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Exercise Boosts School Performance for Kids With ADHD: Study
20-minute activity sessions helped them focus on classwork
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Some Boys With ADHD May Struggle as Adults
Study found 20% more likely to have trouble with schooling, relationships or jobs

Gene Tied to Obesity, Depression, ADHD
Of more than 65,000 people screened in study, 5 had 'BDNF' deletion

Prenatal Mercury Exposure Tied to ADHD Symptoms in Kids
But mothers' fish consumption during pregnancy shows protective effect, researchers find

More U.S. Kids Prescribed Off-Label Antipsychotics: Study
Use is particularly high among children with ADHD or conduct disorder, study shows

Gestational Diabetes, Poverty Linked to ADHD
But breast-feeding appears to have protective effect, researchers say

Health Tip: Help a Child With ADHD Sleep Better
Maintain a consistent schedule

High-Potency Pot in Pregnancy May Cause Brain Damage
Study finds babies at higher risk for devastating birth defect, later learning disabilities

ADHD May Raise Girls' Risk for Suicide as Young Adults
Also more likely to self-injure as young women, study shows

Teens With ADHD May Need Help Making Transition to College
Experts offer suggestions for students on how to compensate for their disorder

Genetic Studies Give Clues to Tourette Syndrome, OCD
But specific genes for the mental health conditions have yet to be pinpointed

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