After evaluating scans of almost 5,800 children with and without attention deficit disorder, US researchers discovered that ...

A new study suggests that common medications prescribed to help manage ADHD, such as Adderall and Ritalin, may work ...

WEDNESDAY, Jan. 7, 2026 (HealthDay News) — For decades, doctors assumed ADHD medications like Ritalin and Adderall work by ...

“Despite the name ‘Attention Deficit,’ ADHD is a multifaceted disorder in which difficulty focusing attention is just one component,” Maggie Sweitzer, a professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences ...

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a condition characterized by inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity.

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You get overwhelmed easily. You struggle to focus on everyday tasks unless something really grabs your interest. Then your brain won't shut off. Maybe you've always felt a little out of sync. Too much ...

A large new study finds adults diagnosed with ADHD live shorter lives than they should. The research, published in the British Journal of Psychiatry, found that men diagnosed with ADHD were dying ...

People with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, often have trouble focusing. They may procrastinate, or put off tasks, which can make it hard to get things done. Some have found that ...

ADHD symptoms often start in childhood and can affect success at school, work, and home. Treatment can improve the lives of ...