Parents, it’s time to focus up — your child’s attention span may depend on it. ADHD is one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders nationwide, affecting roughly 15.5 million American adults and an estimated 7 million children. Now, new research suggests that sticking with a widely recommended parenting habit during a baby’s first six months … Read more
From shedding pounds and treating sleep apnea to lowering the risk of heart attacks, GLP-1s have rapidly evolved beyond their original purpose of treating Type 2 diabetes. Drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy are now being studied for a growing list of possible benefits, with early research pointing to possible effects on substance use disorders, neurodegenerative … Read more
Cases of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in adults are on the rise, with more than 15 million US adults — roughly 1 in 17 — diagnosed, according to a CDC report. As the numbers continue to steadily climb in the US, the spike has been most noticeable among women. Now, new research has shown this disorder … Read more
It is not just parents who want — or need — the diagnoses for their children. Schools do too, and it’s an indictment of a broken system. Ask yourself this: if you had a chance to get your child extra exam time for their SATs, would you do it? The answer for many might be … Read more
A diagnosis from Dr. Doomscroll? It may be time for a second opinion. Social media users are increasingly diagnosing themselves with autism after watching TikTok content about the neurodevelopmental condition, drawing mixed reactions from experts. While the trend can raise awareness and build community around autism, there are concerns that much of the content is … Read more
Six years after the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, its effects are still visible — from widespread hybrid work schedules to declining student performance. Add another wrinkle to the list — new prescriptions for ADHD medicine have more than doubled since the start of the pandemic, especially among younger adults. ADHD, or attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, is … Read more
Believe it or not, your backside might reveal a thing or two about your brain. Neurodevelopmental disorders like autism and ADHD often share symptoms, including challenges with social situations, staying focused and managing emotions. But research suggests there could be a surprising clue hiding in your rear view: a prominent tush. People with autism ans … Read more
Chronic lateness is known to be a common annoyance, often leading to strain within relationships, experts have confirmed. And for some people who struggle to be on time, the reasons may go far beyond poor planning. Psychotherapist and author Jonathan Alpert told Fox News Digital that chronic lateness often stems from a combination of psychological patterns and … Read more
Move Over, Tylenol. New research suggests that a common — but often overlooked — pregnancy complication may increase your chances of having a child with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The good news? If you treat it, the risk doesn’t seem to rise. Researchers are exploring how various prenatal conditions might affect the risk of autism. … Read more
Crazy in love just took on a whole new meaning. A sweeping study found that people with psychiatric disorders are more likely to say “I do” to someone with similar mental health struggles, rather than marry someone without a diagnosis. “The pattern holds across countries, across cultures, and, of course, generations,” Chun Chieh Fan, co-author … Read more
Chronic lateness can be frustrating for those left waiting and is often attributed to laziness and carelessness. But experts say a health issue called time blindness could be to blame for perpetual tardiness. Often misunderstood as an inability to perceive time, the condition disrupts a person’s ability to estimate how long it will take to complete tasks, … Read more
On average, children spend a staggering seven to eight hours per day on screens, and one expert is warning that we’re not seeing the full picture of these devastating devices. “Screen time has become the new pandemic and it’s ruining all of our eyes and brains,” Dr. Bryce Appelbaum, board-certified optometrist, tells The Post. He … Read more
Are we seeing the signs and symptoms of ADHD clearly? A 2024 report from the CDC revealed a staggering uptick in ADHD diagnoses among American children. But many of these young patients could actually be suffering from an undiagnosed problem that can be detected with a more thorough vision test, board-certified optometrist Bryce Appelbaum, O.D., FCOVD tells … Read more
Autism, or autism spectrum disorder, has been a topic in the news a lot recently, yet the complex neurological condition remains widely misunderstood. Autism is a difference in how someone’s brain works that shapes how they interact with the world. Clinically, it’s a disorder that affects brain development and causes social communication and behavioral differences. … Read more
DEAR ABBY: I’m engaged to a delightful woman from a foreign country. She’s a divorcee, and her 19-year-old son is doing well in college. She essentially raised him herself. Because of some spectrum disorder and ADHD symptoms, her son was apparently a handful. I am healthy, have multiple advanced degrees (including an M.D. and a … Read more
Gen Z women are abusing stimulants and binge drinking more than their male counterparts — and any other age group, new studies have found. Nearly 37% of women ages 18 to 25 reported excessively popping uppers such as Adderall and Ritalin in the past year, more than double that reported by women older than them, … Read more
About 15% of US children 3 to 17 years old are living with neurodevelopmental disorders like ADHD, autism and intellectual disabilities. A new study out of China suggests that children born to mothers who experience a common ailment during pregnancy are 28% more likely to be diagnosed with these conditions. In the US, 1 in … Read more
The hateful eight? The US Food and Drug Administration announced a plan Tuesday to phase out eight petroleum-based synthetic food dyes from America’s food supply in the coming months. “Food dye is just a no-brainer. Nobody wants to eat petroleum. Everybody knows there’s enough science out there that we know it’s terrible for you. It … Read more
Nobody likes getting ghosted but a new report has revealed why your potential match may not be texting you back. Dating app Hinge released a report saying there are huge misconceptions about dating someone with ADHD, particularly when it comes to texting habits. The first is that someone is ghosting them on purpose but in … Read more
This will boost your mood — and productivity. The viral “dopamine menu” trend promises to make task efficiency more enjoyable. The “menu,” or list, consists of activities that make you happy, an idea that seems to have originated from Jessica McCabe, the creator of “How to ADHD” on YouTube. Creator Payton Sartain described it as a … Read more