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ADHD Drug Treatment Linked to Reduced Rate of Adverse Outcomes
THURSDAY, Aug. 14, 2025 – Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) drug treatment is associated with reduced rates of adverse outcome events, including suicidality, substance misuse,...
Current Medical Use of Rx Stimulants for ADHD Up in Teens From 2005 to 2023
TUESDAY, Aug. 5, 2025 – Among U.S. adolescents, current medical use of prescription stimulants for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) increased between 2005 and 2023, while nonmedical...
Green Spaces Promote Better Brain Development Among Children, Study Says
MONDAY, July 28, 2025 — Living near lush green spaces appears to reduce a child’s risk of ADHD and autism, even before they are born, a new study says. Children had lower odds of developing brain dev...
Insomnia Plays a Role in Quality of Life for Patients With ADHD
MONDAY, July 21, 2025 – Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms are associated with lower quality of life (QoL) in adults, and this association is only partially mediated by...
Most Major Ice Cream Brands Will Remove Synthetic Dyes by 2028
TUESDAY, July 15, 2025 — About 90% of the ice cream sold in the U.S. will no longer contain artificial dyes by 2028, federal health officials announced. Roughly 40 ice cream and frozen dessert c...
AI Displays Racial Bias Evaluating Mental Health Cases
WEDNESDAY, July 9, 2025 — AI programs can exhibit racial bias when evaluating patients for mental health problems, a new study says. Psychiatric recommendations from four large language models (LLMs) ...
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,...
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