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Could tea during pregnancy give your baby a brain boost? Research says yes

Maternal tea consumption during pregnancy – particularly in the second and third trimesters – is associated with improved cognitive, fine motor, and gross motor skills in 3-year-olds, while coffee intake shows no significant impact, according to a Chinese cohort study of 1,423 mother-child pairs.

18 Mar 2025

Scientist whose work led FDA to ban food dye says agency overstated risk

When the FDA announced in January, before President Joe Biden's term ended, that it would ban a dye called red dye No. 3 in food and ingested drugs, the federal agency cited just one 1987 study on rats to support its action.

17 Mar 2025

Children who eat fish are more prosocial, but does it impact intelligence?

Children who eat less seafood are significantly more likely to have lower prosocial behavior scores, but no link was found between seafood intake and IQ.

12 Mar 2025

ADHD prescriptions in England surge by 18% since the pandemic

Prescriptions for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in England have risen 18% year on year since the pandemic.

12 Mar 2025

Telehealth for ADHD treatment linked to higher substance use disorder risk

For nearly five years, people with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder have had the option of getting their stimulant medications prescribed and renewed by doctors they see only over a computer screen, despite the risks that these stimulant drugs can pose if misused.

6 Mar 2025

New study confirms GLP-1 medications are safe for mental health in diabetes

Researchers assess whether GLP-1 receptor agonists increase the risk of suicide, self-harm, or suicidal ideation in type 2 diabetes patients.

2 Mar 2025

Study explains why misplaced neurons in the brain become overactive

Research reveals why misplaced neurons in the brain are overactive and lead to developmental disorders.

25 Feb 2025

New research shows why limits on working memory exist

Working memory is what allows humans to juggle different pieces of information in short-term scenarios, like making a mental grocery list and then going shopping or remembering and then dialing a phone number.

24 Feb 2025

Co-prescribing stimulants and opioids may fuel the twin epidemic of overdose

The combination of prescribed central nervous system stimulants, such as drugs that relieve ADHD symptoms, with prescribed opioid medications is associated with a pattern of escalating opioid intake, a new study has found.

22 Feb 2025

Study links fetal acetaminophen exposure to increased risk of ADHD

Fetal acetaminophen exposure increases the likelihood that a child will develop attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), according to a study published Feb. 6 in Nature Mental Health.

21 Feb 2025

Can chili peppers improve ADHD symptoms? Scientists explore their gut-brain connection

Chili peppers may influence ADHD symptoms by modulating the gut microbiome, with capsaicin, vitamin C, and omega-3 fatty acids showing potential effects on neurotransmitters and inflammation. However, clinical trials are needed to confirm their efficacy.

20 Feb 2025

Blood pressure medication amlodipine shows promise in treating ADHD symptoms

Repurposing amlodipine, a commonly used blood pressure medicine, could help manage attention-deficit/ hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms, according to an international study involving the University of Surrey.

20 Feb 2025

ADHD symptoms increase risk of e-cigarette and tobacco use in U.S. youths

A new study finds that U.S. youths with symptomatic ADHD are significantly more likely to initiate e-cigarette and tobacco use over time, highlighting the need for early intervention and effective ADHD management.

16 Feb 2025

Can cognitive-behavioral therapy components be tailored to optimize ADHD treatment?

A meta-analysis of 43 trials identifies key CBT components, including third-wave therapy and organizational strategies, as effective for managing ADHD symptoms.

5 Feb 2025

Study identifies most effective CBT components for treating ADHD

Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a well-known neurodevelopmental disorder that affects the brain's ability to regulate attention and control impulses.

4 Feb 2025

Adderall shortage linked to shift in ADHD treatment for children

A national shortage in a common treatment for attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder was associated with changes in stimulant prescriptions filled for children over recent years, a new study suggests.

27 Jan 2025

Study reveals significant life expectancy deficit in adults with diagnosed ADHD

A study shows UK adults with ADHD have a life expectancy 6.78 years lower than the general population, underscoring the need for improved healthcare support.

27 Jan 2025

Adults with ADHD found to have reduced life expectancy

Adults who have been diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may be living shorter lives than they should, finds a world-first study led by UCL researchers.

23 Jan 2025

Smartwatch data unlocks new insights into psychiatric illnesses

Smartwatches that can collect physical and physiological data on users could be potentially interesting tools in biomedicine to gain a better understanding of brain diseases and behavioral disorders and possible driver mutations related to these pathologies.

21 Jan 2025

Research highlights changing trends in ADHD diagnoses among adolescents and adults

New research identifies differing trends in attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) diagnoses among adolescents and adults, including an increase among adults from 2020 to 2023.

13 Jan 2025