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·October 7, 2026·8 min read

Adults With ADHD Face Higher Long-Term Dementia Risk

Adults with ADHD have over 4 times the risk of dementia, backed by genetic data from 187,000 older adults.

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·September 18, 2026·5 min read

Disruption of Striatal D2 Receptor Neurons Drives ADHD and Impulsivity

Deleting the NSF protein in striatal dopamine neurons causes ADHD-like symptoms in mice that respond to combination drug therapy.

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·July 1, 2026·10 min read

Slow Maternal Response Time Linked to ADHD in Kids

Slower maternal vocal response times to 12-month-old infants predict an increased risk of ADHD and disruptive behavior disorders by age 7. For every 10% increase in the probability of a maternal response within one second, the child's odds of receiving a psychiatric diagnosis dropped by 17%, highlighting real-time communication tracking as a powerful, non-invasive indicator for early intervention screening.

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·July 1, 2026·11 min read

Acetaminophen Cleared of Autism and ADHD Pregnancy Risks

A new study utilizes a rigorous sibling-matched design to conclusively prove that prenatal paracetamol (acetaminophen) exposure carries zero risk of causing autism or ADHD, regardless of trimester timing or dosage volume.

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·June 26, 2026·12 min read

Breastfeeding Linked to Reduced ADHD Symptoms

Researchers demonstrated that exclusive breastfeeding up to six months of age is associated with a clear, independent reduction in childhood ADHD symptoms at ages three, five, and eight, even after adjusting for genetic liabilities and utilizing sibling-pair controls.

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·May 12, 2026·8 min read

Map of Brain Histamine System Links Molecule to ADHD and Depression

Researchers mapped the histamine system from genes to PET scans, revealing its deep involvement in emotional regulation and cognitive control. This new atlas suggests that histamine-related pathways could be the "missing link" for new treatments in ADHD, depression, and schizophrenia.

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·April 27, 2026·7 min read

AI Turn “Hidden Patterns” Into ADHD Insights

New research shows how AI can mine electronic health records to flag early ADHD risk, promoting timely intervention.

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·April 23, 2026·7 min read

25% of Chronic Pain Patients Show ADHD Traits

A study of 1,000 Japanese patients reveals that undiagnosed ADHD traits may be a hidden driver behind treatment-resistant chronic pain.

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·April 7, 2026·9 min read

Combined Body-Mind Exercise Reshapes the ADHD Brain

A new study shows that integrated cognitive-motor exercise outperforms standard aerobic activity in improving memory and self-control for children with ADHD. Researchers suggest "high-cognitive-load" movement is key to brain training.

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·March 25, 2026·8 min read

ADHD Medication May Shield Against Psychosis

A massive study of 700,000 people shows that ADHD medication in childhood does not increase the risk of psychosis. In fact, starting treatment before age 13 may help protect against schizophrenia in adulthood.