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

New research suggests that prescription stimulants for ADHD don't actually improve attention directly. They work on different pathways in the brain that support attention. .

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 ...

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

The Montreal Cognitive Assessment is a 30-point exam meant to screen for Alzheimer's and other cognitive impairments in older adults.

A global research team co-led by VCU expert Kenneth Kendler has produced the most comprehensive genetic map so far, identifying five families of disorders that show a high degree of overlap. An intern ...

A largescale, comprehensive study has found that individuals with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are at ...

A new study suggests that children with ADHD may exhibit a distinctive, measurable pattern of brain activity that could ...

Lumos Labs’ LumosityRx is positioned for use alongside other ADHD treatment modalities such as medication and therapy.

A 3-year-old boy from California is faring well, nine months after becoming the first person to receive a new gene therapy for a rare, life-shortening genetic disorder called Hunter syndrome. Oliver ...

A popular ADHD medication is facing a nationwide recall because tests suggest users will not benefit from the full effect of the drug. The Food and Drug Administration reported on October 28 that ...