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 ...

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 ...

As someone who’s researched ADHD treatments, I’ve found Focalin and Adderall are two common medications that often come up. Both are stimulants used to manage ADHD symptoms, but they work in slightly ...

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 ...

Taking ADHD medication might just save your life — and not in the way you’d expect. A groundbreaking study involving nearly 150,000 people reveals that those who take medication for their ADHD face ...

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 ...

SURREY, England — A widely used blood pressure medication could offer new hope for people with ADHD, according to research. The drug, called amlodipine, reduced hyperactivity and impulsivity in ...

HERSHEY, Pa. — Approximately 7 million children in the United States between the ages of three and 17 have been diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), according to the Centers ...