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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, ...
May 31, 2025
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Providers will be a great help for managing ADHD medications, but many patients will still need specialists
The New South Wales government this week announced reforms that will allow some general practitioners (GPs) to treat and potentially diagnose attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
May 30, 2025
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ADHD and autism are different, but on social media those differences are shrinking
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and autism are in the news as never before.
May 22, 2025
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What causes ADHD? What we know, don't know and suspect
Neurodevelopmental disorders are a diverse group of conditions that affect the brain from early development. They include attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism and learning disabilities, such as dyslexia.
May 19, 2025
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Link between ADHD and obesity might depend on where you live
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) might contribute to obesity by reducing physical activity—a relationship that can also be mediated by the features of the urban environment in which a person lives.
May 15, 2025
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Research raises concerns about the safety of long-term ADHD medication treatment in children
A recent study by the University of Turku and the University of Helsinki in Finland and the Finnish Social Insurance Institution Kela reveals that the average duration of ADHD medication for children and adolescents is more ...
May 14, 2025
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No link between ADHD meds and psychosis, study says
ADHD stimulant meds don't increase children's risk of psychosis, a new study says.
May 13, 2025
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ADHD linked to longer concussion recovery in high school athletes
High school athletes diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) take significantly longer to recover from concussions than their peers, according to new research from the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa.
May 11, 2025
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ADHD athletes take longer to recover from concussion
High school athletes with ADHD take longer to recover from a sport-related concussion, a new study says.
May 1, 2025
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Surprising findings about ADHD may help girls who are struggling
Researchers at NTNU have found new correlations between ADHD and anxiety, which are two major health issues among adolescents. The two disorders often co-occur in individuals, and recent findings now reveal that the relationship ...
Apr 17, 2025
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Focusing on a child's strengths can transform assessments—and help them thrive after ADHD or autism diagnosis
When parents are concerned about their child's development, they often seek an assessment to address concerns and identify any conditions, such as autism, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), or learning disorders.
Apr 15, 2025
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Gestational diabetes linked to ADHD in children
An Edith Cowan University (ECU) study published in BMC Pediatrics has found children born to mothers who experienced gestational diabetes (GDM) during pregnancy are more likely to develop attention-deficient hyperactive disorder ...
Apr 14, 2025
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Sensory perception linked to boredom in both ADHD and non-ADHD individuals
Throughout their everyday life, most people engage in many activities that require varying degrees of attention. As they take part in these activities, the brain processes the sensory information it receives from their surroundings, ...
Study investigates effects of ADHD medications on the heart
A new study led by the University of Southampton has found that medications for ADHD have overall small effects on blood pressure and heart rate after weeks or a few months of use.
Apr 6, 2025
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Music to their ears: People with ADHD may prefer background music while performing daily tasks
Are people with attention deficit disorder with or without hyperactivity (ADHD) more likely to listen to background music while performing daily tasks?
Apr 3, 2025
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Key brain differences can explain why Ritalin helps improve focus in some more than others
Nearly 16 million American adults have been diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), but evidence suggests that more than 30% of them don't respond well to stimulant medications like Ritalin and Adderall.
Apr 2, 2025
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Put a finger down if TikTok has made you think you have ADHD
Young adults love TikTok. In 2024, the app had nearly 2.5 billion active users, 60% of them under 35 years old. Increasingly, young people are turning to TikTok for advice and information on a range of topics and issues, ...
Apr 2, 2025
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National study finds one in four adults misusing prescription stimulants
Research conducted by the National Institute on Drug Abuse, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reveals that 1 in 4 adults using prescription stimulants ...
ADHD may be associated with an increased risk of dementia
An adult brain affected by attention deficit disorder with or without hyperactivity (ADHD) presents modifications similar to those observed in individuals suffering from dementia.
Mar 25, 2025
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Are labels like autism and ADHD more constraining than liberating? A clinician argues diagnosis has gone too far
The Anatomy of Melancholy was written more than 400 years ago, but Robert Burton's masterpiece is strangely modern. Although it brims with quaint language and Latin quotes, it also resembles a medical textbook: a compendium ...
Mar 25, 2025
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Investigating the potential impact of environmental factors on neurodevelopmental disorders
The debate on nature versus nurture has never ceased, particularly in discussions about neurodevelopmental conditions (NDCs) such as autism and attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). These lifelong conditions emerge ...
Mar 25, 2025
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VR gaming scans reveal unique brain activity in children with ADHD
In a novel study, researchers from several European universities have used virtual reality gaming to study brain network activity in children with clinically diagnosed ADHD. Until now, ADHD in both children and adults has ...
Mar 24, 2025
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Digital tool gives kids with ADHD real-time feedback on their brains
After teachers explain an assignment, children with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder might struggle to turn those instructions into action. It's one of several pathways by which ADHD can impair a young student's academic ...
Mar 24, 2025
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Microdosing LSD for ADHD is no better than a placebo, clinical trial shows
Microdosing, or low-dose treatment of psychedelics such as lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD), has gained popularity in recent years as a potential method for alleviating symptoms of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder ...
ADHD misinformation on TikTok is shaping young adults' perceptions, study finds
The most popular ADHD-related content on TikTok often does not match mental health professionals' views, potentially influencing how young adults perceive the disorder, a new University of B.C. study has found.
Mar 19, 2025
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