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Rising ADHD Diagnoses in Adult Women: A Gender Gap in Diagnosis
More women are being diagnosed with ADHD in adulthood, often after experiencing significant life challenges. Differences in how the condition manifests in girls and boys, societal expectations, and increased awareness are contributing factors. Research continues on the role of genetics and screen ti...
Rising ADHD Diagnoses in Adult Women: A Gender Gap in Diagnosis
More women are being diagnosed with ADHD in adulthood, often after experiencing significant life challenges. Differences in how the condition manifests in girls and boys, societal expectations, and increased awareness are contributing factors. Research continues on the role of genetics and screen ti...
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40% Bias Score
ADHD Linked to Significantly Reduced Life Expectancy in British Adults
A study of over 30,000 British adults diagnosed with ADHD found that men die about seven years earlier and women nine years earlier than their non-ADHD counterparts, highlighting the significant impact of unmet support needs and associated health issues.
ADHD Linked to Significantly Reduced Life Expectancy in British Adults
A study of over 30,000 British adults diagnosed with ADHD found that men die about seven years earlier and women nine years earlier than their non-ADHD counterparts, highlighting the significant impact of unmet support needs and associated health issues.
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56% Bias Score
UK ADHD Study Reveals Significant Reduction in Life Expectancy
A UK study of over 30,000 adults with ADHD found that men's life expectancy was reduced by 4.5 to 9 years, and women's by 6.5 to 11 years, compared to a control group; the study also revealed a higher risk of mental health issues and other health problems among those with ADHD.
UK ADHD Study Reveals Significant Reduction in Life Expectancy
A UK study of over 30,000 adults with ADHD found that men's life expectancy was reduced by 4.5 to 9 years, and women's by 6.5 to 11 years, compared to a control group; the study also revealed a higher risk of mental health issues and other health problems among those with ADHD.
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32% Bias Score
DW Science's Top 9 Stories of 2024: From ADHD to Nova Explosions
DW Science's top nine 2024 articles covered diverse topics, including a study suggesting ADHD's evolutionary benefits, a spectacular nova explosion, debunking the hymen myth, India's geological movement under China, the global spread of German cockroaches, spider eye evolution, the ongoing mpox thre...
DW Science's Top 9 Stories of 2024: From ADHD to Nova Explosions
DW Science's top nine 2024 articles covered diverse topics, including a study suggesting ADHD's evolutionary benefits, a spectacular nova explosion, debunking the hymen myth, India's geological movement under China, the global spread of German cockroaches, spider eye evolution, the ongoing mpox thre...
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12% Bias Score
Spain's Methylphenidate Shortage to End in Early 2025
The Spanish Agency of Medicines and Medical Products (Aemps) reports that methylphenidate shortages for ADHD treatment, affecting patients since April 2024 due to increased global demand and production issues at Janssen-Cilag, will be resolved by early 2025 thanks to increased production from variou...
Spain's Methylphenidate Shortage to End in Early 2025
The Spanish Agency of Medicines and Medical Products (Aemps) reports that methylphenidate shortages for ADHD treatment, affecting patients since April 2024 due to increased global demand and production issues at Janssen-Cilag, will be resolved by early 2025 thanks to increased production from variou...
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24% Bias Score
Call for Autism Screening in Premature Infants
Rosea Poynter is calling for national screening for autism and ADHD in premature babies after her son, Freddie, born prematurely in 2016, faced a five-year wait for diagnosis, highlighting the need for more robust implementation of existing NICE guidelines and addressing the 140% increase in autism ...
Call for Autism Screening in Premature Infants
Rosea Poynter is calling for national screening for autism and ADHD in premature babies after her son, Freddie, born prematurely in 2016, faced a five-year wait for diagnosis, highlighting the need for more robust implementation of existing NICE guidelines and addressing the 140% increase in autism ...
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44% Bias Score
ยฃ320 Fine for Term-Time Holiday: Autism, ADHD, and the Rise in School Absence Fines
A Leicestershire mother received a ยฃ320 fine for taking her autistic and ADHD son on a term-time holiday to Turkey due to his difficulty managing large holiday crowds; this highlights the conflict between family needs and strict school attendance policies amid a record rise in school holiday fines i...
ยฃ320 Fine for Term-Time Holiday: Autism, ADHD, and the Rise in School Absence Fines
A Leicestershire mother received a ยฃ320 fine for taking her autistic and ADHD son on a term-time holiday to Turkey due to his difficulty managing large holiday crowds; this highlights the conflict between family needs and strict school attendance policies amid a record rise in school holiday fines i...
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48% Bias Score
UK Study Reveals Significantly Lower Life Expectancy for Adults with ADHD
A UK study using anonymized health records (2000-2019) found that adults with ADHD have a significantly lower life expectancy (men: 4.5-9 years less; women: 6.6-11 years less), likely due to treatable risk factors and underdiagnosis (only 1 in 300 adults diagnosed).
UK Study Reveals Significantly Lower Life Expectancy for Adults with ADHD
A UK study using anonymized health records (2000-2019) found that adults with ADHD have a significantly lower life expectancy (men: 4.5-9 years less; women: 6.6-11 years less), likely due to treatable risk factors and underdiagnosis (only 1 in 300 adults diagnosed).
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28% Bias Score
72-Year-Old Receives ADHD Diagnosis, Transforming Self-Perception
Jean Ward, 72, received a diagnosis of severe ADHD in April 2023, profoundly impacting her self-perception and well-being after years of struggling with focus, organization, and self-esteem issues, leading to improved mental health and self-acceptance.
72-Year-Old Receives ADHD Diagnosis, Transforming Self-Perception
Jean Ward, 72, received a diagnosis of severe ADHD in April 2023, profoundly impacting her self-perception and well-being after years of struggling with focus, organization, and self-esteem issues, leading to improved mental health and self-acceptance.
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32% Bias Score
Neurodiversity in Entertainment: Challenging Stereotypes Through Games and Musicals
A new video game and musical are challenging negative stereotypes around neurodiversity, with a reality star's open discussion of his ADHD diagnosis and a 787% increase in UK diagnoses from 1998 to 2018 highlighting the need for more inclusive representation.
Neurodiversity in Entertainment: Challenging Stereotypes Through Games and Musicals
A new video game and musical are challenging negative stereotypes around neurodiversity, with a reality star's open discussion of his ADHD diagnosis and a 787% increase in UK diagnoses from 1998 to 2018 highlighting the need for more inclusive representation.
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36% Bias Score
Stimulant Medications Most Effective for Adult ADHD, Study Finds
A new study of nearly 15,000 adults with ADHD found that stimulant medications and atomoxetine were more effective than placebos at reducing core symptoms over 12 weeks, while non-pharmacological treatments showed mixed results, highlighting the need for further research into long-term effectiveness...
Stimulant Medications Most Effective for Adult ADHD, Study Finds
A new study of nearly 15,000 adults with ADHD found that stimulant medications and atomoxetine were more effective than placebos at reducing core symptoms over 12 weeks, while non-pharmacological treatments showed mixed results, highlighting the need for further research into long-term effectiveness...
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36% Bias Score
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