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Nutritional advice on social media: clicks over credibility - Nature Metabolism

The ADHD Evidence Project @adhdevidence.bsky.social · 7d

Reminder that there is no such thing as an "ADHD Diet"!

Nature Metabolism @natmetabolism.nature.com · 7d

EDITORIAL | Nutritional advice on social media: clicks over credibility

Social media based nutritional misinformation can lead to poorly managed health conditions. Experts need to adapt and engage effectively to counteract this trend. 🧪

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Social media has become a go-to source for nutritional advice, and a space in which influencers compete with, and often drown out, evidence-based guidance. The scientific community should counter this viral spread of misinformation by making trustworthy information more accessible.

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Taiwanese Nationwide Population Study Finds Strong Association Between Assisted Reproductive Technologies and Offspring ADHD

The ADHD Evidence Project @adhdevidence.bsky.social · 7d

🧪 Taiwanese nationwide cohort (N≈889,000 births, 2013–2017) examined ADHD risk in ART-conceived vs. naturally conceived children. Read the summary: www.adhdevidence.org/blog/taiwanese-nationwide-population-study-finds-strong-association-between-assisted-reproductive-technologies-and-offspring-adhd

Why Do So Many Young People Miss an ADHD Diagnosis? Insights from a New Study

The ADHD Evidence Project @adhdevidence.bsky.social · 8d

New study examines why ADHD is often recognized either very late or not at all. Read the whole story on our blog: www.adhdevidence.org/blog/why-do-so-many-young-people-miss-an-adhd-diagnosis-insights-from-a-new-study

Swedish Nationwide Population Study Finds No Association Between Acetaminophen Use During Pregnancy and Offspring ADHD

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The ADHD Evidence Project @adhdevidence.bsky.social · 15d

once more, with feeling: www.adhdevidence.org/blog/swedish...

The ADHD Evidence Project @adhdevidence.bsky.social · 15d

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ADHD Medication and Academic Achievement: What Do We Really Know?

The ADHD Evidence Project @adhdevidence.bsky.social · 20d

🧪 Mark your calendars! Dr. Faraone will be presenting as part of ADDA’s upcoming (free!) five-part webinar series: *Beyond the Diagnosis: ADHD Through Clinical, Emotional, and Cultural Lenses on Wednesday, October 8, 2025; 7:30 PM.

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The ADHD Evidence Project @adhdevidence.bsky.social · 21d

Get the facts on ADHD Medication and Academic Achievement: www.adhdevidence.org/blog/adhd-medication-and-academic-achievement-what-do-we-really-know

The ADHD Evidence Project @adhdevidence.bsky.social · 23d

follow us on Instagram for deep-dives into the nuances of ADHD: www.instagram.com/p/DOoNIn_jmv...

The ADHD Evidence Project @adhdevidence.bsky.social · 23d

🧪 Special forum on ADHD in the latest WPA Journal: www.wpanet.org/wp-content/u...

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Beyond Dopamine: How Serotonin Influences ADHD Symptoms

The ADHD Evidence Project @adhdevidence.bsky.social · 26d

🧪 ADHD research has centered largely on dopamine and norepinephrine. But after reviewing 95 studies, we found compelling evidence that serotonin also contributes to ADHD: www.adhdevidence.org/blog/beyond-dopamine-how-serotonin-influences-adhd-symptoms

FREE Webinar: Sponsored by Otsuka – The Lifelong Reality of ADHD: What the Science Actually Shows with Stephen V. Faraone - ADDA - Attention Deficit Disorder Association

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The ADHD Evidence Project @adhdevidence.bsky.social · 28d

🧪 FREE Webinar: The Lifelong Reality of ADHD: What the Science Actually Shows add.org/product/free...

In this webinar, you will learn how to decide if you need a therapist and easy ways to find one who fits you best.

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The ADHD Evidence Project @adhdevidence.bsky.social · Sep 8

🧪 Quality of methods matters! This study found no link between maternal diabetes & severe offspring ADHD, contrasting prior meta-analyses: www.adhdevidence.org/blog/registry-based-cohort-study-finds-no-association-between-maternal-diabetes-and-offspring-adhd

Registry-based Cohort Study Finds No Association Between Maternal Diabetes and Offspring ADHD

Role of serotonin in the neurobiology of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder: a systematic literature review

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The ADHD Evidence Project @adhdevidence.bsky.social · Sep 5

🧪 For decades, ADHD research has centered on dopamine and norepinephrine. But after reviewing 95 studies, we found compelling evidence that serotonin also contributes to attention, impulsivity, and emotional regulation in ADHD: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common neuropsychiatric disorder of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. Roles for dopamine and norepinephrine are widely recognized; ho...

