ADHD Research News

Researchers have found a strong link between adult ADHD and increased dementia risk, raising new questions about how attention disorders affect brain health in old age.

Adults with ADHD symptoms are over twice as likely to report distressing sexual issues, according to new research. Problems with orgasm and emotional regulation appear to be key factors.

Microdosing LSD has no clear benefit for ADHD, according to a new placebo-controlled clinical trial published in JAMA Psychiatry.

A large Dutch study reveals that overlapping genetic factors, not ADHD itself, explain why many children with ADHD also face reading and math challenges.

Subtle motor difficulties in children are linked to white matter structure, but a new study suggests these brain differences are not unique to ADHD.

Women in relationships with ADHD-diagnosed partners face higher depression and lower life quality. However, regular self-care and health-promoting activities may help mitigate these negative effects.

A new study shows a significant rise in ADHD diagnoses among working adults. Almost 14% report a lifetime diagnosis, with higher rates in younger adults and women.

Stimulant medication improves both phonological and visuospatial working memory in children with ADHD, with the strongest effects seen when higher physical activity levels accompany memory tasks.

New research reveals both genetic risk and childhood maltreatment are linked to adult ADHD. Genes may also shape a child's environment, increasing the likelihood of maltreatment, potentially via early ADHD symptoms.

New research suggests that rice-based complementary feeding may protect against ADHD, reducing the hazard by 27%. Male sex, low income, and low birth weight were also identified as ADHD risk factors.

Struggling to focus and hooked on social media? Blaming others for problems might be the surprising connection, according to new research on young adults.

ADHD and emotional problems are deeply connected, but how does this relationship evolve from childhood to adulthood? A new study reveals that their link strengthens over time, with genetics playing a crucial role in their shared developmental trajectory.

Children and adolescents with ADHD have significantly higher risks of depression and anxiety disorders. However, stimulant medications are linked to a 20% reduction in depression risk.

Aerobic exercise enhanced cognitive performance and short intracortical inhibition in adults with ADHD, while reducing inhibition in healthy individuals. These effects, linked to brain physiology changes, highlight exercise’s potential for improving ADHD-related cognitive impairments.

ADHD stems from neurodevelopmental differences, including altered brainwaves, smaller brain regions, reduced blood flow, and lower dopamine levels. These insights highlight ADHD’s neurological roots, shifting diagnosis from behavior-based to brain-focused approaches.