Placenta problems associated with ADHD 

 ADHD in the News 2026-10-01


Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children may be associated with problems with the health of the placenta during late pregnancy, according to a new study by University of Iowa Health Care researchers. The findings, published in JAMA Psychiatry, helps to identify a risk factor in pregnancy that is linked to ADHD in children, and potentially points to new treatment targets for ADHD.

View Article: University of Iowa Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Carver College of Medicine, September 30, 2026




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