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Popular ADHD TikToks Are Full of Misinformation About Symptoms, New Study Finds

Clinical psychologists reviewed 100 ADHD TikToks and found that fewer than half of their claims about symptoms align with clinical guidelines for diagnosing the condition.

Nearly 1 in 3 Children Now Live With a Chronic Health Condition

A new study finds more than 30% of kids 5-17 years old are living with a chronic condition such as ADHD, autism, asthma and prediabetes.

The Shortage of ADHD Meds Is Forcing Kids to Switch Drugs, Stressing Out Families

A new study finds the Adderall shortage that began during COVID didn’t prevent most kids from getting an ADHD stimulant, but it did force them to change medications.

1 in 4 U.S. Adults Suspect They Have Undiagnosed ADHD

ADHD is the most common mental disorder in children, but the number of adults diagnosed with the condition is growing quickly. Experts say many adults don’t realize they have ADHD until their child is diagnosed.

High Doses of Stimulants Like Adderall Linked to Increased Risk of Psychosis

A new study finds teens and adults who take high doses of amphetamines commonly prescribed for ADHD have 5Xs the risk of new-onset psychosis.

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20 Mar
ADHD Misinformation Rampant On TikTok

ADHD Misinformation Rampant On TikTok

TikTok’s most popular videos on ADHD are as likely to misinform viewers as they are to provide helpful hints, a new study says.

More than half the claims made in the 100 most-viewed...

17 Mar
1 in 3 Children Now Suffer From Chronic Illness

1 in 3 Children Now Suffer From Chronic Illness

Nearly 1 in 3 children live with a chronic condition that could significantly affect their health for the rest of their lives, a new study says.

Chronic illnesses affected more than 30% of children ages 5 to 17 by 2018, up from around 23% in 1999, researchers report in t...

10 Mar
Diet During Pregnancy Might Increase ADHD, Autism Risk

Diet During Pregnancy Might Increase ADHD, Autism Risk

A mother’s diet during pregnancy can influence her child’s risk of ADHD and autism, a new study says.

In particular, the unhealthy hallmarks of a typical Western diet appeared to increase a child’s risk of developmental disorders, researchers reported i...

24 Feb
Parents' Mental Health Impacts Kids' Risk of ADHD, Anxiety

Parents' Mental Health Impacts Kids' Risk of ADHD, Anxiety

A parent’s mental health appears to influence their kids’ chances of developing anxiety, ADHD and other behavioral disorders, a new study says.

Children were more than four ti...