“Outgrowing ADD/HD” Maybe? – But Only 10%
Razi Berry Most children diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactive disorder (ADHD) don’t outgrow the disorder, as widely thought. It manifests itself in adulthood in different ways and waxes and wanes over a lifetime, according to a study published in the American Journal of Psychiatry. “It’s important for people diagnosed with ADHD to understand that it’s […]
Training the Brain to Overcome ADHD
Razi Berry Scientists explored a technique called ‘neurofeedback,’ which enables ADHD patients to train their attention, based on instant feedback from the level of their brain activity. The team of neuroscientists found that not only did the training have a positive effect on patients’ concentration abilities, but also that the attention improvement was closely linked […]
Individuals with “ADHD” Traits More Likely to Struggle With Insomnia
Razi Berry Individuals with high ADHD-traits that do not meet the criteria for a diagnosis are less able to perform tasks involving attentional regulation or emotional control after a sleepless night than individuals with low ADHD-traits, a new study from Karolinska Institutet published in Biological Psychiatry: Cognitive Neuroscience and Neuroimaging reports. While it can cause […]
Certain Antibiotics During First Trimester Linked to Birth Defects
Razi Berry Children of mothers prescribed macrolide antibiotics during the first trimester of pregnancy are at an increased risk of major birth defects when compared with penicillin, and the drugs should be used ‘with caution’ according to a new University College London (UCL) study. Increased risk of major birth defects for children of mothers prescribed […]
‘Edutainment’ May Be Key to Millennials Making Positive Health Changes
Razi Berry Storytelling that educates and entertains – aka “edutainment” – is a powerful communication tool that can lead to positive health-related changes among multicultural millennials, according to a new marketing study from Baylor University. “Edutainment” – is a powerful communication tool Tyrha Lindsey-Warren, Ph.D., clinical assistant professor of marketing in Baylor University’s Hankamer School […]
Study looks at effects of Ritalin on children with ADHD
Razi Berry When children with ADHD don’t respond well to Methylphenidate (MPH, also known as Ritalin) doctors often increase the dose. Now a new review shows that increasing the dose may not always be the best option, as it may have no effect on some of the functional impairments associated with ADHD. The researchers caution […]
Study Looks at Antipsychotic Use in Kids with ADHD
Razi Berry Although fewer young people with ADHD are treated with antipsychotic drugs than suspected, many prescriptions for the drugs do not appear to be clinically warranted, according to a new study from psychiatry researchers at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons. They also found that antipsychotic use among youths with ADHD was […]
Common Household Chemical Exposure of Mother Inhibits Child Growth
Razi Berry For the first time, researchers have shown that a combination of perfluorinated substances in the mother significantly inhibits child growth. They make many everyday things easier, such as keeping children’s feet dry in waterproofed boots, stopping the meat balls sticking to the frying pan and making it easier to clean the carpet. Perfluorinated […]
Smoking During Pregnancy Could Increase Risk of ADHD
Razi Berry Despite its proven negative effects on fetal development, smoking during pregnancy remains a significant public health issue. During 2017, approximately 12.5% of all pregnant women in Finland smoked during pregnancy and 7% continued to smoke throughout their pregnancy. Association between maternal smoking and offspring ADHD Exposure to maternal smoking is associated with various […]
Saffron as Effective as Ritalin in Treating ADHD
Razi Berry A new short-term pilot study in children and teens 6-17 years old with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has shown saffron to be as effective at controlling symptoms as methylphenidate, the commonly prescribed drug Ritalin. Saffron may be a promising herbal alternative for treating ADHD, particularly for the 30% of patients who do not […]