ADHD Research News

Diagnosing autism and attention-related conditions often takes months, if not years. But new research shows that analyzing how people move their hands during simple tasks, with the help of artificial intelligence, could offer a faster, objective path to early detection.

Researchers have discovered that long-term psychostimulant use in adults with ADHD is associated with increased brain surface complexity, yet these anatomical differences appear unrelated to clinical outcomes, according to a study using high-resolution MRI data from UCLA.

Researchers are exploring the gut-brain connection to support children with autism and ADHD. A new clinical trial reports a specific probiotic blend reduced parent ratings of hyperactivity and impulsivity in younger children, suggesting a potential new therapeutic target.

A new study finds that teenage girls with ADHD may have better insight into their symptoms than boys. Researchers in Sweden discovered that girls’ self-ratings closely matched parent and clinician assessments, while boys tended to underreport their symptoms.

Is creativity really a strength of autism? A new study says not necessarily. When controlling for ADHD and cognitive ability, autistic adults showed no creative edge—suggesting that previously observed differences may stem from ADHD.

A nationwide Finnish study shows that children with ADHD stay on medication for over three years on average. Yet, controlled safety data for these medications in children exists for only one year, highlighting a gap in long-term evidence.

Children who ate diets more closely aligned with the MIND diet performed better on a task measuring attentional control, according to a new study. The effect was not observed for children who simply followed U.S. dietary guidelines.

Researchers in Spain have identified a potential link between certain heavy metals in urine and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder in children. High levels of copper and cadmium were associated with inattention, while copper and antimony related to hyperactivity-impulsivity.

Long-term data from Denmark reveals that people with ADHD face major social and economic disadvantages by age 30. Surprisingly, regular use of ADHD medication did not significantly improve their education or job prospects.

New findings suggest that dysfunction in the brain’s glymphatic system—a key waste clearance pathway—may contribute to cognitive impairments in adults with ADHD, shedding light on a lesser-known biological mechanism behind the disorder.

Researchers have found that women who exhibit inattentive ADHD symptoms report lower orgasmic consistency during partnered sex, while those with hyperactive-impulsive symptoms may experience more consistent orgasms—underscoring the relationships between attention, distraction, and sexual satisfaction.

Researchers found that a personalized, game-based cognitive therapy powered by artificial intelligence significantly reduced impulsiveness and inattentiveness in children with ADHD. Brain scans showed signs of neurological improvement, highlighting the potential of AI tools in mental health treatment.

A new study finds that children raised in institutions show slower physical and brain development, especially if diagnosed with ADHD. Early placement into foster care helped, but delays remained—highlighting the lasting effects of early adversity on growth and mental health.