For years, creativity has been celebrated as a possible strength in people with autism. From anecdotal reports of autistic savants to growing calls for strength-based education and employment programs, the idea that autism is linked to enhanced creativity has gained traction in research and popular media alike. But a new study published in the Journal…

Understood’s ecosystem research team reviewed the Make America Healthy Again Report and found multiple misleading claims.

In a recent publication released by PubMed, American scientist Dr. Renee Dufault at the Food Ingredient and Health Research Institute, provides a peer-reviewed protocol for determining the role ultra-processed foods play in prenatal heavy metal exposures and changes in the expression of the zinc dependent MT-1 (metallothionein) gene that impact child neurodevelopment.

A study of schoolchildren found that children whose diets more closely resembled the MIND diet (Mediterranean-DASH Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay) performed better on a cognitive task measuring attentional control.

Summary: Researchers reviewing nearly 300 top-tier ADHD drug trials found that half skipped the rigorous, expert-led evaluations needed to rule out other conditions like depression or schizophrenia. With diagnoses often made by unqualified staff—or even by computer—many participants may not have actually had ADHD, casting doubt on study outcomes that shape treatment guidelines.

[Excerpt] Their findings, published in the journal European Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, revealed that exposure to ADHD misinformation on TikTok significantly reduced students’ accurate understanding of the disorder. The study’s lead author, Ashley Schiros, a Ph.D. candidate in clinical psychology at Syracuse University, notes that this is concerning because such narratives could reshape public perceptions…

The diagnostic category of adult ADHD is becoming more inclusive. That’s not the same as it being overdiagnosed

June 30 (Reuters) – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Monday it is revising the labeling of all extended-release stimulants used to treat attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder to include warnings about the risk of weight loss and other side effects in patients under six years old. The FDA said that it is requiring a…

Nearly 2 million adults have ADHD, and many women don’t learn until adulthood. Experts say masking and gender bias keep symptoms hidden for years.

Key points: Stimulant medications are first-line treatments. Non-stimulant medications can also play a role. Comprehensive treatment includes medications and therapy.

Researchers from Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) identified a novel gene associated with neurodevelopmental disorders and epilepsy. The study, recently published online by the American Journal of Human Genetics, leveraged large data depositories, state-of-the-art computational techniques and community-based gene matching to identify this new gene, which is a critical early step in improving diagnosis and…

[Excerpt] My 2005 diagnosis arrived at an awkward moment in the UK’s understanding of ADHD: officially recognised yet controversial, rarely identified in girls and barely discussed openly. NICE didn’t properly acknowledge adult ADHD until 2008, and the doctor had said I’d probably grow out of it. Today, we understand that adults who live well with ADHD…