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·April 25, 2016·6 min read

Measurable Brain Changes Following Head Impacts From a Season of High School Football

Researchers report repeated head injuries suffered by high school football players during a single season results in measurable brain changes, even when no concussion occurred.

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·April 25, 2016·3 min read

Link Between ADHD and Video Game Addiction

A new study reports on a link between ADHD and video game addiction in young, single men.

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·April 18, 2016·5 min read

Lost Your Train of Thought? Brain’s ‘Stopping’ System May Be to Blame

A new study reports the brain system involved in interrupting body movements also can put the breaks on our stream of thought.

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·April 14, 2016·3 min read

Environmental Factors Relevant to Development of Self Control by Age 3

A new study reports that, by the age of 3, environmental influences become relevant in the development of a toddler's self control.

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·April 13, 2016·6 min read

Brain ‘Growth Chart’ May Help Identify Attention Problems Early

A new study reports it may be possible to create growth charts to track brain network development. The charts could potentially identify early signs of ADHD.

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·April 1, 2016·5 min read

Even When Seizure Free, Children with Epilepsy Can Face Social Problems as Adults

A new study reports learning and behavioral difficulties during childhood can lead to social problems during adolescence for those with epilepsy, even when it is well controlled.

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·March 24, 2016·5 min read

Basis for Attention Deficits Revealed

A new study links ADHD and other attention deficit disorders to the thalamic reticular nucleus.

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·March 17, 2016·5 min read

Exposure to Air Pollution During Pregnancy Linked to Emotional and Impulsivity Problems in Kids

A new study reports mothers who were exposed to a common air pollutant during pregnancy have a higher risk for their child to develop emotional and behavioral problems later on.

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·March 12, 2016·3 min read

Link Between Impaired Cognitive Function and Exposure to Synthetic Progestin During Development

Study links common steroid used to prevent premature birth to impaired cognitive function in offspring.

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·March 11, 2016·3 min read

ADHD or Immature? Month of Birth May Have an Effect on Child’s ADHD Diagnosis

Children born in August were more likely than those born in September to be diagnosed with ADHD, a new study reports.

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·February 26, 2016·3 min read

Link Between ADHD and Vision Impairment in Children

A new study reports on a link between an increased risk of ADHD diagnosis in children with vision problems which are not correctable with glasses or contacts.

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·February 1, 2016·3 min read

Teen Suicide: ADHD Medication as Prevention

A new study reports that, despite black-box warnings about the suicide potential of some ADHD medications, the increase of use in these drugs has been associated with reduced suicide risks in teens.