Allergic diseases in children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder: a systematic review and meta-analysis. March 2017
This systematic review of research into ADHD and allergies, finds evidence that allergic diseases are significantly more common in children with ADHD than in children without ADHD. Full text available.
Allergy and immune disorders can result from mutations in gene involved in sugar metabolism. March 2014
Simultaneous exposure to lead and electromagnetic radiation from mobile phones appears to increase the risk of ADHD. March 2013
Symptoms 63% of children diagnosed with ADHD improved significantly on an elimination diet and relapsed once off the diet. February 2011
Significant association found between ADHD, tic disorder and allergy. November 2012
Men diagnosed with ADHD as children have worse outcomes as adults. October 2012
Low-level prenatal mercury exposure may be associated with a greater risk of ADHD-related behaviours while fish consumption during pregnancy may be associated with a lower risk of these behaviours, despite any concerns over mercury residues in fish. October 2012
Study suggests that girls with ADHD are significantly more likely to attempt suicide or injure themselves as young adults than girls who do not have ADHD. August 2012
Experts say ADHD is over-diagnosed.
March 2012
Infants exposed to anaesthesia many times are more at risk of developing ADHD. February 2012
Experts want suicide risk warning on ADHD drug.
January 2012
Genes found that link ADHD and ASD and other neuropsychiatric disorders.
August 2011
Second hand smoke tied to children’s behaviour.
July 2011
Sleep loss in early childhood may contribute to the development of ADHD symptoms.
June 2011
Prenatal exposure to certain pollutants linked to behavioural problems in young children. April 2011
US FDA asked to ban artificial food dyes that make children hyperactive. March 2011
ADHD more common in offspring of mothers with genetic serotonin deficiencies.
October 2010
Children with ADHD at increased risk for depression and suicidal thoughts as adolescents. October 2010
ADHD and the genes.
September 2010
Twenty percent of ADHD children may have been misdiagnosed because of their age. June 2010
Organophosphates linked to ADHD. August 2010
Poor sleep patterns linked with greater hyperactivity in boys. 2009
ADHD drugs linked to sudden death. September 2009
Ritalin may change brain the same way cocaine does.
March 2009
ADHD medication causes hallucinations.
March 2009
ADHD and problem school.
February 2009
ADHD and problem school.
January 2009
More school training for ADHD. November 2008
Unusual use of toys in infancy can be a clue to later autism.
November 2008
ADHD appears to increase the level of nicotine dependence in smokers. November 2008
ADHD appears to affect movement in boys more than girls. November 2008
Big pharma ties want to shut down vaccine 'conspiracy theories'. October 2008
European project to study relationship between ADHD and substance abuse.
October 2008
National survey reveals impact of ADHD in adults.
October 2008
Advice about heart tests before ADHD treatment.
October 2008
ADHD children may find eye contact difficult.
January 2008
Bottled water; concern over additives.
October 2007
Food additives and brain damage.
June 2006
Underdiagnosed in girls.
February 2007
Addressing salicylate interolance. October 2007
Prenatal phthalate exposure associated with ADHD disorders.
January 2010
Ambidextrous children more likely to have language or scholastic problems and ADHD. February 2010
Lead a significant factor in the development of ADHD. February 2010
Researchers at UC Davis Center for Mind and Brain and M.I.N.D. Institute have found that two brain areas fail to connect when children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) attempt a task that measures attention. January 2010
Lead and tobacco exposure linked to ADHD.
November 2009
Phthalates linked to ADHD symptoms.
November 2009
ADHD patients lack key proteins which allow them to experience a sense of reward and motivation.
September 2009
Autism and Neuroinflammation - a compendium of research reports, 1993–2008
Large deformation diffeomorphic mapping reveals brain abnormalities that may play key role in ADHD. November 2008
European project to study relationship between ADHD and substance abuse. October 2008
Breathing for ADHD.
February 2008
Vaccination, autism and ADHD. 2007
Brain dysfunction found. 2007
Research reveals that with ADHD the brain matures in a normal pattern but is delayed three years in some regions.
December 2007
ADHD children may find eye contact difficult.
January 2008
Watching television more than two hours a day early in life can lead to attention problems later in adolescence.
October 2007
Bottled water; concern over additives.
October 2007
UK FSA issues revised advice on certain artificial colours. September 2007
Diagnosis complications. 2007
Food additives and brain damage. June 2006
Sleep related breathing problems and behaviour.
August 2006
Iron for attention? April 2006
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