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The ADHD Evidence Project @adhdevidence.bsky.social · Sep 4

🧪 South Korean nationwide study (~1.2M people):
COVID-19 infection linked to later ADHD diagnosis. Association declines with age: www.adhdevidence.org/blog/population-study-finds-association-between-covid-19-infection-and-adhd

Population Study Finds Association Between COVID-19 Infection and ADHD

Meta-analysis Reports Gains in Working Memory from Physical Activity for Children and Adolescents with ADHD

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The ADHD Evidence Project @adhdevidence.bsky.social · Sep 2

Meta-analysis: physical activity boosts working memory in children with ADHD, reinforcing evidence for behavioral interventions: www.adhdevidence.org/blog/meta-analysis-reports-gains-in-working-memory-from-physical-activity-for-children-and-adolescents-with-adhd

🧪 www.adhdevidence.org/blog/population-study-finds-vastly-increased-adhd-medication-prescribing-is-associated-with-declining-overall-risk-reduction-benefits

The ADHD Evidence Project @adhdevidence.bsky.social · Aug 29

Population Study Finds Vastly Increased ADHD Medication Prescribing is Associated With Declining Overall Risk Reduction Benefits

Meta-analysis Finds Association Between Childhood Febrile Seizures and Subsequent ADHD

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The ADHD Evidence Project @adhdevidence.bsky.social · Aug 26

🧪 New evidence suggests febrile seizures in childhood aren’t always “benign.” A meta-analysis finds strong link between febrile seizures and later ADHD diagnoses. Read more: www.adhdevidence.org/blog/meta-analysis-finds-association-between-childhood-febrile-seizures-and-subsequent-adhd

ADHD Evidence Project with Dr. Stephen Faraone - Targeting ADHD

The ADHD Evidence Project @adhdevidence.bsky.social · Aug 25

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ADHD Evidence Project, with guest Stephen Faraone Ph.D. – you need to know about this! Inaccurate and negatively-biased information about ADHD bombards us from all sides and sad to say, most of it is...

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The ADHD Evidence Project @adhdevidence.bsky.social · Aug 20

There are many large-scale, high-quality studies, including US-based studies, that do echo these findings.

The ADHD Evidence Project @adhdevidence.bsky.social · Aug 20

🧪 Is There Any Relationship Between Artificial Food Colors and ADHD? www.adhdevidence.org/blog/is-ther...

Is There Any Relationship Between Artificial Food Colors and ADHD?

Meta-analysis Finds Little Evidence in Support of Game-based Digital Interventions for ADHD

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The ADHD Evidence Project @adhdevidence.bsky.social · Aug 16

🧪 Evaluating game-based digital interventions for youth with ADHD found no significant improvements in core executive functions. More here: www.adhdevidence.org/blog/meta-analysis-finds-little-evidence-in-support-of-game-based-digital-interventions-for-adhd

Understanding Teen Health and Well-being in ADHD: A Fresh Perspective from the CDC

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The ADHD Evidence Project @adhdevidence.bsky.social · Aug 12

🧪 New CDC research sheds light on how teens with ADHD view their own health and well-being—from sleep and screen time to friendships and bullying. A much-needed self-report perspective: www.adhdevidence.org/blog/understanding-teen-health-and-well-being-in-adhd-a-fresh-perspective-from-the-cdc

Meta-analysis Reports No Significant Evidence for Efficacy of Neuromechanistic Treatments for Adult ADHD

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The ADHD Evidence Project @adhdevidence.bsky.social · Aug 11

🧪Neurofeedback treatments for adult ADHD...? Despite interest in these non-pharmaceutical approaches, evidence remains limited: www.adhdevidence.org/blog/meta-analysis-reports-no-significant-evidence-for-efficacy-of-neuromechanistic-treatments-for-adult-adhd

Meta-analysis Reports ADHD More Than Triples Odds of Suicidal Behavior in Youth

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The ADHD Evidence Project @adhdevidence.bsky.social · Aug 7

🧪 New research finds youth with ADHD face over 3x the odds of suicidal behavior. A major meta-analysis sheds light on a complex, urgent public health issue: www.adhdevidence.org/blog/meta-analysis-reports-adhd-more-than-triples-odds-of-suicidal-behavior-in-youth