ADHD

Childhood ADHD linked to obesity in adulthood

A new study reveals that men diagnosed with the disorder in childhood are twice as likely to be obese in middle age

Tara Haelle, Scientific American Monday, May 20, 2013 4:57 PM UTC
Life Scientific American, ADHD

When it comes to autism, Grandin argues we're paying too much attention to labels -- and not enough to individuals

Temple Grandin and Richard Panek Saturday, May 18, 2013 12:30 PM UTC 22
Life Books, Autism, DSM-5, aspergers

The ever-controversial manual now is broadening the definition of ADHD, narrowing that of autism

Natasha Lennard Friday, May 17, 2013 6:29 PM UTC 24
Life DSM-5, Psychiatry, Autism, ADHD

New research suggests that a growing backlash against diagnosis of the condition may be misplaced

Scott O. Lilienfield and Hal Arkowitz, Scientific American Wednesday, May 1, 2013 6:08 PM UTC 18
Life Scientific American, ADHD

"There's no way 1 in 5 high school boys has ADHD," says a psychiatry professor, suggesting doctors over-diagnose

Mary Elizabeth Williams Tuesday, Apr 2, 2013 2:30 PM UTC 90
Business ADHD, Education, Ritalin, Adderall

A separate report found the sale of stimulants like Adderall has more than doubled since 2007, reaching $9 billion

Katie Mcdonough Monday, Apr 1, 2013 4:15 PM UTC
Life ADHD, medication

What am I supposed to do with myself now?

Cary Tennis Wednesday, Jan 30, 2013 1:00 AM UTC 14
Life Since You Asked, Homeopathy

Who belongs to this untapped market? You do, of course

Evelyn Pringle and Martha Rosenberg, Alternet Monday, Oct 1, 2012 3:54 PM UTC 17
Business Ritalin

My alcoholic cokehead husband said, Let's raise a brood! Then we split up

Cary Tennis Friday, Sep 21, 2012 12:00 AM UTC 60
Life ADHD, Alcoholics Anonymous