Childhood ADHD medication shows protective effect against future psychosis
A major new study, led by scientists at University College Dublin and the University of Edinburgh and funded…
Study finds addiction risk tied to reward and impulse genes
Most of the genetic risk for developing a substance use disorder comes from genes that broadly affect how…
Study finds treatment gap for young ADHD patients with substance use disorders
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common neurodevelopmental disorder, affecting 12%–13% of adolescents in the United States, according to some…
Brain imaging study reveals distinct subtypes of ADHD in children
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is often talked about as if it were a single condition. But anyone who works…
Study finds ADHD symptoms linked to higher internet addiction risk in college students
New research explores how attention difficulties, sleep disruption, and cognitive control challenges intersect with internet use patterns, highlighting…
Many arrested individuals in London may have undiagnosed ADHD or autism
Offering screening for neurodivergence to people detained by the police could help ensure access to appropriate support and…
Maternal obesity raises childhood epilepsy and disability risks, new study shows
A national Korean cohort study reveals that elevated pre-pregnancy BMI independently increases childhood risks of epilepsy and intellectual…
No, taking paracetamol while pregnant doesn’t cause autism or ADHD, major review finds
An umbrella review finds that studies suggesting a link between prenatal paracetamol exposure and neurodevelopmental disorders are limited…
CogLinks model reveals how the brain adapts to changing rules
Every day, your brain makes thousands of decisions under uncertainty. Most of the time, you guess right. When…
Common food additives may trigger childhood asthma
A recent study published in Frontiers in Immunology utilized metabolomics to investigate the mechanisms underlying the association between food…
Exploring the association between early childhood eating patterns and adolescent symptoms
Girls who overeat regularly in the preschool years are more likely to experience anxiety, impulsivity and hyperactivity in…
Lower ADHD and ASD traits linked to prenatal vitamin intake
New research from the Generation R study suggests that what mothers eat and what supplements they take during…