Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common chronic conditions in pediatrics. The short-term benefits of stimulant medication on the ...

Medication and behavioral treatments are both widely used to treat ADHD. While medication is often the first-line treatment, patients who receive behavioral treatments—typically therapy, parent ...

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

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a vetted, evidence-based psychosocial treatment for adult ADHD. Such evidence-based status is established chiefly by way of randomized controlled clinical trials.

A new study suggests that common medications prescribed to help manage ADHD, such as Adderall and Ritalin, may work ...

More people with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are turning to coaches for guidance. Those coaches, who ...

Boys who stopped ADHD treatment at higher risk for negative consequences. Oct. 16, 2012 — -- Young boys who discontinue treatment for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are featured ...

A new study has investigated how different medications and therapies compare with placebos in treating ADHD symptoms. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, was long thought to be a ...

Sarah Todd returned to reporting in January 2025 after being assignment editor at STAT since October 2022. You can reach Sarah on Signal at sarahlizchar.47. Researchers have long known that people ...

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

Eating lots of fruits and vegetables can help reduce ADHD symptoms. Regular exercise can lower restlessness and improve focus for those with ADHD. Natural remedies for attention deficit hyperactivity ...