WEDNESDAY, Oct. 22, 2025 (HealthDay News) — The maker of Tylenol is urging U.S. health regulators not to add an autism warning label to it and other pain relievers containing acetaminophen, calling the request “unsupported by the scientific evidence and legally and procedurally improper.” Kenvue’s response, dated Oct. 17, came after a citizen petition sought…

Some of the most common supports for students with ADHD might not be effective

We’ll save you the trouble of wondering: Yes, people with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) have considered using a planner, setting an alarm clock, and creating reminders on their phone. No, those suggestions aren’t helpful.

THURSDAY, Oct. 16, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Women with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) face delayed diagnosis and worse outcomes than men, according to a study published in European Psychiatry and presented at the European College of Neuropsychopharmacology Congress, held from Oct. 11 to 14 in Amsterdam.

As the disorder began to be recognized, the psychologist helped shape the way it was understood by the public and professionals

Though not as influential as direct genetic inheritance, the genes that help dictate how a mother will nurture her child do play a role in passing down attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder across generations.

A new analysis of genetic data suggests that individuals with a genetic predisposition for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or autism spectrum disorder may also have a heightened risk for specific heart conditions. The research, which synthesized the results of 14 different studies, points to potential causal links between these neurodevelopmental conditions and cardiovascular health, according to…

Adults with ADHD who recognize and regularly use their personal strengths report better well-being, improved quality of life and fewer mental health difficulties, according to a new international study. During October’s ADHD Awareness Month, which this year focuses on “the many faces of ADHD,” researchers from the University of Bath, King’s College London, and Radboud…

The National Institutes of Health’s National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) has awarded $3.7 million to Indiana University researchers to investigate the complex relationship between ADHD medications and serious substance use problems among vulnerable youth and young adults. The study aims to fill critical gaps in understanding how ADHD medications impact the risk of serious…

Key Takeaways: ADHD is linked to higher substance use disorder prevalence, with men showing higher rates than women for most substances. Data from Norwegian registries revealed significant sex differences in SUD prevalence, especially for cannabis, sedatives, cocaine, and amphetamines. Comorbid psychiatric disorders, particularly schizophrenia/psychosis, exacerbate SUD prevalence in individuals with ADHD. The study emphasizes the…

A study of adolescents with ADHD, some of whom also experienced sleep problems, found that sleep problems are not associated with homework problems. Weaker neuropsychological functioning was associated with increased homework problems in adolescents with ADHD in general, but not specifically in those with sleep problems. The paper was published in the Journal of Attention…

Explicit, systematic instruction is also critical for students with dyslexia, ADHD and other learning disabilities, says one expert.