Genetics
Dyslexia and ADHD share genetic links, study shows
Scientists have shed new light on the genetic basis of dyslexia, showing how it overlaps with that of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
Sep 10, 2024
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Psychology & Psychiatry
High doses of some prescription stimulants tied to increased psychosis risk
Prescribing rates for stimulants that treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) have increased significantly over the past decade, with some of the largest increases reported during the COVID-19 pandemic. A new ...
Sep 12, 2024
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Attention deficit disorders
More than half of people who use party drugs take ADHD medicines without a prescription, new research shows
Each year, the National Drug and Alcohol Research Center at UNSW Sydney surveys hundreds of people who regularly use drugs in Australia to understand trends in substance use around the country.
Sep 22, 2024
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Autism spectrum disorders
Play, learn and empathize: New video game redefines the neurodiverse narrative
"Distracts others, has trouble paying attention and finds it difficult to follow instructions"—these are just some common observations parents, teachers and workplaces often make about people who are neurodivergent.
Sep 23, 2024
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Childhood ADHD tied to lower cognitive performance in adulthood
Childhood attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is associated with impaired cognitive functioning in adulthood, according to a study published online Aug. 28 in Frontiers in Psychology.
Sep 23, 2024
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Medications
Google trends reveals surge in ADHD medication searches during COVID-19 pandemic
In a study published in Brain Medicine, UCI researchers have uncovered a striking correlation between internet searches for ADHD medications and actual prescription rates during the COVID-19 pandemic. This finding opens up ...
Sep 24, 2024
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Psychology & Psychiatry
What's driving the rise in ADHD diagnoses among children and adults?
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is the most commonly diagnosed behavioral disorder in children, and the numbers are only expected to rise. The CDC reported that in 2022, more than 7 million (11.4%) U.S. children ...
Oct 7, 2024
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Autism spectrum disorders
Research suggests obesity in moms doubles the risk of autism in babies
Children born to mothers with obesity both before and during pregnancy have an increased risk of neuropsychiatric and behavioral conditions, including autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder ...
Sep 24, 2024
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Study highlights best meditation postures for individuals with ADHD
ADHD is a developmental condition of the brain with symptoms such as inattention, hyperactivity or impulsivity. People with ADHD may struggle with self-control as well as experience anxiety, depression, academic failure, ...
Sep 17, 2024
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Study reveals significant impact of partners' ADHD on women's mental health and quality of life
A new study published in the Journal of Attention Disorders conducted by researchers Dana Zeides Taubin, Haya Fogel-Grinvald, and Prof. Adina Maeir, from the School of Occupational Therapy at Hebrew University, sheds light ...
Sep 19, 2024
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