LOS ANGELES — Robotics is an area that is continuing to grow, but researchers at USC are trying to use the technology for social good. Amy O’Connell is a fifth-year doctorate student at USC, and she and others from the school have adapted a robot called Blossom, which was created by researchers at Cornell University.…

Key points: ADHD is a proven medical disorder with widespread impact. Undermanaged ADHD has been linked to health risks, substance abuse, driving accidents, and more. ADHD medication has been used for nearly a century and been shown to be both safe and effective. Using ADHD medications without side effects is possible for most people when…

Ken Paxton, the Texas attorney general, filed a lawsuit against the makers of Tylenol, claiming they deceptively marketed the pain medication to pregnant people despite alleged risks of autism and attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children.

When I became a mom, my relationship with ADHD changed forever. Suddenly, it wasn’t just about me trying to manage my racing thoughts, messy closets, or 3 am idea storms. It was about the example I wanted to set for my children.

University of California San Diego School of Medicine researchers, in collaboration with the genetic testing company 23andMe, have identified regions of the human genome associated with cannabis use, uncovering new relationships with psychiatric, cognitive and physical health.

A new study used genetic variations to determine whether certain brain activity patterns influence the risk for developing ADHD, or vice versa. Results showed that genetic variants leading to lower levels of a specific type of brain activity when a person is at rest (resting alpha-band EEG activity) increase the risk for ADHD. No evidence…

A reproductive psychiatrist discusses the implications of recent FDA announcements on medication use during pregnancy, emphasizing the importance of mental health for mothers and babies.

Our new study highlights a crucial, but often hidden, aspect of child health – the mental health impact of living with two or more neurodevelopmental conditions. We found children with multiple neurodevelopmental conditions – such as attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism, learning difficulties, developmental delay, speech disorders, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, Tourette syndrome and behavioural problems…

Key Takeaways: 1) The behaviors of ADHD can be different from student to student, but there are strategies that help not only them, but the class as a whole. 2) A common misconception about kids with ADHD is that they can control it, but it’s a brain-based condition that affects executive functioning and is not…

Key point: When looking at understanding ADHD, ODD, and racial bias, the author cited a report that Black children are 69% less likely to receive a diagnosis of ADHD and Hispanic children are 50% less likely to receive a diagnosis of ADHD than White children.

Many news outlets have reported an increase – or surge – in attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, diagnoses in both children and adults. At the same time, health care providers, teachers and school systems have reported an uptick in requests for ADHD assessments. These reports have led some experts and parents to wonder whether ADHD is…

Summary: Researchers have discovered that ADHD’s hallmark mind wandering might actually boost creativity. People who deliberately let their thoughts drift scored higher on creative tests in two large studies. The findings hint that mindful management of mental drift could turn ADHD’s challenges into creative strengths.