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 ...

Medication and behavioral treatments are both widely used to treat ADHD. While medication is often the first-line treatment, patients who receive behavioral treatments—typically therapy, parent ...

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 ...

Your brain, like a surly movie critic or a high school clique, specializes in rejection. The chief rejecter is the brain’s decision-making center in the prefrontal cortex, just behind your forehead.

As someone who’s researched ADHD medications, I’ve found that Concerta and Adderall are two popular options. Many people wonder which one is better. Both Concerta and Adderall can be effective for ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Note: I’m not a doctor ― just a father to two daredevils and a brother to three men. This column is not medical advice. If you're concerned about your child’s mental health, consult a qualified ...