Irritability in Young Children May Be a Sign of Deeper Mental Health Issue
Frequent angry outbursts in children may be a sign of deeper mental health issues, researchers report.... Read More...
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Colored Filter Improves Dyslexic Children’s Reading Speed
Using a green filter help to increase reading speed for children with dyslexia, researchers report.... Read More...
Dads’ Nicotine Use May Cause Cognitive Problems for Children and Grandchildren
Researchers report a father's exposure to nicotine may have lasting effects on the cognitive development of his offspring. The study reports nicotine exposure may cause epigenetic alterations in key genes within the father's sperm, affecting not only his direct children but also grandchildren.... Read More...
Youngest in Class More Likely to be Diagnosed with ADHD
A new study reveals the youngest children in a class are more likely than their older peers to be diagnosed with ADHD. Researchers say the problem may lie with some teachers mistakenly believing a child's immaturity compared to older classmates is actually ADHD.... Read More...
Link Between ADHD and High Fluoride Levels in Pregnancy
Researchers report higher levels of urinary fluoride during pregnancy is associated with a higher risk of ADHD in school aged children. The study reports prenatal fluoride exposure is most strongly associated with inattentive behavior and cognitive problems in the children.... Read More...
Thinking Outside the Box: ADHD Adults Not Constrained in Creativity
Adults with ADHD feel empowered performing creative tasks that can help them with a job, researchers report.... Read More...
AI Can Better Predict Why Children Struggle at School
Researchers have developed a new machine learning algorithm that can identify clusters of learning difficulties which did not match the previous diagnosis children had been given.... Read More...
Biomarker Associated with Aggression in Children Identified
Using EEG, researchers have identified smaller spikes in the P3 brain wave is associated with aggressive behavior in young children. The findings could help to diagnose toddlers with aggressive tendencies before their behaviors become ingrained, researchers say.... Read More...
ADHD May Increase Parkinson’s Risk
A new study reports those with ADHD are at an increased risk of developing Parkinson's disease. The study reveals people with ADHD are twice as likely to develop early onset Parkinson's between the ages of 21-66. Additionally, those who are prescribed stimulant medications to help reduce ADHD symptoms, including Ritalin and Adderal, are at a 6-8 times increased risk of developing Parkinson's.... Read More...
How Do We Make Snap Decisions?
Researchers look at what happens in the brain when we make snap decisions under stress.... Read More...
Alzheimer’s Risk Gene May Aggravate Neurological Air Pollution Effects in Children
According to researchers, children who carry the APOE4 gene and who are exposed to air pollution have higher behavior problem scores and their attention capacity was slower to develop.... Read More...
Similar Changes in the Brains of Patients with ADHD and Emotional Instability
Researchers report ADHD and conduct disorder exhibit similar, overlapping changes in the brain.... Read More...