Okay, we all knew this, or at least, we never doubted it, but an article that appeared in the Telegraph.co.uk this morning discussed a recent research study, "A genetic basis for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) has been discovered by British scientists, who say their research explodes the myth that it is just an excuse for bad parenting."
According to the article, researcher Prof Thapar said: "Now we can say with confidence that ADHD is a genetic disease and that the brains...
A while back, I was asked if medications for ADHD would prevent someone from being able to give blood. After some research, I can say the... Read more »
A new research study, published this month in the Archives of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine, found that adolescents adopted as infants... Read more »
Questions are being raised about not only the long term effectiveness of ADHD medications but on the integrity of researchers in providing... Read more »
In a previous share post, "Teens Behind the Wheel with ADHD", I discussed the findings of a study showing that teens with ADHD were more... Read more »
Drugmaker Targacept Inc. says their experimental adult ADHD medication has met its primary target in a Phase II clinical trial. The... Read more »
A new medication designed to treat adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder is showing good results in recent trials. In the Phase II... Read more »
Researchers say they may be closer to figuring out how to prevent chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). In a recent study, researchers... Read more »
Many parents may cringe at the idea of forcing their child to complete work over the summer (who can blame them, children with ADHD often require so... Read more »
Featuring Content From:
By using this service, you accept our Terms of Use. Please read them. The consumer health information on is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment for any medical conditions. You should promptly seek professional medical care if you have any concern about your health, and you should always consult your physician before starting a fitness regimen. Copyright © 2012 Remedy Health Media, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
