Adderall, Ritalin and other stimulants prescribed for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder seem to work on brain areas ...

Study shows a developmental lag in a certain brain area in kids with ADHD. Nov. 12, 2007— -- Kids with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder lag three years behind their peers when it comes to ...

Researchers have discovered that symptoms of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are tied to atypical interactions between the brain's frontal cortex and ...

These brain areas are central to attention and information processing, emotional regulation, executive function and decision-making – all markers of ADHD. "Despite these promising results, this study ...

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. .

Children with ADHD have notably different brain functioning when they're resting than children who don't have the neurological disorder, according to a national study released this week. Scans of ...

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

Share on Pinterest What does the latest research say about the impact of ADHD drugs on brain health and quality of life? Image credit: Marco_Piunti/ Getty Images Around 25% of adults in the United ...

Using neuroimaging data of nearly 12,000 participants, researchers have confirmed there is a need for a ‘whole brain approach’ to diagnosing, researching and treating attention-deficit hyperactivity ...

Neurodevelopmental disorders like autism and ADHD often share symptoms, including challenges with social situations, staying ...

ADHD (attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder) is a common problem among children and adults. ADHD is characterized by difficulty sustaining attention, completing ...