risks; lifestyle factors like sleep issues and weight gain also affect heart health in those with ADHD.

Remember that children are learning machines. For the child who (even without knowing it) desires care for and attention to their emotional state, only certain types of behavior will elicit emotional ...

Inattentive presentation ADHD (formerly called ADD) involves trouble paying attention, staying organized, and remembering details, without signs of hyperactivity. Hyperactive-impulsive presentation ...

Starting elementary school is a major milestone, but it can be a difficult transition as children can experience separation anxiety or have trouble adapting to school rules and structure. However, a ...