Adhd Case Study
Experts say that as much as 70 percent of ADHD cases is gene-based, but that leaves 30 percent of cases with little explanation. Researchers writing for the Association of Psychological Sciences say that lead exposure may be linked to the disorder. The results of two studies found that children with ADHD had slightly higher levels of lead in their blood than children without the disorder, and the researchers believe that the lead may effectively "turn on" some genes linked to the condition.
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ADHD Symptoms Worse in Women, New Study Shows
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Did Babe Ruth Have ADHD?
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A third of ADHD cases may be linked to smoking, lead exposure
New research has found that about one-third of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) cases may be linked to smoking during pregnancy or to... Read more »
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Can tonsil removal cure ADHD?
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Gout Cases on the Rise in United States: Study
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Diet Changes May Help ADHD: Study
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