ADHD in the News 2026-06-18
Researchers are uncovering ADHD’s links to these other health conditions
A growing body of evidence suggests that people with ADHD may be at risk for anxiety, disordered eating, migraines, long covid and other problems.
The differences between ADHD, ADD, and EDHD
Quick take: The term ADD was introduced in 1980 to describe a condition that caused trouble focusing and forgetfulness. In 1987, ADD was renamed ADHD. That’s still the correct term and official medical diagnosis today for people experiencing inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. New research published in 2026 proposed EDHD as a theory to investigate whether less energy in the brain can cause ADHD and affect how symptoms show up daily.
Where Can Parents in Los Angeles Find Support Groups for Raising a Child With ADHD?
Raising a child with ADHD in Los Angeles, a sprawling, fast-paced city, can feel isolating. Yet the truth is, this area has far more resources than most parents realize. The school struggles. The sleepless nights. That constant voice asking whether you’re doing it wrong. Other parents living the same reality get it in a way no one else possibly can. Finding the right support group doesn’t just help your child; it can be life-changing for your own mental health too.
Local Girl Scout Wins $5K Scholarship For Creating ADHD Awareness Website
BETHLEHEM – An Ohio County Girl Scout won $5,000 for her two years of work to conduct research and create a comprehensive website about attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, https://adhdgs.crd.co/. Bridget Zoeckler of Bethlehem recently received a $5,000 Gold Award Scholarship from Girl Scouts of the USA in recognition of her Gold Award project, an ADHD awareness website.
ADHD may be under-diagnosed in adults across England
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) may still be under-recognised and under-diagnosed in England despite recent increases in diagnosis, according to a study led by researchers at King’s College London, UCL and the University of Liverpool.
Parents say popular baby foods gave kids ‘brain injury’ in new lawsuits
Hundreds of parents are taking major baby food makers like Gerber to task in a series of recently-filed lawsuits that accuse the companies of "systemic poisoning" that left their children disabled.
Busy Philipps opens up about receiving ADHD diagnosis later in life
Actress Busy Philipps, 45, spoke up about her late attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder diagnosis online after realizing she shared symptoms as her young daughter was evaluated and diagnosed. Women are more likely than men to be diagnosed with ADHD later in life, research shows.
I Have ADHD and I’m a Mom—Here’s What It’s Really Like
Jami Shapiro talks to 'Parents' about how a late-in-life ADHD diagnosis changed her attitude toward parenting.
Traditional tertiary teaching models shortchanging neurodivergent students in health care studies
Recent Deakin research into the experiences of neurodivergent students studying for future health care careers showed many experience stigma, inadequate help in classroom and clinical settings, and hard-to-navigate support systems. The study, led by Associate Professor Laura Gray from the Damion Drapac Center for Equity in Health Professions Education, surveyed 183 graduate students from universities across Australia studying a variety of health courses, including occupational therapy, nursing and medicine.
Comorbid MDD May Affect Prescribing Patterns Among Youths With ADHD
Key point: Despite comorbid major depressive disorder shifting prescribing patterns for attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder toward nonstimulant medications, central nervous system stimulants were associated with more favorable clinical outcomes in youths.
College of Idaho DMSc Student Publishes First Peer-Reviewed Research Article
The College of Idaho is proud to celebrate the academic achievement of Mary King, MSPAS, MPH, PA-C, CAQ-Psychiatry, a Doctor of Medical Science (DMSc) candidate in the College’s PA Fellowship track, whose first peer-reviewed research article has been published in Clinical and Translational Neuroscience. King co-authored the narrative review, Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder and Sport-Related Concussion in Athletes: Implications for Risk, Assessment, and Recovery, which examines the relationship between attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and sport-related concussion (SRC) in athletes. The review synthesizes current research on concussion risk, symptom presentation, diagnostic challenges, and recovery, emphasizing the importance of individualized, multidisciplinary care for athletes with ADHD.
How Do Genetic Vulnerability and Environmental Exposures Drive Risk for ADHD?
Key point: Researchers proposed a unified biological model for ADHD, suggesting that heritable genetic vulnerabilities and environmental exposures interacted during sensitive developmental windows, which increased disease risk.
Scientists link ADHD genetic scores to disrupted neural timing
Genetic likelihood for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder directly predicts irregular timing in the brain waves responsible for focus and goal-directed behavior. This objective link between a person’s genetic profile and their neural activity provides a measurable target for understanding how the condition develops. The research was recently published in the journal Translational Psychiatry.