ADHD Research News

New research analyzing genetic data from twins and siblings suggests that ADHD symptoms directly cause a drop in student grades.

A recent analysis of personal testimonies reveals how the cognitive traits associated with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder shape sexual satisfaction, intimacy, and communication between partners.

A new study suggests that mothers who are less likely to respond to their infants within one second have a higher chance of their children developing ADHD or disruptive behavior disorders by age seven.

ADHD diagnoses and medication prescriptions are surging globally, particularly among adults and women. This trend reflects improved clinical recognition of historically overlooked demographics, fundamentally shifting the understanding of the neurodevelopmental condition across the human lifespan.

Using data from a massive long-term study, researchers found that 9-year-olds with ADHD have altered white matter microarchitecture. These early differences in nerve organization and cellular density offer new clues into the neurodevelopmental roots of the disorder.

Centanafadine represents a new class of ADHD medication that uniquely targets three major brain chemicals. By preventing the reuptake of dopamine, noradrenaline, and serotonin, the daily tablet reduces hyperactivity while potentially offering broader mood-regulating benefits.

A single dose of caffeine and L-theanine may help teens with ADHD ignore distractions. Recent brainwave data indicates this nutritional combination enhances the brain's ability to process visual information and prevents attention from fading over time.

A new study finds that higher maternal body fat during pregnancy increases systemic inflammation, which in turn predicts greater ADHD symptoms in toddlers. The findings highlight gestational inflammation as a potential pathway shaping early brain development.

While stressful life events increase the risk of ADHD, a new study reveals that a child's vulnerability largely depends on a complex mix of parental mental health, genetics, and brain development.

Testing how a patient responds to a single dose of stimulant medication might help doctors predict treatment success. Researchers found that early behavioral changes can accurately forecast long-term symptom relief in adults with ADHD.

Stopping the common ADHD medication methylphenidate may cause lasting sleep disruptions. A new animal study reveals that rats experience fragmented rest and altered circadian rhythms ten days after ceasing the drug, highlighting potential long-term withdrawal effects.

A common ADHD medication helps children focus by stabilizing how different regions of the brain communicate, reducing the rapid shifts in neural connections that often lead to distraction.

A study published in Applied Psychology suggests that childhood ADHD does not automatically lead to adult entrepreneurship. Instead, business entry depends heavily on intelligence and gender, mostly benefiting intelligent men.

A massive new study reveals that taking acetaminophen during pregnancy does not increase a child’s risk of autism or ADHD. By comparing siblings, researchers found previous concerns were likely driven by shared family genetics rather than the medication.

A new analysis of millions of medical records reveals that ADHD remains heavily underdiagnosed in England. Despite a recent spike in recognized cases, diagnosis rates fall far below global estimates, particularly among middle-aged and older adults.