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

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

Scientists are mapping the characteristics that adults with ADHD share—and revealing new coping strategies for people living ...

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 ...

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

“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 ...

Although scientists now know a lot more about attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) than they did in recent years, ...

Prescriptions for methylphenidate, a central nervous system stimulant primarily used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity ...

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