While many people are quick to suggest ADHD when they see a hyperactive kid, ADHD is just one potential cause of hyperactivity. Learn what can cause hyperactivity. Hyperactivity is a state of being ...

Parents, take note: A new study has found a relationship between harsh parenting and socio-emotional problems in children, including hyperactivity. University of Edinburgh researchers came to this ...

Hyperactivity in kids is often a sign of ADHD (Attention Deficit /Hyperactivity Disorder). Although many are generally active, some might not be aware of the condition. The difference between general ...

Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD Key Takeaways ADHD symptoms often start in childhood and can affect success at school, ...

Vol. 85, No. 1, The Hyperactive Child and Stimulant Drugs: Definitions, Diagnosis, and Directives (Nov., 1976), pp. 61-77 (17 pages) The University of Chicago Press publishes more than 90 scholarly ...

Exactly why this is so is not clear, but the researchers said the smaller brain volume does not appear to be related to the use of hyperactivity drugs such as Ritalin, as some parents had feared. The ...

While a pint-sized snorer may seem adorable tucked up in bed, studies shows that children with sleep disordered breathing are likely to show aggressive and hyperactive behaviors during the day. The ...