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          FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology
          ·May 23, 2019·3 min read

          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.
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          ·April 26, 2019·4 min read

          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.
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          ·March 30, 2019·4 min read

          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.
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          ·March 12, 2019·4 min read

          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.
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          ·February 26, 2019·4 min read

          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.
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          ·December 10, 2018·5 min read

          Siblings of Children with ASD or ADHD Are At Elevated Risk of Both Disorders

          According to a new study, siblings of children diagnosed with ASD or ADHD have an increased risk of being diagnosed with the disorders themselves. Researchers found the odds of being diagnosed with ASD were 30 times higher for those who had older siblings with autism, and 3.7 times higher for ADHD diagnosis.
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          ·November 28, 2018·6 min read

          First Risk Genes for ADHD Discovered

          Researchers have made a breakthrough in understanding the development of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. In a new study, the researchers reveal they have identified specific gene variants which increase the risk of ADHD.
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          ·October 15, 2018·4 min read

          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.
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          ·October 14, 2018·4 min read

          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.
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          FeaturedPsychology
          ·October 11, 2018·3 min read

          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.
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          FeaturedNeurologyPsychology
          ·September 12, 2018·6 min read

          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.
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          ·January 3, 2018·5 min read

          ADHD Increases STI Risk, But Medications May Help Reduce It

          A new study reveals ADHD increases the risk of sexually transmitted infections in adolescents threefold compared to the general population. However, the use of ADHD medications reduces the risk of STIs in males by up to 41%.
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          AI Can Predict Preterm Birth at 31 Weeks of Gestation

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          Middle Age Sexual Satisfaction: A Potential Early Sign of Cognitive Decline

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          Sleep Apnea’s Deep Impact on Gene Activity

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