If your child has ADHD, you know that some days are harder than others. Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder is a mental disorder classified into three types ...

ADHD is often treated with medications and behavioral therapy. Stimulants are first-choice medications for children with ADHD. ADHD symptoms in children can include inattention, hyperactivity, and ...

It has long been assumed that psychostimulants help those with ADHD by acting on the brain’s attention circuitry. However, new research finds that this is not the case.

An estimated 15.5 million American adults had an ADHD diagnosis in 2023 and half of them were diagnosed in adulthood, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). A ...

Is it normal childhood behavior or could it be ADHD? Pediatrician Cindy Gellner, MD, delves into why ADHD diagnosis often goes beyond the scope of a pediatrician's role in a traditional well-visit and ...

Recognizing attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder symptoms early is important for several reasons. Early identification allows for timely intervention, which can ...

There are two groups of medications a doctor may prescribe for a child with ADHD. These include stimulants and nonstimulants. A doctor may recommend a combination of medications and behavioral ...

ADHD cases have risen considerably in the U.S. As of 2022, around 1 in 9 children had been diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder at some point in ...

A friend of mine recently posted a photo on her Instagram account of neurographic art. My first thought was that it looked like doodling and it reminded me of my ADHD son’s constant doodling on his ...

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 ...

Exposure to pesticides used on common kid-friendly foods — including frozen blueberries, fresh strawberries and celery — appears to boost the chances that children will be diagnosed with attention ...