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

The stimulants Ritalin and Adderall have been used to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) for decades, but ...

Recognition of signs suggesting adolescents are struggling with mental health issues can increase the chances kids get the help they need.

The delayed sleep-wake phase in adolescents often overlaps with ADHD and restless legs syndrome, worsening insomnia and ...

Experts say it’s out of the ordinary for people with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) not to have other mental health conditions. In fact, many people who were not diagnosed with ADHD ...

Scientists are unwrapping the myth that sugary foods and beverages lead to hyperactivity in kids. For decades, people have been linking symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder to sugar ...

For Olivia Dreizen Howell, living with undiagnosed, untreated ADHD meant hearing a constant cacophony. "It's like being at a Broadway show with headphones, and with TVs surrounding [you]," she says.

This notion appeared in U.S. popular culture in 1975, when allergist Ben Feingold published his book "Why Your Child Is Hyperactive," which argued that "Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) ...

After controlling for familial factors, acid-suppressive medications in pregnancy showed no association with risk for ...

Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD Key Takeaways ADHD symptoms often start in childhood and can affect success at school, ...