Articles categorized as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Adhd

EMF or Magnetic Field Radiation and ADHD in Kids

Should pregnant women worry about exposure to EMF? A study suggests that there could be a connection between magnetic field nonionizing radiation and ADHD.

Don’t Count on Stimulants for Better Memory

Research shows it's a mistake to take stimulants for better memory and attention. The gains are tiny, and the drugs interfere with getting good sleep.

Do Teens on Screens Have a Higher Risk of ADHD?

High school students who reported high-frequency engagement with digital media had a slightly higher risk of ADHD symptoms after two years.

Podcasts

Show 1118: What You Should Know About Lithium

In this episode for broadcast on April 21, 2018, learn how low-dose lithium may help treat mental illness, and how bipolar disorder can disrupt everyday life. How does lithium help?

Podcasts

Show 1107: How to Manage ADHD Naturally

In this show for broadcast on Jan. 27, 2018, Dr. Greenblatt describes the approaches that can be used to manage ADHD naturally, including sleep, exercise, diet and supplements.

How Risky Is Ritalin for Kids’ Hearts?

How Well Does Ritalin Work for ADHD?

Ritalin and related drugs are a mainstay of treatment for ADHD, but research shows that evidence supporting their use is weak.

ADHD Stimulant Treatments Keep Kids Awake

Stimulant drugs such as Concerta or Ritalin can help with ADHD treatment, but they also appear to interfere with children's sleep.

ADHD Drug Daytrana Can Cause Permanent Disfiguring Skin Changes

Daytrana (methylphenidate) has been available for years for ADHD. The FDA has just issued an alert that the patch can cause permanent skin discoloration.

Be Wary of BPA Substitutes

Consumers are avoiding BPA because it can disrupt hormones, but its substitutes may not be safer.

Modern Mind Medicines Lose Luster