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hyperactivity

[hahy-per-ak-tiv-i-tee] / ˌhaɪ pər ækˈtɪv ɪ ti /
NOUN
attention deficit disorder
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Alkermes’ drug is already in early stage trials for fatigue tied to multiple sclerosis and Parkinson’s disease, and for attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 6, 2026

There might be coaches who could help with issues like attention deficit hyperactivity disorder or therapists she could talk to about her mental health.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 29, 2026

The plaintiffs argue that Tylenol use during pregnancy can lead to autism or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in children.

From Barron's ● Jul. 13, 2026

Rivera, who lives in South Gate, has a 6-year-old daughter who is autistic and has attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and a 16-year-old son who is autistic and nonverbal.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 13, 2026

These so-called comorbidities—meaning the conditions co-occur with Internet addiction—include “attention-deficit hyperactivity, mood, anxiety and personality disorders.”

From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel


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