A review of the genetic abnormalities associated with autism suggests that there's a possible link between the neurological disorder and Type 2 diabetes. Read Summary >
The American Academy of Pediatrics is urging pediatricians to start screening children for attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) as early as preschool, and continuing through high school. Read Summary >
Children with ADHD who regularly spend time playing outdoors in spaces with a lot of grass and trees appear to have milder symptoms than kids who play indoors or in built outdoor environments. Read Summary >
The mother of a seven-year-old boy with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder believes coffee can control the symptoms of the disorder and has begun "prescribing" the drink to treat him. Read Summary >
A new study in animals suggests that the active ingredient in the ADHD medication Ritalin and Concerta may temporarily delay puberty in boys. Read Summary >
Researchers say the impulsive behavior that is associated with ADHD can mean that kids aren't paying close attention to risks in their environment, or to what they're doing, and that can lead to accidents. Read Summary >
