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Prescribed opioid pain medications during pregnancy likely aren't associated with increased risk of autism, ADHD
Previous studies have suggested that children exposed to opioid pain medications while in the womb have higher rates of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and attention- deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), but a new study ...
Sep 16, 2025
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Adolescent ADHD symptoms affect adult income indirectly through education and mental health
Researchers at the University of Oulu's Research Unit of Clinical Medicine and Oulu Business School have examined how symptoms of adolescent ADHD (attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder) and oppositional defiant disorder ...
Sep 11, 2025
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Theory proposes key role for cortex layer 6b in attention and advanced mental functions
A layer deep in the cerebral cortex, which is the innermost layer of the mammalian brain, has recently been found to play a role in the regulation of brain states associated with wakefulness and attention.
MRI correction method improves understanding of brain structure in children with ADHD
Over 5% of children and adolescents are diagnosed with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) globally. This condition is characterized by a short attention span, hyperactivity or impulsive behavior that is age-inappropriate, ...
Sep 5, 2025
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ADHD drugs are being prescribed too quickly to preschoolers, study finds
Young children with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder often receive medication just after being diagnosed, which contravenes treatment guidelines endorsed by the American Academy of Pediatrics, a Stanford Medicine-led ...
Aug 29, 2025
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Developing better tools to detect ADHD in adulthood
Only a few decades ago, it was believed that ADHD was something one outgrew during adolescence. However, about half of those diagnosed at a young age carry it into adulthood.
Aug 25, 2025
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Autism, ADHD or both? Research offers new insights for clinicians
In-depth research conducted by UC Davis Health shows that a significant number of autistic children also have attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). These findings underscore the need to thoroughly diagnose children ...
Aug 19, 2025
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Community-based approach boosts family engagement in ADHD care
Innovative intervention delivered by trained community health workers—meaning nonclinical personnel with deep knowledge of the community—increased treatment utilization among participating families with children who have ...
Aug 18, 2025
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ADHD medication linked to reduced risk of suicide, drug abuse, transport accidents and criminal behavior
Drug treatment for people with newly diagnosed attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is associated with significantly reduced risks of suicidal behaviors, substance misuse, transport accidents, and criminality, ...
Aug 13, 2025
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Do food additives cause symptoms of ADHD? It's more complicated than you think
Robert F. Kennedy Jr has spent years railing against food additives, framing them as part of a broader threat to public health. Now, as the US health secretary, his views have taken on new weight.
Aug 13, 2025
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Brain wiring in early childhood could hold key to flagging future ADHD risk
A new study by researchers at Simon Fraser University is shedding light on how the brain's wiring in early childhood lays the foundation for attention skills—a key step toward characterizing healthy developmental patterns ...
Aug 7, 2025
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Current medical use of Rx stimulants for ADHD up in teens from 2005 to 2023
Among U.S. adolescents, current medical use of prescription stimulants for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) increased between 2005 and 2023, while nonmedical use decreased, according to a research letter published ...
Aug 5, 2025
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Insomnia could be key to lower life satisfaction in adults with ADHD traits, study finds
Insomnia could explain why adults with ADHD traits report having a lower quality of life, according to new research led by the University of Southampton and the Netherlands Institute of Neuroscience.
Jul 14, 2025
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ADHD in children: How to maintain family balance
Attention deficit disorder, with or without hyperactivity (ADHD), can be a problem outside of school because it disrupts the quality of life of families. Between stigmatization, chronic stress and feelings of helplessness, ...
Jul 9, 2025
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AI used to improve speed and accuracy of autism and ADHD diagnoses
It can take as long as 18 months for children with suspected autism spectrum or attention-deficit-hyperactivity disorders to get a diagnostic appointment with a psychiatrist in Indiana. But an interdisciplinary team led by ...
Jul 8, 2025
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What is rejection sensitive dysphoria in ADHD? And how can you manage it?
Imagine your friend hasn't replied to a message in a few hours. Most people might think, "they are probably just busy."
Jul 7, 2025
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FDA to revise labeling of ADHD medication to indicate weight loss risk
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is revising the labeling of all extended-release attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) medications, including certain formulations of amphetamine and methylphenidate, to warn ...
Jul 3, 2025
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Survey identifies top factors Americans blame for declining focus and attention
Studies show that the average attention span is now only eight seconds. That's about as much time as it takes to read a few sentences before being distracted.
Jun 30, 2025
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Researchers find serious flaws in trials with adult ADHD patients
Millions of adults around the world are diagnosed with ADHD every year, and there is a great need for research in the field. However, much clinical research on adult ADHD suffers from serious methodological shortcomings that ...
Jun 30, 2025
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Fact or fiction? The ADHD info dilemma
TikTok is one of the fastest-growing and most popular social media platforms in the world—especially among college-age individuals. In the United States alone, there are over 136 million TikTok users aged 18 and older, ...
Jun 30, 2025
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ADHD medication still reduces risks, but benefits have weakened over time
As ADHD medication use has surged in Sweden over the past decades, evidence is needed on whether the benefit of the medication remains consistent. A new study from Karolinska Institutet, published in JAMA Psychiatry, shows ...
Jun 25, 2025
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ADHD link to severe premenstrual disorder uncovered in women
A new study from a group of scientists led by Queen Mary University of London, published in the British Journal of Psychiatry, found that women with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may be at higher risk for ...
Jun 23, 2025
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Is there a link between ADHD and bladder control?
Many parents are surprised to learn that attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and struggles with bladder control, or toileting issues, often go hand-in-hand.
Jun 16, 2025
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Prescribing ADHD medications via telehealth does not alter risk of substance use disorder, researchers find
Telehealth can make health care easier to access for patients with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) who need treatment, but experts worry about an increased risk of substance use disorder for patients being ...
Jun 11, 2025
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Autism and ADHD have distinct brain connectivity signatures, study finds
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are among the most well-known neurodevelopmental conditions, estimated to affect approximately 1–3% and 5–7% of the global population, ...
