ADHD in the News 2025-07-24
Access to green spaces may be linked to lower risk of neurodevelopmental disorders in children
Living near green spaces before and during pregnancy as well as in early childhood is associated with a reduced risk of neurodevelopmental disorders, according to Rutgers Health researchers. Published in Environment International, the study examined how exposure to green spaces during critical periods of early childhood development influences the risk of neurodevelopmental conditions, including attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and other developmental delays.
ADHD-Linked Genes Raise Risk of Childhood Maltreatment
Summary: Children with higher genetic risk for ADHD are more likely to experience childhood maltreatment, a new study shows. Researchers found that ADHD-associated genetic variants, especially when combined with parental psychiatric diagnoses, increase the likelihood of abuse and neglect.
4 Things to Do If You Can’t Get Your ADHD Medication
Quick Read: More diagnoses of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are causing high demand for medications that treat the condition. This high demand, as well as regulatory issues, has caused medication shortages and higher costs. Talking to your doctor, changing pharmacies or using different treatment methods are options to try if you have trouble getting your meds.
Association between ADHD and myopia among schoolchildren
A new Chinese investigation found that attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is associated with reduced myopia prevalence, more hyperopic spherical equivalent refraction (SER), and shorter axial length (AL) in schoolchildren, according to Xiu Nian Chen, PhD, from the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
A meat allergy, hepatic artery pump, ADHD and exercise
[Excerpt] And, research suggests that physical activity can help some children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. Psychologist Stephen Faraone, PhD, discusses what the research means, explaining the term "disinhibition," and which activities appear to be most helpful.
Ongoing Study Demonstrates the Power of Physical Activity to Help Children and Adolescents With ADHD
When University of Rhode Island Assistant Professor of Kinesiology Dr. Nicole Logan arrived at the school three years ago, she planned to continue her earlier research on improving childhood health. “I was really interested in seeing what happens throughout a typical day for a child and how we can best improve their functioning,” Logan told Ocean State Stories. “And when I say functioning, I’m talking about their cognitive functioning and their brain functioning.”
Safety, Monitoring and Transition of Care in Patients with ADHD
Panelists discuss how stimulant and non-stimulant ADHD medications have different adverse effect profiles, with stimulants causing concerns like misuse potential, cardiovascular effects, tics, and growth suppression.
Patient Case: Impact of ADHD on Quality of Life
Panelists discuss how a patient named Kerstin was diagnosed with ADHD later in life during college when she struggled with organization and scheduling beyond her known dyslexia, leading to successful treatment with various stimulant medications including participation in clinical trials
FAU neuroscientist receives NIH grant to study amphetamine effects on the brain
Lucia Carvelli, Ph.D., associate professor of neuroscience at Florida Atlantic University's Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College and a member of the FAU Stiles-Nicholson Brain Institute, has received a $571,675 grant from the National Institutes of Health to advance critical research into how amphetamines affect brain function. Her work could pave the way for new therapies targeting substance use disorders and dopamine-related neurological conditions such as ADHD.
Attention deficits may linger for months in COVID-19 survivors, even after physical recovery
A new study published in the Journal of Psychiatric Research has found that many individuals who were hospitalized with COVID-19 continue to show signs of impaired attention up to three months after discharge. Even patients who had recovered physically and did not require intensive care showed measurable deficits in sustained attention and reaction time. While some cognitive recovery occurred over time, a substantial portion of patients still displayed signs of attentional dysfunction months later.
New research highlights neurodivergent friendship patterns
New research from Abertay University has shed fresh light on how neurodivergent (ND) people form and experience friendships, highlighting a strong preference for building connections with others who share their neurotype. The paper, published in Neurodiversity, is one of the first large-scale studies to objectively explore how ND friendships function and why they matter.
How to Create an ADHD Academic Community (Opinion)
Maria Akopyan writes that a grad school ADHD group became a career-spanning lifeline.