In a recent study published in the British Medical Journal (BMJ), researchers analyzed the quality, validity, and biases in existing evidence linking maternal paracetamol (acetaminophen) use during pregnancy with the risk of attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in children.

Children and Adults with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD) chose Kansas City to host this year’s conference, covering topics from everyday life with ADHD to how the Trump administration is threatening school accommodations and research funding.

Every week of 2025 seems to bring a new health headline, whether it’s about climbing autism rates, changing vaccination recommendations or unexpected cancer risks. For people trying to make informed choices about their own health and that of their families, it can be tough to make sense of it all. The science can feel contradictory…

Research reveals a significant skin-brain connection, linking inflammatory skin diseases to neurocognitive and emotional health, particularly in children with atopic dermatitis.

Discover the latest insights on ADHD diagnosis and treatment, including new DSM-5 criteria and effective therapeutic strategies for diverse patient needs.

A new study has found that individuals with ADHD have a higher risk of being convicted of a crime, and reveals this connection also extends to their family members. The research suggests that shared genetics are a meaningful part of the explanation for this link. Published in Biological Psychology, the findings show that the risk…

A new study reports that the widespread cognitive difficulties in children with learning problems appear to be a core feature of their condition, independent of their attentional behaviors. In contrast, the more limited cognitive challenges found in children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) who do not have learning difficulties may be consequences of their…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — When the founder of See The Signs, Inc., Elizabeth Esposito, decided to study attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) for a seventh-grade project, she was surprised to discover some of the symptoms — such as having trouble focusing and staying on task — sounded familiar.

A new large-scale, open data resource from the Perelman School of Medicine and collaborators helps researchers link brain development with mental health disorders. Mental health disorders such as depression, anxiety, and ADHD affect millions worldwide and contribute significantly to the global burden of disease—impacting individuals’ health and daily lives and placing a substantial strain on…

The research team created a new AI-powered tool that identifies and quantifies the part of the brain that connects the hemispheres and made it public to accelerate neuroscience research around the globe.

Josh Langberg received a $3.2 million National Institute of Mental Health grant to explore how virtual reality can help college students with ADHD minimize distractions and stay focused

Discovering the emotions that shape reactions and relationships in ADHD.