[Excerpt] The analysis highlighted several different comorbidities, such as asthma, type 2 diabetes mellitus, hypertension, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), hyperlipidemia, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), major depressive disorder, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and anxiety, which the team found had been far more prevalent (P < .001) among subjects who had obesity.

Experts weigh in on why kids with ADHD sleep less and with more disruptions to their sleep cycle.

Young adults who struggle with attention difficulties may be more prone to becoming addicted to social media, and a new study suggests a possible reason why. In a study recently published in Acta Psychologica, researchers found that the tendency to blame others for negative situations might explain some of the connection between attention deficit symptoms…

A new study published in JAMA Network Open this month has found that children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) may be less likely to experience injuries compared to children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

Childhood mental, behavioral and developmental disorders include conditions like anxiety, autism spectrum disorder (ASD), attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and depression, which can affect a child’s well-being, starting as early as preschool. A study from Florida Atlantic University’s Schmidt College of Medicine provides updated estimates on changes in U.S. childhood behavioral, mental and developmental disorders in children…

An analysis of data from the Twins Early Development Study revealed that the association between ADHD symptoms and emotional problems increased in magnitude from early childhood to adulthood. These two clinical conditions appear to have a shared genetic basis. The paper was published in Psychological Medicine.

Repurposing amlodipine, a commonly used blood pressure medicine, could help manage attention-deficit/ hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms, according to an international study involving the University of Surrey. In a study published in Neuropsychopharmacology, researchers tested five potential drugs in rats bred to exhibit ADHD-like symptoms. Among them, only amlodipine, a common blood pressure medication, significantly reduced…

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration banned the dye known as Red 3 from the nation’s food supply in January, setting deadlines for stripping the brightly hued additive from candies and cough syrup, baked goods and frozen treats. The agency said it was taking the action because studies found that the dye, also known as…

The system’s refusal to to [sic] prescribe the most effective treatments is a failure of care.

Talk about a game changer. Jay Glazer, Fox Sports’ NFL Insider for its pregame studio show and Fox NFL Sunday, and Michael Strahan, TV host, journalist and former pro football player, have been best friends for three decades. They shared pretty much everything, but there was one aspect of his life Glazer was holding back:…

(CNN) — If you are like many people, you might feel zapped of energy and in need of some motivation to get going, especially in the Northern Hemisphere where the days now are short, overcast and sometimes packed with snow.

CINCINNATI — Cory Campbell was looking for a book. She can’t find it. “This is bad,” she said. “I’m getting so distracted.” So she started humming. “Ah, here we go,” Campbell said, before pulling the book off the library shelf. It’s the second one she’s read in a new book club at the Cincinnati and…