Drugs like Adderall and Ritalin appear to help children with ADHD by activating brain areas involved in alertness and ...

Researchers find that altered Homer1 gene signaling quiets brain activity and improves attention in mice, raising new ...

Prescription stimulants, such as Ritalin and Adderall, are widely used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder ...

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ADHD stimulants may improve performance not by sharpening focus, but by making the brain more awake and motivated.

Prescription stimulants, such as Ritalin and Adderall, are widely used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), including in children. In the U.S., about 3.5 million children aged 3 ...

In a recent study, people with ADHD were more likely to strongly identify with 10 character strengths, including creativity ...

Are rising ADHD diagnoses a cultural trend, a misunderstanding, or evidence of a real neurodevelopmental difference? This ...

Attention disorders such as ADHD arise when the brain struggles to separate important signals from irrelevant noise. At any ...

Stimulants act fast, and nonstimulants offer steadier effects. So what are the best ADHD medications for adults? Experts explain the options.

Many girls with ADHD aren't diagnosed until their late teens or adulthood. My recent research points to a possible ...