Not everyone with ADHD responds to stimulants like Ritalin, which increase dopamine levels in the brain. Now, new research suggests the drug’s effectiveness is less about the amount of dopamine it ...

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common but complex neurodevelopmental condition characterized by symptoms of inattention, hyperactivity, and ...

Medically reviewed by Mary Choy, PharmD Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a commonly diagnosed neurological ...

A recent study has identified a potential brain-based explanation for the connection between future-oriented thinking and the ...

For the past several decades, scientists have been investigating possible connections between ADHD and one of the main chemical messengers in the brain, dopamine. Scientists noticed that medications ...

There is a misconception that attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) can be caused by eating too many sweets or bad parenting. Our kids could do better in ...

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, is a common neurodevelopmental disorder that can affect children and adults. It’s often diagnosed during childhood or adolescence — in fact, an ...

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects someone’s attention, hyperactivity, impulsivity, and more. 1 This happens because of executive functioning ...

Are we seeing the signs and symptoms of ADHD clearly? A 2024 report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention revealed a staggering uptick in ADHD diagnoses among American children. But many ...

“It’s like a manual radio. That white noise you would get when you’re in between stations and then finally the clarity when you tune in. My brain was entirely white noise, so many racing thoughts I ...