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ADHD: even one bout of physical activity might help kids better learn in school

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is the most common disability diagnosis in children globally. It’s estimated to affect around 8% of children aged 3-12 years, and around 6% of teenagers aged 12-18 years.

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‘My ADHD led me to invent fingernails that could link to a credit card’

Eneni Bambara-Abban wants to prove that tech can be ‘fun’ through her wild creations

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Scientists make ‘striking’ discovery about what mental health conditions do to your brain

Brains with anxiety, depression, ADHD or conduct disorder tended to have a reduced surface area in regions responsible for processing emotions, responding to threats and maintaining awareness of bodily states

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Autistic dogs? Neurodiversity in our pets and what it might mean for us

I live with several cocker spaniels. They are smart and affectionate, but sometimes air-headed, impulsive and extremely sensitive. It’s common for friends to describe my dogs as “having ADHD” as one of my canine whirlwinds whizz past.

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ADHD medication being recalled nationwide after failing effectiveness tests

Lisdexamfetamine dimesylate is the generic form of Vyvanse

The Independent UK

How ADHD awareness could lead to a false self-diagnosis

A new study has warned that without intervention, ADHD education could cause many young people to wrongly diagnose themselves

The Independent UK

Despite Trump’s claims, new review by experts finds no link between Tylenol use during pregnancy and autism

Experts say pregnant women should still be advised to take Tylenol to treat pain and fever

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What autistic people – and those with ADHD and dyslexia – really think about the word ‘neurodiversity’

The term “neurodiversity” is still relatively new. Even now, there’s no firm agreement among experts about what it should include. Does it refer only to neurodevelopmental differences such as autism, ADHD and dyslexia? Or should it stretch further, to include mental health conditions too?

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No clear link between paracetamol use in pregnancy and autism in children, major review finds

An in-depth review found no quality evidence of a link between paracetamol use during pregnancy and autism or ADHD diagnosis in children.

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No link between paracetamol in pregnancy and autism or ADHD in children, review finds

Wide-ranging review finds no convincing connection after Trump said women should ‘fight like hell’ to avoid painkiller

The Guardian - UK

Evidence ‘does not show clear link between paracetamol, autism and ADHD’

US President Donald Trump said in September there has been a ‘meteoric rise’ in cases of autism.

Evening Standard

In-depth review finds no clear link between paracetamol, autism and ADHD

In September, US President Donald Trump said the painkiller should not be taken during pregnancy

The Independent UK

GPs told to improve ADHD care amid growing waiting list

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‘Urgent need’ for GPs to be better trained to recognise ADHD, report says

NHS England estimated that almost 2.5 million people in England are likely to have ADHD.

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How Marco Penge Transformed Career in 2025 Amid Suspension, ADHD Diagnosis

The 27-year-old has won three times, earned his PGA Tour card for 2026 and has a chance to catch Rory McIlroy for the DP World Tour’s season-long title.

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Anthony Hopkins criticised by ADHD and autism advocates after dismissing neurodivergent labels as ‘nonsense’

The Oscar-winning actor, who believes he may be neurodivergent himself, claims society is overusing medical labels to describe normal aspects of human behaviour

The Guardian - AU

Mushroom tapes, erotic Greek myths and joyful Thai cooking: the best Australian books out in November

Each month Guardian Australia editors and critics pick the upcoming titles they have devoured – or can’t wait to get their hands on

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Adult ADHD is diagnosed when you are ‘functionally impaired’. But what does that mean?

Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects around 2.5% of adults and 7% of children. It causes difficulties with attention, impulsivity and hyperactivity.

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Evening Standard

Celebrity Traitors star Kate Garraway reveals she is seeking life-changing diagnosis after show wrapped

The broadcaster, 58, says it is ‘pretty clear’ she has the condition

The Guardian - US

Texas sues Tylenol makers alleging deceptive marketing to pregnant people

Lawsuit comes after Trump’s baseless claims that acetaminophen can cause autism and ADHD in children

International Business Times UK

Texas Attorney General Targets Tylenol Makers in Controversial Autism Lawsuit

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sues Johnson & Johnson and Kenvue, alleging they hid risks linking prenatal Tylenol use to autism and ADHD in children.

Fit & Well

I have ADHD and struggle to focus, but these Loop earplugs are a game-changer—and they’ll help anyone who’s sensitive to noise

These earplugs help me filter noise and beat distractions

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Annie Lennox doesn't take medication for her recent ADHD diagnosis

Annie Lennox has opened up about being diagnosed with ADHD since turning 70, and her approach to handling the condition.

Fortune

Paris Hilton: Why I’m not hiding my ADHD from my kids

My brain feels like a Ferrari with bicycle brakes — powerful, but hard to control. It also helped me pioneer new worlds, from reality TV to the selfie.

Evening Standard

Annie Lennox on her ADHD diagnosis at 70 and choosing not to take medication

The Eurythmics star booked herself in for a test after recognising she had many of the symptoms of ADHD

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