Adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) consistently score lower on happiness and quality of life assessments, but it might not be the condition that's fueling this. New research suggests that one factor, insomnia severity, could also be making all other ADHD symptoms worse. This is the first time scientists have demonstrated that insomnia severity, rather than sleep quality or circadian rhythm shifts, directly impacts ADHD traits and quality of life in middle-aged and old...| ADHD & Autism
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
Researchers have found a genetic link between the nighttime production of the sleep hormone melatonin and ADHD symptom severity in children. The study enhances our understanding of the complexities associated with this prevalent neurodevelopmental condition. Continue Reading Category:ADHD & Autism, Brain Health, Body and Mind Tags:ADHD, Sleep, Melatonin, Nagoya University, University of Osaka| ADHD & Autism
Scientific research continues to uncover interesting connections between the gut microbiome and human health, including everything from depression to PTSD to autoimmune disease. Another example of this are emerging ties between gut health and autism. Exciting new research, now moving to Phase 3 human trials, has found boosting microbial diversity via fecal transplants can dramatically reduce autism symptoms in the long term. Continue Reading Category:ADHD & Autism, Brain Health, Body and Mind...| ADHD & Autism
In the first study of its kind, scientists have used extensive data to identify that adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) have a significantly lower life expectancy than their neurotypical peers. It's complex, much like the condition, but this unprecedented research should serve as a wake-up call to governments and medical professionals across the globe. Continue Reading Category:ADHD & Autism, Brain Health, Body and Mind Tags:University College London, King's College L...| ADHD & Autism
A low-cost tool accurately distinguishes neurotypical children from children with autism just by watching them copy the dance moves of an on-screen avatar for a minute. It can even tell autism from ADHD, conditions that commonly overlap. Continue Reading Category:ADHD & Autism, Brain Health, Body and Mind Tags:Autism spectrum disorder, Diagnostic tools, ADHD, Kennedy Krieger Institute, Nottingham Trent University| 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
In a comprehensive analysis of more than 100 clinical trials involving nearly 15,000 adults, researcher have found that there's one clear path to improving symptoms of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) – but even then it's not all good news. Continue Reading Category:ADHD & Autism, Brain Health, Body and Mind Tags:University of Oxford, Monash University, ADHD, neurodiversity, Neuroscience| ADHD & Autism
People with disabilities face a range of obstacles navigating the workforce and workplace, and for those that make up the neurodiverse population, having conditions that can often 'hide in plain sight' presents unique challenges that can have a devastating impact on their health. Continue Reading Category:ADHD & Autism, Brain Health, Body and Mind Tags:La Trobe University, ADHD, Autism, neurodiversity, Neuroscience| ADHD & Autism
A wearable, non-invasive brain-computer interface (BCI) that quickly measures neural activity while the user plays through a video-game 'test' is helping clinicians more accurately diagnose attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). While still in the research stage, this novel invention is showing a lot of promise in removing the gray area of ADHD diagnosis. Continue Reading Category:ADHD & Autism, Brain Health, Body and Mind Tags:Taiwan Innotech Expo 2024, ADHD, Biocomputers, Diagnost...| ADHD & Autism
In a much-needed update to 2003 data on attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), a new report from the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) has found that an estimated 15.5 million US adults are living with the condition – and many are being let down by poor access to treatment. Continue Reading Category:ADHD & Autism, Brain Health, Body and Mind Tags:CDC, ADHD, mental health, Medication, FDA, Drug| ADHD & Autism
The science community has pushed back at the latest claims that acetaminophen (aka paracetamol) is a key factor in the increased prevalence of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in children, cautioning that existing research remains inconclusive and often excludes genetics, comorbidities and a suite of…| New Atlas
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
Not everyone with ADHD responds to stimulants like Ritalin, which increase dopamine levels in the brain. Now, new research suggests the drug’s effectiveness is less about the amount of dopamine it produces and more about the number and type of receptors that respond to it.| New Atlas
Obesity before pregnancy, not just during, may shape a child’s brain and raise the risk of autism spectrum disorder, a new study has found. Epigenetic changes in eggs triggered gene shifts linked to autism-like behaviors, revealing a critical window for prevention. Continue Reading Category:ADHD & Autism, Brain Health, Body and Mind Tags:Autism spectrum disorder, Pregnancy, Obesity, University of Hawaii| Brain Health
The largest study of its kind has revealed that medication for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has a real-world social impact – for both those taking the drugs and others in the community. Looking at the data of nearly 150,000 newly diagnosed, researchers say the medications have…| New Atlas
A new study significantly strengthens the case that attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) brains are structurally unique, thanks to a new scanning technique known as the traveling-subject method. It isn't down to new technology – but better use of it. Continue Reading Category:ADHD & Autism, Brain Health, Body and Mind Tags:chiba-university, ADHD, neurodiversity, Neuroscience, MRI, Brain, Diagnostic tools| New Atlas - New Technology & Science News
Autism diagnoses have increased sharply in recent decades, leading to speculation that the condition is new or triggered by modern environmental factors. But a comprehensive review of research on autistic adults over the age of 40 paints a very different picture, showing that autism spans older…| New Atlas