You’ve probably heard before that acetaminophen during pregnancy is associated with symptoms of ADHD and Autism in offspring. Well, we’ve got another study on that association. In today’s episode, we examine that study and revisit why we...

"Dr. Drabick’s expertise is broadly in developmental psychopathology, and more specifically in youth externalizing problems. Her work includes such areas as risk and resilience, co-occurring psychological conditions, contextual...

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A new study on endocrine disruptors, pregnancy, and heritable ADHD and other neurodevelopmental issues. Women exposed to endocrine disruptors seem to be able to pass ADHD and other disorders onto their grandchildren! That is unusual.

This video explains the role and function of ADH (anti-diuretic hormone) in controlling the body's water balance. It describes how ADH is produced and released from the pituitary gland in response to changes in the body's water content,...

In this live-action program viewers will learn that a monogenic disorder is a genetic disease caused by small-scale genetic differences that cause the malfunction of a single gene and that many diseases result from such genetic...

ADHD might seem like a convenient excuse to be able to medicate your overactive child. But it turns out that ADHD is a real diagnosis with a different combination of symptoms for each person. There are still a lot of questions...

Video games. Are they bad for you? That's what they said about rock 'n roll! Despite a lot of research being conducted on how video games are destroying society as we know it, there is a lot of evidence that video games can be beneficial...

At 54, CBC radio producer Adam Killick was diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) but feels few people in his life truly understand what it's like. Here's his attempt at explaining what's going on inside his head.

Quebec doctors warn ADHD drugs are being over-prescribed to teens at twice the rate of any other province, leading to potentially harmful long-term effects.

Children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder may fidget and move around because it helps them learn complex material, new research suggests

"Faster then Normal" author Peter Shankman has ADHD and says overcoming it is a matter of focusing the hyperactivity. He explains how he tricks his brain into producing the chemicals he needs.

Stephen was an active, curious toddler and a smart, shy child. He was also an adult who struggled with addiction. His parents say he knew the risks of street drugs but his addiction was too strong.

Stephen was an active, curious toddler and a smart, shy child. He was also an adult who struggled with addiction. His parents say he knew the risks of street drugs but his addiction was too strong

A federal judge has struck down hundreds of lawsuits filed against the makers of Tylenol and generic acetaminophen.

New data from B.C. shows the rate of adults using ADHD medication has gone up dramatically. It can mean a fresh start for many newly diagnosed adults but physicians warn there can be drawbacks of taking medication.

Stretching Your Dollar: How to Overcome Debt While Living With ADHD

Health Canada is looking into the sale of Prime Energy drinks. It says a version of the beverage with unacceptable levels of caffeine is on some store shelves, and its working to get them pulled.

Health Canada is investigating the sale of a version of Prime Energy drink that contains caffeine above the legal limit. It comes as U.S. lawmakers crack down on the marketing of the beverage to kids and teens.

A study published on Tuesday found widespread misuse of drugs for attention-deficit and hyperactivity disorder.

A study in Cincinnati, Ohio, is using computer simulations to help teen drivers with ADHD practise safer driving by helping them learn how to better keep their eyes on the road

Deepwell Digital Therapeutics is a game development company looking to transform the way we look at video games — this time to improve health outcomes. Its goal is to create software to aid those who deal with conditions such as...

Virtual learning can be especially challenging for students with learning disabilities and for their parents, without the support that comes with being in a classroom.

Caroline Jose and her son Louis are part of worldwide movement to promote the contributions and needs of neurodiverse people, including those with autism, ADHD and dyslexia.