#ADHD (5)
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
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ADHD May Involve a Hidden Clock Problem, Not Just Dopamine
Quick fact: Children with ADHD may struggle not only with dopamine imbalance but also disrupted internal body clocks—a combination that could explain why they often face sleep troubles, mood swings, and metabolic issues alongside attention difficulties.
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Brain Scans May Reveal Shared Patterns Across Mental Disorders
Quick fact: A 2024 meta-analysis of 152 brain imaging studies found that six different psychiatric disorders—from schizophrenia to ADHD—show decreased activity in the same brain regions during inhibition control tasks, suggesting shared neural pathways.
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Physical Exercise Tops for ADHD Impulse Control, Study Finds
Did you know? Physical exercise showed the strongest immediate improvements in impulse control for children with ADHD among non-drug treatments, though behavioral therapy maintained benefits longer over time.
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ADHD Medications Show Different Side Effect Patterns in Adults
Surprising finding: When researchers compared all FDA-approved ADHD medications for adults, they found that nonstimulant drugs caused more types of side effects, while stimulant medications caused side effects more frequently—a distinction that could help patients choose the right treatment.
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How Infant Gut Bacteria May Shape Brain Development
Did you know? The gut bacteria an infant acquires from birth through breastfeeding may influence their risk of neurodevelopmental conditions like ADHD and autism later in childhood.