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Does tinnitus cause hearing loss in normal hearing individuals?

Whether cochlear neural degeneration occurs in normal-hearing individuals with tinnitus.

4 Dec 2023

Study reveals G6PD deficiency linked to higher ADHD risk and increased use of stimulant medications

The risk of Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) among glucose 6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD)-deficient individuals.

1 Dec 2023

AI may lead to more objective ADHD diagnosis

Using artificial intelligence (AI) to analyze specialized brain MRI scans of adolescents with and without attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), researchers found significant differences in nine brain white matter tracts in individuals with ADHD.

29 Nov 2023

People using ADHD medicines for a long time may have higher risk of cardiovascular diseases

A large proportion of patients who start taking ADHD medication, especially young adults, stop within the first year.

29 Nov 2023

Exploring the life expectancy of autistic individuals in the U.K.

Researchers estimate the life expectancy of autistic people living in the United Kingdom.

29 Nov 2023

Maternal distress during pregnancy linked to mental health risk and behavior problems in children

Children whose mothers are highly stressed, anxious or depressed during pregnancy may be at higher risk for mental health and behavior issues during their childhood and teen years, according to research published by the American Psychological Association.

16 Nov 2023

It’s getting harder to find long-term residential behavioral health treatment for kids

Connie MacDonald works for the State Department at the U.S. consulate in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. It's a dream job, and she loved living abroad with her two sons.

16 Nov 2023

New research explores the unique effects of ADHD medications on Drosophila brain cells

The effect of two drugs used for the treatment of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.

15 Nov 2023

Exploring nature's palette: The promising future of natural food colorants

A review in Foods journal discusses the potential of natural foods as alternatives to synthetic colorants in food products, focusing on their safety and potential health benefits. It highlights the need for more research to enhance the stability and availability of natural food coloring agents.

13 Nov 2023

Maternal metabolic conditions linked to children's neurodevelopmental risks, study shows

Study investigates how maternal metabolic conditions like pregestational diabetes, gestational diabetes, and obesity mediate the risk of neurodevelopmental conditions in children. It highlights the significant role of obstetric and neonatal complications in this relationship, emphasizing the need for managing these complications to mitigate children's risk of developing conditions like ADHD and autism.

12 Nov 2023

New research finds father's prenatal mental health may benefit child's behavior and IQ

The association between paternal mental health and a child's development during middle childhood.

9 Nov 2023

Underdiagnosed and undertreated, young Black males with ADHD get left behind

As a kid, Wesley Jackson Wade should have been set up to succeed. His father was a novelist and corporate sales director and his mother was a special education teacher.

9 Nov 2023

Young children frequently drinking caffeinated soda may be at higher risk of alcohol consumption

The trend among younger children to frequently drink caffeinated soda may indicate higher risk of alcohol consumption in the future, new research suggests.

8 Nov 2023

To what extent can genetic variations explain the associations between screen time and psychiatric problems in children?

Researchers investigated the role of genetics in the phenotypic association between screen time and psychiatric problems using a large population-based cohort study of preadolescents.

7 Nov 2023

New gene therapy strategy shows promise for Parkinson's disease

Researchers from the Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology (SIAT) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) and their collaborators have developed a gene therapy strategy to selectively manipulate Parkinson's disease-affected circuitry and attenuate the core motor symptoms of Parkinson's disease in rodent and nonhuman primate animals.

2 Nov 2023

Study shows unnecessary healthcare use by children with undiagnosed ADHD

The research was carried out by Dr Vibhore Prasad and other researchers working at the University of Nottingham and King's College London, funded by the Academy of Medical Sciences.

31 Oct 2023

Surfing the web too much? Study links problematic internet use to heightened ADHD symptoms

This meta-analysis reveals a significant association between problematic internet use (PIU) and symptoms of ADHD, particularly in adult males who are not clinically diagnosed. The study emphasizes the need for further research on potential interventions for managing internet use and ADHD symptoms.

30 Oct 2023

Hyperactivity News and Research

Does tinnitus cause hearing loss in normal hearing individuals?

Study reveals G6PD deficiency linked to higher ADHD risk and increased use of stimulant medications

AI may lead to more objective ADHD diagnosis

People using ADHD medicines for a long time may have higher risk of cardiovascular diseases

Exploring the life expectancy of autistic individuals in the U.K.

Maternal distress during pregnancy linked to mental health risk and behavior problems in children

It’s getting harder to find long-term residential behavioral health treatment for kids

New research explores the unique effects of ADHD medications on Drosophila brain cells

Exploring nature's palette: The promising future of natural food colorants

Maternal metabolic conditions linked to children's neurodevelopmental risks, study shows

New research finds father's prenatal mental health may benefit child's behavior and IQ

Underdiagnosed and undertreated, young Black males with ADHD get left behind

Young children frequently drinking caffeinated soda may be at higher risk of alcohol consumption

To what extent can genetic variations explain the associations between screen time and psychiatric problems in children?

New gene therapy strategy shows promise for Parkinson's disease

Study shows unnecessary healthcare use by children with undiagnosed ADHD

Surfing the web too much? Study links problematic internet use to heightened ADHD symptoms

Youngest children diagnosed with ADHD just as likely to keep diagnosis as older peers

Study suggests heightened distractibility as a core ADHD deficit

Discovery of protein interaction could lead to new schizophrenia treatments

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