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·April 13, 2021·4 min read

Habitual Snoring Linked to Significant Brain Changes in Children

Children who snore while they sleep have thinner gray matter in several areas of the frontal lobes. Significantly, the reduction in gray matter correlated with behavioral problems associated with sleep apnea. Some behavioral problems experienced include hyperactivity, increased aggression, and attention deficits. Read More

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·April 9, 2021·9 min read

ADHD and Autism Associated With In-Utero Heavy Metals and Essential Minerals

Prenatal exposure to heavy metals such as cadmium, lead, and arsenic, and increased levels of the mineral manganese, were linked to an increased risk of ADHD and autism spectrum diagnosis in children. Read More

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·April 7, 2021·6 min read

Childhood Cognitive Problems Could Lead to Mental Health Issues in Later Life

Children who experience cognitive difficulties, such as attention problems or problems with working memory, have an increased risk of developing mental health disorders as young adults. Read More

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·March 11, 2021·4 min read

Aggressive Behavior in ADHD Is Genetically Coded

The genes that underlie aggression in ADHD and disruptive behavioral disorders are the same genes that affect aggression in the general population. Read More

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·March 1, 2021·4 min read

The Risk of ADHD May Be Lower if Children Grow up in Green Environments

Children who grew up in residential areas surrounded by green space were less likely to be diagnosed with ADHD than those who were raised in areas without access to nature. Read More

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·February 20, 2021·4 min read

Neural Pathway Critical to Correcting Behavioral Errors in Psychiatric Disorders Identified

Study identifies a neural pathway associated with error monitoring and attention function in some psychiatric disorders such as ADHD, ASD, and schizophrenia. Researchers say the pathway could be modulated with the help of transcranial magnetic stimulation or transcranial direct current stimulation. Read More

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·February 19, 2021·6 min read

Early Behavioral Problems Predict Adolescent Mental Health Difficulties

Children who experience behavioral problems, such as hyperactivity and anxiety, are more likely to develop mental health problems and emotional difficulties as teens, a new study reports. Read More

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·February 17, 2021·5 min read

Genetic Link Between ADHD, Disruptive Behavior Disorder, and Aggressive Behaviors

People with ADHD and disruptive behavioral disorders share 80% of genetic variants associated with antisocial behavior and aggression. Read More

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·December 17, 2020·4 min read

Individuals With High ADHD-Traits Are More Vulnerable to Insomnia

People with subclinical ADHD symptoms are more vulnerable to the effects of sleep deprivation and showed greater impairment in both attentional regulation and emotional control following sleep loss than those without ADHD. Read More

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·November 16, 2020·3 min read

Parasite Infection Discovery Could Assist Mental Health Treatments

Behavioral changes in those with T.gondii infection could be linked to lower levels of norepinephrine. Norepinephrine also controls inflammation. Both neuroinflammation and norepinephrine are associated with a range of psychiatric disorders including schizophrenia and ADHD. Read More

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·November 16, 2020·4 min read

Antibiotics Before Age 2 Associated With Childhood Health Issues

Researchers have identified an association between antibiotics administered to children aged two and under, and an increased risk of ongoing conditions ranging from ADHD to obesity. Children exposed to numerous courses of antibiotics as toddlers were more likely to be diagnosed with continuous conditions later in childhood. The study speculates that while antibiotics may only have a transient effect on the developing microbiome, this may have an impact on long-term illness. Read More

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·October 29, 2020·3 min read

Brainstem Neurons Control Both Behavior and Misbehavior

Study reveals how gene control mechanisms determine the identity of neurons in the embryonic brainstem. A failure in differentiation in developing brainstem neurons can lead to behavioral abnormalities, including ADHD. Read More

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