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• Study Links Childhood Brain Injury and ADHD Risk Years Later

  July 13, 2021

  Martha Garcia

  A new study finds a link between traumatic brain injury rates among children and ADHD.

• Overdiagnosis For ADHD is a Frequent Problem Among Children With Mild Symptoms: Study

  April 20, 2021

  Luke Tollen

  A new study finds that some children with mild cases of ADHD are being overdiagnosed, which could result in treatments which cause more harm than good.

• ADHD Diagnosis and Treatment Less Likely Among Black, Asian and Hispanic Children: Study

  March 9, 2021

  Martha Garcia

  Children of color are less likely to be properly diagnosed with ADHD and receive necessary treatment compared to white children,...

• PFAS Lawsuit Claims Girl Born With Developmental And Physical Defects Due To Nearby Plastics Factories

  January 29, 2021

  Irvin Jackson

  A lawsuit filed by a mother and daughter indicate exposure to PFAS chemicals from nearby manufacturing plants resulted in the daughter being born with a host of physical and developmental defects.

• ADHD Drug Overdoses On The Rise Among U.S Children: Study

  December 11, 2020

  Russell Maas

  Researchers warn they have seen a rise in youth drug overdoses in recent years involving ADHD drugs and other stimulants.

• Antipsychotic Prescriptions For Children Declining, But Still Too High: Study

  November 19, 2020

  Martha Garcia

  A new study finds pediatric off-label prescription of antipsychotics is still rampant, though overall use has declined.

• Depakote Use During Pregnancy Linked To Elevated Autism, ADHD Risks: Study

  November 6, 2020

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study indicates Depakote use during the first trimester is linked to an increased risk of autism and ADHD, while the side effects of other leading epilepsy drugs are not.

• Safety of Acetaminophen During Pregnancy Should Be Reevaluated Due to ADHD, Neurodevelopment Risks: Study

  September 30, 2020

  Martha Garcia

  A new study links Tylenol use during pregnancy to an increased risk of ADHD in the resulting children.

• Exposure To Endocrine Disruptors During Childhood Could Increase ADHD Risks: Study

  September 1, 2020

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study links childhood exposures to certain chemicals used in plastics to an increased risk of ADHD later in life.

• Concussions Increase Risk Of Dementia, ADHD, and Other Brain Disorders: Study

  July 30, 2020

  Martha Garcia

  A new study indicates concussions can lead to a variety of long-term mental disorders.