NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Parents of preschoolers at risk for attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may first want to try behavior training before they put their children on medications, ...

Two treatments for children with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) have been recommended by the European Medicines Agency (EMA) to receive marketing authorizations. The agency's ...

'Hyperactivity' is increasingly being used to describe children whose behaviour is quite normal for their age, but does not fall into what schools or parents would regard as 'normal'. It is important ...

Major ADHD treatment review analyzes 221 combinations of therapies. Methylphenidate works best for all ages, but long-term evidence remains scarce.

Scientists are unwrapping the myth that sugary foods and beverages lead to hyperactivity in kids. For decades, people have been linking symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder to sugar ...

There are two groups of medications a doctor may prescribe for a child with ADHD. These include stimulants and nonstimulants. A doctor may recommend a combination of medications and behavioral ...

Recognizing attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder symptoms early is important for several reasons. Early identification allows for timely intervention, which can ...

While many people are quick to suggest ADHD when they see a hyperactive kid, ADHD is just one potential cause of hyperactivity. Learn what can cause hyperactivity. Hyperactivity is a state of being ...