Often, diagnosis comes sometime after the age of 6. This happens for a number of reasons:
During the high school years, teens live in a structured environment. High school provides a place to go each day; teachers and parents... Read more »
Get a group of women together who have given birth - particularly when in the company of an expectant mother, and more likely than not the... Read more »
Dear Dr. Motola, What causes the prostate to enlarge in a man who is only 35 years of age? How can it be prevented? Prostate... Read more »
We know that AD/HD is an abnormality of how the brain functions, and we know that there is frequently a genetic element. We also know that... Read more »
Are the youngest children in the classroom diagnosed with ADHD more often? According to a study completed by the University of British... Read more »
Researchers say job and money-related stress is causing health problems in young Americans. A survey revealed that 78 percent of doctors said they'd... Read more »
Toddlers are known for having short attention spans and acting without thinking, they often become overly excited and are full of energy. All of... Read more »
ADHD doesn’t suddenly develop when a child reaches school age, but instead, most research shows a high correlation between genetics and ADHD. We... Read more »
A new study suggests that the non-stimulant Strattera may help improve symptoms in some children with ADHD. The study of 101 kids ages 5 and 6... Read more »
The cause of ADHD seems to be neurobiological or genetic. Environmental factors influence the severity of the disorder, but environmental factors do... Read more »