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Study: ADHD Symptoms Associated with More Severe Gambling Disorder and Emotional Dysregulation
Roughly one-fifth of individuals diagnosed with gambling disorder in the study also tested positive...
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Study: Teens with ADHD Face Increased Risk for Nicotine Addiction
Young people with ADHD find nicotine use more pleasurable and reinforcing after just their first...
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Research: Physical Exercise Is the Most Effective Natural Treatment for ADHD — and Severely Underutilized
A new meta-analysis shows that physical exercise is the most effective natural treatment for...
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Study: Artificial Intelligence Can Improve MRI Detection of ADHD
A computer model programmed to build comprehensive neural networks out of multiple brain images and...
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Study: Babies Exposed to Cigarette Smoke Exhibit Greater Conduct Problems in Childhood
The risks of smoking while pregnant are well documented. Now, new research shows a direct...
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Study: Two Conners’ Tests Provide Accurate ADHD Assessment Results
Select visual and auditory attention tests may distinguish between patients with and without ADHD,...
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Study: Race Impacts Ratings of ADHD Behavior in Black Boys
A recent study investigated how racial differences might impact how adults rate the behavior of...
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Study: Autism Diagnosis Even After Age 50 Positively Impacts Patients’ Lives
Adults who receive an autism diagnosis later in life say they are better able to understand...
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Study: ADHD Treatment Associated with Reduced Intimate Partner Violence
Researchers from the Netherlands treated offenders of Intimate Partner Violence who had ADHD with...
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Some Autism Symptoms Linked to Poorer Functioning, Quality of Life in Children with ADHD
Children with ADHD who experience autism symptoms like repetitive behaviors and social interaction...
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A Child’s Autism Diagnosis May Impact Their Parents’ Diet and Weight, Research Shows
Several behaviors associated with autism spectrum disorder in children, like disruptive conduct and...
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Gaming Disorder and ADHD: Brain Scans Show Distinct Similarities
ADHD and Internet Gaming Disorder share many common symptoms, including inattention, impulsivity, and...
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Pediatricians Should Help Recognize and Remediate Educational Problems, AAP Says
Rarely do school problems begin or end at the classroom door. Inadequate sleep, learning...
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In-Utero Acetaminophen Exposure May Increase Risk for ADHD and Autism
Newborns exposed to high levels of acetaminophen in the womb were three times more likely to be...
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Faulty Communication Between Regions of the Brain Tied to ADHD
A new 20-year-long study has linked attention and hyperactivity to increased “noise” in the signal...