Model detects ADHD with 99% accuracy
University at Buffalo research have identified how brain connectivity can serve as a biomarker for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder....
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Scientists discover brain region where serotonin boosts impulse control...
It appears, from new research, that two areas of the brain work together in response to serotonin to promote the ability to practice impulse control and wait patiently....
read moreADHD medication overdoses rising in the U.S.
A new study by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has found that a growing number of younger kids are overdosing on stimulant medications commonly used to treat ADHD....
read morePeople with high ADHD traits more vulnerable to insomnia
A new study from Karolinska Institutet published in the journal Biological Psychiatry: Cognitive Neuroscience and Neuroimaging reports that individuals with high ADHD traits that don’t meet the criteria for a diagnosis are less able to perform tasks involving attentional...
read moreVideo game can identify attention deficit symptoms
Scientists have developed a platform that allows them to identify and evaluate the degree of ADHD in children and adolescents. Using a traditional endless runner video game with a raccoon protagonists, the researchers adapted the game so they could...
read more12 Foods to Boost Brain Function
Our brains use around 20% of our body’s calories but require specific nutrients to stay healthy. These include things like omega-3 fatty acids, which build and repair brain cells, as well as antioxidants, which reduce inflammation and cellular stress....
read moreAntibiotic exposure in children under 2 linked to chronic conditions, including ADHD...
A Rutgers University study has found that children under 2 who take antibiotics are at greater risk for childhood-onset conditions, including ADHD. Other conditions include asthmas, respiratory allergies, eczema, obesity and celiac disease....
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