ADHD is characterized by symptoms such as inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity. Nuthawut Somsuk/iStock / Getty Images Plus via Getty Images “My brain has way ...

Robert F. Kennedy Jr has spent years railing against food additives, framing them as part of a broader threat to public health. Now, as the US health secretary, his views have taken on new weight.

Stephen has degrees in science (Physics major) and arts (English Literature and the History and Philosophy of Science), as well as a Graduate Diploma in Science Communication. Stephen has degrees in ...

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ADHD stimulants appear to work less by sharpening focus and more by waking up the brain. Brain scans revealed that these medications activate reward and alertness systems, helping children stay ...

As well as being the first to link specific sleep problems to quality of life in ADHD adults, this study also shifts the conversation away from children. This research, centered on a cohort of older ...

Women have so much to think about these days, having to ping-pong from one item to the next across multiple to-do lists, that it can be challenging to think clearly and give full attention to anything ...

Preschoolers with ADHD are often given medication right after diagnosis, against medical guidelines that recommend starting with behavioral therapy. Limited access to therapy and physician pressures ...