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Researchers find a majority of children with ADHD have continued symptoms, or symptoms of another psychiatric disorder, in adulthood. Childhood attention deficit hyperactivity disorder frequently persists into adulthood, bringing heightened risks of additional psychiatric issues and nearly five times the risk of suicide, according to a 20-year study that followed children diagnosed with the disorder.

Ritalin and similar medicines that millions of children and teens take to curb hyperactivity and boost attention do not raise their risk of serious heart problems, the largest safety study of these drugs concludes.

Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder can now be diagnosed in children as young as 4 and as old as 18, according to the nation's largest organization of pediatricians.

They're up to three times more likely to use substances nicotine, cocaine and marijuana in adolescence and as young adults, research suggests. ...

Nationwide shortages of popular drugs used to treat ADD and ADHD are sending parents scrambling, with some combing multiple pharmacies for the Adderall and Ritalin that keep their kids calm.

If you are worried about your child and ADHD, it might be time to ditch the gummy bears and other colorful treats. This week an FDA advisory panel will decide whether available data links artificial food dyes and the disorder.

Parents of children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) could soon be offered parenting classes.