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

Although scientists now know a lot more about attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) than they did in recent years, ...

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is a neurodevelopmental condition, marked by short attention spans and restless, ...

This article is part 3 of a 5-part series on modern perspectives on ADHD. Part 2, "What is ADHD, Really?" is available here.

The BLAST test (Bron/Lyon Attention Stability Test) was developed at the Lyon Neuroscience Research Center (Inserm CNRS) to measure the ability of individuals to "stay on task", i.e. to selectively ...

According to the latest data, more than 10% of American children have been diagnosed with ADHD — attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. The number of adults with ...

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 ...

Prescription medicines used to treat ADHD may be working by making one more alert and interested in tasks, rather than ...