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ADHD looks different in women and poses unique health risks

Sunday, July 26, 2026


Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder presents with different symptoms in females compared to males, according to research. Girls with ADHD are more likely to receive diagnoses in adulthood rather than childhood. The condition was historically identified primarily in boys, leading to underdiagnosis in females during school years.

Original reporting: https://www.npr.org/2026/07/26/nx-s1-5821101/adhd-women-health-diagnosis-missed-treatment

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