Latest

ADHD

·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.

Illustration of the brain with the TRN highlighten in orange.

Featured Genetics Psychology

·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.

Featured Psychology

·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.

Featured Neurology Psychology

·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.

Image shows the back of a little girl with a backpack.

Featured Psychology

·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.

Image shows the ersearcher and a girl wearing glasses.

Featured Psychology

·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.

Image shows a depressed looking teen sitting next to a wall.

Featured Open Neuroscience Articles Psychology

·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.

Image shows a sign warning of lead contamination.

Featured Psychology

·January 10, 2016·3 min read

Link Between ADHD and Lead Exposure in Kids With Genetic Mutation

A new study reports on a heightened association between ADHD symptoms and lead exposure in children with the HFE C282Y gene mutation.

Autism Featured Open Neuroscience Articles Psychology

·January 5, 2016·4 min read

No Increased Risk For Autism or ADHD With Prenatal Antidepressant Exposure

Study no evidence that prenatal exposure to antidepressants increases the risk for autism or ADHD.

Photo of a doctor's note with ADHD written on it.

Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·December 8, 2015·5 min read

ADHD Diagnosis in US School Aged Children Up 43 Percent

A new study reports of a 43 percent increase in ADHD diagnosis in school aged children since 2011. Significantly, a large number of the new cases were female.