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ADHD Gene Doesn’t Predict Response to Drugs
But variant is linked to disease severity, researchers report

Teens Sleep Longer With Delayed School Starts
Most report less daytime sleepiness when opening bell is pushed back, study concludes

St. John’s Wort Doesn’t Work for ADHD
Herbal preparation no more effective than placebo, study finds

Adults With ADHD Lose 3 Weeks Worth of Work Annually
Inability to concentrate leads to excess days off, poor-quality output, study finds

Imaging Advances Map Brain Areas Affecting Mood
Circuits involved with depression, bipolar disorders could receive more targeted treatment

Adopted Children at Slightly Higher Mental Health Risk
But the vast majority of adoptees are 'doing fine,' researcher says

Cardiac Screening Recommended for Kids Taking Stimulants for ADHD
American Heart Association issues new guidelines in response to growing concerns about heart complications

ADHD Delays Growth of Certain Brain Areas
But affected children do catch up over time, researchers add

ADHD Drugs Won’t Raise Risk of Substance Abuse
Study of young adults finds no link between stimulant treatment and alcohol, drug use

ADHD Drugs Help Boost Children’s Grades
Study finds better reading, less absenteeism with long-term treatment