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FDA Approves Onyda XR (clonidine hydrochloride) Non-Stimulant Liquid Treatment for ADHD

May 29, 2024 – Business Wire – Tris Pharma, Inc. (Tris), a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), pain, addiction and neurological dis...

Pharmacological Treatment of ADHD May Cut Some Forms of Criminality

WEDNESDAY, May 29, 2024 – Pharmacological treatment may reduce some types of criminality among adolescents and young adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), according to a study...

Weighted Blankets May Not Help Troubled Children Sleep

TUESDAY, May 28, 2024 – Weighted blankets are trendy items, largely based on the idea that the pressure of a heavy blanket will help a person more easily slip into slumber. But they do little to...

One in Nine U.S. Children Have Ever Been Diagnosed With ADHD

THURSDAY, May 23, 2024 – Diagnoses of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in U.S. children continue to increase, with approximately one in nine having ever received a diagnosis,...

1 in 9 U.S. Children Have Been Diagnosed With ADHD

THURSDAY, May 23, 2024 – About 1 in 9 American children have ever received an ADHD diagnosis, slightly more than the number of kids currently being treated for the disorder, a new study shows. About...

For Pregnant Women, Fluoridated Drinking Water Might Raise Risks for Baby: Study

TUESDAY, May 21, 2024 – Fetal exposure to fluoride from a mom-to-be's drinking water might raise the odds for physical and mental health issues in toddlers, new research suggests. The study, which...

Staying Fit Boosts Kids' Mental Health

TUESDAY, April 30, 2024 – The benefits of physical fitness for kids spill over into their mental health, new research shows. Getting plenty of exercise may guard against depressive symptoms, anxiety...

Prenatal Opioid Exposure Not Tied to Neuropsychiatric Disorders in Offspring

THURSDAY, April 25, 2024 – Prenatal opioid exposure seems not to be associated with a meaningful increase in the risk for neuropsychiatric disorders in offspring, according to a study published...

Opioids During Pregnancy May Not Raise Psychiatric Risks for Offspring

THURSDAY, April 24, 2024 – Prescription opioids taken during pregnancy are not associated with a substantial increase in risk of developmental disorders like ADHD in children, a new study has found....

Green Space May Benefit Mental Health in Early Childhood

WEDNESDAY, April 17, 2024 – Green space is associated with fewer internalizing symptoms in early childhood, according to a study published online April 10 in JAMA Network Open. Nissa Towe-Goodman, ...

Medications Still Effective for Treating ADHD in Children

TUESDAY, April 16, 2024 – Medication therapy remains an important treatment for children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), according to a review published online March 25...

Prenatal Cannabis Use Disorder Increases Risk for Neurodevelopmental Disorders

MONDAY, April 15, 2024 – Prenatal cannabis use disorder (CUD) is associated with a higher risk for subsequent neurodevelopmental disorders in offspring, according to a study presented at the annual...

Acetaminophen Use During Pregnancy Not Linked to Neurodevelopmental Disorders

THURSDAY, April 11, 2024 – In sibling control analyses, acetaminophen use during pregnancy was not associated with children's risk for autism, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), or...

Acetaminophen Use During Pregnancy Poses No Risk of Autism, ADHD in Kids

TUESDAY, April 9, 2024 (HealthDay News) – There’s no evidence that acetaminophen use during pregnancy increases the risk of childhood autism, ADHD or intellectual disability, the largest study to dat...

ACC: Small but Significant Risk for Cardiomyopathy Seen With ADHD Meds

THURSDAY, March 28, 2024 – Young adults prescribed stimulant medications for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) have an increased risk for cardiomyopathy, with the risk increasing with...

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