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DFW Doctor Talks Flu, Alzheimer’s, ADHD

Dr. Crystal Foster joins CBS 11 News to talk about the latest flu season updates, a breakthrough in Alzheimer’s disease treatment, and a possible rise in ADHD cases.

2013/01/23

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Study Says Younger Kids Misdiagnosed With ADHD

Kids with ADHD may be diagnosed because of problems paying attention, family history or, a new study said, because they’re younger than peers.

2012/03/06

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Study Rules Out Heart Problem Risks With ADHD Meds

A new safety study is helping ease the minds of millions of parents who have children with Attention Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder, or ADHD.

2011/11/01

The Anchor Mom: Kids With ADHD At Greater Risk For Addiction

New research supports past research finding a correlation between Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder and drug and alcohol addiction. It’s interesting to me that this comes up now, because moms in one of my favorite online parenting communities […]

KRLD–2011/05/14

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Survey: 1 In 10 kids Has ADHD, Awareness Cited

A government survey says 1 in 10 U.S. children has ADHD, a sizable increase from a few years earlier that researchers think might be explained by growing awareness and better screening.

CBSDFW.COM–2010/11/10