Not everyone with ADHD responds to stimulants like Ritalin, which increase dopamine levels in the brain. Now, new research ...

Magnesium carbonate is a form of magnesium that is available as a supplement and in OTC antacids. It is unlikely to have a ...

Young women are abusing stimulants and binge drinking more than their male counterparts and any other age group, eye-popping ...

Probably the best place to start looking for answers is through a visit to a pediatrician or primary care provider who is ...

The current study aimed to explore whether a lower dose (10 mg) of methylphenidate could provide cognitive benefits while minimizing potential side effects. Led by Amie C. Hayley, researchers at ...

As American parents give their kids growth hormones to make them taller, some research suggests that taking medications for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may be having the opposite ...

ADHD has been considered a medical disorder, treatable with drugs like Ritalin, but New York Times Magazine writer Paul Tough says recent studies question that assumption and treatment options.

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends waiting until age 6 to start ADHD medications, and the FDA hasn’t approved Ritalin for children younger than that. More activity or bad mood as meds ...

Adult ADHD diagnoses have surged, sparking debate about whether it reflects a genuine rise in cases or a misunderstanding of ...

ADHD has been considered a medical disorder, treatable with drugs like Ritalin, but New York Times Magazine writer Paul Tough says recent studies question that assumption and treatment options.

ADHD was originally thought to be caused by deficits in the brain, such as smaller structural volumes. As a result, medication was deemed the appropriate solution, and biological explanations were ...