Did Leonardo da Vinci have ADHD?
Researchers present a new hypothesis which may explain why da Vinci had so much trouble completing his work. A new study proposes da Vinci may have suffered from ADHD. ... Read More...
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Children of both young and old parents share risk for certain neurodevelopment disorders
Children of younger parents are at increased risk of ADHD and Tourette syndrome, while children of older parents are at more risk of being diagnosed with OCD and autism. ... Read More...
Is the brain parasite Toxoplasma manipulating your behavior, or is your immune system to blame?
Immune system response to chronic infection may be more directly to blame for health and behavioral changes associated with Toxoplasma gondii infections.... Read More...
Brain’s support network may play key role in attention deficit, hyperactivity behaviors: Rodent study
Astrocytes can alter neurons to drive behaviors associated with ADHD. Researchers believe astrocytes may be used to develop targeted treatments for behavioral deficits associated with a range of mental illnesses.... Read More...
Screen time associated with behavioral problems in preschoolers
Two or more hours of screen time is associated with inattention problems in preschool-aged children. ... Read More...
Dopamine conducts prefrontal cortex ensembles
Dopamine activation controls the ensemble activity of neurons and increases oscillatory activity in the prefrontal cortex.... Read More...
Maternal diet during pregnancy may modulate the risk of ADHD symptoms in children
The risk of a child being diagnosed with ADHD may be modulated by the mother's diet while pregnant. Analyzing umbilical cord samples, researchers discovered a higher omega-6:omega-3 ratio was associated with an increased risk of ADHD in children during mid-childhood.... Read More...
Differences in brain activity in children with anhedonia
Using fMRI to examine the brains of children while resting, researchers discover anhedonia is associated with hyperconnectivity between the cingulo-opercular network and ventral striatum.... Read More...
First double-blind controlled trial of TNS shows reduced symptoms in some children with ADHD
Researchers report trigeminal nerve stimulation, administered during sleep, is both effective and safe for treating ADHD in children. The study reveals the treatment helps to reduce behavioral symptoms of ADHD and increases activity in brain circuits that modulate hyperactivity. ... Read More...
Smoking During Pregnancy Increases ADHD Risk 3 Fold
A new study links prenatal smoking with a significantly increased risk of a child developing ADHD later in life. The study found higher cotinine levels in the mother's blood during pregnancy increased the risk of her child being diagnosed with ADHD three fold. ... Read More...
Ritalin Has No Effect on Primate Prefrontal Cortex
Even at doses that help improve monkeys' attention, researchers observe no differences of neural activity in the prefrontal cortex after administering Ritalin.... Read More...
Genetic Study of Impulsiveness Reveals Link with Psychiatric Disorders
Researchers have identified a genetic link between impulsivity and a predisposition to engage in risky behaviors. ... Read More...