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

Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD Key Takeaways ADHD symptoms often start in childhood and can affect success at school, ...

New research suggests that recognizing ADHD-related strengths like creativity and hyperfocus may improve mental health and ...

Adderall, Ritalin and other stimulants prescribed for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder seem to work on brain areas ...

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) affects 3%–5% of children and about 2.5% of adults, though prevalence varies ...

This article is part 3 of a 5-part series on modern perspectives on ADHD. Part 2, "What is ADHD, Really?" is available here.

For Olivia Dreizen Howell, living with undiagnosed, untreated ADHD meant hearing a constant cacophony. "It's like being at a Broadway show with headphones, and with TVs surrounding [you]," she says.

Experts say it’s out of the ordinary for people with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) not to have other mental health conditions. In fact, many people who were not diagnosed with ADHD ...

After controlling for familial factors, acid-suppressive medications in pregnancy showed no association with risk for ...

This notion appeared in U.S. popular culture in 1975, when allergist Ben Feingold published his book "Why Your Child Is Hyperactive," which argued that "Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) ...