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Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is a disorder of the brain function. The cause for ADHD has biological origins that are not clearly understood. Research has shown that ADHD is common in children who have close relatives with the disorder, which may indicate a genetic predisposition. However, no one cause of ADHD has been identified.
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Could ADHD Be Hereditary?
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Source: The Nemours Foundation
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ADHD May Not Be Linked to TV Exposure After All
Although previous studies have indicated a link between the amount of television a child watches and his or her risk ...
Source: The Nemours Foundation
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Children of Moms Who Smoked During Pregnancy More Likely to Have ADHD
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