Obese Moms are More Likely to Trigger ADHD, Behavioral Problems in Children

Moms-to-be who are obese and overweight are more likely to put their child at a higher risk of developing attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and behavioral problems, reports a new study. Maternal obesity may increase a child's risk for attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), according to an analysis by researchers from the iEunice Kennedy Shriver /iNational Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD), part of the National Institutes of Health. The research ...