Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects how the brain regulates ...

For decades, ADHD stimulant medications have been thought to sharpen attention, but new research has uncovered something very ...

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

ADHD stimulants appear to work less by sharpening focus and more by waking up the brain. Brain scans revealed that these ...

"We know that intrinsic fidgeting helps people with ADHD focus, but we're still researching whether devices can deliver the same effect," Schweitzer said. Schweitzer and colleagues from UC Santa Cruz ...

Now, researchers say the stimulants don’t work as previously believed. Instead of affecting regions of the brain that control ...

Even though it's 2021, not much seems that different than a week ago. The COVID-19 pandemic continues to change all of our lives in ways we could never have imagined a year ago. For older teens and ...

Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD in short, is a long-term condition that includes a combination of different ...

Attention depends on the brain’s ability to filter out distractions, but new research suggests this works best when ...

Medication isn’t the only option for ADHD, but for some, it can be transformative. This piece examines how ADHD can be managed, and benefits and risks to stimulant use.