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Taiwanese Nationwide Population Study Finds Strong Association Between Assisted Reproductive Technologies and Offspring ADHD

🧪 Taiwanese nationwide cohort (N≈889,000 births, 2013–2017) examined ADHD risk in ART-conceived vs. naturally conceived children. Read the summary: www.adhdevidence.org/blog/taiwanese-nationwide-population-study-finds-strong-association-between-assisted-reproductive-technologies-and-offspring-adhd

Why Do So Many Young People Miss an ADHD Diagnosis? Insights from a New Study

New study examines why ADHD is often recognized either very late or not at all. Read the whole story on our blog: www.adhdevidence.org/blog/why-do-so-many-young-people-miss-an-adhd-diagnosis-insights-from-a-new-study

Swedish Nationwide Population Study Finds No Association Between Acetaminophen Use During Pregnancy and Offspring ADHD

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🧪 Mark your calendars! Dr. Faraone will be presenting as part of ADDA’s upcoming (free!) five-part webinar series: *Beyond the Diagnosis: ADHD Through Clinical, Emotional, and Cultural Lenses on Wednesday, October 8, 2025; 7:30 PM.

ADHD Medication and Academic Achievement: What Do We Really Know?

Get the facts on ADHD Medication and Academic Achievement: www.adhdevidence.org/blog/adhd-medication-and-academic-achievement-what-do-we-really-know

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🧪 Special forum on ADHD in the latest WPA Journal: www.wpanet.org/wp-content/u...

Beyond Dopamine: How Serotonin Influences ADHD Symptoms

🧪 ADHD research has centered largely on dopamine and norepinephrine. But after reviewing 95 studies, we found compelling evidence that serotonin also contributes to ADHD: www.adhdevidence.org/blog/beyond-dopamine-how-serotonin-influences-adhd-symptoms

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Registry-based Cohort Study Finds No Association Between Maternal Diabetes and Offspring ADHD

🧪 Quality of methods matters! This study found no link between maternal diabetes & severe offspring ADHD, contrasting prior meta-analyses: www.adhdevidence.org/blog/registry-based-cohort-study-finds-no-association-between-maternal-diabetes-and-offspring-adhd

Role of serotonin in the neurobiology of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder: a systematic literature review Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common neuropsychiatric disorder of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. Roles for dopamine and norepinephrine are widely recognized; ho...

🧪 For decades, ADHD research has centered on dopamine and norepinephrine. But after reviewing 95 studies, we found compelling evidence that serotonin also contributes to attention, impulsivity, and emotional regulation in ADHD: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

Population Study Finds Association Between COVID-19 Infection and ADHD

🧪 South Korean nationwide study (~1.2M people):
COVID-19 infection linked to later ADHD diagnosis. Association declines with age: www.adhdevidence.org/blog/population-study-finds-association-between-covid-19-infection-and-adhd

Meta-analysis Reports Gains in Working Memory from Physical Activity for Children and Adolescents with ADHD

Meta-analysis: physical activity boosts working memory in children with ADHD, reinforcing evidence for behavioral interventions: www.adhdevidence.org/blog/meta-analysis-reports-gains-in-working-memory-from-physical-activity-for-children-and-adolescents-with-adhd

Population Study Finds Vastly Increased ADHD Medication Prescribing is Associated With Declining Overall Risk Reduction Benefits

🧪 www.adhdevidence.org/blog/population-study-finds-vastly-increased-adhd-medication-prescribing-is-associated-with-declining-overall-risk-reduction-benefits

Meta-analysis Finds Association Between Childhood Febrile Seizures and Subsequent ADHD

🧪 New evidence suggests febrile seizures in childhood aren’t always “benign.” A meta-analysis finds strong link between febrile seizures and later ADHD diagnoses. Read more: www.adhdevidence.org/blog/meta-analysis-finds-association-between-childhood-febrile-seizures-and-subsequent-adhd

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There are many large-scale, high-quality studies, including US-based studies, that do echo these findings.

Is There Any Relationship Between Artificial Food Colors and ADHD?

🧪 Is There Any Relationship Between Artificial Food Colors and ADHD? www.adhdevidence.org/blog/is-ther...

Meta-analysis Finds Little Evidence in Support of Game-based Digital Interventions for ADHD

🧪 Evaluating game-based digital interventions for youth with ADHD found no significant improvements in core executive functions. More here: www.adhdevidence.org/blog/meta-analysis-finds-little-evidence-in-support-of-game-based-digital-interventions-for-adhd

Understanding Teen Health and Well-being in ADHD: A Fresh Perspective from the CDC

🧪 New CDC research sheds light on how teens with ADHD view their own health and well-being—from sleep and screen time to friendships and bullying. A much-needed self-report perspective: www.adhdevidence.org/blog/understanding-teen-health-and-well-being-in-adhd-a-fresh-perspective-from-the-cdc

Meta-analysis Reports No Significant Evidence for Efficacy of Neuromechanistic Treatments for Adult ADHD

🧪Neurofeedback treatments for adult ADHD...? Despite interest in these non-pharmaceutical approaches, evidence remains limited: www.adhdevidence.org/blog/meta-analysis-reports-no-significant-evidence-for-efficacy-of-neuromechanistic-treatments-for-adult-adhd

Meta-analysis Reports ADHD More Than Triples Odds of Suicidal Behavior in Youth

🧪 New research finds youth with ADHD face over 3x the odds of suicidal behavior. A major meta-analysis sheds light on a complex, urgent public health issue: www.adhdevidence.org/blog/meta-analysis-reports-adhd-more-than-triples-odds-of-suicidal-behavior-in-youth

New Non-Stimulant ADHD Drug: Clinical Trial Results

🧪 www.adhdevidence.org/blog/new-non-stimulant-adhd-drug-clinical-trial-results

“Do I Have ADHD?”: Diagnosis of ADHD in Adulthood and Its Mimics in the Neurology Clinic

🧪 #AdultADHD: Why Diagnosis Is So Complex—and So Important: www.adhdevidence.org/blog/do-i-have-adhd-diagnosis-of-adhd-in-adulthood-and-its-mimics-in-the-neurology-clinic

Updates on ADHD and Vitamin D Good science isn’t static: We’re updating past blogs to reflect new findings and higher‑quality evidence.

🧪 Our team is refreshing blogs with new research because scientific thought is always evolving. Let’s keep learning together.

www.adhdevidence.org/blog/updates-on-adhd-and-vitamin-d

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High-dose centanafadine safely, effectively reduces adolescent ADHD symptoms A high dose of centanafadine was shown to be safe and effective at lowering ADHD symptoms for adolescents, according to results of a phase 3 randomized trial published in Journal of the American Acade...

🧪 Centanafadine & ADHD symptoms in adolescents: www.healio.com/news/psychia...

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