For years, the debate over teens and screens has been defined by uncertainty. Parents, teachers, doctors and policymakers have argued over whether phones and social media were truly harming young ...

While ADHD drugs work on wakefulness, they also mimic the effect of good sleep without fixing a problem. Sleep habits are ...

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

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

Prescription medicines used to treat ADHD may be working by making one more alert and interested in tasks, rather than directly improving their ability to focus as was previously thought, a new study ...

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 ...

An OHSU study reveals everyday air pollution subtly alters adolescent brain structure, impacting mood and memory. Findings suggest even "safe" levels pose long-term risks to child development.

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