Study reveals slight increase in ADHD risk from prenatal cannabis exposure

A new study reveals nuanced findings on the neuropsychiatric risks of prenatal cannabis exposure. The research found a slight increase in the risk of ADHD and a heightened vulnerability to cannabis use in offspring. These results highlight the need for continued caution and further investigation into the long-term effects of cannabis use during pregnancy.

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US allows increased production of Takeda’s ADHD drug to address shortage

Sept 4 (Reuters) – The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has increased the production limit for Takeda Pharmaceutical’s (4502.T), opens new tab ADHD drug Vyvanse and its generic versions by about 24% to address the medicine’s ongoing shortage in the United States. The raised production limit follows the Food and Drug Administration’s request in July,…

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The brain’s balancing system

Summary: A finding by neuroscientists could open doors to new treatments for a range of psychiatric and neurological disorders attributed to dysfunctions in specific dopamine pathways.

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Youth mental health outcomes varied during pandemic, study finds

The COVID-19 pandemic caused many disruptions in the daily lives of children and families around the world, which has been associated with various mental health challenges among youth. However, a new study from the Environmental influences on Child Health Outcomes (ECHO) Program at the National Institutes of Health presents a more nuanced picture, suggesting that…

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Current Evidence Does Not Support Link Between Unsaturated Fatty Acids and ADHD

Results of a Mendelian randomization study, published in the Journal of Attention Disorders, did not support a causal relationship between circulating unsaturated fatty acid (UFA) levels and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Although previous evidence has demonstrated that UFAs are essential nutrients for neurodevelopment, brain function, and mental health, it remains unclear as to whether the concentration…

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