Exposure to common heavy metals has been linked to the prevalence of ADHD, according to a new study. It builds on existing research that has found that there's a strong association between certain metals like lead and copper and increased cases of both ADHD and how serious the condition's symptoms are. Continue Reading Category:ADHD & Autism, Brain Health, Body and Mind Tags:ADHD, Pollution, Metals, Epigenetics, Genetics, Neurological, Neurodegenerative conditions, Brain, Neuroscience| ADHD & Autism
There's been a significant rise in individuals diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in recent years, with an estimated 61.8 million cases worldwide. Experts are now calling for better access to medical support as it moves into the top 10 of non-fatal health burdens. Continue Reading Category:ADHD & Autism, Brain Health, Body and Mind Tags:Autism, neurodiversity, Disease, Neuroscience, Disability| ADHD & Autism
Prenatal exposure to higher levels of bisphenol A, a plastic commonly found in water bottles and packaging and known to leach into our foods and drinks, has been linked to autism spectrum disorder in boys, according to a new study that also identified the biological mechanism underlying this link. Continue Reading Category:ADHD & Autism, Brain Health, Body and Mind Tags:Autism, Plastics, Pregnancy, The Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health| ADHD & Autism
We know that present-day European and Asian-derived humans have inherited between 1.5% and 4% of Neanderthal DNA, but how does that seemingly small amount of ancient genetic material impact modern physical and mental health? Continue Reading Category:ADHD & Autism, Brain Health, Body and Mind Tags:Genome, Genetics, Autism, Clemson University, Loyola University| ADHD & Autism
While current diagnostic definitions of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are relatively new, the general condition has been identified by clinicians under a variety of names for centuries. Recent genetic studies have revealed the condition to be highly heritable, meaning the majority of those with the condition have genetically inherited it from their parents. Continue Reading Category:ADHD & Autism, Brain Health, Body and Mind Tags:ADHD, Evolution, History, University of Penns...| ADHD & Autism
In a massive study looking at more than two million individuals, scientists have failed to find any meaningful link between the use of opioid painkillers and the prevalence of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), challenging earlier research suggesting otherwise. Continue Reading Category:ADHD & Autism, Brain Health, Body and Mind Tags:Indiana University, ADHD, Developmental conditions, Autism spectrum disorder, Autism, Painkillers, Acetaminophen...| New Atlas - New Technology & Science News
In a massive study of more than nine million pregnancies, a new link has been found between gestational diabetes and neurodiversity – translating to a 36% increased risk of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and a 56% higher risk of autism spectrum disorder (ASD).| New Atlas
