March 6, 2023

The Neuroanatomical Traits of Familial ADHD

Inherited ADHD seems to show unique neurological markers when compared to ADHD in those who have no familial history of the condition and healthy controls. Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a highly prevalent, inheritable, and heterogeneous condition. Those with a family history of ADHD are at a higher risk of developing ADHD that persists into adulthood....

About 1 in 3 American Adults Has an Allergy

Key Takeaways Roughly 1 in 4 Americans lives with some type of allergy, new government data reveals Among adults, about 26% have seasonal allergies, while 19% of kids wheeze and sneeze during pollen season But treatment advances have made living with seasonal allergies, food allergies and eczema more tolerable, experts say If it seems as...

Genetic, Environmental, Prenatal Risk Factors Play Role in Early Atopic Dermatitis

Nonmodifiable risk factors include gestational diabetes, maternal history of allergy, prenatal history of eczema Genetic and environmental prenatal risk factors play a role in early childhood atopic dermatitis (AD), according to a review published online Jan. 27 in the Annals of Dermatology. Hong Cui, M.D., Ph.D., from the First Teaching Hospital of Tianjin University of Traditional...

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