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Prenatal Acetaminophen Linked to Higher Autism, ADHD Risk

Prenatal Acetaminophen Linked to Higher Autism, ADHD Risk

Summary: A new study has raised concerns about the safety of acetaminophen use during pregnancy, linking prenatal exposure to higher risks of autism and ADHD. Using the gold-standard Navigation Guide review method, the team analyzed 46 studies with over 100,000 participants, finding that stronger studies more consistently showed a connection. While the evidence does not prove causation, it highlights biological …

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ADHD drug treatment and risk of negative events and outcomes – Hacker News

ADHD drug treatment and risk of negative events and outcomes  Hacker News ADHD drugs have wider life benefits, study suggests  BBC ADHD medication linked to lower risk of suicidal behaviours, study suggests  The Guardian Early ADHD Treatment Tied to Less Risk of Crime, Car Accidents  MedPage Today ADHD medication reduces risk of suicide and criminal behaviour, study finds  The Independent Source link

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Sleep Habits That Signal ADHD In Adults

Sleep Habits That Signal ADHD In Adults

Late-night scrolling, restless tossing and groggy mornings aren’t always the result of too much caffeine or poor sleep hygiene, but could also be signs of something deeper. As ADHD diagnoses rise among adults, experts shed light on how the condition can impact sleep behaviors in ways that often go unrecognized. And if you’re experiencing any of these challenges, here are …

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ADHD drugs have wider life benefits, study suggests

ADHD drugs have wider life benefits, study suggests

Philippa Roxby Health Reporter Getty Images Drug treatment can help people newly diagnosed with ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) to reduce their risk of substance misuse, suicidal behaviour, transport accidents and criminality, a study suggests. These issues are linked to common ADHD symptoms such as acting impulsively and becoming easily distracted. Some 5% of children and 2.5% of adults worldwide …

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ADHD medication linked to lower risk of suicidal behaviours, study suggests | Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

ADHD medication linked to lower risk of suicidal behaviours, study suggests | Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder medication is linked to significantly lower risk of suicidal behaviours, substance misuse, transport accidents and criminality, according to a study of the wider outcomes of treatment. The research, based on the medical records of nearly 150,000 people in Sweden, suggested that the drugs could have meaningful benefits beyond helping with the core symptoms of ADHD. Although …

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No Link Found Between Aluminum in Vaccines and Autism, ADHD

No Link Found Between Aluminum in Vaccines and Autism, ADHD

Summary: A massive Danish study of over 1.2 million children has found no evidence that aluminum in early childhood vaccines increases the risk of neurological, autoimmune, or allergic disorders. Researchers analyzed 50 chronic conditions — including autism spectrum disorder (ASD), ADHD, asthma, and juvenile arthritis — and found no association with cumulative aluminum exposure from vaccines given before age two. …

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