The causes of ADHD are not fully understood. As with other mental health and behavioral disorders, genes likely play a role, but recent research also implicates exposure to environmental toxins such ...

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a condition characterized by inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity.

A new study suggests that common medications prescribed to help manage ADHD, such as Adderall and Ritalin, may work ...

"We found among individuals diagnosed with ADHD, ADHD medication was significantly associated with lower mortality during a 2-year and 5-year follow-up period." — Lin Li, PhD, Department of Medical ...

Neurodevelopmental disorders are a diverse group of conditions that affect the brain from early development. They include attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism and learning ...

President Donald Trump's commission to "Make America Healthy Again," led by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., has released an alarming report on what they say are driving ...

Scientists are mapping the characteristics that adults with ADHD share—and revealing new coping strategies for people living ...

"I think you should look at sleep as one of the causes of ADHD," said Dr. Richard Millman, a sleep expert at Brown University Health. Millman is talking about lack of sleep and poor sleep. "The data ...

Neurodevelopmental disorders are a diverse group of conditions that affect the brain from early development. They include attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism and learning ...

ADHD symptoms often start in childhood and can affect success at school, work, and home. Treatment can improve the lives of ...