Children with ADHD who also experience severe emotional outbursts show distinct differences in brain structure and ...

Children given methylphenidate — the most-prescribed ADHD med — appear to have a lower risk of serious psychotic disorders as ...

A large, new study found that the stimulant methylphenidate, such as the drugs Ritalin and Concerta, may lower the risk of ...

Twelve-year-old Northeast Arkansas resident Hadley Jo McGarrah has authored the children's book Until Recess as a resource ...

Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a condition that develops during childhood and affects 6%–10% of kids and ...

Families are feeling stressed, powerless and "forever in limbo" as they wait months, or sometimes years, for ...

Children who received certain types of medication for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder at a young age may be less ...

Hadley Jo McGarrah was inspired by her own experiences and stuffed animal Bun Bun to write a story for children who feel like ...

Researchers identified three distinct brain “biotypes” of ADHD, each with its own chemical signature—offering new clues about why treatment can feel like trial and error.

The prevalence of ADHD and ASD in Denmark increased over a period of 20 years, with a significant increase in diagnosis rates among girls.

Researchers in the UK found no evidence that methylphenidate, the active ingredient in Ritalin, increases children's odds of ...

Consuming caffeine blocks the "sleepy signal" in your brain, which indirectly boosts dopamine. Caffeine heightens alertness, ...