A large, new study found that the stimulant methylphenidate, such as the drugs Ritalin and Concerta, may lower the risk of psychosis when prescribed to younger children with ADHD.

Understood reports concerns about ADHD medication overprescription, noting 7 million U.S. kids have been diagnosed, yet many ...

Some adult professionals living with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) manage their work tasks without much disruption. But others may face challenges like losing focus, struggling to ...

Children who received certain types of medication for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder at a young age may be less likely to develop mental health disorders with psychosis later in life, a new ...

The use of prescription medications for Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) has tripled in the last decade - with women seeing the most "dramatic" increase, according to a major new study.

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Pediatricians are too quick to prescribe medication for young children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, a new analysis shows. The American Academy of ...

Because stimulants are not a cure for ADHD, but can be the key that opens the doors to effective behavioral and educational therapies, the reasons for treatment failures need to be found and fixed.

WASHINGTON — Several lots of a prescription ADHD medication have been recalled due to some failed lab tests, according to FDA Enforcement Reports. The nationwide recall covers several batches of the ...

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is often treated with stimulant medications. These can be effective and may be necessary for severe cases. However ...

Can exercise replace ADHD medication? A new study reveals that integrated cognitive-motor exercise significantly improves inhibitory control and working memory in children aged 6–10.