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Research finds a strong link between Western diet during pregnancy and ADHD
New research from Denmark reveals that a mother's diet during pregnancy—characterized by a Western dietary pattern high in fat and sugar and low in fresh ingredients—may increase the risk of neurodevelopmental disorders ...
Mar 3, 2025
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One in five people who use alcohol and other drugs have symptoms of ADHD
A new research report shows that 1 in 5 people using drugs and alcohol have symptoms of ADHD and that this rate increases to over one-third among people using benzodiazepines. The report—launched at a seminar this morning ...
Mar 3, 2025
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Study shows rates of ADHD up in adults with autism, intellectual disability
Adults with autism have high rates of co-occurring attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and are more likely to receive ADHD medications, according to a study published online Feb. 12 in JAMA Network Open.
Feb 28, 2025
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Researchers helping to develop the first US guidelines for ADHD in adults
Thirty years ago, medical and psychological experts believed attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) was a childhood disease. Clinicians reassured parents that their child would outgrow the condition by puberty.
Feb 25, 2025
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Study reveals parents' mental health impacts kids' risk of ADHD, anxiety
A parent's mental health appears to influence their kids' chances of developing anxiety, ADHD and other behavioral disorders, a new study says.
Feb 24, 2025
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A 'twin epidemic': Co-prescribed stimulants and opioids linked to higher opioid doses
The combination of prescribed central nervous system stimulants, such as drugs that relieve ADHD symptoms, with prescribed opioid medications is associated with a pattern of escalating opioid intake, a new study has found.
Feb 21, 2025
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Children with autism spectrum disorder less likely to have severe injuries than those with ADHD, finds study
A new study published in JAMA Network Open this month has found that children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) may be less likely to experience injuries compared to children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder ...
Feb 20, 2025
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Blood pressure drug could be a safer alternative for treating ADHD symptoms, zebrafish study indicates
Repurposing amlodipine, a commonly used blood pressure medicine, could help manage attention-deficit/ hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms, according to an international study involving the University of Surrey.
Feb 20, 2025
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Maternal acetaminophen (paracetamol) use may alter placental gene expression, raising ADHD risk in children
Maternal acetaminophen exposure during pregnancy is associated with a higher likelihood of childhood attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), according to a study led by the University of Washington.
ADHD symptoms linked to onset of nicotine, tobacco use in youth
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms are associated with onset of nicotine and tobacco use in U.S. youths, according to a study published online Feb. 11 in JAMA Network Open.
Feb 14, 2025
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Innovative study uses wearables and puzzles to uncover ADHD patterns in kids
For some students, remaining seated and focused at a desk from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. can be particularly challenging, especially for those with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder. According to the National Institute of Mental ...
Feb 12, 2025
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Study finds rates of ADHD remain high into adulthood among patients with autism
In a large study of more than 3.5 million adults, researchers from Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), Drexel University and George Washington University (GWU) found that attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) ...
Feb 12, 2025
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Study finds spike in ADHD cases on Halloween, highlighting stakes of cognitive bias in medicine
In medicine, the first step is an accurate diagnosis. Yet many conditions, including attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), require physicians to rely on more subjective criteria such as observation of symptoms ...
Feb 3, 2025
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Optimizing ADHD treatment: Revealing key components of cognitive–behavioral therapy
Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a well-known neurodevelopmental disorder that affects the brain's ability to regulate attention and control impulses. It poses many challenges to those affected, typically ...
Feb 3, 2025
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Adderall shortage may be associated with increased use of alternative ADHD medication in children
A national shortage in a common treatment for attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder was associated with changes in stimulant prescriptions filled for children over recent years, a study suggests.
Jan 27, 2025
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Rise in diagnoses is prompting more US adults to ask: 'Do I have ADHD?'
Allison Burk's teenage daughter struggled with uncontrolled emotions, a shrinking attention span and a growing tendency to procrastinate. A family doctor suggested ADHD testing, which led to an unexpected discovery: The teen ...
Jan 27, 2025
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Adults diagnosed with ADHD may have reduced life expectancies
A world-first study led by UCL researchers, published in The British Journal of Psychiatry, analyzed anonymized primary care data from 30,029 adults across the UK diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
Jan 23, 2025
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Personalized cognitive training via serious video game found to improve ADHD symptoms
Serious video games may improve some symptoms of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), in combination with pharmacological treatment, according to a study published online Jan. 8 in JMIR Serious Games.
Jan 22, 2025
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Music can improve focus for people with ADHD—here's what to listen for
If you habitually pop in AirPods when you really, really need to get some work done in your open-concept office, you're far from alone. Nearly 80% of adults listen to music while they work, and playlists purported to improve ...
Jan 15, 2025
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ADHD diagnoses in adults surged post-2020, while teen rates stabilized
New research identifies differing trends in attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) diagnoses among adolescents and adults, including an increase among adults from 2020 to 2023. The study, published in the journal ...
Jan 13, 2025
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Machine learning helps predict ADHD in kindergarten students
A University of Alberta research team has successfully used machine learning as a tool for earlier detection of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in kindergarten students.
Jan 9, 2025
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Can apps and digital resources support your child with autism or ADHD? Here's what to look for
Neurodevelopmental conditions such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and autism affect about 1 in 10 children. These conditions impact development, behavior and well-being.
Jan 7, 2025
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Studies find time-release medication keeps adults with ADHD on track, lowers substance use risk
Adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) who use an extended-release medication are more likely to continue the treatment and have a lower risk of developing substance use disorder, according to two West ...
Jan 7, 2025
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AI tool analyzes medical charts for ADHD follow-up care
Stanford Medicine researchers have built an artificial intelligence tool that can read thousands of doctors' notes in electronic medical records and detect trends, providing information that physicians and researchers hope ...
Dec 20, 2024
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Managing adult ADHD: Comprehensive study compares stimulants, atomoxetine and non-pharmacological therapies
Stimulants and atomoxetine are the only effective interventions to reduce short-term adult ADHD symptoms, yet show limited evidence for long-term outcomes and quality of life improvements, according to a study by the University ...
