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FDA Will Now Require Labeling of ADHD Medication to Indicate Weight Loss Risk

WEDNESDAY, July 2, 2025 – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is revising the labeling of all extended-release attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) medications, including certain...

ADHD Medications Remain Linked to Lower Risk for Real-World Adverse Outcomes

WEDNESDAY, July 2, 2025 – Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) medications remain associated with a reduced risk for various real-world outcomes, but the magnitude of these associations...

FDA Medwatch Alert: FDA Requires Expanded Labeling About Weight Loss Risk in Patients Younger Than 6 Years Taking Extended-Release Stimulants for ADHD

FDA Drug Safety Communication - June 30, 2025 What safety concern is FDA announcing?The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is revising the labeling of all extended-release stimulants indicated...

Onset of Sepsis in First Week of Life Tied to Increased Likelihood of Autism Spectrum Disorder

TUESDAY, June 24, 2025 – Early-onset neonatal sepsis is associated with increased likelihood autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), although the...

Prescribing ADHD Meds by Telehealth Does Not Alter Risk for Substance Use Disorder Overall

TUESDAY, June 17, 2025 – Receipt of a stimulant prescription for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) via telehealth is not associated with an increased risk for substance use disorder...

ADHD Stimulants Can Be Safely Prescribed Via Telehealth, Study Argues

MONDAY, June 16, 2025 — People with ADHD might be prescribed their meds remotely without increasing their risk of addiction, a new study says. Experts have worried that prescribing stimulants like A...

Screen Time And Troubled Kids: Is There A Vicious Circle?

THURSDAY, June 12, 2025 — A “vicious circle” might exist between screen time and troubled children, a new evidence review says. Screen time — particularly on video games — appears to contribute to emo...

Exercise May Provide Protection for Childhood Psychiatric Conditions

THURSDAY, May 15, 2025 – Physical activity (PA) and participation in organized sports may offer protective effects against childhood psychiatric conditions, according to a study published online May...

No Causal Link Seen Between Stimulant Prescription, Psychotic Experience

MONDAY, May 12, 2025 – Stimulant prescriptions do not appear to have a causal relationship with psychotic experiences, according to a study published online May 12 in Pediatrics. Kirstie O'Hare,...

No Link Between ADHD Meds And Psychosis, Study Says

TUESDAY, May 13, 2025 — ADHD stimulant meds don’t increase children’s risk of psychosis, a new study says. Analysis of stimulant prescriptions among nearly 8,400 kids with attention defic...

ADHD May Delay Recovery After Sport-Related Concussion

TUESDAY, May 6, 2025 – For high school athletes, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) status, female sex, and younger age are potential risk factors for prolonged recovery from...

ADHD Athletes Take Longer To Recover From Concussion

THURSDAY, May 1, 2025 — High school athletes with ADHD take longer to recover from a sport-related concussion, a new study says. Those with a concussion took about 16% longer to return to the c...

Many ADHD Medications Lead to Increases in Blood Pressure and Heart Rate

MONDAY, April 21, 2025 – Many pharmacological treatments for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) lead to increases in hemodynamic signs, including blood pressure and pulse, according to...

ADHD Drugs Generally Safe For Heart Health, Review Says

MONDAY, April 14, 2025 – Worried about taking the ADHD meds you’ve been prescribed because they might harm your heart health? There’s no need to fret, according to a new evidence review. ADHD med...

Exposure to Maternal Cannabis Use Disorder Ups Risk for Youth Behavioral Disorders

MONDAY, March 24, 2025 – Children exposed to maternal cannabis use disorder (CUD) during pregnancy and postpartum have an increased risk for later behavioral disorders, according to a study...

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