The disparity between diagnoses of ADHD for men and women (and boys and girls) is a big topic in women’s health. I recently had a conversation with a woman who experienced this first-hand. “I discovered I had ADHD about 10 years ago when my daughter was diagnosed,” said the woman, whom I will call Denise.

Key Takeaways: Recently, more people are claiming that their ADHD medications have stopped working. The ongoing Adderall shortage has likely disrupted some patients’ regular prescriptions. Experts say your healthcare provider might be able to switch your medications, and it’s important to keep track of how you’re responding to a new drug.

In a recent study published in the Nutrients Journal, researchers evaluated the effects of poor diet quality and lifestyle behaviors (including smoking, sleep, drinking, and physical activity) on modifying the genomic susceptibility to impulsivity.

MONDAY, March 27, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Teenagers with the nighttime breathing disorder sleep apnea may have brains that look a little different from their peers’, a new study suggests. Researchers found that among nearly 100 teens who underwent brain scans, those with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) tended to have thinner tissue at the brain’s…

MONDAY, March 27, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Boys born to women who had COVID-19 during pregnancy may be at risk for developmental delays, a new study suggests. Delays in speech and motor function were the most commonly diagnosed conditions in these children at 12 months. They were seen in boys but not in girls, the…

Although attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is not as common in adults, it can still be present and bothersome, however, adults with ADHD may have learned to hide it a bit better than children.

A major review of research led by the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN) at King’s College London and the University of Southampton, on behalf of the European ADHD Guidelines Group (EAGG), found little to no evidence that computerized cognitive training brings benefits for people with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

Children with ADHD are at increased risk of becoming socially isolated as they grow up, according to a new study. Researchers said that the findings highlight the importance of peer support for children with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The new research, led by experts at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience at King’s College…

A study published in Science of the Total Environment Journal explores the association of polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) exposure with attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms.

KEY POINT: There is no significant improvement in overall symptoms of ADHD among children and adolescents treated with HD-tDCS, although there may be improvements in cognitive measures of attention maintenance.

Some adults who take prescription medication for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder are required to have their urine tested for drugs several times a year. Others never are tested. Such screenings are designed to check if ADHD patients are safely taking their pills, such as Adderall, and not selling them, taking too many, or using other drugs.

Adderall, one of the primary drugs used to help in the management of attention deficit disorder (ADD) and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), is in short supply, causing havoc in the daily lives of those who already struggle with focus and structure. We look at the latest news and treatment related to ADD and ADHD.…