Scientists uncover how chili peppers may influence ADHD symptoms through gut-brain connections—could diet play a bigger role in treatment? Research: The possible effects of chili peppers on ADHD in relation to the gut microbiota. Image Credit: MarcoFood / Shutterstock In a recent review article in the journal Frontiers in Nutrition, researchers described what is currently known about … Read more
Youths with ADHD symptoms are at a higher risk of nicotine addiction, with e-cigarettes playing a major role in early tobacco use—raising concerns about long-term health consequences. Study: Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Symptoms and Later E-Cigarette and Tobacco Use in US Youths. Image Credit: Drawlab19 / Shutterstock.com A recent JAMA Network Open study investigates whether youths with symptomatic … Read more
Stimulants and atomoxetine emerge as most effective for core symptoms, but non-pharmacological therapies show promise in specific contexts and long-term data remains limited Study: Comparative efficacy and acceptability of pharmacological, psychological, and neurostimulatory interventions for ADHD in adults: a systematic review and component network meta-analysis. Image Credit: GildedHobo/Shutterstock.com In a recent study published in The … Read more