ADHD Rises By Almost 25 Percent In Decade, Study Says
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In the last 10 years, the number of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder cases has risen by 25 percent, according to a new study out of California.
What is causing this spike, and can anything be done to slow it down?
The University of Pennsylvania's Dr. Mike Cirigliano joined "Good Day" on Tuesday morning with more on that.
Asked whether the numbers are going up or if we are we just more aware and diagnosing more cases, Dr. Mike said the experts seem to think that it is due to more awareness.
"That's what we think. But it is frightening the fact that this study looked at over 800,000 children between the ages of 5 and 11, and in 10 years the numbers went up by 25 percent," he said.
How is it manifesting itself? Usually it's kids that either have some inability to concentrate or they aren't doing well in school, and teachers and parents and doctors are picking up on this, Dr. Mike said.
"We've talked about this over the years, that the numbers of kids that are on medications for this is staggering. And some kids really need it. My fear that is some kids get medicated when maybe behavioral therapy might help. But the key is to have a relationship with your health care provider so that you can get the proper treatment," Dr. Mike said.
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We're hearing from Sarah Murnaghan's doctor about why she needs a lung so urgently, as another child's family files suit to get their son on the adult donor list.
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People in the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community say they feel more accepted by society than ever before- but they still face discrimination. This information comes from the first-ever survey
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Ever wonder how you can stay toned while on vacation? FOX29's Mike Jerrick was out on the patio with some tips from the folks at Balance Chestnut Hill on "Good Day Philadelphia" Tuesday morning.
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We all complain about the parking authority, but what if you could use your cell phone to report illegally parked cars? Spotsquat is the new app that lets you report illegal park jobs and gives you a
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Tuesday, June 18 2013 11:26 AM EDT2013-06-18 15:26:02 GMT
Summer is full of opportunities to grill and have a barbeque. With the gathering come pasta salad, burgers, and other grilled foods. But, are our favorite fixings low in calories? Karen Hepp was
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There's something fishy going on at a new Applebee's in Coney Island. As it turns out, there are a few fish that have bigger appetites than the people who go there to eat! A black tip shark had to be
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In Delaware County, a man is charged with raping a woman. And what led to his arrest--her iPhone. Upper Darby police arrested 23-year-old Gaurave Kumar for sexually assaulting his ex-girlfriend.
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Bensalem police have arrested the suspect wanted for stabbing a man during a vehicle break-in. They previously released a series of suspect photos to help in the search.
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Under a "doomsday" budget now being enacted, schools and students in the city of Philadelphia are facing devastating losses. Philadelphia is trying to convince the state not to let it happen.
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