NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! People diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) face a roughly 71% higher overall risk of early death compared to those without the condition, according to a new review published in JAMA Network Open.However, taking prescription ADHD medication may offer a protective benefit, lowering overall risk of death, the review found.Researchers analyzed data from 19 observational studies involving nearly 16 million people across three continents to evaluate the long-term effects associated with the condition.DEMENTIA RISK MORE THAN QUADRUPLES AMONG ADULTS WITH COMMON DISORDERThe review considered both unnatural causes of death, such as injuries
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