TOPLINE: Adults with myocardial infarction (MI) and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) were more likely to smoke, use snus, and have histories of bleeding and chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD) than those without ADHD. Although ADHD was associated with a higher rate of all-cause mortality, these patients were less likely to participate in follow-up evaluations or quit…

A research team from Yonsei University has developed an AI model that screens for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) using retinal fundus photographs — images of the back of the eye — reporting a top diagnostic accuracy of 96.9 percent in internal testing.

This week, the FDA and the US Department of Health and Human Services announced several new measures to phase out all petroleum-based synthetic dyes from the United States’ food supply.1

Some people with ADHD, autism and other neurodiverse conditions say returning to the office full time limits their chances of success.

[Excerpt] The study found that the proportion of children with anxiety jumped from 7.1% in 2016 to 10.6% in 2022 (the most recent year of publicly available data). Depression increased from 3.2% to 4.6% in the same period. ADD/ADHD increased but did not reach statistical significance, while behavioral or conduct problems remained at about the…

ADHD has been considered a medical disorder, treatable with drugs like Ritalin, but New York Times Magazine writer Paul Tough says recent studies question that assumption and treatment options.

If you’re really into the TV show you’re bingeing, you might spend an entire weekend afternoon tearing through episodes—taking stretch breaks or refreshing Reddit or ordering takeout while you’re at it. Now, imagine taking it up a level. If you’re hyperfixated on that show, you’ll be so engrossed you’ll forget to eat or get up…

Key points: ADHD has a high rate of heritability. ADHD is associated with many genes expressed in brian regions associated with dopamine function. Environmental factors like childhood illness, low birth weight, and heavy metal exposure play a role in ADHD.

A University of Michigan research team has used AI to help deliver exercise “snacks” to kids with autism. The research team, led by U-M exercise physiologist Rebecca Hasson, overhauled a program that aimed to help children exercise when families had to pivot to online learning during the COVID-19 pandemic.

A new study published in the Journal of Affective Disorders has identified a two-way relationship between attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and the immune system. Using a genetic method known as Mendelian randomization, researchers found that ADHD is linked to increased levels of several immune cell traits. At the same time, they identified specific immune traits that…

[Excerpt] In a new research paper, we have developed a strengths checklist for parents, carers and clinicians to more easily identify children’s skills, talents and positive qualities – and understand the type of support they need at home, school or socially.

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) was once thought to be a condition that only affects children, but awareness has grown that it often persists into adulthood. For many who are diagnosed as adults, it can make sense of difficulties they’ve long experienced.