A group of U.K. scientists has developed a machine-learning-based method to detect ADHD by analyzing the actions of individuals in video clips. These videos included recordings of study participants working on specific tasks, captured using multiple cameras from different angles. The authors report that this method outperformed alternative diagnostic systems in differentiating between individuals with…

Researchers at Duke Health have uncovered a connection between an immune system gene regulator, STAT1, and hyperactive behaviors in mice. Their study, published in the journal Brain, Behavior, and Immunity, demonstrates how prolonged activation of this gene regulator in dopamine neurons disrupts brain function, suggesting a potential link to neurodevelopmental disorders such as autism and…

Excessive screen use by preschool-age children can lead to reduced sleep quality, exacerbating problems such as poor attention, hyperactivity and unstable mood, a new study suggests.

A recent study conducted in Australia found that a 10 mg dose of methylphenidate improved participants’ driving performance in a simulated driving task. The medication reduced lane weaving and speed variation, while eye movements remained almost unaffected. The research was published in the Journal of Psychopharmacology.

Attending a university with a higher attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) medication use rate among the student population is associated with increased risk for prescription stimulant misuse (PSM), according to findings published in Addiction.

Many on Wall Street see Adderall and Vyvanse as tools to plow through long hours of tedious work amid high-pressure competition

A review of research led by the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN) at King’s College London, the University of Southampton, the CIMH Mannheim and the University of Zurich found little evidence that neurofeedback treatment is beneficial for people with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

LOUDOUN COUNTY, Va. (DC News Now)- A Sterling, Virginia mother Joey Batialle’s once-typically developing son became a frustrated and anxious 5-year-old, collecting various diagnoses such as obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

(CNN) — Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, was long thought to be a disorder that only affected children. But now it’s well established that the symptoms can persist into adulthood — and a large new study has assessed which treatments may be most effective at alleviating them.

In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (https://digcoaching.com) and ADHD marriage consultant Melissa Orlov (https://adhdmarriage.com) explore the challenges of managing ADHD in relationships. They discuss how ADHD impacts self-regulation which makes it difficult to manage both attention and emotions, two key elements of any healthy relationship.

(SACRAMENTO) A new paper shows how partnering with the community can lead to more inclusive health care, especially for individuals with autism and other neurodevelopmental disabilities. The article, published this week in Pediatrics, details the success of a unique COVID-19 and flu vaccine clinic at the UC Davis MIND Institute.

Adderall is prescribed for attention deficit disorders as a way to help focus. Marijuana is legal in two dozen states and is used by many to relax. New research from Northeastern University says you shouldn’t use the two in combination—finding that regular marijuana use suppresses the effects of Adderall on the brains of mice.