ADHD in the News 2025-03-27
ADHD may be associated with an increased risk of dementia
An adult brain affected by attention deficit disorder with or without hyperactivity (ADHD) presents modifications similar to those observed in individuals suffering from dementia. These are the findings of a study conducted by the Geneva University Hospitals (HUG) and the University of Geneva (UNIGE) which shows that, compared with healthy individuals, patients with an ADHD diagnosis have more iron in certain regions of their brain along with higher levels of neurofilaments[1] (NfL) in their blood. These markers have been consistently reported to be characteristic of old age-related dementias such as Alzheimer's disease and can be measured in its early stages.
TikTok is full of ADHD advice — just don’t trust it for a diagnosis
As more Americans suspect they have ADHD — attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder — social media platforms have become go-to spots for sharing symptoms and getting advice. That's especially true on TikTok.
7 Questions About A.D.H.D. Drugs, Answered
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has called them poison, but doctors say prescription stimulants like Ritalin and Adderall help millions of people.
Shared genes explain why ADHD, dyslexia, and dyscalculia often occur together, study finds
A recent study involving a large group of children has shed light on why attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), dyslexia, and dyscalculia frequently appear together. Researchers discovered that the likelihood of developing ADHD overlaps genetically with the likelihood of developing dyslexia and dyscalculia. This shared genetic basis helps explain why children with ADHD are more prone to experience difficulties in reading, spelling, and mathematics.
Study links subtle motor signs in children to white matter structure, but not uniquely to ADHD
A new study published in Human Brain Mapping has found that subtle motor difficulties in children, such as problems with coordination and involuntary movements, are linked to differences in the brain’s white matter structure. However, these differences were not specific to children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), suggesting that white matter organization plays a role in motor development across all children.
Solriamfetol Significantly Reduces ADHD Symptoms in Axsome’s Phase 3 Trial
Axsome’s phase 3 trial shows solriamfetol significantly improves ADHD symptoms, with a 45% mean reduction in AISRS scores and onset as early as week 1.
Are There Sex Differences in Cognition and Does It Matter?
Sex differences in the brain, behavior, and cognition have been a topic of considerable interest in psychological and psychiatric research. Over the years, studies have sought to understand how biological and environmental factors shape cognitive abilities and brain functioning in males and females. Although many cognitive capabilities overlap between sexes, differences have been observed in various domains, such as spatial reasoning, verbal abilities, emotional processing, and memory.
Digital tool gives kids with ADHD feedback on their brains during cognitive exercises
After teachers explain an assignment, children with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder might struggle to turn those instructions into action. It's one of several pathways by which ADHD can impair a young student's academic performance. "When you hear something from a teacher, you need to maintain the information in your brain, then process it and make decisions based on what you heard," said Stanford Medicine cognitive neuroscientist Hadi Hosseini, PhD.
Virtual Reality Reveals Hidden Brain Patterns in Kids With ADHD
Summary: Researchers used a virtual reality game and functional MRI to uncover how children’s brains with ADHD respond differently during active tasks. Unlike traditional brain scans taken during rest, this immersive approach revealed distinct patterns of neural communication in ADHD, especially in deeper brain structures.
Exercise of any kind boosts brainpower at any age
Whether it's an early morning jog, or a touch of Tai Chi, new research from the University of South Australia shows that any form of exercise can significantly boost brain function and memory across children, adults, and older adults.